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Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing2 tablespoons ketchup4 cups shredded lettuce4 cups torn romaine1 medium cucumber, finely chopped1 medium tomato, finely chopped1/2 cup chopped dill pickles1/4 cup finely chopped red onion3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheeseCrushed potato chips, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine beef, salt and pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 9 uncooked lasagna noodles2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2/3 cup milk2-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables2 cups cubed cooked chicken18 slices process American cheese Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine soup and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in vegetables and chicken. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained, optional2 packages (5-1/4 ounces each) au gratin potatoes4 cups boiling water1-1/3 cups 2% milk2 teaspoons butter1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Top with mushrooms. In a small bowl, combine the potatoes and contents of sauce mix packets, water, milk, butter, salt, seasoned salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cups chicken broth, divided4 cups cubed cooked peeled potatoes3 cups chopped cooked chicken1 pint shucked oysters, drained and chopped or 2 cans (8 ounces each) whole oysters, drained and chopped1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed1/2 cup chopped celery2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsleyButterPastry for a double-crust pie Preparation In a large saucepan, stir flour and 1/2 cup chicken broth until smooth. Add remaining broth; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon grated onion1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon pepper6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 egg1 tablespoon milk1 envelope (2-3/4 ounces) seasoned chicken coating mix Preparation Combine the butter, onion, parsley, garlic powder, tarragon and pepper. Shape mixture into six pencil-thin strips about 2 in. long; place on waxed paper. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4 in....

Ingredients 1 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cubed2 cups orange juice, divided1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonFresh mint, optional Preparation Place cantaloupe and 1/2 cup orange juice in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in lime juice, cinnamon and remaining orange juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with mint if desired.

Ingredients 1 package (6.9 ounces) chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix1 teaspoon canola oil12 pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced4 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 medium green pepper, chopped2 jars (6-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, marinade drained and reserved1/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon curry powder Preparation Prepare rice mix according to package directions, except substitute 1 teaspoon oil for butter called for. Cool. Add the olives, green onions and green pepper; toss to mix....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 cups 2% milk1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheeseHot cooked potatoes or eggs Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chipotle peppers; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 5 egg whites1/4 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup hot water1 cup sugar, divided1 cup fat-free milk3 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries Preparation Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Dissolve cocoa in water; let stand until cool. In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup sugar, milk, oil and extracts until well blended....

Ingredients 1/2 lemon 6 large artichokes 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 large garlic cloves 4 Oregano sprigs 3 bay leaves 1 c. plus 2 tablespoons water 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 lb. mixed red and white pearl onions 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 8 small sage leaves 3 tbsp. sherry vinegar Preparation Step 1Squeeze the lemon half over a bowl of cold water and drop it in....

Ingredients 2 to 3 pounds London broil or beef flank steak rolls1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons canola oil1-3/4 cups water, divided1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup raisins1 medium onion, cut into wedges2 tablespoons vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon ground mustard1 bay leaf, optional2 tablespoons all-purpose flourHot cooked rice Preparation Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown meat on both sides in oil; drain....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 onion 1 green bell pepper 3 cloves garlic 3/4 c. long-grain rice 1/4 tsp. red-pepper flakes 1 3/4 tsp. salt 1 3/4 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from one 15-ounce can) 5 c. water 1 c. canned unsweetened coconut milk 1 1/2 lb. medium shrimp 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley or cilantro Preparation Step 1In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1-1/2 teaspoons ground allspice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup leftover mashed sweet potatoes2 large eggs1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup maple syrup1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained Preparation In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, oats, allspice, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, eggs, butter, oil and syrup. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini2 cups julienned carrots3-1/2 cups broccoli florets1 to 2 tablespoons chopped green onionsDRESSING:1/2 cup olive oil3 tablespoons cider or red wine viengar3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 garlic cloves, minced Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup light corn syrup1 large egg3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add corn syrup and egg; beat well. Stir in chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture; beat well. Stir in walnuts....

Ingredients 2 English muffins, split1/2 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1/3 cup process cheese sauce2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon garlic powderPaprika, optional Preparation Toast English muffins in a toaster oven. Place muffin halves on toaster oven tray. In a small bowl, combine the crab, cheese sauce, butter, mayonnaise and garlic powder. Spread over the muffin halves. Cut each into four pieces. Bake in toaster oven at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons olive oil1 medium tomato, chopped1/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on one side. Turn chicken; add tomato and salad dressing to skillet. Cook, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups frozen cheese tortellini3 plum tomatoes, chopped1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing8 thin slices hard salami, cut into 2-in. strips Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine tortellini and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices2 cans (16 ounces each) red beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained3 medium carrots, chopped1 large onion, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper5-1/3 cups cooked brown rice Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown sausage....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows3 tablespoons canola oil5 cups Rice Krispies1 cup dried apples, chopped1 package (11 ounces) caramels Preparation In a microwave or a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows and oil; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and dried apples. Shape 1/3 cup mixture into an apple shape. Insert a paper straw or pop stick into center; repeat with remaining mixture. Let cool to room temperature....