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Ingredients 4 uncooked manicotti shells1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1-1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce1 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Drain manicotti and rinse with cold water. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper....

Ingredients 3/4 pound boneless beef chuck roast (3/4 to 1 inch thick)1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup maple syrup4-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 medium carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces8 fresh pearl onions, peeled1 large potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces Preparation In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, brown meat on both sides....

Ingredients 3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 teaspoons Italian seasoning2 pounds ground beef3 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 large egg white, lightly beatenAdditional Italian seasoning1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce, warmed Preparation In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain brown rice3-1/2 cups water2 tablespoons white vinegar2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup chopped fresh basil6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups), coarsely chopped16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved6 green onions, thinly sliced2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a saucepan, combine rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 35-40 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon dried thyme1 tablespoon dried oregano1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Ingredients 1/3 c. caster sugar 3/4 c. frozen blueberries 1/2 c. frozen raspberries 1/2 c. frozen strawberries 1/4 c. water 1 tbsp. cornstarch Cooking spray 36 jumbo bittersweet chocolate chips, divided 5 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped (about 2/3 c.) 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 eggs 1/2 c. caster sugar 2/3 c. cake flour 1 c. heavy whipped cream 1 tbsp. powdered sugar 6 mint leaves Preparation Step 1 Make Mixed Berry Compote: Place sugar, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and water in a medium saucepan....

Ingredients 2/3 cup barbecue sauce1/3 cup salsa2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 cup dry bread crumbs1 small onion, finely chopped1 small green pepper, finely chopped1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, mix barbecue sauce, salsa and Worcestershire sauce; reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping. Add bread crumbs, onion, pepper, egg and steak seasoning to remaining sauce mixture....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided 4 medium carrots, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked2 cups fresh baby spinach1 cup frozen peas3 cups uncooked spiral pasta1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 8 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups cooked crumbled sausage or cubed fully cooked ham2 cups cubed process cheese (Velveeta)2 cups milk1 cup crushed saltines (about 24 crackers)1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into a greased shallow 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, for 45 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tuna steak salt Freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 c. canola oil 2 bulb fennel 2 large shallots 4 small dried red chiles 6 strip orange zest 1 bay leaf 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 blood orange Preparation Step 1Season tuna with salt and pepper and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. In a large saucepan, combine oils with sliced fennel, shallots, chiles, orange zest, and bay leaf and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup molasses1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup hot water9 tablespoons fat-free whipped topping Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with water, mixing well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup butter, cubed1 package (2 pounds) confectioners’ sugar1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1-1/2 teaspoons orange extract2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate8 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped2 tablespoons shortening Preparation In a small saucepan, combine milk and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until the butter is melted. Place the confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl. Add milk mixture; beat until smooth. Add the coconut and orange extract; mix well....

Ingredients 8 bacon strips2 pounds beef top round steak (3/4 inch thick)2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup chopped onion1 to 2 teaspoons dried tarragon2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons water1 cup heavy whipping creamMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside....

Ingredients 1 lb. gemelli or other short pasta 2 tbsp. Grainy mustard 2 tbsp. white-wine or sherry vinegar 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1 sweet onion 2 small zucchinis 8 oz. snap peas 3 oz. baby spinach 1 bunch scallions 1/4 c. packed fresh basil leaves Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl whisk together mustard and vinegar. While whisking, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup oil until emulsified....

Ingredients 1/2 cup egg substitute1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups sugar3/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a bowl, beat egg substitute for 1 minute or until frothy and slightly thickened. Stir in milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)1 large onion, chopped1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup fresh or frozen corn1/2 cup water2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble meat. Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn and water; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 medium ripe banana, sliced1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1-1/2 cups whipped topping1/2 cup sour cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the bananas, strawberries, pineapple and oranges. In a small bowl, fold whipped topping into sour cream. Serve with fruit salad.

Ingredients 6 to 8 cups bread flour2 tablespoons sugar2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast4 teaspoons salt3 cups water1/3 cup olive oil1 jar (8 ounces) pitted Greek olives, drained and sliced1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in olives and tomatoes....

Ingredients 1 large egg white1 tablespoon water1 package (10 ounces) deluxe mixed nuts1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest3/4 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate baking chips Preparation Preheat oven to 275°. In a large bowl, beat egg white and water until frothy. Add nuts; stir gently to coat. Combine the sugar, pie spice, orange zest and chili pepper; add to nut mixture and gently stir to coat....

Ingredients 9 large eggs, room temperature, separated1 cup sugar, divided1/4 cup orange juice4 teaspoons grated orange zest1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup orange juice1 large egg, lightly beaten4 teaspoons grated orange zest1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In another large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened....