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Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 lb ground sweet Italian sausage 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed or diced tomatoes, undrained, pureed in blender or food processor 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon ground mustard 6 burger buns, split Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, stirring and breaking up with wooden spoon as necessary....

Ingredients 1 pound beef flank steak, trimmed of fat 1/3 cup reconstituted organic orange juice concentrate 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 red and/or green sweet peppers, halved 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices Preparation Score both sides of steak in a diamond pattern by making shallow diagonal cuts at 1-inch intervals....

Ingredients 2 quarts chicken broth or water 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 box (8.8 ounces) quick-cooking polenta (1 1/2 cups) 1/2 stick unsalted butter 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup) Freshly ground pepper Preparation Combine broth and salt, and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in polenta, changing to a wooden spoon as the mixture thickens, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in butter and cheese, and season with pepper....

Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning 2 cups thinly sliced onion 2 cups red bell pepper strips 4 whole wheat tortillas (96% fat-free; 7 1/2 inch), heated as directed on package 1/2 cup refrigerated salsa Chopped avocado Chopped fresh cilantro Reduced-fat sour cream Preparation In medium bowl, toss chicken and fajita seasoning. Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 grapefruit, peeled, seeded, and chopped 2 cups hulled fresh or frozen strawberries 1 sweet apple (such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady), cored and chopped 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and chopped Preparation Combine all ingredients, plus 1 cup water, in a blender and process until smooth. Related Video

Ingredients 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 1/4 cups half-and-half 3 cups sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup pecan pieces (optional) Preparation Butter an 8-inch square baking dish, and set it aside. Combine all the chocolate and the half-and-half in a medium saucepan, and warm it over low heat, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted....

Ingredients 2 russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 tablespoons salt 6 large eggs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 Vidalia onions, or leeks, white and green parts only, thinly sliced and washed 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center. In a medium saucepan over high heat, cover potatoes with 4 cups water and salt....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees) 1 tablespoon active-dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon coarse salt 7 cups bread flour, plus more as necessary 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for bowls, pans, and brushing Nonstick cooking spray Preparation Place 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl or liquid measuring cups yeast and sugar over water and whisk to combine. Let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 8 uncooked manicotti shells 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 2 medium bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 10 pearl onions, peeled and cut in half 3/4 pound wild mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), rehydrated and chopped 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup shredded Italian-style six-cheese blend (2 ounces) 1 container (10 ounces) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo sauce 2 tablespoons water Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Grease rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches....

Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free yogurt (any flavor) 6 oz frozen unsweetened fruit juice concentrate (half of 12-oz can) Dash of vanilla or honey Preparation In medium bowl, combine yogurt, juice and vanilla or honey. Pour into four 3-oz paper cups; freeze 1 hour or until partially frozen. Insert wooden sticks into each cup and freeze an additional 4 hours or until solid. Related Video

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting 1 tube (0.68 oz) Betty Crocker™ red decorating gel 1 tube (0.68 oz) Betty Crocker™ blue decorating gel 1 tube (0.68 oz) Betty Crocker™ white decorator icing Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors stars Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so foil extends about 2 inches over sides of pan....

Ingredients 1 package (4-serving size) white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon rum extract 1 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 4 brownies (2 1/2-inch square) 1 cup fresh raspberries Preparation Beat pudding mix, milk and rum extract in medium bowl 2 minutes, using wire whisk. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Cut each brownie into 12 squares. For each serving, spoon about 2 tablespoons pudding mixture into 6- to 10-inch parfait glass....

Ingredients 1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 jar (6 oz) peeled garlic cloves (about 32 cloves) 3/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth 3 tablespoons cognac 1/4 cup whipping cream Fresh thyme sprigs, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle chicken with salt, dried thyme and pepper. In 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 12 spot prawns, roe intact Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup Israeli couscous 3 cups bite-size cauliflower florets 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced shallots Juice of 1/2 small lemon 3 sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 dried bay leaf...

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked rainbow or plain rotini pasta (3 oz) 2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut in half lengthwise and crosswise 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, adding carrots during last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time; cook until pasta is tender and carrots are crisp-tender. Drain; return to saucepan....

Ingredients 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup) 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 18 toasted baguette slices, about 1/4 inch thick 18 marinated Kalamata or Greek olives, pitted and sliced 9 cherry tomatoes, sliced Preparation Mix feta cheese and cream cheese; spread on baguette slices. Top with olives and tomatoes. Related Video

Ingredients 6 cups Kix® cereal 6 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 1/4 cup butter or margarine* 1 teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 300°F. In large bowl, mix cereals; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, chili powder, garlic powder and cumin over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Pour over cereal mixture in bowl, stirring until evenly coated....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds trimmed green beans Extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup dried cranberries Coarse salt Preparation Steam green beans in 3/4 inch boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain; transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss with cranberries. Season with salt. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots, (from 2 medium shallots) 1 very large or 2 small heads fennel, sliced 1/8 inch thick using a mandoline (about 2 cups) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 2 lemons) 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and beards removed...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons) 3 cups ginger ale, chilled Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in lemon juice. Store mixture in tightly covered nonmetal container or jar in refrigerator. For each serving, in tall glass, mix 1/2 cup chilled mixture and 1/2 cup ginger ale....