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Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes1/4 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil2 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce or 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter1/4 teaspoon ground ginger2 tablespoons canola oil6 cups torn romaine2 medium carrots, shredded1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Blot tofu dry. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel; place on a plate and refrigerate at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 medium ear sweet corn, husks removed3 large red tomatoes, sliced3 large yellow tomatoes, sliced3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh basil, plus more for garnish1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, turning occasionally. Cool slightly. Cut corn from cob....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion1 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup chopped celery1 tablespoon canola oil1-1/2 cups crushed saltines (about 45 crackers)3/4 cup ketchup, divided1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 egg, lightly beaten4 teaspoons ground mustard, divided2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey2 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion, carrots and celery in oil until tender. In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup ketchup, parsley, egg, 2 teaspoons mustard, salt, garlic and pepper....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter2 large eggs3/4 cup 2% milkDash cayenne pepper3/4 cup all-purpose flourTOPPING:2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup turkey or chicken broth1/4 cup 2% milk2 cups shredded cooked turkey1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place butter in a 9-in. pie plate. Place in oven 3-4 minutes or until melted. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk and cayenne....

Ingredients 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped2 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded3 carrots, shredded2-1/2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a bowl, combine all of the vegetables. Stir in eggs; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to vegetables. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot well-greased skillet. Spread into 4-in. circles. Cook until brown on each side....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons uncooked instant rice1 bone-in chicken breast half1/4 cup sliced carrot2 onion slices, separated into rings1/4 cup julienned green and sweet red pepper1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 to 3 teaspoons soy sauce1 tablespoon butter Preparation Place rice in the center of a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. square); top with chicken and vegetables. Combine the water, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce; pour over vegetables. Dot with butter....

Ingredients 2 1/4 tsp. unflavored gelatin 3 3/4 c. heavy cream 18 oz. white chocolate 1 tbsp. finely grated Ruby Red grapefruit zest Preparation Step 1Sprinkle gelatin over 1/3 cup water in a small bowl. Let soften 5 minutes.Step 2Bring 1 1/4 cups cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add gelatin mixture; stir until dissolved.Step 3Put chocolate into the bowl of a food processor. With machine running, carefully pour in hot cream mixture in a slow steady stream, and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1 egg1/2 cup milk1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation In a bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients until a ball forms. Turn onto a floured surface, knead 5-6 times. Roll to 1/2-in....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)6 slices fully cooked ham6 slices Swiss cheese1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup canola oil1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup chicken brothChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation Flatten each chicken breast half to 1/4-in. thickness; top with ham and Swiss cheese. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks....

Ingredients 5 medium sweet potatoes5 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup cold water1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or just until tender. Drain sweet potatoes and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices. In a greased 13-in....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed1/3 cup diced sweet red pepper4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil4-1/2 teaspoons water1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Place beans and red pepper in a basket over 1 in. of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Transfer bean mixture to a serving bowl; add vinaigrette and stir to coat....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon canola oil1 medium onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 cup dried lentils, rinsed1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano2-1/2 cups vegetable or reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup salsa12 taco shells1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until tender. Add lentils and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute....

Ingredients 12 uncooked manicotti shells1 pound ground turkey1 large sweet onion, chopped1 jar (24 ounces) three-cheese spaghetti sauce2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 large egg, beaten Preparation Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 ounces semisweet chocolate1 tablespoon butter1 pastry shell (9 inches), bakedPEANUT LAYER:20 caramels1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 cups salted peanutsCHOCOLATE LAYER:8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons butter1 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extractWhipped cream and salted peanuts, optionalTOPPING:3 caramels5 teaspoons heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon butter Preparation In a small saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat; stirring until smooth. Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of crust; refrigerate until the chocolate is set....

Ingredients 1 cup ground pecans1 pint chocolate or vanilla ice cream1-3/4 teaspoons water, divided6 drops green food coloring1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided4 drops yellow food coloring6 waffle ice cream bowls6 tablespoons whipped topping3 pieces black rope licorice, cut into 1/4-inch slices9 maraschino cherries, patted dry, halved Preparation Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Drop small scoops of ice cream into pecans; roll to coat. Place on a baking sheet; freeze until firm....

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup half-and-half cream1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 cups cubed cooked turkey breast2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed5 tablespoons butter, meltedCHIPOTLE PUMPKIN SAUCE:1 cup canned pumpkin1 teaspoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce1 cup salsa1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water....

Ingredients 4 cups tomato juice1 tablespoon white vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1 drop hot pepper sauceDash ground cinnamon, optionalIce cubes7-1/2 ounces vodkaOptional garnishes: Celery ribs, cooked shrimp, cherry tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, string cheese, lemon wedges, cooked bacon, beef snack sticks, cucumber spears, olives, cubed cheese, old bay seasoning and celery salt Preparation In a pitcher, mix the first 11 ingredients until blended....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons plus 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a saucepan, cook sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 5 teaspoons onion powder3 teaspoons garlic powder3 teaspoons ground mustard3 teaspoons paprika1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon white pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Use to season meats or vegetables.

Ingredients 1 cup raisins1/2 cup water1/4 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten3/4 cup unsweetened applesauceSugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, cook raisins, water, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg until butter is melted; continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Spread into an 8-in. square baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray....