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Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti2 tablespoons canola oil2 cups small fresh broccoli florets2 bunches baby bok choy, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)3/4 cup fresh baby carrots, halved diagonally1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper4 green onions, diagonally sliced2 tablespoons hoisin sauce12 ounces refrigerated fully cooked teriyaki and pineapple chicken meatballs or frozen fully cooked turkey meatballs, thawed1 cup bean sproutsAdditional sliced green onions...

Ingredients 1/2 cup whole wheat flour2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup water2 tablespoons olive oilSAUCE:1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepperTOPPINGS:1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup chopped zucchini1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped green or red pepper1/4 cup chopped onion1-1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese...

Ingredients 4 cups torn leaf lettuce1 small onion, sliced3 radishes, sliced6 bacon strips, diced2 tablespoons vinegar1 teaspoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large salad bowl, toss lettuce, onion and radishes; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towel. To the drippings, add vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey1 small onion, chopped2 cups chicken broth1 can (15 ounces) sweet potato puree or canned pumpkin1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drainedOptional: Sour cream, fresh cilantro and sliced red onions Preparation In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 2 large uncooked sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick1 large egg2 cups heavy whipping cream3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegPinch pepper3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheeseMinced fresh thyme, optional Preparation Place potatoes in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a bowl, beat egg. Add cream, salt, nutmeg and pepper; mix well. Pour over potatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until the potatoes are tender, 40-45 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup canola oil2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce1 garlic clove, peeled1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided1 package (14 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup shredded carrots1 small sweet red pepper, diced3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves...

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, drained3/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes....

Ingredients 5 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup sliced almonds1/2 cup sunflower kernels1/2 cup ground flaxseed1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup dried banana chips1/2 cup dried apricots, halved Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, sunflower kernels and flax. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, salt and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped3/4 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted, or 4 cups chicken broth2 cups milk2 cups half-and-half cream1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder5 cups chopped leftover cooked mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots and cauliflower) Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Add flour; stir until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 medium onion 1 Rib Celery 2 clove garlic 1 c. dry white wine 1 qt. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 1 qt. water 4 lb. kabocha or butternut squash salt freshly ground white pepper 1 large Pinch freshly grated nutmeg salted roasted pumpkin seeds honey diced cucumber Preparation Step 1In a large pot, melt the butter. Add the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, melted1/4 cup minced fresh basil1 tablespoon finely chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt, optional4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (7 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butter, basil, onion, garlic and salt if desired. Rub pepper and lemon-pepper over chicken. Brush with butter mixture. Grill chicken, covered, over medium-low heat, 15-23 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting with marinade frequently....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup 4% cottage cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 teaspoon cornstarch1 cup whole milk1 small onion, grated1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup crushed cornflakes1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add cottage, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugarDash salt2/3 cup cold butter2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:1/4 cup butter, softenedScant 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 tablespoon 2% milk2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugarAdditional sliced fresh strawberries, optional Preparation Whisk flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine water and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 1-2 hours. Preheat oven to 325°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4-in....

Ingredients 5 ounces fresh chorizo1-1/3 cups crumbled Cotija or feta cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper2 pounds ground beef3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 teaspoon salt6 hamburger buns, split1-1/2 cups tomatillo salsa (about 12 ounces), warmedOptional: Sliced red onions, heirloom tomatoes, hot pepper sauce and fresh cilantro leaves Preparation In a small skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat, crumbling meat, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes; crumble meat....

Ingredients 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, optional6 cups cooked stuffing2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese10 large eggs3 cups 2% milk1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage and mushrooms over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following; stuffing, cheese and sausage mixture....

Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots1/2 cup dried cherries1/3 cup water1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup raisins3/4 cup chopped walnuts1 tablespoon lemon juice1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened12 sheets (14x9 in. each) phyllo doughButter-flavored cooking sprayConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, bring apricots, cherries, water, sugar and raisins to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is thickened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in walnuts and lemon juice....

Ingredients 2 cups whole milk1-1/2 cups water2 cups sugar2 cups heavy whipping cream1-1/2 cups orange juice1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/3 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons grated orange zest8 drops red food coloring, optional1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the milk, water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool slightly....

Ingredients 3 large onions, chopped6 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup butter, cubed3 garlic cloves, minced4-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon rubbed sage1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds day-old French bread, cubed (27 cups) Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender; add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl; add the broth, parsley, sage, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 6 large red potatoes (about 10 ounces each) 1/2 cup 1% milk1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt3 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1-1/2 teaspoons garlic-herb seasoning blend1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Scrub potatoes; pierce each several times with a fork. Microwave, uncovered, on high until just tender, 10-12 minutes, turning once. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut each lengthwise in half....

Ingredients 2 scoops vanilla ice cream2 tablespoons strawberry jam2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon toasted chopped pecans Preparation Spoon jam over ice cream, top with chocolate chips and pecans.