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Ingredients 2 cups frozen miniature Tater Tots1/2 pound ground beef2 tablespoons taco seasoning1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1 cup shredded lettuce2 tablespoons taco sauce1/4 cup sour cream Preparation Bake Tater Tots according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning. Divide Tater Tots between two serving plates or bowls. Top with taco mixture, cheese, olives, lettuce, taco sauce and sour cream....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted3 cups half-and-half cream2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams Preparation In a saucepan, combine the soups and cream; cook over medium heat until heated through. Add clams and heat through (do not boil).

Ingredients 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons water1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped and toasted Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Add the cream cheese, milk, vanilla and water; beat with a hand mixer until blended. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 1-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 1 small green pepper, julienned1 small sweet red pepper, julienned1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, halved and sliced1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust1/2 cup pizza sauce2 ounces cream cheese, cubed2 cups shredded provolone cheese, divided1 cup shredded or julienned cooked roast beef1/3 cup pickled pepper rings1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation In a large skillet, saute the peppers, mushrooms and onion in oil until tender....

Ingredients 3-1/4 cups fat-free milk2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca2 tablespoons sugar1 package (.8 ounce) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the milk, tapioca, sugar and pudding mix. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Spoon into four dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Ingredients 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces2 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced1 cup fresh or frozen corn2 shallots, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons each minced fresh sage, basil and parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes3 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese5 large eggs1-3/4 cups 2% milk1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 sweet onion 2 tsp. Sea salt 1 tsp. fennel seed 1/2 tsp. tumeric 1 bay leaf 1 sprig rosemary 2 clove garlic 1 bulb fennel 1/2 lb. potatoes 2 medium carrots 1 can whole plum tomatoes 1/2 c. dry white wine 1 c. cooked great northern or cannellini beans 8 oz. firm white fish fillet (such as fluke, bass, grouper, blackfish, or monkfish) ground black pepper...

Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons cider or red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, tornhard-boiled large eggs and seasoned croutons, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in vinegar, salt and pepper. Add spinach and toss to coat. Place on plates or in bowls; top with eggs and croutons if desired....

Ingredients 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves 1 tsp. finely chopped sage 1/2 tsp. finely chopped rosemary 2 19-ounce cans cannellini beans 2 tbsp. water salt cayenne pepper Pita chips Preparation Step 1In a medium skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil until shimmering. Add the garlic, sage and rosemary and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until fragrant and the garlic is just beginning to brown, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided1 cup water2 cups frozen french-cut green beans1-1/2 cups sliced onions1 cup shredded carrots1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram2/3 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix1/3 cup cornmeal1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/3 cup fat-free milk Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 6 packages (3 ounces each) ramen noodles2 packages (2-1/4 ounces each) slivered almonds1-1/3 cups sunflower kernels1/2 cup butter, melted3-1/2 cups canola oil2 cups sugar2 cups cider vinegar1/2 cup soy sauce2 teaspoons salt10 pounds cabbage, shredded Preparation Break noodles into small pieces (save seasoning packets for another use). Place the noodles, almonds and sunflower kernels in 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with butter; toss to coat. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring several times; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups finely shredded carrots2 cups cooked rice2 large eggs, beaten1-1/2 cups diced American cheese1 can (16-1/2 ounces) cream-style corn1/4 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon butter, melted1 tablespoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients in a 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until set.

Ingredients 3 cups Wheat Chex3 cups Rice Chex3 cups miniature cheese crackers1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds, washed and dried1/4 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 cups milk chocolate M&M’s Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cereal, crackers and pumpkin seeds. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and pepper sauce. Drizzle over cereal mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 6 large ears sweet corn in husks2 tablespoons butter4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon chili powder Preparation Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string. Soak corn in cold water for 1 hour. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 1 large head cabbage2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup 2% milk2 cups cooked long grain rice2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, well drained1 small onion, chopped2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)SAUCE:2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Preparation Cook cabbage in boiling water just until leaves fall off head....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)SAUCE:1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained1/3 cup sliced green onions1/3 cup cider vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce1 medium green pepper, cut into stripsHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup cornmeal1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, lightly beaten1 cup sour cream1/3 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk egg, sour cream, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 8-in....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) mostaccioli2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper2 jars (24 ounces each) pasta sauce with meat1/2 cup grated Romano cheese1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed3/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheeseOptional: Torn fresh basil or fresh oregano leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook mostaccioli according to package directions for al dente; drain....

Ingredients 9 lasagna noodles1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 package (14 ounces) firm tofu1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt, divided2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1-3/4 cups marinara or meatless spaghetti sauce1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 5 cups uncooked bow tie pasta1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons minced chives4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions, adding beans during the last 5-6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper....