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Ingredients 4 uncooked manicotti shells1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast1 cup salsa, divided1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon diced pimientos1 green onion, thinly sliced1 small garlic clove, minced1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Cook manicotti according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine the chicken, 1/4 cup salsa, ricotta cheese, olives, parsley, pimientos, green onion, garlic and pepper sauce....

Ingredients 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled1 can (28 ounces) pork and beans, drained1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, drained3/4 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules1/2 cup hot water1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix3/4 cup sour cream1/2 cup canola oil3 large eggs1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chipsGLAZE:3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a bowl, dissolve coffee granules in hot water. Beat in the cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, oil and eggs. Stir in the chocolate chips. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh parsley1 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/4 cup grated onion3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon ground coriander1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon ketchup2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon Thai red chili pasteDash salt and pepper2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the parsley, cilantro, onion, lemon juice, oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, chili paste, salt and pepper; add beef....

Ingredients 1/4 cup diced carrot2 tablespoons diced celery2 tablespoons chopped onion1 teaspoon butter2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth2/3 cup diced cooked chicken1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon dried thymeDash pepper1/2 cup uncooked medium egg noodles1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the carrot, celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, chicken and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add noodles; cook for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender....

Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey1 medium onion, chopped1 shallot, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup tomato paste1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed1 cup chicken broth2 teaspoons smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups chopped fresh kaleDash crushed red pepper flakes1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and slicedMinced fresh mint, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion, shallot and garlic over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 3 medium ears fresh corn, cut into 3 pieces1 pound medium red potatoes, quartered1 cup fresh baby carrots1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 envelope onion soup mix3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Toss to coat. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 28 in....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin1 cup boiling water1 cup applesauce1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in applesauce. Pour into four dessert dishes. Add oranges. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.

Ingredients 1 center-cut salmon fillet (1-1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet in a cold oven. Preheat oven to 450°. Meanwhile, brush salmon with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Carefully remove skillet from oven. Place fish, skin side down, in skillet. Return to oven; bake uncovered, until salmon flakes easily and a thermometer reads 125°, 14-18 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, about 2/3 cup1/3 cup fresh parsley, stems trimmed and discarded2 tablespoons chopped onion1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 cup mayonnaise Assorted crackers Preparation Thaw spinach and drain thoroughly, squeezing out extra liquid. Wash parsley; pat dry on paper toweling. In food processor, chop parsley using steel blade. Add spinach and remaining ingredients; pulse until combined. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. Serve with crackers....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-1/4-inch pieces1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons apricot preserves1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 package (5.8 ounces) roasted garlic and olive oil couscousChopped smoked almonds, optional Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons olive oil4-1/2 teaspoons curry powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup vegetable broth2 green onions, thinly sliced1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme2 eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup soft bread crumbs1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/2 pound ground vealPOTATO TOPPING:1-1/2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup vegetable broth2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1 tablespoon butter1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup water1 teaspoon minced chives1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon dried thymeHot cooked egg noodles Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. In a small bowl, combine the soup, mushrooms, water, chives, mustard, lemon-pepper, salt, garlic salt, rosemary and thyme; pour over chicken....

Ingredients 2 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1-1/3 pounds ground beef4 slices cheddar cheese4 brioche or other hamburger buns, split and toastedOptional toppings: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and onion slices Preparation In a large bowl, combine green onions, Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning and seasoned salt. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1/2 cup half-and-half cream6 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons chopped green chilies1 tablespoon butter Preparation In a small saucepan, cook soup and cream over low heat until warm, stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, salt and pepper; stir in chilies. Melt butter in a 10-in. skillet over medium heat; add egg mixture. As the eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawedMarinara sauce, warmed, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Divide dough into 24 pieces. Dip each piece in onion mixture; place in a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin1 envelope unsweetened orange Kool-Aid mix1 cup sugar2 cups boiling water2 cups cold water Preparation In a bowl, dissolve the gelatin, Kool-Aid mix and sugar in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Pour into molds or paper cups; insert Popsicle sticks. Freeze until firm.

Ingredients 9 cups water4 green tea bags2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed2 cups sugar2 cups lemon rum or rum7 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled Lime slices, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Stir in the limeade concentrate, sugar and rum. Transfer to a 4-qt. freezer container; cool. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed2 cups sugar1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons baking cocoa1 cup creamy peanut butter2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels1 cup milk chocolate M&M’s Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla until blended. Stir in oats; let stand 5 minutes to cool....

Ingredients 4 packages (12 ounces each) frozen cooked winter squash1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Place squash in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes or until heated through, stirring after 5 minutes. Add the sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger; mix well. Microwave, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through....