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Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed2 medium carrots, sliced lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces1 medium turnip, peeled and cubed1/2 medium onion, chopped3-1/2 cups water1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup stewed tomatoes Preparation In a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the potatoes, carrots, turnip, onion, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 3 quarts popped popcorn1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter1/4 cup light corn syrup1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir until mixture is golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple3 cups cubed cooked chicken1 medium red apple, chopped1 medium green apple, chopped1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup sliced celery1 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon poppy seeds1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon saltRolls, croissants or pita bread Preparation Drain pineapple, pressing out excess juice; discard all but 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, chicken, apples, walnuts and celery. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, poppy seeds, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, salt and reserved pineapple juice....

Ingredients 2 medium apples, chopped2 medium bananas, sliced1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 cup seedless red grapes1 cup shredded lettuce1 tablespoon lemon juice1/3 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup honey1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, lettuce and lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and honey. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 medium onion, thinly sliced6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, divided1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperHot cooked brown rice, optional...

Ingredients 2 to 3 small zucchini (about 1 pound), sliced1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butterSalt and pepper to taste6 to 8 large eggs, beaten1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseTomato wedges, optional Preparation In a skillet, saute zucchini and onion in butter until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add the eggs; cook and stir until set. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover until cheese melts. Serve with tomato wedges if desired....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped celery1/4 cup butter6 cups cubed day-old white bread6 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth2 large eggs, beaten Preparation In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook onion and celery in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, salt, poultry seasoning, sage and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), coarsely chopped3/4 cup water2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided 2 tablespoons shortening1 large egg, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons coarse sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine dried plums, water and 2 tablespoons sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand until plumped, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 cup quick-cooking oats3 cups bread flour2 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast1/2 cup salted sunflower kernels, toasted Preparation In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 12 ounces fresh or frozen peas, thawed4 garlic cloves, halved1 teaspoon rice vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/3 cup vegetable broth1 whole wheat French bread demi-baguette (about 6 ounces and 12 in. long)2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces), halved or quartered Preparation Preheat broiler. Place peas, garlic, vinegar, salt and lemon pepper in a blender or food processor; pulse until well blended....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup white vinegar1/3 cup ketchup1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup vegetable oil8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 small onion, finely chopped Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually whisk in the oil in a steady stream. Stir in bacon and onion. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 medium zucchini1 plum tomato, diced1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend3/4 teaspoon minced fresh parsleyDash each salt, garlic powder, dried oregano and pepper1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place zucchini in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 2-4 minutes or until tender. Drain. In a small bowl, combine the tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, parsley, salt, garlic powder, oregano and pepper....

Ingredients 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced1 medium green pepper, chopped4 tablespoons butter, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups 2% milk1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained3 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, saute carrots and pepper in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour, oregano and salt until blended; gradually add milk....

Ingredients 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 medium carrots, grated1 small zucchini, diced5 medium radishes, sliced2/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder and onion powder; mix well....

Ingredients 2 carrots 1/4 c. unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tbsp. sugar 1/2 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. Tabasco 2 tsp. tomato paste 1 clove garlic kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 lb. ground beef chuck 1 1/2 tsp. curry powder 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 24-inch baguette 2 pickled jalapeños 12 cilantro sprigs Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, toss the carrots with the rice vinegar and sugar and let stand for 10 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 1 package (22 ounces) frozen waffle fries10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3 green onions, sliced1 can (6 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped2/3 cup salsa1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheeseSour cream Preparation Bake fries according to package directions. Transfer to a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Top with the bacon, onions, olives, tomatoes, salsa and cheeses. Return to the oven until cheese is melted, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, saute red pepper and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, cranberries and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 eggs 1 small white beans 1 ready-to-eat chorizo 1/2 small onion 1/4 c. finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 c. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/4 tsp. dried oregano tsp. cumin seeds 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 Boston lettuce leaves 1/4 c. pitted calamata olives 1 radish Preparation Step 1Put the eggs in a small saucepan. Cover the eggs with water and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups quick-cooking oats1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup butter, meltedORANGE GLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine cranberries and dates. Cover and cook over low heat until berries pop, 15 minutes, stirring often....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups stuffing mix, finely crushed2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup butter, melted1 garlic clove, minced5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the stuffing crumbs and Parmesan cheese. In another shallow dish, combine butter and garlic. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat with stuffing mixture. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining stuffing mixture and drizzle with remaining butter mixture....