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Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup cheese, bacon, salt and pepper. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons canola oil3 cups water3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced1 cup sliced fresh carrots1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8-1/2 ounces) peas, drained1 cup tomato juice3/4 cup medium pearl barley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 4 to 5 large tart apples, peeled and sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped walnuts2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegPastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)2 tablespoons butter Preparation In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Combine the sugars, nuts, tapioca, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apples and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Line a 9-in....

Ingredients 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt1 teaspoon Greek seasoning1 garlic clove, chopped3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oilFresh mint Preparation Place first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon into serving dish; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with mint.

Ingredients 1 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil2 packages (6 ounces each) long grain and wild rice mix1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth1/2 cup water2 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms in oil until tender. Add the rice, contents of seasoning packets, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add cream and heat through.

Ingredients 1 quart apple juice1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice3 to 6 drops red food coloring, optional5-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the apple juice, pectin, lemon juice and food coloring if desired. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off foam....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)3/4 cup Italian salad dressing, divided 1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil Preparation Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast; place in a bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup dressing; refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. Crumble goat cheese; reserve 1/2 cup cheese for serving....

Ingredients 1 smoked ham hock (about 1-1/2 pounds)1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed1 package (10 ounces) crowder peas, thawed, or 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, drained1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1/3 cup ketchup1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon rubbed sage1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1 bay leaf1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra Optional: Snipped fresh dill and chives...

Ingredients 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 large onion, chopped1 habanero pepper, seeded and finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend1/3 cup chopped fresh basil Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. canola oil 1 shallot 1/2 c. sherry vinegar 1 sprig thyme 1 tbsp. honey 1/4 c. pine nuts 2 1/2 lb. baby spinach 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. currants Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons of the canola oil. Add the shallot and cook over low heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and thyme sprig and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 qt. vegetable oil 1/2 store-bought cooked rotisserie chicken Juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp. ancho chili powder 2 tbsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. ground cumin salt Pepper 24 yellow corn tortillas 1/4 c. crema mexicana or sour cream 1/2 c. shredded iceberg lettuce 1/4 c. crumbled Cotija cheese Preparation Step 1In a large pot, preheat oil to 375 degrees F.Step 2Remove skin and bones from the chicken and shred meat into a medium bowl....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teaspoon baking sodaGLAZE:4 cups confectioners’ sugar8 to 10 tablespoons hot waterBlack paste food coloring6 to 8 teaspoons baking cocoa Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 meaty leftover turkey carcass (from an 11-pound turkey)6 cups chicken broth6 cups water2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch slices1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch slices1 tablespoon poultry seasoning1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperSOUP INGREDIENTS:1 medium onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped2 medium carrots, sliced1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas2 cups biscuit/baking mix2/3 cup milk Preparation In a stock pot, combine the first nine ingredients....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast2 cups cooked wild rice1 cup seedless red grapes, halved1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup dried cherries1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted4 green onions, sliced1/3 cup raspberry vinaigrette Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)3/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt1 cup mayonnaise3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender....

Ingredients 1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced1 large carrot, chopped1 tablespoon butter2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup quick-cooking barley2 green onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, saute zucchini and carrot in butter until crisp-tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until barley is tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in the onions, marjoram, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 pound dried navy beans3 cups water1 bay leaf1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1/4 pound bacon, diced4 chicken legs or thighs2 medium carrots, quartered2 medium onions, quartered1 cup canned diced tomatoes1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery with leaves2 garlic cloves, crushed1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1 teaspoon whole cloves1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch piecesMinced fresh parsley Preparation Sort beans and rinse with cold water....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt3/4 cup crushed crisp rice cereal15 red and/or green maraschino cherries, halved and patted dry Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar. Beat in almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 teaspoon salt, divided1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 medium green pepper, chopped1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced4 garlic cloves, minced1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 cup minced fresh parsleyHot cooked spaghetti, optional Preparation Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups chicken broth1 cup quinoa, rinsed1 fresh thyme sprig1 tablespoon olive oil8 green onions, chopped1 celery rib, chopped2/3 cup dried cranberries2/3 cup chopped dried apricots3 tablespoons lemon juice2-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon saltCHICKEN:3/4 cup dry sherry1/4 cup water3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon brown sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped1/2 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup apricot preserves2 tablespoons butter6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oil...