Ingredients 2/3 cup chopped sweet onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon pepper3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast Shredded cheddar cheese, optional...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter1/4 cup sliced blanched almonds2 pitted dried plums (prunes), cut into strips2 tablespoons raisins4 dried apple slices, halved1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice2 teaspoons honey Preparation Melt butter in a nonstick saucepan. Add almonds; cook and stir over medium heat until lightly browned. Stir in plums, raisins and apple slices; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound bacon strips3 cups dried apricots (about 14 ounces)1/2 cup whole almondsSAUCE:1/4 cup plum preserves or apple jelly2 tablespoons soy sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cut each bacon strip into thirds. Fold each apricot piece around an almond; wrap with a piece of bacon. Secure with toothpicks. Place on two ungreased 15x10x1-in. pans. Bake until bacon is crisp, 20-25 minutes, turning halfway. Place sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; cook and stir until heated through....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds whole chicken wings1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons paprika1/4 teaspoon pepperOil for deep-fat fryingSAUCE:1/4 cup creamy peanut butter2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Add wings, a few at a time, and shake to coat....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces5 large eggs, lightly beaten1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese1 cup shredded Swiss cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted3/4 cup butter, melted16 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches) Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 30 seconds or just until asparagus turns bright green....

Ingredients 3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons butter, softenedConfectioners’ sugarLemon wedges Preparation In a bowl, beat eggs until very light. Add salt, flour and milk; beat well. Thoroughly rub bottom and sides of a 10-in. cast-iron or other heavy skillet with butter. Pour batter into skillet. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and bake until set, about 5 minutes longer....

Ingredients c. slivered almonds 1 tsp. vegetable oil 2 thick slices of applewood-smoked bacon 1 small shallot 1 c. quinoa 2 c. chicken stock 1 sprig sage 1 tbsp. minced chives 1 tbsp. chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground white pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the almonds in a pie plate and toast in the oven until golden brown, 4 minutes; let cool.Step 2In a medium saucepan, heat the oil....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef3 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice1 can (11-1/2 ounces) V8 juice1 envelope chili seasoningOptional: Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced jalapenos Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream, cheese and jalapenos....

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise1 cup sour cream1 package (1.7 ounces) vegetable soup mix1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and choppedAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and soup mix. Stir in spinach and water chestnuts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with vegetables.

Ingredients 6 sesame seed burger buns 1 1/4 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/3 c. red pepper, finely diced 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 1 large shallot, minced 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp. Sriracha Lettuce, for serving Tomato slices, for serving 1 avocado, thinly sliced, for serving Preparation Step 1Pulse 2 of the burger buns in the food processor until finely chopped then transfer to a bowl....

Ingredients 2 (14-oz.) blocks extra-firm tofu, drained 1/2 c. ketchup 1/4 c. unseasoned rice vinegar 3 tbsp. molasses 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar 1 tbsp. gochujang 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce or tamari 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for grill Preparation Step 1Cut each block of tofu lengthwise into 4 “steaks....

Ingredients 1/2 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, thinly sliced1 medium onion, chopped2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed3 garlic cloves, minced2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed4 plum tomatoes, chopped1 cup vegetable broth2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 cup heavy whipping cream...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1/2 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed1 medium carrot, julienned2 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot Preparation Combine the first five ingredients; rub over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 3 cups water3/4 cup steel-cut oats1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup canned pumpkin1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice3 tablespoons agave nectar or maple syrup1/2 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toastedMilk, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the water, oats, quinoa and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the pumpkin, pie spice and agave nectar. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed and grains are tender....

Ingredients 6 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)1 cup 4% cottage cheese1/2 cup whole milk1 medium onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers)1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, cottage cheese, milk, onion and dressing mix. Spread in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Top with bacon and cheese....

Ingredients 1/4 c. butter 3 c. milk 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. heavy cream 3 tbsp. lime zest (from 3 large limes) 1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger (from a 3-inch piece) 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 can coconut milk 1 egg 1 c. golden raisins or other dried fruit 1 c. sliced almonds or other nuts 1 c. uncooked rice (preferably basmati) 1/2 c. grated coconut 1 c. sliced bananas, kiwis, or mangos...

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature2 cups whole milk1/3 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon saltDash ground cinnamonDash ground nutmeg Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar and salt. Pour into 4 ungreased 8-oz. custard cups; sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Place custard cups in a 13x9-in. baking pan; pour hot water in pan to a depth of 3/4 in. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk1 package (3-1/2 ounces) Thai peanut sauce mix4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 package (8-1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve jasmine rice2 green onions, thinly slicedSpanish peanuts, optional Preparation Combine coconut milk and sauce mix in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Arrange chicken in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Pour sauce over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°....

Ingredients 2 medium russet potatoes1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. slices. Place in a large bowl; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with seasoning blend and salt; toss to coat. Arrange potatoes in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup each chopped green pepper, celery and onion1/2 teaspoon salt2 pounds ground beef1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed golden mushroom or cream of mushroom soup, undiluted3/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oats, eggs, green pepper, celery, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight oval patties. In a large skillet, brown patties on both sides; drain....