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Ingredients 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped3/4 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms1 medium zucchini, shredded1 medium carrot, shredded2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmedCooking spray1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. peanut oil 1 large shallot 1 large garlic clove 1/4 c. unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 c. chunky peanut butter 1 tbsp. dark brown sugar 1 tsp. Asian chili-garlic sauce or Tabasco sauce 1/2 tsp. finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1 c. water 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 tbsp. unsalted dry-roasted peanuts salt Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, heat the peanut oil until shimmering. Add the shallot and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 7 cups)1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped seeded fresh poblano pepper1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place sweet potatoes in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; cover tightly with foil....

Ingredients 5 packages (2 ounces each) thinly sliced dried beef12 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion4 drops Worcestershire sauceRitz crackers and assorted fresh vegetables Preparation Place beef in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in 2/3 cup beef, the onion and Worcestershire sauce. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Place remaining beef in a small shallow bowl....

Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth; beat in melted chocolate. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/4 cup shortening1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided1 large egg, room temperature1/3 cup baking cocoa2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonQUICK WHITE ICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 tablespoons whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add shortening, salt, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, cocoa and 1 cup flour; beat for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon garlic powder1-1/2 pounds orange roughy, red snapper or haddock filletsPaprika Preparation In a large resealable plastic bags, combine the butter, lemon juice, soy sauce and garlic powder; add fish. Seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Place fish on a broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 3 large tomatoes1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil3/4 cup soft bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Slice tomatoes in half. Using a small spoon, remove seeds. Place tomato halves on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Combine the oil, garlic and pepper. Brush over tomatoes. Sprinkle with basil. Broil about 6 in. from heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium carrots, finely chopped2 celery ribs, finely chopped3/4 cup finely chopped red onion4 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup blue cheese salad dressing3/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese1/2 cup dry bread crumbs3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 small onion, chopped1/3 cup green onions, chopped2 quarts hot water or heated chicken broth2 cans (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up8 cups cut corn or 4 cans (16 ounces each) whole-kernel corn, drained2 pounds peeled, deveined shrimpSalt to tastePepper to taste Preparation In a heavy 8-qt. Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine oil and flour until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes3 cups vanilla ice cream1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted Preparation In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar. Add pineapple; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Remove pineapple with a slotted spoon; set aside. Bring remaining juices to a simmer; cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 egg yolk1 teaspoon almond extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup crushed cornflakes1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup cherry baking chipsAdditional sugar Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolk and almond extract; mix well. Combine the flour, cornflakes and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Coat bottom of glass with cooking spray, then dip in sugar....

Ingredients 3 eggs1-1/2 cups 2% milk2 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)1 small onion, chopped1 teaspoon canola oil2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms3 cups cubed rotisserie chickenSAUCE:1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups 2% milk6 slices Swiss cheese, halved2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and butter. Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon prepared mustardHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Place chicken in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the picante sauce, brown sugar and mustard; pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice if desired.

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 cup cubed pepper Jack cheese2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons lime juice1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon grated lime zest Preparation Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Combine chiles and pepper Jack cheese; spoon into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks....

Ingredients 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup finely chopped walnuts1 cup flaked coconut1/4 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening Preparation Beat peanut butter, butter and confectioners’ sugar until crumbly. Stir in walnuts, coconut, cherries and cherry juice. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of filling into balls. Freeze 10 minutes. In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)2 cans (16 ounces each ) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (15 ounces each ) tomato sauce1-1/2 cups salsa1/2 cup water or reduced-sodium beef broth4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon saltOptional toppings: Corn chips, sliced jalapeno peppers and shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 8 uncooked bratwurst links1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 teaspoon ground mustard8 brat buns, split Preparation Place the bratwurst in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, apples, bacon, brown sugar, onion and mustard; spoon over bratwurst. Cover and cook on low until a thermometer inserted in the sausage reads 160°, 6-8 hours....

Ingredients 5 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large bunch)1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1 small onion, finely chopped1/4 cup panko bread crumbs1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beefTOPPING:1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake 20 minutes. Spread wing sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese....