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Ingredients 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce4 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes12 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti1 pound lean ground chicken1-1/2 cups julienned carrots1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup finely chopped unsalted peanuts4 green onions, chopped Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups canola oil1 cup red wine vinegar2 garlic cloves, mincedSalt and pepper to taste2 bunches romaine lettuce, torn1 head iceberg lettuce, torn2 small red onions, thinly sliced2 large tomatoes, diced1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well and set aside. In a large salad bowl, combine all remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 2 large green peppers1/2 pound ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided1 cup cooked rice1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Place peppers in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water; invert on paper towels. In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large shallot 1 lb. cremini mushrooms Coarse salt ground pepper 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 3/4 c. grated Gruyere cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place puff pastry rounds in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate while mushrooms cook. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 c. raisins 1/4 c. chopped roasted almonds 1/2 lb. white mushrooms 1 c. steamed shelled edamame 2 1/2 c. cooked green or brown lentils 2 c. cooked Israeli couscous 2 1/2 tsp. curry powder 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. ground dried porcini kosher salt 1 1/2 tbsp. canola oil 3 burger buns 1/2 c. ketchup 1 tbsp. pomegranate molasses Mesclun greens tossed with lemon juice and sautéed mushrooms...

Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour2 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, separated, room temperature1-3/4 cups fat-free milk1/4 cup canola oil1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat waffle maker. Whisk together first 4 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, milk and oil; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff but not dry. Fold into batter....

Ingredients 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)1/3 cup chopped Canadian bacon or fully cooked ham1 small onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon butter1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup cooked wild rice3 large eggs1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon saltSnipped parsley, optional Preparation Bake crust at 425° for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. Reduce heat to 325°. In a skillet, saute Canadian bacon or ham and onion in butter until onion is tender....

Ingredients 6 medium blood oranges, peeled and cut into 1/4-in. slices1 vanilla bean, split1/4 cup sugar plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided1/2 cup Prosecco or other sparkling wine, dividedDash salt3 large egg yolks Preparation Arrange orange slices on a serving platter or individual plates. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into a small bowl. Add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup Prosecco and salt; combine and drizzle over oranges. Refrigerate until serving. In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the egg yolks and remaining sugar and Prosecco until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a spoon....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) gemelli or spiral pasta1 package (12 ounces) frozen mashed winter squash, thawed (about 1-1/3 cups)1-1/4 cups crumbled blue cheese, divided 3/4 cup half-and-half cream1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups fresh baby spinach1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water; return pasta to pot. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine squash, 1 cup cheese, cream, sage, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes1/4 cup whole milk1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:1/4 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation In a large bow, combine the first eight ingredients. Spoon into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°....

Ingredients SAUCE:1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 large head cabbage (4 pounds), such as savoy2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 medium onion, chopped1 pound ground beef3/4 cup cooked rice1 large egg, beaten1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/4 cups water, divided 3 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheeseOptional: Fresh thyme and oregano leaves Preparation Combine sauce ingredients; set aside....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 cup white vinegar1 cup vegetable oil1/4 to 1/2 cup light corn syrup Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar and seasonings. Add vinegar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil and corn syrup until well blended. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) pineapple tidbits2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons brown sugar3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup water1/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons white vinegar2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-1/2x1/4-inch strips1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil1 green pepper, cut into thin stripsHot cooked riceSesame seeds, optional Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, ginger and pepper....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed2 envelopes taco seasoning1 to 2 tablespoons minced chives1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained2 cups taco sauce2 cups shredded plain or Mexican process cheese (Velveeta)1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cream cheese, taco seasoning and chives; cook until cream cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup ketchup1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1 cup olive oilSalad greens and croutons Preparation In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, ketchup, onion, Worcestershire sauce and salt; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Serve with salad greens and croutons.

Ingredients 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped3 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces, divided1-1/2 cups white vinegar, divided6-1/2 cups sugar1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectinAbout 6 drops green food coloring, optionalCream cheese and crackers, optional Preparation In a blender or food processor, place the jalapenos, half of the green peppers and 1/2 cup vinegar; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large Dutch oven....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp. sriracha 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup 2 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. five-spice powder 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 1 (14-oz.) block extra firm tofu, prepped and cut as desired Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients except tofu. Place tofu in an even layer in a baking dish, or in a resealable plastic bag....

Ingredients 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini1 cup frozen pepper strips, thawed3 tablespoons butter1-1/4 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 teaspoon minced garlic1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup chicken broth1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pepper strips in butter until crisp-tender. Add ham and garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Combine the cornstarch, broth, basil, parsley and pepper; stir into pepper mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups each fresh blueberries, raspberries and chopped rhubarb1/2 teaspoon almond extract1-1/4 cups sugar1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon saltPastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine fruits and extract; toss to coat. In another bowl, combine sugar, tapioca, nutmeg and salt. Add to fruit; stir gently. Let stand for 15 minutes. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge....

Ingredients 6 trout fillets (about 3-1/2 ounces each)2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs Preparation Place trout in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Pour cream over all. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 11-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.