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Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped1 celery rib, coarsely chopped1/4 cup chopped red onion1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil3 medium tomatoesTURKEY:1 large egg2 tablespoons lemon juice1 cup panko bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1 package (20 ounces) turkey breast tenderloins1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons olive oilAdditional fresh basil...

Ingredients 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced1 medium green pepper, chopped4 tablespoons butter, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups 2% milk1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained3 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, saute carrots and pepper in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour, oregano and salt until blended; gradually add milk....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup chicken broth1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined4 cups torn mixed salad greens Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream3/4 cup chopped dried cranberries1/3 cup chopped pecansConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and mix well....

Ingredients 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury’s Buttermilk or Southern-style) 2 packages cream cheese, softened 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 qt. strawberries 1 tbsp. sugar 1 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. sugar Preparation Step 1Make the Crust: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9" springform cake pan, then add a circle of parchment paper to the bottom of the pan, and a strip along the edge....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, chopped1 teaspoon canola oil1 small green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped4 large eggs2 cartons (8 ounces each) egg substitute1 cup fat-free milk3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dill weed4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)Hamburger buns, split, optional Preparation Mix first 4 ingredients. Place roast in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; top with preserves mixture. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to slow cooker and heat through....

Ingredients 5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced1 small onion, chopped1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed vegetarian vegetable soup, undiluted1 cup crushed potato chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer potatoes and onion. Crumble beef over onion. Spread soups over beef. Cover and bake for 55 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with chips. Bake 20 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon Italian seasoning3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon paprika4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)4 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced5 cups fresh baby spinach1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and paprika....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. tomatillos 1 c. Cilantro leaves 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice Salt and freshly ground pepper vegetable oil 8 6-inch yellow or white corn tortillas 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 6 oz. thick-cut bacon 1 medium sweet onion 3 large garlic cloves 1 large jalapeño 4 large scallions 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. ground coriander...

Ingredients 1 unbaked pie pastry (9 inches)1/2 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 can (5 ounces) fully cooked ham, flaked3 eggs1 cup half-and-half cream2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Line the unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 5 minutes longer. Remove from the oven; reduce heat to 350°....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix1 cup club soda1/2 cup canola oil3 large eggs3/4 cup pistachiosFROSTING:2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix2 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, club soda, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups sugar1 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup butter1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1-2/3 cups white chocolate chips1 cup chopped pecans or almonds, toasted Preparation In a heavy saucepan, bring sugar, milk and butter to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture reaches 234° (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallow creme, chocolate chips and nuts until marshmallow and chocolate are melted....

Ingredients 8 cups chopped seeded peeled zucchini (about 3 pounds untrimmed)2/3 cup lemon juice1 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegCRUST:4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups cold butter, cubed1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir zucchini and lemon juice until zucchini is tender, 15-20 minutes. Stir in sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; set aside....

Ingredients 1 large pumpkin (5-1/2 to 6 pounds)1 teaspoon salt, divided1-1/2 pounds ground beef3/4 cup finely chopped onion1 small green pepper, chopped1-1/2 cups cooked rice1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham2 eggs, beaten1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar Preparation Wash pumpkin; cut a 6-in. circle around top stem. Remove top and set aside; discard seeds and loose fibers from inside....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds1/4 teaspoon celery seed2 cups shredded red cabbage1/2 cup thinly sliced onionSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a small bowl, combine vinegar, brown sugar, caraway seeds and celery seed; set aside. Place cabbage and onion in a saucepan; add a small amount of water. Cover and steam until tender, about 15 minutes. Add vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 can (7 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped1/4 cup chopped celery1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the tuna, egg, celery and mayonnaise; set aside. Separate crescent dough into eight rectangles; seal perforations. Top each with tuna mixture and cheese. Fold in half; pinch edges to seal. Place on an ungreased baking sheet....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice1-1/2 teaspoons butter1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)1/4 cup Italian salad dressing Preparation In a small saucepan, combine water, rice and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, mix seasonings; sprinkle over tilapia. In a large skillet, heat salad dressing over medium heat until hot....

Ingredients 2 English muffins, split and toasted2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Place English muffin halves on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with mayonnaise. Top with the tomatoes, basil, pepper and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Ingredients 3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls, divided4 cups cubed cooked turkey1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1-1/3 cups 2% milk2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll 2 tubes of crescent roll dough; separate into rectangles. Place rectangles in an ungreased 15x10x1-in....