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Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal1 teaspoon salt4 cups water, divided1 pound ground beef1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and dill weedDash hot pepper sauce1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation For polenta, in a small bowl, whisk cornmeal, salt and 1 cup water until smooth....

Ingredients 4 cups uncooked mini penne or other small pasta4 cups vegetable broth or water1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce2 tablespoons taco seasoning1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseOptional: Fresh cilantro leaves, cherry tomatoes and lime wedges Preparation In a Dutch oven or large skillet, combine the first 9 ingredients....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided2 cups finely crushed pretzels2 cups boiling water2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups whipped toppingOptional: Additional whipped topping and mandarin oranges Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Mix melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir in pretzels. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained1-1/4 cups sugar, divided1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk Whipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Pour butter into a shallow 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. Drain peaches, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a saucepan, bring peaches and reserved 1/4 cup juice just to a boil. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, flour, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 20 slices1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, drained and chopped1/4 cup chopped pecans4 large eggs4 large egg whites1-1/2 cups fat-free milk3 tablespoons sugar1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons cold butterMaple syrup, optional Preparation Arrange half of the bread in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with peaches, pecans and remaining bread....

Ingredients 3 to 4 tablespoons peanut butter20 vanilla wafers80 miniature marshmallows Preparation Spread about 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter on each wafer. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Top each with four marshmallows. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until the marshmallow are lightly browned. Serve warm.

Ingredients 6 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced1 medium onion, sliced1 cup white vinegar1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon ground mustard Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and shake well. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours....

Ingredients 1 cup shredded cabbage3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained1/2 cup uncooked instant rice1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup water1/4 pound lean ground beef1/4 pound smoked sausage, sliced Preparation In a 4-cup rice cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Press cooking selector lever to illuminate cook light. Cover and cook until light turns off, about 45 minutes. In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 cup water3 egg yolks, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar2 large firm bananas Preparation Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of five 5-in. pie plates. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 2 cups cold water1-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup lemon juice6 mint sprigs5 cups ice cubes2-1/2 cups ginger ale, chilledLemon slices and additional mint, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, lemon juice and mint. Let stand for at least 45 minutes. Strain and discard mint. Place ice cubes in two 2-qt. pitchers; add half of the lemon mixture and ginger ale to each. Garnish with lemon and mint if desired....

Ingredients CRUST:1 cup water1/2 cup butter1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggsFILLING:2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix3 cups cold whole milk1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softenedTOPPING:1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedChocolate sauceChopped nuts Preparation In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms4 teaspoons butter, divided1/2 cup Marsala wine or 1/4 cup white grape juice plus 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons fat-free milk3/4 cup dry bread crumbs4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper2 slices Muenster cheese, halved Preparation In a skillet coated with cooking spray, cook mushrooms in 2 teaspoons butter until tender....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika1-3/4 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-1/2-inch strips1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup water1/4 cup Lipton onion mushroom soup mix2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained1/2 cup sour cream1 tablespoon minced fresh parsleyHot cooked egg noodles, optional Preparation In a large resealable container, combine the flour, garlic powder, pepper and paprika. Add beef strips and shake to coat....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup half-and-half cream (110° to 115°)1/2 cup 2% milk (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened2 tablespoons Nutella1 tablespoon hazelnut flavoring syrup1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon instant espresso powder3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups bread flourFILLING:1 cup Nutella1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon hazelnut flavoring syrup1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powderGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons butter, softened2 teaspoons buttermilk2 teaspoons hazelnut flavoring syrupChopped hazelnuts, optional...

Ingredients 1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix1/3 cup baking cocoa4 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup butter, softened1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon Triple Sec, optionalTOPPING:2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cookie mix, cocoa, orange zest, cinnamon and cayenne. Beat in butter, egg, vanilla and, if desired, Triple Sec. Mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough into 1-in....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips2 teaspoons paprika1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 tablespoon butter1 large red onion, halved and sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup dry white wine or chicken stock1 cup chicken stock1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian parsley...

Ingredients 2 cups milk2 cups frozen unsweetened sliced peaches1/4 cup orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons sugar5 ice cubes Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 egg1/2 cup milk or sour cream1/4 cup vegetable oil1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped fresh or frozen peaches, thawed Preparation In a bowl, beat egg; add milk and oil. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into the egg mixture just until moistened. Stir in the peaches. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups diced peeled potatoes1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped celery1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/8 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons cornstarch1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk, divided1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, onion, celery, broth and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15-18 minutes. Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup milk until smooth; stir into potato mixture....

Ingredients 12 frozen fully cooked Italian turkey meatballs, thawed2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese1 teaspoon Italian seasoning12 flour tortillas (8 inches)Cooking sprayWarm marinara sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place meatballs in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in cheeses and Italian seasoning. Spread about 1/4 cup meatball mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in....