Ingredients 1 1/2 c. RICE 1 lb. boneless c. plus 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3/4 c. Chopped red onion 1 mango 1 avocado 3 1/2 tbsp. lime juice (from about 2 limes) 3/4 c. Chopped cilantro Preparation Step 1In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rice until just done, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain thoroughly....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 cans (15 ounces each) chili without beans1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 package (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili, tomato sauce, olives and green chiles. Transfer to two greased 8-in....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked small pasta shells1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup horseradish sauce2 tablespoons grated onion1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound peeled and deveined cooked small shrimp1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped3 celery ribs, thinly slicedRed lettuce leaves, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish sauce, onion, seasoned salt and pepper. Stir in shrimp, cucumber, celery and pasta....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced chives1 garlic clove, minced1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butter, cheese, chives and garlic; spread on one side of each slice of bread. Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil; seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Ingredients 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated thin pizza crust4 maple-flavored bacon strips, chopped1/4 cup finely chopped onion3 fully cooked beer bratwurst links, finely chopped1/3 cup apricot preserves2 teaspoons honey mustard2 cups shredded white or yellow cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Unroll and press crust onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. Brie 1 1/2 lb. small new potatoes 1 1/2 lb. broccoli 1 1/2 lb. mushrooms 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. cocktail onions Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 400°F. Cut the Brie into thin slices and divide the cheese among four small ovenproof dishes or ramekins.Step 2Put the potatoes in a large saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs2-1/2 cups cake flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING/DECORATING:1 cup shortening1/2 cup butter, softened4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 5 tablespoons milkPurple food coloringPurple and pink jimmiesPink jimmies and purple colored sugarAssorted candies: black shoestring licorice, Skittles, and blue raspberry and strawberry licorice twists Preparation Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 teaspoon canola oil1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon ground cumin1 eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup 2% milk1 cup frozen corn, thawed1 tablespoon diced pimientos1/2 cup salsa Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, oregano, baking powder, cumin, egg and milk just until combined....

Ingredients 1 cup water1 cup beer or beef broth1/2 cup beef broth1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 pounds), trimmed1 teaspoon onion salt1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 tablespoon olive oil3 large sweet onions, halved and sliced2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Sprinkle roast with onion salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides....

Ingredients 4 pounds whole fresh beets (about 12 medium), trimmed and cleaned6 medium onions, sliced3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup red wine or cider vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place beets in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid; cool slightly. Peel and quarter beets; set aside. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender; add sugar and vinegar....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces1 package (8.8 ounces) uncooked Israeli couscous1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) reduced-sodium chicken broth2/3 cup dried tropical fruit1 can (15 to 15-1/2 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/2 cup plain yogurt1 small carrot, grated1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 medium lemon Preparation In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 lb. pizza dough 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 packet ranch seasoning packet 1/2 c. grated Monterey Jack 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives 1/4 c. Ranch dressing, for serving 1 tbsp. Hot sauce Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.Step 2Roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle and transfer the parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the dough, then brush to evenly distribute the oil....

Ingredients 1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 cups diced cooked chicken1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 cup sour cream2 cups chicken broth or stock1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper1 garlic clove, mincedPaprika1/4 cup sliced almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Spread potatoes in an ungreased 13-in....

Ingredients 6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup prepared horseradish1/4 cup stone-ground mustard1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1 teaspoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place salmon in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, horseradish, mustard, lemon-pepper and chipotle pepper; spread over fillets. Bake 15-20 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1 ounce unsweetened chocolate1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme2 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 cups crisp rice cereal Preparation In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in the marshmallow creme and cocoa; cook and stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and cereal. Pat into a 13-in. x 9-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Cool before cutting....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup shortening1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips....

Ingredients 2 packages (22 ounces each ) frozen fully cooked Angus beef meatballs3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 cup bourbon2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard Preparation Prepare meatballs according to package directions. In a large skillet, whisk together remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a simmer; cook 5 minutes. Stir in meatballs; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Ingredients 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon dried oregano4 tilapia fillets (5 ounces each) Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, garlic salt and oregano. Coat fillets in crumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake 8-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Ingredients 2 cups fresh broccoli florets2 tablespoons chopped walnuts2 tablespoons raisins2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the broccoli, walnuts and raisins. Combine the mayonnaise and lemon juice; add to broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Ingredients 1 cup grape juice1 cup apple jelly1 cup ketchup1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 package (64 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballsMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, combine juice, jelly, ketchup and tomato sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until jelly is melted. Place meatballs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over the top and gently stir to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through....