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Ingredients 1/2 pound ground turkey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 envelope taco seasoning (low-sodium, if available) 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilis, drained 16 corn tortillas, cut into wedges 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans (use fat-free) 1 (7 oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained salsa low-fat sour cream Preparation In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat and cook onions till translucent....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 3 slices fresh ginger root 1 large onion 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 4 cups coarsely chopped cabbage 5 cups water 4 tablespoons miso (dark or light, available at natural-food stores) Scallions Sesame oil (optional) Preparation Heat canola oil in large pot. Add ginger and onion, thinly sliced. Saute over medium heat for 5 minutes and add carrots, celery, and cabbage....

Ingredients 3 ounces dried soba noodles 2 - 4 tablespoons miso paste (to taste) 2 - 3 ounces firm tofu (2 handfuls), chopped into 1/3-inch cubes a handful of watercress or spinach, well washed and stems trimmed 2 green onions, tops removed thinly sliced a small handful of cilantro a pinch of red pepper flakes Preparation Cook the soba noodles in salted water, drain, run cold water over the noodles to stop them from cooking, shake off any excess water and set aside....

Ingredients 9 oz. (2 cups) all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. table salt 3 oz. (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cup smooth homemade or store-bought applesauce 1 cup sour cream Walnut Topping or Ginger Topping Preparation Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan....

Ingredients 1 C Sugar 2 C Water 5 sprigs of Mint 1/4 C freshly squeezed Lime Juice 1/8 C rum *I use Bacardi * Zest of 2 limes 2 tablespoons fine julienned mint 1 TBSP Brown Sugar Preparation In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Add the mint sprigs; stir until mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes....

Ingredients BREAD 4 cans biscuits, jumbo or buttermilk, not layered type 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon SAUCE 3/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Grease bundt pan, or use cooking spray. Start with preparing biscuits, cutting each biscuit into quarters. In a ziplock bag, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and the cinnamon. Place 5-6 quarters in the bag, and shake to cover with sugars....

Ingredients INGREDIENTS 6 strips bacon, cut into pieces 2-1/2 to 3 pounds moose meat, or beef, cut into 1-inch cubes Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 cups dry red wine 1 cup homemade or canned beef stock 3 tablespoons brandy 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 an orange, washed...

Ingredients 8 lemons, scrubbed 1/2 cup salt 2 one-inch cinnamon sticks 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 6 fresh or dried bay leaves 4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 24 lemons), strained Preparation Thoroughly wash and dry lemons. Cut each lemon lengthwise into quarters, but only two-thirds of the way through, so one end remains intact. Rub the insides with 1 to 2 teaspoons salt. In 2 one-quart jars or 1 two-quart jar, layer lemons, remaining salt, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and bay leaves....

Ingredients 1/2 cup ricotta 3/4 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (1/4 cup), plus more, shaved, for, serving (optional) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 thick slices ciabatta (or 2 small ciabatta rolls, split in half) or similar rustic bread, lightly toasted 4 ounces thinly sliced mortadella 2 Italian-style marinated artichoke hearts (from 1 small jar), drained Sliced arugula leaves, for serving Preparation Preheat broiler, with a rack 6 inches from heating element....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2/3 cup popcorn kernels 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) Preparation Combine all ingredients in a medium heavy pot (preferably cast iron). Heat over high, stirring, until butter melts. Cover, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook, undisturbed, until kernels begin popping rapidly. Offset lid to create a 1/8-inch vent along one side of pot; continue cooking until popping begins to subside, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 lb extra lean ground beef 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 cup chopped red and yellow peppers 1/2 each, chopped onion and celery 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow pasta 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 Tbsp chili powder 1/4 shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation Cook beef until browned at med-high heat in large skillet. Add mushrooms, peppers, onions and celery....

Ingredients 1 bag (12-oz.) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 bag (11.5-oz.) milk chocolate chips (2 cups) 2 cups butter 1 cup peanut butter 1 can (12-oz.) cocktail peanuts (2 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla pudding and pie filling mix (not instant) 1 bag (2 lb) powdered sugar (7 1/2 cups) 2 teaspoons maple flavor Preparation Line 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil. Butter or spray foil with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. lime juice 2 tsp. grated lime peel 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. fresh large shrimp, shelled and deveined 3/4 cup Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic) 1 medium orange pepper OR medium red pepper, cut into 2" long strips (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 small onion, sliced (about 1/4 cup) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 4 cups torn romaine lettuce OR iceberg lettuce...

Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs of 85% lean hamburg 2 lg eggs 3/4 of a sleave of ritz crackers, crushed to rough size crumbs 2 to 3 tbs of worchestershire sauce 1/2c BBQ sauce 1 sm onion finely chopped 1sm green pepper finely chopped Preparation mix everything together, easiest to use hands. spray meatloaf pan with cooking spray, pat meat down in pan to form a loaf, cover top with ketchup. bake in 375 degree oven for aprox....

Ingredients Ingredients: 1/4 C (dry) brown rice 1/4 C salsa Hot sauce 1/4 C frozen corn 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 ounce (about one slice) cheddar or pepper jack cheese Salt and pepper Nonstick cooking spray Cilantro (optional) Equipment: Foil Small sauce pan Large wooden or plastic spoon Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Bring 1/2 C water to a rolling boil. Add 1/4 C brown rice, cover and reduce heat....

Ingredients 2 large (7 or 8-inch) pita (pocket) breads 1 (8-oz.) container hummus 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 medium tomato, sliced 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled if desired, sliced 1 thin slice red onion, separated into rings Preparation Split pita breads to form 4 round pieces. Spread 1 pita bread half with 1/3 of hummus; sprinkle with half of carrots. Layer half of tomato slices, then half of cucumber slices over carrots....

Ingredients baguette bread slice french’s mustard deli thin sliced ham tomatoes fresh basil leaves feta Preparation assemble mini caprise in abover order then melt them under broiler until crispy!

Ingredients 3 lb mixed fresh berries 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Homestyle Original Biscuits (8 Count) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine 3 lb mixed fresh berries, 3/4 cup of the sugar, the 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; gently stir together until all berries are well coated....

Ingredients 1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sugar 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk Whipped cream, for serving (optional) Preparation In a medium saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water, let soften 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and place over low heat. Add sugar, chocolate, espresso powder, and salt. Whisk until chocolate has melted, espresso powder is dissolved, and mixture is well combined, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for pans 1/2 cup boiling water 3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 cups sugar 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup whole milk Mrs. Milman’s Chocolate Frosting Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans....