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Ingredients 4 medium green or sweet red peppers1 pound ground beef1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve Spanish rice2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided1-1/2 cups salsa1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce1 cup water2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, 1-1/2 cups cheese, salsa and pepper sauce. Spoon into peppers....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drainedTOPPING:3/4 cup cornmeal1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon each baking soda, salt and sugar1 cup shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup buttermilk1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons canola oil...

Ingredients 5 1/2 c. chicken stock 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 c. arborio rice 1 pinch saffron threads 1/2 c. dry white wine 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, bring chicken stock to a simmer. Keep warm.Step 2In a large saucepan, heat olive oil. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, torn1/2 small bunch escarole or endive, torn1/2 small bunch romaine, torn1 small tomato, cut into chunks1/2 small cucumber, sliced1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large salad bowl, toss greens, tomato and cucumber. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over salad and toss. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage2 tablespoons shredded carrot1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper1 tablespoon chopped green pepper2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon reduced-fat sour cream1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, celery seed and salt. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, divided3 medium onions, sliced5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced4 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 cups boiling water2 pounds haddock, cut into large chunks4 cups milk1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milkAdditional salt and pepper, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Cook onions until tender but not browned. Add the potatoes, salt, pepper and water. Top with fish. Simmer, covered, until potatoes are fork-tender, 20-25 minutes....

Ingredients 32 dill pickle slices1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons dill pickle juice1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 cup panko bread crumbs1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill Preparation Preheat oven to 500°. Let pickle slices stand on a paper towel until liquid is almost completely absorbed, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine flour and salt. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs, pickle juice, cayenne and garlic powder....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon minced chives1/4 teaspoon minced garlicDash pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8 to 10 pounds)Whole cloves1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar, divided1 cup water1 jar (12 ounces) peach preserves6 tablespoons butter, cubed1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optionalDash ground cloves1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained3 canned peach halves Preparation Score surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep; insert a clove into each diamond. Place on a rack in a well-greased foil-lined roasting pan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup peanut butter chips2 tablespoons peanut butterVanilla ice cream Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine cream, peanut butter chips and peanut butter. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Cool for at least 10 minutes. Serve over ice cream. Refrigerate any leftover sauce.

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, butter and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in strawberries. Fill muffin cups coated with cooking spray or lined with paper liners two-thirds full....

Ingredients 1 qt. heavy cream 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 1/4 c. strawberry puree 100 Nabisco Chocolate Wafer Cookies Preparation Step 1Pour the heavy cream into a mixing bowl. With the stand mixer set to low, slowly pour in the sugar. Begin whipping on a medium-high speed until the cream thickens slightly in the middle. Once the cream begins to thicken, whip on high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the cream is very thick....

Ingredients 1 tsp. mild smoked paprika 3/4 tsp. ground coriander 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 4 fillets mahimahi or wahoo or Alaskan halibut (about 5 ounces each) 1/2 c. slivered almonds 1 medium head garlic 3 large russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 c. 2 percent Greek yogurt 1 1/2 tsp. grated orange zest Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, stir together paprika, coriander, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust7 cups sliced peeled tart apples1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup finely chopped pecans1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons sugar4-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 tablespoon cornstarchTOPPING:2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cold butter1/4 cup finely chopped pecans1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping, room temperature Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and vanilla....

Ingredients DOUGH:1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water (110° to 115°)3 tablespoons sugar1 large egg1/2 teaspoon salt2 to 2-1/4 cups bread flourFILLING:1 pound ground beef1-1/2 cups chopped cabbage1/2 cup chopped onionSalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, egg, salt and 1 cup flour; beat on low for 3 minutes. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 3 c. honeydew melon 3 c. watermelon 1/2 c. finely chopped seedless cucumber 1/2 c. finely chopped red onion 7 tbsp. lime juice 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh mint 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. kosher salt 1 small red bell pepper 1 small yellow bell pepper 1 jalapeño 1 stalk celery 8 wooden skewers 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. chili powder...

Ingredients 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil8 slices rye bread2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 cup fresh salsa, well drained3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend2 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation In a small skillet, saute peppers in oil until tender. Spread 4 bread slices with mayonnaise. Layer with peppers, salsa and cheese. Top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-4 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1/3 cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruit2 tablespoons water1/4 cup fresh mint leaves3 tablespoons lime juice1/3 cup rum or brandy1 cup club sodaGARNISH:Mint sprigs Preparation In a small saucepan, combine spreadable fruit and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth; transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until chilled. In a small pitcher, muddle mint leaves and lime juice. Add blackberry syrup and rum. Divide the mixture between 2 cocktail glasses....

Ingredients 2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup butter, melted1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits12 maraschino cherries, halved1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)3 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup canola oil Preparation In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter until blended. Spoon into 24 greased muffin cups. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice; spoon pineapple into prepared cups. Place a cherry half cut side down in the center of each....

Ingredients 2 lime wedges2 teaspoons sugar3/4 to 1 cup ice cubes2 mint sprigs2 ounces light rum1/2 cup club soda, chilledGARNISH:Mint sprig and lime slice Preparation Squeeze lime wedge into a highball glass; drop lime into the glass. Add sugar; muddle. Add ice. Gently press mint or slap mint; add to glass. Pour rum and club soda into glass; stir. Garnish with lime slice.