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Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium red potatoes (about 1/2 lb.), cut into 1/4-inch cubes1 medium onion, chopped2 small zucchini, shredded (about 3 cups)4 frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed and cut into 1/2-inch slices1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers6 cherry tomatoes, quartered1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 large eggs Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until potatoes are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar, divided3 tablespoons plus 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided1/2 cup milk1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup shortening, divided2 large eggs1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring1 tablespoon white vinegar2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided3 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugarFROSTING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup plus 1 to 3 teaspoons evaporated milk, divided1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and milk until smooth....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks1/3 cup water1/3 cup cider vinegar3 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 teaspoon paprika1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced1 small onion, thinly sliced2 cups hot cooked brown rice Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 2/3 cup juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, mix water, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; set aside....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic clove, minced1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 cup ketchup1/3 cup molasses2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in the chili powder, cayenne and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper sauce....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided3 celery ribs, sliced2 medium green peppers, diced1 medium onion, diced1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup lemon juice1/2 cup crushed pineapple with syrup1/3 cup packed brown sugarHot cooked rice Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper; coat chicken. In a skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk1/4 cup shortening2 tablespoons water2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberriesOil for deep-fat frying1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons apple cider or juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the sugar, yeast, cinnamon, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, shortening and water to 120°-130°; add to dry ingredients....

Ingredients 1/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons salsa, divided1/4 cup chili beans, drained1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon garlic powderPepper to taste2 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1/3 cup shredded lettuce1 plum tomato, chopped2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese6 baked tortilla chip scoops, coarsely crushed Preparation In a small nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in 1/3 cup salsa, beans, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, chili powder, garlic powder and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked spaghetti1/4 cup butter, cubed1 large onion, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped1 can (14 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles2 teaspoons sugar, optional1 package (16 ounces) Velveeta, cubed3 cups shredded cooked chickenMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions....

Ingredients 1/2 c. drained sliced pimientos (two 4-ounce jars) 1 tsp. Wine vinegar 3 tbsp. olive oil 4 large onions (about 4 pounds in all) 1/2 tsp. salt 2 12-inch store-bought pizza shells 6 oz. Fontina 6 oz. Roquefort or other blue cheese 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 425°F. In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the pimientos with the vinegar and set aside.Step 2In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup whole milk1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup Nutella3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1/2 cup chopped blanched hazelnuts, toasted Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, whisk eggs, sugar and salt until blended; stir in milk. Cook over medium-low heat until a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat. Strain into a bowl; whisk in cream and Nutella until smooth....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1 cup tomato basil pasta sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (6-1/2 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese1 tablespoon prepared pesto1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch slices1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 5 plum tomatoes, chopped1 medium cucumber, coarsely chopped8 ounces cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup red or white wine vinaigrette Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the tomatoes, cucumber and cheese. Add dressing; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Ingredients 12 thick tomato slices1/2 cup olive oil2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground mustard6 large lettuce leavesMinced green onionsMinced fresh parsley Preparation Arrange tomato slices in an 8-in. square dish; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and mustard. Pour over tomatoes. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours. To serve, place each lettuce leaf on an individual plate and top with two tomato slices....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)1/2 cup cold milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 graham cracker crust (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until fluffy. Stir in pineapple. In another bowl, combine dessert topping mix with milk and vanilla; beat until stiff. Fold into pineapple mixture. Spread evenly into crust....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta6 ounces turkey breast tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup fresh broccoli florets1 garlic clove, minced3/4 cup canned Italian diced tomatoes1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 teaspoon dried basilDash cayenne pepper2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey in oil over medium heat until no longer pink....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground turkey breast1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil3/4 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 tablespoon white vinegar3/4 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic salt2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook turkey in oil over medium heat until no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix1 cup fat-free sour cream1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/2 cup water2 large eggs1/2 cup egg substitute1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and dust with flour; add batter. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 cups passion fruit juice1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1 cup orange juice3/4 cup lemon juice2 cups carbonated waterIce cubesPineapple wedges and maraschino cherries Preparation Combine the juices in a pitcher. Just before serving, stir in carbonated water. Pour into hurricane or highball glasses filled with ice. Garnish with pineapple wedges and cherries.

Ingredients 2 cans (4-1/4 ounces each) chopped ripe olives, undrained2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles, undrained2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped3 green onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon pepperDash seasoned saltTortilla chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients 4 large eggs2 cups sugar1-1/3 cups vegetable oil2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon salt2 cups finely shredded carrots2 cups finely shredded zucchini1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnutsFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened5 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extractWhole or chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish, optional...