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Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles2 tablespoons chili powder1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 cup shredded cheddar cheese8 sourdough rolls Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble meat; drain. Add the tomato sauce, chiles, chili powder, mushrooms, olives and garlic salt....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups grated peeled potatoes1/2 cup 2% milk1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon minced garlicDash ground nutmegPepper to taste1/4 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese Preparation In a saucepan, combine the potatoes, milk, cream, salt, garlic, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Pour into a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and golden brown....

Ingredients 4 pounds spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 medium onions, sliced1 cup ketchup3/4 cup water2 tablespoons vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Place the ribs in a shallow roasting pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onions. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes; drain. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over ribs. Cover and bake for 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 cups biscuit/baking mix2/3 cup 2% milk1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained Preparation In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix and milk until a soft dough forms. Stir in cheese and chilies. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, divided2 garlic cloves, minced2 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons olive oil Preparation In a resealable plastic bag, combine the wine or broth, 1 tablespoon thyme and garlic; add pork. Seal bag and shake to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Turn and refrigerate 30 minutes longer. Drain and discard marinade....

Ingredients 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce with mushrooms1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheeseCrushed red pepper flakes, optional Preparation Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in pasta sauce; heat through....

Ingredients 2 logs (4 ounces each) fresh goat cheese8 dried figs, finely chopped1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted, divided 3/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon honey, optionalAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, crumble cheese. Stir in figs, 1/4 cup walnuts, pepper and, if desired, honey. Shape mixture into a log about 6 in. long. Roll log in remaining walnuts. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons honey1 cup chopped fresh cranberries2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar and honey until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add cranberries and walnuts; beat 5 minutes longer or until butter turns pink. Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a log. Refrigerate until chilled. Unwrap and slice or place on a butter dish....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup rolled oats1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter, softened4 cups chopped peeled apples1 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla extractVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish or a 9-in. square baking pan. Cover with apples....

Ingredients 5 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (about 15 ounces)1 cup refried beans1/4 cup salsa2 naan flatbreads, halved4 large eggs1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blendAdditional salsa, optional Preparation Cook potatoes according to package directions for stovetop. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, mix beans and salsa. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes, stirring once. In a large skillet, heat naan over medium-high heat until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes per side; remove from pan....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)1 medium carrot, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic clove, minced2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in sauce1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach3 tablespoons minced fresh basil2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 large onion, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, minced1-1/4 cups soft bread crumbs1 large egg, beaten1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped4 medium zucchini2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine first 11 ingredients and 1 can of the tomato sauce; mix well....

Ingredients 2 packages chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)2 packages (3.90 ounces each) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix6 large eggs2 cups 2% milk1 cup canola oil1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 packages (7 ounces each) Girl Scout Caramel deLites® / Samoas® cookies, chopped2 jars (11-3/4 ounces each) hot fudge ice cream toppingFILLING:2 packages (3.90 ounces each) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix4 cups 2% milk2 packages (7 ounces each) Girl Scout Caramel deLites® / Samoas® cookies, choppedFROSTING:2 cups unsalted butter, softened1 cup dark baking cocoa6 cups confectioners’ sugar4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extractTOPPING:1 cup flaked coconut, toasted1 jar (12 ounces) hot caramel ice cream topping1 jar (11-3/4 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping1 package (7 ounces) Girl Scout Caramel deLites® / Samoas® cookies...

Ingredients 6 egg whites3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups sugar2 cups crushed saltines (about 60 crackers)1/2 cup chopped pecans1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling Preparation In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff glossy peaks form....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning2/3 cup water4 cups reduced-sodium V8 juice1 cup chunky salsaTOPPINGS:3/4 cup shredded lettuce6 tablespoons chopped fresh tomatoes6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/4 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup fat-free sour creamTortilla chips, optional Preparation In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the beef, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 bunch green asparagus 1 clove garlic 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 whole tomato 1 pinch saffron threads 2 dash cayenne 2 shallots 3 lemons 1 c. olive oil salt Pepper 1/4 c. chives 6 day boat sea scallops Preparation Step 1Fire the grill and allow the iron to get white hot.Step 2Cut away the tough base end of the asparagus and gingerly peel stalks.Step 3Heat oil in a small pan and toast garlic until it begins to color....

Ingredients 1 package cake mix of your choice (regular size)1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips24 Milano cookies1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting1/2 cup chocolate wafer crumbs1 cup chow mein noodles24 orange gumdrops3 green gumdrops, cut into small pieces Preparation Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes; cool completely. For tombstones, in the microwave, melt chocolate chips. Pipe “RIP” onto cookies; place on waxed paper to dry. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with chocolate wafer crumbs....

Ingredients 4-1/2 teaspoons water1-1/2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce1 cup cubed bread1 egg, beaten2 tablespoons chopped onion1 tablespoon chopped green pepper1 tablespoon shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheeseDash garlic powderDash celery seed1/2 pound ground turkey1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the water, teriyaki sauce and bread cubes; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the egg, onion, green pepper, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, garlic powder and celery seed....

Ingredients 1/3 cup white wine vinegar1/4 cup canola oil3 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon pepper2 packages (3 ounces each) Oriental ramen noodles1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix1 pound sliced deli turkey, chopped1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted1/4 cup sesame seedsThinly sliced green onions, optional Preparation In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, sugar, pepper and contents of ramen noodle seasoning packets until blended. Break noodles into small pieces; place in a large bowl. Add coleslaw mix and turkey....

Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey1 medium onion, chopped1 envelope sloppy joe mix1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1-1/4 cups waterSLAW:1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 cups coleslaw mix6 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 7-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain....