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Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (8 cups)1 large onion, chopped1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped1 small celery rib, chopped6 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation Place first 9 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1-1/2 cups dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth1-1/2 pounds sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms2-1/2 cups thinly sliced onions1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce3/4 cup chopped peeled parsnips3/4 cup chopped celery3/4 cup chopped carrots8 garlic cloves, minced2 bay leaves1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme1 teaspoon chili powder1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup waterMashed potatoesChopped fresh parsley, optional...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb1 cup packed brown sugar, divided4 tablespoons water, divided1 teaspoon lemon juice4 teaspoons cornstarch1 cup old-fashioned oats3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until rhubarb is tender....

Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium)2 large sweet red peppers2 large green peppers2 medium onions2 tablespoons olive oil, divided4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided 3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, divided8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Cut potatoes, peppers and onions into 1-in. pieces. Place vegetables in a roasting pan....

Ingredients 4 lb. tomatoes 4 large red peppers 4 large yellow peppers 4 large green peppers 3 medium jalapeño peppers 2 large sweet yellow onions 1 head garlic 1 package bacon 1 c. fresh basil leaves Sea salt Pepper 4 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 c. butter 1 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1/4 c. pesto 4 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 c. croutons Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.Step 2Core and cut tomatoes in half and place in a large oven roasting pan....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. small red potatoes (about 4) 1/4 lb. green beans 2 tbsp. red- or white-wine vinegar 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/2 c. olive oil 1 head romaine lettuce (about 1 1/4 pounds) 4 hard-cooked eggs One anchovy fillets 2 tbsp. drained capers One can tuna 1/4 c. drained diced pimientos (from a 4-ounce jar) 1/4 c. pitted and chopped black olives...

Ingredients boneless, skinless chicken breast squeeze of lemon juice dash chili powder pinch salt pinch Pepper olive oil 1 sesame bun (or whatever kind you like best) 2 slice provolone cheese Lettuce or spinach leaves 2 slice tomato 1 tbsp. pesto Preparation Step 1Put the chicken in the storage container with the lemon juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Seal the container, shake it around to coat the chicken, and let it marinate a few minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup cold milk2 cups vanilla ice cream1 can (5-1/2 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks6 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Refrigerate the pineapple. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, ginger, garlic and pepper. Reserve 1/3 cup marinade for basting and 1/3 cup for serving; cover and refrigerate....

Ingredients 2 cups thinly sliced romaine1-1/2 cups cubed cooked pork1 cup thinly sliced fresh spinach3/4 cup julienned carrot1/3 cup thinly sliced celery1/3 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon sesame oil12 round rice paper wrappers (8 inches)1/4 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup wasabi-coated green peasSesame ginger salad dressing Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Fill a large shallow dish partway with water. Dip a rice paper wrapper into water just until pliable, about 45 seconds (do not soften completely); allow excess water to drip off....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 4 bone-in pork chops Coarse salt ground pepper 4 strip bacon 1 medium onion 1 head green cabbage 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 c. whole milk Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Set a large heavy roasting pan across two burners over high heat; add oil and heat. Season pork with salt and pepper; brown on one side, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook 1 minute more....

Ingredients 4 large portobello mushrooms (3 inches)4 teaspoons olive oil1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce12 slices pepperoni, finely chopped1/4 cup chopped green pepper1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend Preparation Remove and discard stems and gills from mushrooms; brush caps with oil. Place rounded sides down on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the pizza sauce, pepperoni, green pepper and 1-1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning; spoon onto mushrooms....

Ingredients 1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce with mushrooms1/2 cup prepared pesto1 tablespoon canola oil1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup chopped onion8 ounces whole cremini mushrooms, quartered1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli spears1 package (10 ounces) frozen riced cauliflowerOptional: Shredded Parmesan and fresh basil leaves Preparation Combine Alfredo sauce and pesto in medium-sized bowl. Set aside. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil....

Ingredients 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg1/4 cup milk1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or coarse sugarFILLING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 cup milk1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Carefully open each puff pastry sheet. Cut each sheet of pastry at creases, forming 3 strips. Cut each strip widthwise into 7 pieces. Combine egg and milk; lightly brush egg mixture over pastry....

Ingredients 4 cups shredded carrots (about 4 to 5 large)3/4 to 1-1/2 cups raisins1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons sugar2 to 3 tablespoons fat-free milk Preparation Place carrots and raisins in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar and enough milk to achieve the consistency of a creamy salad dressing. Pour over carrot mixture and toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long grain rice2 tablespoons canola oil1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1 cup water1 cup chicken or vegetable broth2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed1/3 cup diced cooked carrots Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, saute rice in oil until lightly browned. Add the onion, garlic and salt if desired; cook over low heat until onion is tender....

Ingredients 1/2 English cucumber, cut lengthwise in half and sliced2 medium carrots, thinly sliced1 cup each red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved3/4 cup pitted ripe olives, halved1 celery rib, thinly sliced1/4 cup each chopped sweet yellow, orange and red pepper1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion1/8 teaspoon garlic saltDash coarsely ground pepper1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens2/3 cup Pesto Buttermilk Dressing or reduced-fat buttermilk ranch salad dressing Preparation Place cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, olives, celery, sweet peppers, onion, garlic salt and pepper in a large bowl; toss to combine....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds small purple potatoes (about 11), quartered1 pound small Yukon Gold potatoes (about 9), quartered1 pound small red potatoes (about 9), quartered1/2 cup chicken stock1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken stock2 tablespoons sherry vinegar2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1-1/2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper6 tablespoons olive oil3 celery ribs, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped8 green onions, chopped3/4 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3 tablespoons each minced fresh basil, dill and parsley2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds...

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups chicken broth1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or fresh minced parsley2 tablespoons butter1 cup uncooked long grain rice Preparation Combine broth, parsley and butter in a saucepan; bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes.

Ingredients 6 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup lime juice1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup olive oil2 to 3 habanero peppers, seeded and finely chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger2 tablespoons dark brown sugar1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon ground nutmegROAST:1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 pounds) 4 garlic cloves, halved3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon pepperLime wedges...