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Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce1 small yellow summer squash, quartered and sliced1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced1/4 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, crumble beef; drain....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce1-3/4 cups frozen cut green beans1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesPepper to taste Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the chicken, potatoes, red pepper and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs2/3 cup dried minced onion2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup dried parsley flakes1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon garlic saltADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):1 egg, lightly beaten1 pound ground beef Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Yield: 4 batches (about 4 cups total). To prepare meatballs: In a large bowl, combine egg and 1 cup meatball mix....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar5 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour5 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons milk5 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter, divided2-1/2 cups small jelly beans3 cups sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking soda Preparation Line two 15x10x1-in. pans with foil. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; brush over foil. Sprinkle evenly with jelly beans. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals....

Ingredients 1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 large head cabbage (2 pounds), coarsely chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon paprika2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed Preparation In a large enameled cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown the sausage in 1 tablespoon butter; remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute cabbage and onions in remaining butter until onions are tender....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperWHITE SAUCE:2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups 2% milk1-1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided10 to 12 uncooked lasagna noodlesMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt4 cups whole milk4 large eggs, lightly beaten3 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup lemon juice Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Whisk a small amount of hot milk mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed2 tablespoons butter1 small onion, halved and sliced3 garlic cloves, sliced1/2 cup sliced almonds1 teaspoon grated lemon zest3 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until beans turn bright green. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry....

Ingredients 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons salsa verde2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided1 medium lime Preparation Preheat broiler. Mix seasonings; sprinkle over chicken. Place chicken on a broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sour cream, salsa and 1 tablespoon cilantro....

Ingredients 2 cups whole milk1-1/4 cups sugar1/3 cup lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture reaches 175°. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the lime juice and zest. Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer’s directions. Transfer frozen lime mixture to a large bowl; allow to soften slightly....

Ingredients 6 medium ears sweet corn1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon lime juice1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string. Rinse corn under water, moistening husks. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning often. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients until blended....

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder (see Note) 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 stick unsalted butter 1 c. light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. buttermilk 2 stick unsalted butter 2 c. confectioners’ sugar 1 vanilla bean 1 jar marshmallow Fluff Orange nonpareils or sanding sugar Preparation Step 1Make the cakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)1/4 cup egg substitute1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 tablespoon canola oil2 cups water1 envelope reduced-sodium onion soup mix2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, combine onion, saltines, egg substitute and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 5 patties. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 small garlic cloves, minced1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperSALAD:2 cups uncooked spiral pasta1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced3/4 cup sliced pepperoncini4 ounces cubed provolone cheese2 ounces thinly sliced deli ham, cut into strips (2/3 cup)2 ounces thinly sliced hard salami, cut into strips (2/3 cup)5 cups shredded lettuce1 large tomato, coarsely chopped3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups blanched almonds1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 egg white1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Place almonds in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the confectioners’ sugar, egg white, extract and salt; cover and process until smooth. Divide almond paste into 1/2-cup portions; place in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months.

Ingredients 1 pound boneless beef chuck roast or boneless beef rump roast, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 cup sliced onion1 garlic clove, minced1/3 cup ketchup2 to 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon white vinegar1/2 teaspoon brown sugar1-1/4 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustardDash crushed red pepper flakes1-2/3 cups water, divided1 tablespoon all-purpose flourHot cooked egg noodles Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs (or regular bread crumbs) 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 3 large eggs, lightly whisked Marinara, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Add panko, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then mix everything together until thoroughly combined.Step 2Dip cauliflower pieces in egg and then roll in bread crumb mixture until fully coated and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar3-1/2 ounces almond paste, cut into small pieces4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup butter, melted and cooled1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon almond extract6 to 8 drops red food coloring6 to 8 drops green food coloring1/4 cup seedless raspberry jamGLAZE:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place sugar and almond paste in a food processor; process until combined. Transfer to a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar mixture 2-3 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored....

Ingredients 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced thinly 1 tbsp. cinnamon 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. granulated sugar 3 tbsp. flour 1/4 c. caramel sauce (recipe below) 2 pie crusts, refrigerated 1 hour egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp. water) sanding sugar (for decorating crust) 1/2 c. butter 3 tbsp. flour 1/4 c. water 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375°F....