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Ingredients 2 tablespoons each diced sweet red and green pepper1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornmeal6 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg1/2 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a small skillet, saute peppers in oil for 5 minutes or until tender; cool slightly. In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, butter and peppers until blended....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked mostaccioli1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage1 jar (28 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce1 large egg, lightly beaten1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Romano cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided 8 ounces sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced8 thin slices cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)8 slices Texas toast4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan. Wipe skillet clean. Place one slice cheese on each of four bread slices....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup minced fresh cilantroVegetable oil8 flour tortillas (7 inches)2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheeseSalsa and guacamole, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and jalapenos in olive oil until tender and liquid is nearly evaporated. Add cilantro; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet; add one tortilla....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 garlic cloves, minced4 cups vegetable broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped1/8 teaspoon pepperShredded Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 8 cups nacho tortilla chips2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (10 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained1 cup picante sauce1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 medium onion, chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiliesAdditional shredded cheddar cheese, optionalShredded lettuce and chopped fresh tomatoes Preparation Arrange chips in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the soup, chicken, picante sauce, cheese, onion and chilies; pour over chips....

Ingredients 1 cup coleslaw mix1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 green onion, sliced1 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 2 teaspoons lime juice1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each) 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced Preparation Place the first 4 ingredients in a bowl; toss with 2 teaspoons oil, lime juice, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey)5 quarts waterSOUP:3 cups cubed cooked turkey1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 large onion, chopped2 large carrots, shredded1 cup chopped celery1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Preparation Place the turkey carcass and water in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; slowly bring to a boil over low heat....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet yellow onions 3 tbsp. Mezzetta® Brand Extra Virgin Italian Olive Oil 1/2 tsp. Sea salt 1/2 tsp. fresh cracked pepper 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 1 tsp. granulated sugar 1 c. Mezzetta® Brand Marinated Sweet Roasted Yellow and Red Sweet Peppers 3 tbsp. fig balsamic vinegar (or regular balsamic if you can’t find fig) 18 fresh black mission figs (or dry if fresh is not available)...

Ingredients 1 c. spanish rice, divided 1 c. chicken broth, divided 1/4 c. white wine, divided 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 4 oz. thinly sliced chorizo 1/4 c. frozen peas 1/2 c. thinly sliced roasted red pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat grill over medium-high heat.Step 2Cut 8 sheets of foil about 12-in long. To form each packet, place 2 sheets of foil on top of one another and fold the edges along 3 sides of the rectangle to form a barrier....

Ingredients 10 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup butter, divided2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces2 medium onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 cups soft bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the parsnips, salt and pepper. In a microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Drizzle over parsnips; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup sugar1 large egg1 tablespoon 2% milk1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugar. Beat in egg and milk. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Roll out between floured waxed paper into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Sprinkle chips to within 1/2 in....

Ingredients 18 lasagna noodles3 pounds ground beef3 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce2 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 pounds ricotta cheese6 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, 4-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup sugar1 egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons instant chocolate drink mix1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups malted milk balls, crushed Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, drink mix, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in malted milk balls....

Ingredients 2 pounds medium fresh mushrooms, halved2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, drained1-1/2 cups water1 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup olive oil1 bay leaf1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh parsleyAdditional parsley Preparation In a nonreactive bowl, combine first 12 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, to allow flavors to blend, 3-4 hours....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 tub (24 ounces) refrigerated cheddar mashed potatoes, divided1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs2 tablespoons water1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup 2% milk Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Spread 2 tablespoons of mashed potatoes down the center of each; top with spinach. Roll up and secure with toothpicks....

Ingredients 2 pounds bulk Italian sausage or ground beef1 large onion, chopped2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/2 cup minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons garlic salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, chili powder and pepper2 bay leavesHot cooked pasta Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook meat and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 pound lean ground turkey1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped carrots1 cup diced peeled potatoes1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 cup uncooked alphabet pasta...

Ingredients 2 cups water1 cup quick-cooking barley1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed3 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 medium onion, chopped2 medium zucchini, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperDash crushed red pepper flakes2 plum tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until barley is tender....

Ingredients 10 ears fresh corn (about 5-1/2 cups)1-1/4 to 2 cups water6 bacon strips, chopped2 small onions, chopped 2 small green peppers, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup heavy whipping cream1 medium lime, zested and juicedOptional toppings: Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced jalapeno, chopped bell pepper and crumbled cotija cheese Preparation Cut corn off cobs. Rub the edge of a knife over each cob to milk it; add enough water to cob juice to equal 2 cups....