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Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion1/4 cup chopped tomato1/8 teaspoon dried basilDash salt and pepper1 egg1 tablespoon water2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion over medium heat until tender. Add the tomato, basil, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water. Add egg mixture to the pan; cook and stir until egg is completely set....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta1 each large sweet red, yellow and green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch strips1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the peppers, onion and mushrooms in oil until tender. Stir in the vinegar, sugar, salt, basil and pepper....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries, divided1/2 cup fresh raspberries or gooseberries1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup sliced fresh strawberries or frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries2 tablespoons butter2 sheets refrigerated pie crust Preparation In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup blueberries, raspberries, sugar and cornstarch. Cook and stir until mixture starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in strawberries, butter and remaining 1 cup blueberries. Transfer berry mixture to a bowl; cool to room temperature....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons sour cream1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber1 green onion, chopped1/8 teaspoon dill weedCROQUETTES:2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 pouch (6.4 ounces) light tuna in water1 small carrot, grated1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided1 green onion, chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving. In a small bowl, combine eggs, tuna, carrot, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, green onion, parsley and pepper....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1 egg, beaten1/4 pound ground turkey1 green onion, sliced1-1/2 cups cold cooked rice1/2 cup canned bean sprouts2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon chunky peanut butter1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Pour egg into skillet. As the egg sets, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When egg is completely cooked, remove to a plate; set aside....

Ingredients 8 large eggs2 cups half-and-half cream1 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegDash saltDash cayenne pepper1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slicesTOPPING:6 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 cup butter, melted1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted2 tablespoons corn syrup1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground clovesMaple syrup Preparation Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 vanilla bean Preparation Place sugar in an airtight container. Split vanilla bean lengthwise. Using the tip of a sharp knife, scrape seeds from the center into sugar; add bean. Seal container and shake until blended. Let stand, covered, at least 1 week. Use as regular sugar, discarding bean as it loses its flavor.

Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed1 large egg1 tablespoon water Preparation In a large skillet, saute mushrooms, onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add tomatoes; cook and stir 3 minutes....

Ingredients 5 cups chicken broth1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables1 package (8 ounces) dried cheese tortellini1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring broth to a boil. Stir in vegetables and tortellini. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until heated through.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 cup whole milk1 large egg yolk, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extractCAKE BATTER:1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar4 large egg yolks, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons whole milkMERINGUE:5 large egg whites, room temperature1 cup sugar2 cups chopped walnuts, divided Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly....

Ingredients 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 20 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 1/4 c. packed light-brown sugar 1/2 c. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract c. unsulfured molasses 10 oz. white chocolate Vegetable-oil cooking spray 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk...

Ingredients 1/3 cup hot fudge ice cream topping1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract1-3/4 cups cold milk, divided1 package (3.3 ounces) instant white chocolate pudding mix20 peppermint candies, crushed Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, heat fudge topping on high for 12-17 seconds or until spreadable. Spread over the bottom of crust; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and peppermint extract until smooth....

Ingredients 2 medium fresh beets1 package (5 ounces) mixed salad greens2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced1 small fennel bulb, halved and thinly sliced1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toastedDRESSING:3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon onion powder Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Cut slits in beets; place on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, peel beets and cut into wedges....

Ingredients 1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground turkey1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped celery3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon ground thyme2 cups seasoned stuffing cubes2 bacon strips, halved Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Pat into a 12x9-in. rectangle on a piece of heavy-duty foil; set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup hot brewed Earl Grey tea1-1/2 ounces Irish cream liqueur1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon Scotch or rye whiskey Preparation In a tea cup, combine the tea, liqueur, sugar and Scotch. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti2 large carrots, julienned3/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter3 tablespoons water3 tablespoons lime juice3 tablespoons molasses4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes8 cups finely shredded Chinese or napa cabbage2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro3 tablespoons unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding the carrots during the last 2 minutes of cooking....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless beef top round steak, thinly sliced1 tablespoon canola oil1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup water1 envelope onion soup mix1/2 cup sour creamHot cooked noodlesMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-hot heat in oil until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, water and onion soup mix. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup butter1 bay leaf1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperDUMPLINGS1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon cold butter1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley2/3 cup milk Preparation In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion, green pepper and celery in butter until tender. Add bay leaf, tomatoes, brown sugar, basil, salt and pepper; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 celery rib, chopped1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1 cup coarsely crumbled cornbread1 cup cubed day-old bread2 tablespoons chicken or turkey broth1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepperGRAVY:1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup chicken or turkey broth1/4 cup milk1 egg, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkeyDry bread crumbs, optional Preparation In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl....

Ingredients 3 cups coleslaw mix1/4 cup golden raisins3 tablespoons chopped red onion1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise3 tablespoons mango chutney8 pita pocket halves1/2 pound sliced deli turkey8 ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon strips, warmed1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced Preparation In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, raisins and onion. Add mayonnaise and chutney; toss to coat. Line pita halves with turkey, bacon and cucumber; fill with coleslaw mixture.