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Ingredients 14 cups cubed seedless watermelon1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced1 cup chopped green onions3/4 cup orange juice5 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons honey1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet red pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup vegetable oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and onions. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, vinegar, honey, red pepper and seasonings; slowly whisk in the oil....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/4 cup chopped onion2/3 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/4 cup 2% milk2 cups frozen Tater Tots1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in soup and milk. Transfer to a shallow 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with Tater Tots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups Rice Krispies1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons light corn syrup, divided3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1 quart (4 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened Preparation Place Rice Krispies in a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup corn syrup, butter and brown sugar; bring to a boil over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour over cereal and toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth3 cups uncooked instant rice4 tablespoons butter, divided2 pounds ground beef2 packages (12 ounces each) bulk spicy pork sausage1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms3 garlic cloves, minced2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 cups 4% cottage cheese8 large eggs, lightly beaten1 envelope onion soup mix1 envelope leek soup mix2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon Creole seasoning1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms6 tablespoons butter, divided2 medium onions, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 medium carrots, chopped3 celery ribs, finely chopped3 tablespoons all-purpose flour8 cups beef broth2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons minced fresh parsleySour cream, optional Preparation In a large kettle or Dutch oven, saute mushrooms in 4 tablespoons butter until tender. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon; set aside and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped cooked turkey (about 5 ounces)1/2 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup Miracle Whip1/4 teaspoon dill weed1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. For filling, mix first 6 ingredients. Unfold pastry onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet. Spoon filling down center third of rectangle....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked small pasta shells1 pound lean ground turkey2 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large stock pot, cook turkey, onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup pecan halvesTOPPING2/3 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Gradually add flour; beat until crumbly. Press firmly into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Arrange pecans over crust. In a small heavy saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute or until smooth, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream1/3 cup sun-dried tomato spread1 large sweet red pepper, julienned1 large sweet yellow pepper, julienned1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, sliced5 teaspoons olive oil1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cream and sun-dried tomato spread until blended....

Ingredients 1 c. unsalted butter 1 bar cream cheese 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. walnuts 1/2 c. packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg Preparation Step 1In a food processor, blend butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined. Add flour, and pulse just until a dough forms. Divide dough in half; flatten into disks, and wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 2 days, or freeze up to 3 months (thaw before baking)....

Ingredients 5 large apples, peeled and sliced1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 cup all-purpose flourDash salt1/3 cup cold butterVanilla ice creamToasted chopped pecans Preparation In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, combine apples, cranberries, 1/4 cup brown sugar and lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix flour, salt and remaining brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit mixture. Cook, covered, on high 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until apples are tender....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup shredded zucchini1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Beat the egg, oil, milk, lemon juice and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons canola oil2 medium onions, chopped8 large tomatoes, chopped2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperHot cooked pasta Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add onions, cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until zucchini is tender and sauce reaches desired consistency, 50-60 minutes....

Ingredients 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar-free orange drink mix3-1/2 teaspoons Crystal Light lemonade drink mixArtificial sweetener equivalent to 16 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. To prepare one serving, add 1/4 teaspoon of mix to 3/4 cup of hot water; stir well.

Ingredients SOUP BASE:2-1/2 cups tomato juice3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon minced garlic2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce or to taste1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon lemon juiceVEGETABLES GARNISHES:1 cup finely chopped tomatoes1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, finely choppedTOPPING:Chopped avocadoCroutons Preparation In a bowl, combine the soup base ingredients....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil2 medium sweet red peppers, diced1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced1 medium green pepper, diced2 teaspoons ground cumin2 cups cooked brown rice1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese3 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warnedSalsa, optional Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add peppers; saute for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients DOUGH:2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup cold butter1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten3/4 cup sour creamFILLING:1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonGLAZE (optional):1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in egg yolk and sour cream; shape into a ball. Chill several hours or overnight. Divide dough into thirds....

Ingredients 1 envelope taco seasoning1 cup tomato juice2 tablespoons canola oil2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into chunks1 large onion, cut into wedges16 cherry tomatoesSalsa con queso or sour cream, optional Preparation In a large shallow dish, combine the taco seasoning, tomato juice and oil; mix well. Remove 1/2 cup for basting; refrigerate. Add beef and turn to coat....

Ingredients 1 c. packed fresh leaves chocolate mint or other strong spearmint 6 oz. cream 1 tbsp. honey 1/2 vanilla bean (optional) 1/2 lb. Theo 70% dark chocolate 4 tbsp. butter Preparation Step 1Wash and finely chop mint leaves. Bring cream, honey, and vanilla bean to a simmer; add mint. Cover and remove from heat. Allow to steep for 30 minutes, then strain and discard mint. Measure remaining liquid and add fresh cream to make 6 ounces....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked small tube pasta1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar and pepper....