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Ingredients 3 cups bite-size baked cheese crackers 2 cups twisted butter-flavored pretzel sticks 1 cup salted peanuts 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (from a package) Preparation In 2 1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine crackers, pretzel sticks and peanuts. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix; toss to coat. Microwave on High for 4 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking. Spread on waxed paper; cool 5 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 8 flour tortillas 16 oz. can Old El Paso vegetarian refried beans 12 oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion 1 clove garlic, finely minced 2 cups shredded Montery Jack cheese olive oil cooking spray cumin powder Preparation Divide evenly and thinly spread refried beans over each tortilla, spreading close to edge. Combine roasted red peppers, cilantro, green onions, and garlic in medium mixing bowl....

Ingredients 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 4 plum tomatoes or 6 whole canned, well drained 3 scallions 1 large green bell pepper 3/4 pound vermicelli or other thin pasta 1/2 pound chicken breast,skin- less,boneless 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 can (4 oz,)chopped green chiles,drained 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (packed) cilantro sprig Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth,garlic,cumin, and chili powder to a boil over med-high heat....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 24 cocktail-size smoked link sausages or hot dogs (from 14-oz package) 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained 1 package (16 oz) Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package) 2 tablespoons chopped green onions...

Ingredients Cake: 10 eggs, yolks & whites separated 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon instant coffee 3/4 cup hot water Frosting Filling: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese (regular or reduced fat), softened 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 5-6 cups powdered sugar 4 candy canes, finely crushed...

Ingredients Caster sugar 2 cups Water 4 cups Mint 3-4 sprigs Rosewater c.3 tbsp Lemon Juice 2tbsp Preparation Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer until sugar is dissolved and cool. Boil 3 cups water and pour over bruised mint leaves. Leave to cool. Strain mint water and add rosewater to taste. Mix in sugar syrup and add lemon juice to taste (this takes the edge off the sweetness)....

Ingredients 3/4c toasted coconut 1/2c toasted walnuts 2 and 1/4c all purpose flour 3/4c sugar 1 and 1/2t baking soda 1/2t baking powder 3/4t salt 1t cinnamon 8oz can crushed pineapple in juice 1 granny smith apple, peeled and shredded 8T melted butter 3 eggs 1t vanilla 1c golden raisins 1 and 1/2c grated carrot Preparation Add coconut and walnuts to food processor. Process until finely ground. Add flour, sugar, soda, powder,salt and cinnamon and pulse until combined....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder or boneless chuck roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 cups chopped onions 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup dry red wine 1/2 cup dry Sherry 2 cups beef stock 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes in juice 1 1/2 cups golden raisins...

Ingredients 2 large onions, small diced 2-3 tbs minced garlic 1 tbs olive oil 1 bay leaf 1/2 c. white wine (or chicken broth) 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes 2 lbs mussels 1/4 bunch fresh parsley, coarsly chopped Loaf of crusty bread Preparation Saute garlic and onions in olive oil until wilted (about 5 minutes) Add tomatoes, bay leaf, and white wine; saute for another 5 minutes In the meantime, clean mussels under cold running water, removing any beards and discarding any that have broken shells or that are open Add mussels and cover Cook 5 minutes and add parsley Cook another 2-4 minutes until all mussels are open Cook pasta until al dente over pasta Serve mussels over pasta with crusty bread for dunking

Ingredients 1 cubes softened butter 2 cups sugar 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup whole milk (not reduced fat) 4 extra large lemons - extremely finely grated 3 cups sifted flour 1 1/2 tsps. baking powder 1 3/4 cups broken walnuts Glaze Ingredients: 7/8 cup fresh squeezed, strained lemon juice - reserved in 2 cup container; then add sugar for 2 cups total, after combining with lemon juice. Preparation Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2 cup Butter or Marg 3 Large Eggs 1 cup Brown Sugar 1 cup White Sugar 1 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Vanilla 2 cups Flour 2 cups pureed dry Oatmeal 1 cup of “WHATEVER” you want. Could be Coconut, Chocolate Chips, Walnuts, Rasins, etc. You could use 1/3 x 3 or 1/2 x 2 of a cup of any of these....

Ingredients 2 Fennell Bulbs 1 & 1/2 cups mandarine oranges 1 cup chopped garlic chives 1 & 1/4 cup Maoynaisse( i use low fat & cholesterol) 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 TBS poppy seeds salt & pepper to taste Preparation Slice the fennell very thin on a mandoline, food processor, or slicer. Combine mayo, orange juice, sugar. Combine all ingredients

Ingredients BBQ Sauce 1/4 cup diced onions 2 large mangoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 canned chipotle en adobe sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon hot sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup light brown sugar Pinch of salt 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/2 jarred or homemade roasted red pepper 11/2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice Salsa 2 cups diced fresh pineapple (about 1/2 pineapple)...

Ingredients Crust: 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup ground pecans 3 tablespoons maple sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted Filling: 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup maple sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice 1 cup pureed ripe persimmon 3 eggs Toasted pecans and/or maple sugar candies for garnish Preparation Heat the oven to 325. Combine the crusts ingredients, mixing well, and press the mixture into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan....

Ingredients 1 Cucumber 1/4 cup vinegar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp sugar 2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp white pepper 1 tsp celery seed 1/4 finely diced onion 2 sprigs fresh dill Preparation wash and peel cucumber. Using a mandolin, slice cucumber into paper-thin slices. Put in a bell jar and add all other ingredients. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds untill sugar and salt has dissolved. Store in refrig. Related Video

Ingredients Mediterranean Lamb Burger with Feta Spread and Pistachio-Peach Salsa Feta Spread 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 4 Tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled 2 green onions, chopped (white and light green parts, only) 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste Salsa 3 large peaches (peeled, pitted and finely diced) 1/4 cup red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced...

Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 2 1/2 tablespoons Crisco® 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Pure Olive Oil 1/2 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil (from 7-oz jar), coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 12 slices soppressata (dry-cured salami) or regular salami (4 oz) 6 medium regular tomatoes or plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut lengthwise into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices 1/4 teaspoon salt 1...

Ingredients six cups of salad mix one small tomato cut into wedges two six oz. can of tuna packed in water four tlbs extra virgin olive oil two tlbs basalmic vinegar two oz. cubed provelone cheese or feta cheese (optional) two oz. red roasted peppers 1/4 tsp seasoned garlic salt 1/2 tsp dried oregano Preparation In two shallow bowls, lay mixed greens, such as spring mix, spinach and/or romaine lettuce mixed with radichio and 1 small tomato cut into wedges in each bowl....

Ingredients 1 C. butter 1/2 C. confectioner sugar 1/4 C. cornstarch 1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven 350. Whip butter until fluffy. Stir in sugar,cornstarch,flour. (you can mix by hand) or use beater at low speed, then on high for 3-4 min. Drop by tsp. on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 min. don’t over cook, until edges are turning brown. cool.

Ingredients 1 can 14 oz kidney beans rinsed and drained 1/2 cup non fat sour cream 1/4 cup chopped obions 3/4 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp ground cumin 2 garlic cloves 1/8 tsp salt Preparation In food processor combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Serve with tortila chips.