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Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms3/4 cup chopped celery1 medium onion, chopped1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes or dry cubed bread2-1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add the butter, mushrooms, celery and onion; cook for 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in the poultry seasoning, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 medium red onion, finely chopped2 teaspoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 loaf (1 pound) day-old French bread, cubed2 packages (5.3 ounces each) fresh goat cheese, crumbled1-3/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese6 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg...

Ingredients 1 lb. tiny new red potatoes 1 c. thinly sliced leeks 2 tbsp. margarine or butter 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 can vegetable broth or reduced sodium chicken broth 1 c. light cream or fat-free light cream 3/4 c. shredded carrot 1 1/2 c. Morningstar Farms® Meal Starters™ Chik’n Strips Chopped fresh parsley (optional) Coarse ground black pepper (optional) Preparation Step 1In large saucepan combine potatoes and enough water to cover....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage1 large onion, diced1 medium sweet red pepper, diced2 pounds venison steak, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes2 tablespoons olive oil1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1/4 cup tomato paste1 tablespoon brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesSalt and pepper to taste1/4 cup minced fresh parsleyHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage, onion and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frostingAqua blue food coloring or color of your choiceCupcakes of your choiceAqua blue colored sugar or color of your choice Preparation Tint frosting aqua blue or the color of your choice; set aside 1/4 cup. Frost cupcakes. Place colored sugar in a bowl. Holding cupcake from the bottom, gently dip each cupcake into sugar, rotating slightly to cover. With remaining frosting, pipe a variety of designs on top of cupcakes....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce1 jar (10 ounces) apricot preserves1 cup unsweetened pineapple chunks1/2 cup water3/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon ground allspiceHot cooked rice Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender, 7-9 minutes....

Ingredients 8 medium ears sweet corn, husked1 large sweet red pepper, chopped2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved1 small red onion, finely chopped1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basilDRESSING:1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup rice vinegar2 tablespoons lime juice1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place corn in a large stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 2 cups cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)2 bacon strips, diced1/4 cup chopped onion4 teaspoons brown sugar4 teaspoons cider vinegar Preparation Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings; saute onion in the drippings until tender....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread1 pound ground beef2 tablespoons taco seasoning4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup salsa1 cup shredded lettuce1 large tomato, sliced6 slices American cheese Preparation Cut bread in half lengthwise; hollow out top and bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 1 lb. Ground beef or Ground Turkey 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz.) 1 c. water 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided 1 container low-fat ricotta (15 oz.) 1 egg, beaten 1 bag frozen Tater Tots Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 350° F.Step 2Brown the ground beef on a skillet over medium-high heat. As it cooks, sprinkle on the garlic powder, mixing it into the meat....

Ingredients 3 pounds beef stew meat1 tablespoon canola oil3 garlic cloves, minced3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup water1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste3/4 cup salsa verde1 envelope chili seasoning2 teaspoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperOptional: Shredded cheddar cheese, minced fresh cilantro, sour cream, sliced jalapeno or fresno peppers and additional salsa verde...

Ingredients 3 teaspoons butter1/2 cup butter, cubed2 cups sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk1 tablespoon light corn syrupDash salt3 cups pecan halves1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line 3 baking sheets with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter each; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt cubed butter. Stir in sugars, cream, milk, corn syrup and salt; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup bulgur2 cups boiling water3 medium tomatoes1 cup finely chopped red onion2 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped1/4 cup lime juice3 tablespoons canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese Preparation Place bulgur in a large bowl; stir in boiling water....

Ingredients 1/3 cup cake flour3 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 large egg yolk1 tablespoon orange juice1 tablespoon canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons water1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest2 large egg whites1/8 teaspoon cream of tartarFrosting, optional Preparation Line the bottom of two ungreased 4-in. tube pans with parchment or waxed paper; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the egg yolk, orange juice, oil, water and orange zest; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1 medium eggplant (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slicesSalt to taste1 large tomato, sliced1 medium onion, sliced6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 cup dry bread crumbs4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into thirds2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place eggplant slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Preheat oven to 450°. Layer eggplant, tomato and onion in a lightly greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup no-salt-added ketchup3 tablespoons barbecue sauce1 tablespoon white vinegar1 tablespoon prepared mustard1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon pepper6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in all remaining ingredients except buns; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 48 wonton wrappers1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing1/2 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup chopped ripe olives Preparation Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. (Keep wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to bake.) Bake at 375° for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks....

Ingredients 5 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. fresh plain chicken sausages 4 clove garlic 2 tbsp. minced ginger 4 oz. snow peas 2 fresh hot long red chilis c. fresh orange juice 1/2 lb. fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles 1 c. chicken stock 3 tbsp. hoisin sauce 2 tsp. cornstarch salt 1/2 c. slivered basil leaves Preparation Step 1In a wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add chicken sausage and stir-fry over high heat, breaking it up, until just cooked through, 3 minutes....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled2 cups chopped peeled ripe pears (about 2 medium)2 tablespoons lemon juice1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin6 cups sugar2 tablespoons vanilla extract Preparation Crush strawberries; transfer to a Dutch oven. Stir in pears, lemon juice and pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; skim off foam....

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles1/4 cup rice vinegar3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon lime juiceDash Louisiana-style hot sauce3 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 package (12 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 medium carrots, grated2 cups fresh snow peas3 garlic cloves, minced2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups bean sprouts3 green onions, chopped1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped...