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Ingredients 3 cups shredded cooked chicken or beef1 jar (16 ounces) salsa1 can (16 ounces) refried beans1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained1 envelope burrito seasoning1/2 cup water16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 5-inch x 1/2-in. strips Preparation In a large skillet, combine the meat, salsa, beans, chilies, seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage2 cups marinara sauce1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon pepper12 no-cook lasagna noodles4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef and sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in marinara and pizza sauces....

Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/3 cup canola oil1 tablespoon maple syrup2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 cup raisins Preparation In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce, oil and syrup until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and allspice; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Stir in raisins. Spread batter into a 13-in....

Ingredients 3 pounds small red potatoes1/3 cup canola oil2 tablespoons champagne vinegar1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 English cucumber, very thinly sliced2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 small onion, chopped6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 18-21 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Peel and thinly slice. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg yolk3 tablespoons minced fresh mint1 teaspoon grated lime zest1 teaspoon rum extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking sodaROYAL ICING:4 cups confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons warm water3 tablespoons meringue powderPaste food coloring Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, mint, lime zest and extracts....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper2 beef cube steaks (1/4 to 1/3 pound each)2 tablespoons butter, divided1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, divided1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 tablespoon chopped onion2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a piece at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet brown steak over medium heat, in 1 tablespoon butter until meat is no long pink....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 pound sliced fresh button mushrooms1/2 pound coarsely chopped fresh oyster mushrooms1/2 pound coarsely chopped fresh chanterelle mushrooms1 large onion, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup dry red wine or vegetable stock1/2 cup vegetable stock2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon butter, softenedTOPPING:6 medium red potatoes, cubed1/4 cup 2% milk2 to 4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheeseOptional: Additional thyme or parsley...

Ingredients 2 large eggs, beaten1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground beef12 bacon strips Preparation In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Shape into two 6-in. rolls. Place six bacon strips side by side on a large sheet of waxed paper. Place one beef roll over bacon. Roll up, wrapping bacon around roll; secure with toothpicks....

Ingredients 6 large eggs3 large egg whites1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and mincedDash cayenne pepper4 breakfast turkey sausage links, casings removed3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed6 tablespoons salsa Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, jalapeno and cayenne; set aside. Crumble sausage into a large skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain....

Ingredients 6 slice thick-cut bacon 1/4 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. whole grain mustard 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic 1 3/4 lb. ground chuck 4 slice white bread 4 eggs 1 head frisée lettuce Preparation Step 1Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat; add bacon and cook, stirring often, until just crisp, 6 to 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (7 ounces each) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, combine butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Place bread crumbs and cheese in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then in bread crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1/4 c. plus 3 tablespoons pine nuts 1 lb. fusilli pasta 1/2 c. Cilantro leaves 1/2 c. basil leaves 2 tsp. coarsely chopped oregano 1 clove garlic 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 1/2 c. baby arugula 1 1/4 c. grape tomatoes 1/2 red onion Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a pie plate, toast 3 tablespoons of the pine nuts until light golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 c. warm water 2 tsp. active dry yeast 2 tsp. honey 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour or multigrain flour 1 pinch kosher salt 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion 6 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme 1 tbsp. brown sugar 12 oz. stewed tomatoes 1 tbsp. dried oregano 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 c....

Ingredients 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (6 ounces each)4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided1-1/2 cups thinly sliced onions2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1-1/2 teaspoons marsala wine or chicken broth1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons cold butterHot cooked egg noodles Preparation Place bread crumbs in a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chops in 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows2 cups milk1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup butter, melted Preparation In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows and milk. Remove from the heat. Cool, stirring occasionally. Stir in extract. Fold in pineapple and whipped cream. In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press 1-1/2 cups into a greased 13-in....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 small onion, chopped2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup frozen corn, thawed1 cup chunky salsa1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained3 tablespoons taco seasoning1/2 cup reduced-fat sour creamCrushed tortilla chips, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain....

Ingredients 8 medium red potatoes1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 jar (12 ounces) pickled jalapeno pepper slices, drained2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 cups sour cream6 to 8 green onions, chopped Preparation Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or just until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Cut potatoes into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place in a single layer in three greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon seasoned salt1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup 2% milk8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 cup water1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons ground cumin Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, seasoned salt, salt and pepper. Place milk in a separate shallow bowl....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup finely chopped pecans1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonBUTTERCREAM:1/2 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup dulce de leche2 tablespoons ground pecans Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 3/4 c. dried cannellini beans 1/2 large onion 1 bay leaf c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large Rib Celery 1 medium carrot 1 large onion 1 medium leek 3 clove garlic 2 large ribs celery 2 medium carrots 6 oz. small red potatoes 1 medium zucchini 4 oz. green beans 1 can whole peeled plum tomatoes 1 bunch Tuscan kale (also called cavolo nero) 1/4 head savoy cabbage, cored and very thinly sliced...