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Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 lb. ground beef 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 c. tomato sauce 1/2 c. ketchup 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 hamburger buns 1 thinly sliced red onion (optional) Pickle chips, for serving (optional) Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil....

Ingredients 3 cups cubed honeydew melon2 kiwifruit, peeled and cubed1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt2 tablespoons honey1 cup ice cubes2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/4 c. freshly chopped rosemary 5 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 lb. small lamb chops, trimmed of fat 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Step 1On a large plate, combine rosemary and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Press lamb chops into mixture and set aside.Step 2In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Working in batches, cook lamb until nicely browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti1 cup cut fresh green beansDRESSING:6 tablespoons canola oil3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon onion powderSALAD:2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 medium green pepper, julienned4 ounces Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, cubed1 medium zucchini, sliced1 small yellow summer squash, sliced8 cherry tomatoes, halved1 small red onion, halved and slicedShredded Parmesan cheese, optional...

Ingredients 1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1 medium onion, chopped8 cups chopped fresh kale2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock3-1/4 cups chicken stock (26 ounces)1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 8 small red potatoes, halved3 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice3 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon pepper12 medium fresh mushrooms1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices Preparation Place potatoes in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-9 minutes or just until tender....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients; rub over tenderloins. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until a thermometer reads 160°, 25-35 minutes....

Ingredients 5 pounds small unpeeled red potatoes, cubed1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper8 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 sweet onion, chopped3 dill pickles, chopped1-1/2 cups sour cream1 cup mayonnaise2 to 3 teaspoons prepared mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle potatoes with salt and pepper; bake, uncovered, in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan until tender, 40-45 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fat-free milk1 cup 1% cottage cheese1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon saltPepper to taste3 cups cooked elbow macaroni1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, onion, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper;cover and process until smooth. Pour into a bowl; stir in the macaroni and 1/4 cup cheese. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 c. unsalted butter 1 c. packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg 1 c. unsweetened applesauce 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. confectioners’ sugar Orange nonpareils or sanding sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons butter, softened6 plain bagels, split6 slices deli ham6 slices cheddar cheese2 ounces cream cheese, softened1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 large tomato, sliced1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced Preparation Spread butter over cut sides of bagels. Place buttered sides up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside bagel tops. On the bottom of each bagel, place a slice of ham and cheddar cheese....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided4 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped celery4 cups cooked long grain rice3 cups cubed fully cooked ham (3/4-inch cubes)1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn2 tablespoons soy sauce Preparation In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Pour eggs into skillet. Add eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. Remove eggs to a plate; set aside....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 small onion, chopped1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceTOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg, beaten1/2 cup fat-free milk1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 small sweet red pepper, choppedDRESSING:2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup cider vinegar1 small onion, finely chopped1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over bean mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 c. heirloom pumpkin or heirloom squash 1 c. peeled, 1/2-inch-diced green apple 1 shallot 2 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. chopped thyme salt fresh ground pepper 1/2 c. Old Chatham Ewe’s Blue Cheese (or Roquefort or gorgonzola) 1 lb. sweet butter 4 c. flour 1 tsp. salt 12 tbsp. cold water Egg wash Preparation Step 1To make the filling: In a sauté pan over medium heat, cook the pumpkin or squash, apple, and shallots in butter until tender and golden....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon red coarse sugar1/2 ounce raspberry liqueur2 ounces ruby red grapefruit juice2 ounces champagneOptional: Grapefruit twist and fresh raspberry Preparation Sprinkle sugar on a plate. Moisten the rim of a champagne flute with water; hold glass upside down and dip rim into sugar. Pour the raspberry liqueur and grapefruit juice into the glass; top with Champagne. Garnish as desired.

Ingredients 2 large eggs1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup chopped green onions1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound ground pork or ground turkeySAUCE:1 small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup water1/2 cup chili sauce1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 6 ingredients....

Ingredients 1 quart brewed tea1 quart apple juice1 quart orange juice1 quart pineapple juice1 package (9 ounces) Red Hots Preparation Place all ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until heated through and candies are melted, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 1 package (1 pound) hot dogs, halved lengthwise and sliced2 tablespoons butter, divided2 medium onions, halved and sliced3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped1 medium green pepper, julienned1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked noodles or rice Preparation In a large skillet, cook and stir hot dogs in 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat until lightly browned; remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 lb. pork tenderloin, sliced in half crosswise Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Preparation Step 1Season pork with salt and pepper. Turn Instant Pot to Sauté setting and heat oil. When oil is shimmering, add pork. Sear until golden all over, about 6 minutes. Remove pork to a plate. Season all over with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder....