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Ingredients 8 slice Morningstar Farms® Veggie Bacon Strips 8 oz. dried elbow macaroni 2 tbsp. butter or margarine 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. Pepper tsp. dry mustard 2 c. fat-free half-and-half or milk 6 oz. american cheese 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1Cook Morningstar Farms® Veggie Bacon Strips according to package directions. Set two slices aside. Break remaining bacon strips into bite-size pieces....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds orange roughy or other whitefish fillets1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Cut fillets into four pieces if necessary; set side. In a large bowl, combine the orange juice, ketchup, oil, soy sauce, lemon juice and pepper. Remove 1/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add fillets....

Ingredients 7 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 9 cups)3 ounces spring mix salad greens (about 5 cups)1 large apple, chopped1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted1/2 cup dried cherries1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheeseDRESSING:1/4 cup fresh raspberries1/4 cup red wine vinegar3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoons cherry preserves1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Place raspberries, vinegars, preserves and sugar in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt, optional1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/8-inch strips1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes3 medium carrots, julienned1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1 cup julienned zucchini1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushroomsHot cooked rice Preparation In a resealable plastic bag, combine the first four ingredients; add meat. Seal bag and turn to coat....

Ingredients 4 cups uncooked penne pasta1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter10 thin slices prosciutto, chopped2 teaspoons cornstarch2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon pepperShredded Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Add prosciutto; saute for 3 minutes. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cream until smooth; stir into the skillet....

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed2 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup butter3/4 cup all-purpose flour2 quarts milk3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained2 to 3 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground sage1 teaspoon ground thyme1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh parsley Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onions in butter until tender....

Ingredients 14 cups coarsely chopped peeled fresh or frozen peaches (about 5-1/2 pounds)2-1/2 cups sugar4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca Preparation In a large bowl, combine the peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until peaches are very soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in tapioca. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1 hour or until thickened....

Ingredients 2 quarts popped popcorn1 cup sugar1/3 cup light or dark corn syrup1/3 cup water1/4 cup butter1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place popcorn in a baking pan and keep warm in a 200° oven. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Continue cooking without stirring until the temperature reaches 270° on a candy thermometer....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta1 package (3.4 ounces) instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix1/3 cup sour cream1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 large banana, sliced2 teaspoons lemon juice2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained2 cups miniature marshmallows1 cup chopped pecans, toasted1 cup canned sliced peaches, drained and chopped1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and quartered1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation Cook orzo according to package directions....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. raisins 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 head cauliflower 1 tsp. sugar 2 c. tomatoes 1 pinch of crushed red pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. pine nuts 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp. chopped parsley 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, cover the raisins with water; let stand until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, lightly beaten1-1/4 cups buttermilk2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Combine egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until blended. If desired, fold in blueberries. Preheat griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease griddle. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk1-1/2 cups fat-free milk1/3 cup egg substitute1 tablespoon butter, melted8 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, dividedCoarsely ground pepper, optional Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the evaporated milk, milk, egg substitute and butter. Stir in the process cheese, 1-1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese and macaroni....

Ingredients 4 large chicken legs 2 large chicken-breast halves with wings 1 tbsp. minced fresh rosemary 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. Pepper 3 large pears 1/4 c. reduced-calorie butter-flavor pancake syrup Boston lettuce leaves rosemary sprigs for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Remove skin and fat from chicken pieces except the skin on wings. Tuck wings under chicken breasts. With hand, rub chicken pieces with rosemary, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 4 cups water3 cups cubed cooked beef chuck roast4 medium red potatoes, cubed4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup ketchup2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules2 teaspoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon ground mustard1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the first 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 14-18 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti1/2 cup egg substitute1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced4 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Add the egg substitute and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)Additional olive oil, optional Preparation In a 12-in. skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked penne pasta1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced1/4 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced1/4 cup Greek olives, pitted and halved2 tablespoons chopped red onion1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 1 1/4 c. blueberries 1 c. blackberries 1 c. raspberries 3 1/2 tbsp. sugar tsp. cinnamon pinch of salt 2 sheets cold puff pastry (about 1/2 pound each) all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. heavy cream 3/4 c. raspberries 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar 3/4 c. heavy cream c. mascarpone Preparation Step 1Make the pies: Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, toss the blueberries, blackberries and raspberries with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the sugar and the cinnamon and salt....

Ingredients 1 pound ground moose meat1 egg, lightly beaten4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon canola oil3 tablespoons white vinegar1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon soy sauce1 medium green pepper, cut into stripsHot cooked wide egg noodles Preparation In a bowl, combine meat, egg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, pepper and onion. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil....

Ingredients 3 lb. mussels 1 bottle dry white wine, such as a Pinot Blanc or Chardonnay 2 tbsp. chopped shallots 1 tbsp. minced garlic 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 medium onion 1 large carrot 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. saffron threads 4 c. chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth 4 c. heavy (or whipping) cream Coarse (kosher) salt, to taste (optional) Pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste...