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Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked linguine2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 large tomato, chopped2 green onions, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded provolone cheese3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons minced fresh basil Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add zucchini and mushrooms; saute 3-5 minutes. Add tomato, onions, garlic and seasonings....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 small onion, chopped1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1-3/4 cups water1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 envelope spaghetti sauce mix1 large egg, lightly beaten2 cups fat-free cottage cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese6 uncooked lasagna noodles1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, water, tomato paste and spaghetti sauce mix....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter butter 3/4 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/2 lb. fresh lasagna noodles 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. milk 1 large egg 1/4 c. snipped chives 2 tbsp. chopped parsley 8 oz. Fontina cheese 6 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter eight 6-ounce ramekins and coat with Parmigiano; tap out the excess....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces2 bacon strips, diced1 medium onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup white wine or apple juice3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cold water Preparation Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked brown rice1 pound lean ground turkey1 large onion, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained2/3 cup picante sauce2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lb. Yukon gold potatoes salt Freshly ground pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 1 small onion 1 clove garlic 1 tsp. thyme leaves 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes 2 small zucchini 3 tbsp. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch baking dish with olive oil. Spread the potatoes in the dish in an even layer; drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats1 egg1/3 cup evaporated milk3/4 teaspoon chili powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1-1/2 pounds ground pork1 cup ketchup3/4 cup packed brown sugar2-1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 4 pounds ground beef3 tablespoons chopped onion1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/4 cup chili powder2 tablespoons paprika1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic saltTaco shells or flour tortillasShredded cheese and salsa Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1/3 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon minced garlic4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)1 bay leaf1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation In a small bowl, combine the wine, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the tuna steaks and bay leaf. Seal bag and turn to coat; let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and discard marinade and bay leaf....

Ingredients 3 pounds tomatoes (about 12 medium), halved2 tablespoons canola oil, divided2 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup orange juice2 tablespoons tomato paste4 teaspoons grated orange zest1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon honey1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place tomatoes in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan, cut side down; brush tops with 1 tablespoon oil. Roast 20-25 minutes or until skins are blistered and charred....

Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup mayonnaise4 hamburger buns, split4 mozzarella cheese slices4 tomato slices4 lettuce leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the tuna, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spread on bottom of buns; set bun tops aside. Top tuna mixture with a slice of cheese and tomato. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced1 cup water1/2 cup chicken stock1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Drain tomatoes, reserving 1 tablespoon of the oil. Finely chop tomatoes. In a large saucepan, saute tomatoes and onion in reserved oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, stock, vinegar, sugar, basil, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 each large egg, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sprinkles1/2 cup white baking chips, meltedAdditional sprinkles Preparation In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Gradually add flour until blended. Stir in sprinkles. Form dough into a disk; cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place dough on parchment and roll into a 12x8-in....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta1 large egg1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon minced garlic1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 pound ground beef2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs1-1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg, salt, garlic and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; mix gently....

Ingredients 2 packages (7.6 ounces each) frozen lemon butter grilled fish fillets1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium yellow summer squash, halved and sliced2 medium sweet orange peppers, chopped1/2 cup chopped red onion2 cups fresh salsa, drained4 ounces feta cheese, cubed2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve rice pilaf with orzo pasta Preparation In a large skillet, cook fish fillets in oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning once or until fish flakes easily with a fork; remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 jars (24 ounces each) spaghetti sauce with mushrooms1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsaHot cooked pastaShredded or shaved Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and no longer pink. Stir in spaghetti sauce, salsa and beef; heat through....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided1 envelope unflavored gelatin1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups sour cream1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries Preparation In a large saucepan, combine cream and 1 cup sugar; cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160° (do not allow to boil). Stir in gelatin until completely dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in extracts. Cool 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil6 medium onions, thinly sliced7 to 9 small red potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds), halved1 bay leaf1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat....

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni2 pounds kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium onions, chopped2 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced2 medium carrots, grated1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 large egg, lightly beaten1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 green onions, chopped Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage in oil over medium heat; drain....

Ingredients 6 ciabatta loaves 1/2 c. mayonnaise c. Dijon mustard 18 slice provolone cheese Chili-Rubbed Pork 8 peperoncini 12 slice Black Forest ham 2 c. bread-and-butter-pickle slices Preparation Step 1Slice crusts off top and bottom of each ciabatta loaf, leaving the sides. Cut loaves in half horizontally. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and mustard on bread. Layer half of 1 loaf with a slice of cheese, a thin layer of pork, a layer of peperoncini, a second slice of cheese, 2 slices of ham, a layer of pickles, and a third slice of cheese....