Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice2 cups chopped green onions1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 cup salted peanuts1 cup mayonnaiseSalt and pepper to tasteLeaf lettuce Preparation In a bowl, combine the rice, onions, oranges, peanuts, mayonnaise, salt and pepper; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.
Ingredients 1 large egg, beaten1 envelope meat loaf seasoning mix1/2 cup tomato sauce2 cups soft bread crumbs2 pounds lean ground beef8 thin slices fully cooked ham8 thin slices Swiss cheese1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms Preparation In a large bowl, mix together egg, meat loaf seasoning, tomato sauce and bread crumbs. Add ground beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. On a piece of waxed paper, pat meat mixture into an 18x9-in. rectangle....
Ingredients 4 pounds red potatoes, cubed1 cup sour cream1/2 cup butter, softened3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain and coarsely mash. Combine next 6 ingredients in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in mashed potatoes and feta until well combined....
Ingredients 3/4 cup shortening1-1/4 cups sugar, divided1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup light corn syrup2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, corn syrup and melted chocolate. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....
Ingredients 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 cup salsa1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1 tablespoon lime juice1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and finely chopped1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter1 cup sugar1 cup dark corn syrup1 tablespoon vinegar1 tablespoon baking soda1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips1 tablespoon shortening Preparation Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)....
Ingredients 1/4 c. plus 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 2 carrots 2 ribs celery 1 zucchini 3/4 lb. green cabbage (about 1/4 head) 1 1/2 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 c. drained and rinsed canned pinto beans (one 15-ounce can) 1/2 c. arborio rice 3/4 lb. boiling potatoes (about 2) 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 2 1/4 tsp....
Ingredients 3 pounds sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped sweet red pepper1-1/4 cups mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauceSliced green onions, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, onion and red pepper. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; add to potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. If desired, garnish with green onions.
Ingredients 8 plum tomatoesIce water1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 250°. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds with water; bring to a boil. Cut a shallow “X” on the bottom of each tomato. Place tomatoes, a few at a time, in boiling water just until skin at the X’s begins to loosen, about 30 seconds. Remove and immediately drop into ice water....
Ingredients 1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) macadamia nuts, divided1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut1-1/2 cups sugar, divided3/4 cup butter, softened2 large eggs3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup 2% milk3 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Finely chop enough of the macadamia nuts to measure 1/3 cup; set aside. Coarsely chop remaining nuts; toss with coconut and 1 tablespoon sugar. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy....
Ingredients 2 cups unsweetened almond milk3 tablespoons maple syrup2 tablespoons matcha (green tea powder)1/2 cup chia seeds1/2 cup fresh raspberries Preparation In a large bowl whisk together almond milk, maple syrup and matcha. Stir in chia seeds. Let mixture sit for 15 minutes, then stir again. Pour into 4 half-pint Mason jars or ramekins. Refrigerate, covered, until thickened, at least 2 hours. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
Ingredients 24 slices bread1 egg1 egg white1/3 cup milk1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon dried thymeDash pepper1/3 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon finely chopped onion Preparation With a rolling pin, roll bread flat; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. (Discard bread scraps or save for another use.) Press bread rounds into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 package (24 ounces) refrigerated mashed potatoes2 tablespoons butter1 small onion, chopped1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 sheets refrigerated pie crustSpicy brown mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir just until tender, 4-6 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in salt and pepper. Stir onion mixture into potatoes. Cool slightly....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon active dry yeast2/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Romano cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh basil2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine oil, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth....
Ingredients 1 package (0.3 ounce) sugar-free lemon gelatin1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1-3/4 cups water, divided5 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced1 package (0.8 ounce) sugar-free cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1/2 cup chopped nuts1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)Whipped topping, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, mix gelatin, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1-1/2 cups water. Add apples; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until apples are tender, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup finely chopped pecansAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into 2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned....
Ingredients 1/2 cup orange juice3/4 cup dried cherries, divided6 large eggs2 cups 2% milk1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon grated orange zest2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt8 cups cubed brioche or egg bread1-1/2 cups cubed Havarti cheese1 cup maple syrupConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Pour orange juice over 1/2 cup cherries in a small bowl; let stand 15 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, orange zest, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until blended....
Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable strawberry cream cheese4 large eggs1 cup milk3/4 cup sugar, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 cups fresh strawberries, divided2 tablespoons amaretto or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Cut bread into 3/4-in. slices; spread 12 slices with about 1 tablespoon cream cheese. Top with another 12 slices to form sandwiches. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in....
Ingredients 3 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. In a small custard cup, combine the oil and lemon juice. Microwave on high 20 seconds. Stir in the basil, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti and place in a serving bowl. Add basil mixture; toss to coat....
Ingredients 4 lb. firm, ripe peaches 1 c. light brown sugar 1 c. apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp. minced, fresh, peeled ginger 1 small red onion 12 cardamom pods 2 dried hot red chiles, such as cayenne salt Preparation Step 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water. Using a paring knife, score the bottom of each peach with a small X....
