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Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 large onion 1 green bell pepper 2 tbsp. flour 1 lb. boiling potatoes (about 3) 2 tbsp. paprika 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1 tsp. dried marjoram 1 1/4 tsp. caraway seeds 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. tomato paste 3 c. canned low-sodium beef broth or homemade stock 3 c. water Preparation Step 1Set a large pot over moderate heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring to break it up, until the meat is no longer pink, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced5 cooked Italian sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/4 cup water1 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperHot cooked spaghetti Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the sausage, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar and seasonings....

Ingredients 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 pound thinly sliced hard salami1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 tablespoon butter, melted3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 14x12-in. rectangle; sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses to within 1/2 in. of edges. Layer with salami, ham and pimientos....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers1/4 cup butter, melted4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-3/4 cups sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 eggs, lightly beaten4 ounces finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, meltedTOPPING:2/3 cup white baking chips3 tablespoons water1 teaspoon light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup lemon juice2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled2 pints pineapple sherbet, softened5 drops yellow food coloring, optionalPineapple chunks and maraschino cherries, optional Preparation In a large punch bowl, combine the pineapple juice, lemonade concentrate, sugar and lemon juice. Add the soda, sherbet and food coloring if desired; stir until blended. Serve immediately, garnishing servings with pineapple and cherries if desired....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)4 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)1 cup sugar1 cup shortening7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon saltMelted butter, optional Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, sugar, shortening and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped nutsVanilla ice cream, optionalChocolate syrup, optional Preparation In a bowl, beat eggs. Add sugar, butter and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; add to bowl and beat until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Spread into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° (325° if using a glass pie plate) for 30-35 minutes or until set....

Ingredients 2 cups biscuit/baking mix1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup cold water2 tablespoons chopped green chiles1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, cheese, water and chiles just until moistened. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley, Italian seasoning and garlic powder; brush over warm biscuits....

Ingredients 5 slices bacon 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. shredded white cheddar 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack, divided 2 jalapeños, minced 1 tsp. garlic powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 bagels, halved 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350º. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel–lined plate, then chop....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil3 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 cans (16 ounces each) vegetarian refried beans1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained1 can (7 ounces) white or shoepeg corn, drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 cup salsa1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/3 cup lime juiceSour cream and lime slices Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 8 oz. dark chocolate 3/4 c. unsalted butter 6 eggs 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. all-purpose flour 6 oz. dark chocolate 1/2 c. plus 2 tablespoons cream 1 tbsp. butter 1/4 c. shaved white chocolate for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and dust with flour. Set a stainless steel mixing bowl over a pot of boiling water to make a double boiler....

Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (15-3/4 ounces) pork and beans1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon chili powder Preparation In a large saucepan, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2/3 cup 2% milk2-1/4 cups biscuit/baking mix1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar4 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine egg, sugar, lemon zest and milk; mix well. Stir in biscuit mix just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Pour into a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons minced garlic1/2 cup butter, cubed6 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce5 salmon fillets or steaks (6 ounces each) Preparation In a small skillet, saute garlic in butter; whisk in lemon juice, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. Transfer 2/3 cup to a serving bowl; set aside. Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with remaining lemon butter. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 8 cups torn leaf or iceberg lettuce1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup vinegar1/3 to 1/2 cup half-and-half cream or sour cream2 to 3 tablespoons sliced green onions Preparation Place lettuce in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar and cream or sour cream until sugar dissolves and dressing is smooth. Stir in green onion. Just before serving, pour over lettuce; toss lightly.

Ingredients 1/3 cup lime juice1 jalapeno pepper, seeded3 garlic cloves, peeled1-1/4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)SAUCE:3 tablespoons lime juice3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves1 shallot, peeled1 tablespoon capers, drained1-1/2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper1 garlic clove, peeled and halved1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small food processor, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon salt2 medium peaches, halvedCooking spray1 tablespoon cornmeal1 tube (13-1/2 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Sprinkle tomatoes with salt; let stand 15 minutes. Drain tomatoes on paper towels and pat dry. Grill peaches on an oiled grill rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until peaches have grill marks and are tender, 2-3 minutes on each side, turning once....

Ingredients CILANTRO JALAPENO PESTO:2 jalapeno peppers3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves2 tablespoons pine nuts1 garlic clove, peeled and halved1 tablespoon olive oilSHRIMP FILLING:12 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper1 tablespoon olive oilGUACAMOLE:1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cut in half1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon sour cream24 nacho tortilla chips or tortilla chip scoops...

Ingredients 6 cups uncooked bow tie pasta2 cups julienned fully cooked ham1/3 cup crumbled blue or feta cheese1/3 cup minced fresh parsley1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup olive oil1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toastedGrated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the ham, blue cheese, parsley, garlic, rosemary and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter3/4 cup milkHONEY SPREAD:1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup honeyCINNAMON SPREAD:1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar3 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With a fork, stir in milk until the mixture forms a ball. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead five to six times. Roll to 1/2-in....