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Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped cantaloupe1 cup finely chopped honeydew melon1 cup finely chopped peeled mango1/2 cup chopped cucumber1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1 green onion, thinly sliced3 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperCinnamon sugar baked pita chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the lemon juice, cinnamon and cayenne. Pour over fruit mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve with pita chips....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups water2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice3/4 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped red onion1 medium carrot, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped1 cup salted peanuts1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro2/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup lemon juice1/2 to 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil....

Ingredients 1 c. fresh cilantro leaves 4 scallions Coarse salt and ground pepper 10 oz. fresh baby spinach nonstick cooking spray 8 corn tortillas 1 pinto beans 1 c. prepared salsa (mild or medium) 8 oz. pepper Jack cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor, combine cilantro, scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with as much spinach as will fit; pulse, adding remaining spinach in batches, until coarsely chopped....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon bacon drippings or canola oil4 large eggs1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon salsa1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, dividedChopped green onions, additional salsa and warm flour tortillas, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in drippings until tender. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, water and salsa. Add to skillet; cook and stir until set....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter1 cup golden raisins1-3/4 cups buttermilk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add raisins. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 6-8 times. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; pat into a 7-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup raisins1 cup boiling water2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 large egg2 cups buttermilk1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and butter....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed cooked chicken1 pound Velveeta, cubed2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained1 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (14-1/2 ounces) nacho cheese tortilla chipsOptional: Sliced jalapeno pepper and diced tomato Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; mix well. Crush chips; set aside 1 cup for topping. Add remaining chips to chicken mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup uncooked long grain rice1-1/2 cups chicken broth1/2 cup orange juice1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and coarsely chopped Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Add rice; stir until lightly browned. Add broth, orange juice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon active dry yeast1-1/2 teaspoons salt5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup water1/2 cup butter, cubed3 large eggs, room temperature2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt and 3 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat buttermilk, water and 1/2 cup butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add eggs; beat on high 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces), thawed1 cup dry roasted peanuts1 cup chopped celery6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup prepared zesty Italian salad dressing Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and salad dressing; stir into salad. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Ingredients 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 1/2 lb. summer squash (about 4) 3 cloves garlic 3/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 c. ricotta cheese 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 1/4 lb. sliced salami tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3/4 lb. elbow macaroni 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the summer squash, minced garlic, salt, and the oregano and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat Oreo cookie crumbs4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 cups reduced-fat whipped topping7 teaspoons instant coffee granules1 tablespoon hot water1/2 cup chocolate syrup Preparation Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with heavy-duty foil. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press firmly onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of prepared pan....

Ingredients 2 racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each)1/4 cup grated lemon zest1/4 cup minced fresh oregano or 4 teaspoons dried oregano6 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperFresh oregano and lemon slices, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan. In small bowl, combine the lemon zest, oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Rub over lamb. Bake 30-40 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 3 cups whole milk2 cups half-and-half cream6 large egg yolks1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers4 medium bananas, sliced1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedCaramel sundae syrup, optional Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, bring milk and cream to a simmer. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk a small amount of hot milk mixture into egg yolk mixture; return all to pan, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 8 hard-boiled large eggs1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup salsa2 tablespoons sliced green onions1 tablespoon sour creamSalt to taste Preparation Slice the eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks and set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks with cheese, mayonnaise, salsa, onions, sour cream and salt. Stuff or pipe into egg whites. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)5 cups frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed and drained, or fresh tart cherries, pitted1-1/4 cups dried cherries1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarchTOPPING:3/4 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup butter, melted1/4 teaspoon saltVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll pie dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in....

Ingredients 2 ounces uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup refried beans2 cups tortilla chips1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup shredded lettuce1 small tomato, seeded and diced3 tablespoons chopped onion1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup guacamole2 tablespoons sliced jalapeno pepper Preparation Crumble chorizo into a small skillet; add garlic. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until fully cooked; drain. In a microwave-safe dish, combine chorizo mixture and beans....

Ingredients 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper1 large tomato, halved and sliced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 thin slices red onion, separated into rings1 round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread1 small zucchini, shredded1/2 pound sliced deli turkey6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Add tomato, mushrooms and onion; toss gently to coat....

Ingredients 2 celery ribs1 medium cucumber2 wooden skewers (6 inches)Fresh baby carrots, broccoli florets and purple cauliflowerets or vegetables of your choiceVegetable dill dip Preparation Cut celery ribs in half lengthwise and then into 6-in. pieces. Cut cucumber into 1/2-in. slices. Place one cucumber slice on the end of each skewer; place celery pieces lengthwise across skewers to form wagon frame. Pile carrots, broccoli, cauliflowerets and remaining cucumber on wagon. Serve with dip....

Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 pounds cod or haddock1-1/2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons seafood seasoning or paprika3 tablespoons white vinegarMelted butterLemon wedges Preparation Cut fillets into 2-in. x 2-in. pieces; place in a large skillet. Cover with water. Add salt and seafood seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain. Cover with cold water. Add vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork....