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Ingredients 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained 4 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon tomato bouillon granules with chicken flavor 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 teaspoon) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 cups uncooked converted white rice 2 large parsley sprigs 2 whole serrano chiles 1 teaspoon salt 2 2/3 cups frozen mixed vegetables Preparation In blender, place tomatoes, 1 cup of the broth, the bouillon and garlic....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Boursin® light cheese with garlic and herbs (from 6.5-oz container) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 lb beef flank steak 1 teaspoon salt-free garlic-pepper blend 4 pieces (4 inch) French bread, cut in half lengthwise Olive oil cooking spray 1 heart romaine lettuce, cut in half lengthwise 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill....

Ingredients 1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained 1/4 cup pesto 2 lb whitefish or other lean fish fillet 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium nonmetal bowl, mix tomatoes, olives and pesto. Place fish on 24x12-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil. Sprinkle salt and pepper over fish. Top with tomato mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 lb tuna steaks 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped 3 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle both sides of tuna steaks with oil; rub with garlic. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes to marinate. Meanwhile, on large serving plate or platter, place tomato and cheese slices....

Ingredients 3 pounds medium russet potatoes 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped, and stalks reserved 1/2 stick unsalted butter, divided, plus more for dish 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 1/4 pound gravlax (sliced 1/8 inch thick) Freshly ground white pepper, for sprinkling 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill...

Ingredients 5 cups uncooked bow tie (farfalle) pasta (12 oz) 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 package (3.5 oz) sliced pepperoni 4 Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (1 oz) Freshly ground black pepper, if desired 1 bottle (8 oz) Italian salad dressing (3/4 cup) Preparation Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 4 teaspoons instant coffee granules 1 tablespoon hot water 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 2 pouches (1 lb 1.5 oz each) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 2 eggs 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon red paste food color 1 teaspoon blue paste food color 2 teaspoons white liquid food color 26 paper lollipop sticks Preparation In large bowl, stir cookie mix, eggs, butter and flour until dough forms. Divide dough into thirds. Tint one-third of dough with red food color, kneading until completely blended....

Ingredients 1 cup cut-up cooked chicken breast 2 tablespoons refrigerated reduced-fat or regular basil pesto 4 whole wheat pita (pocket) breads (6 inch) 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (1 oz) 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix chicken and pesto until blended. Place pita bread in single layer on cookie sheet....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and pale-green parts only, rinsed well (1 large leek) 1 Yukon Gold potato (8 ounces), sliced 1/4 inch thick Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 small eggplant (12 ounces), trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 large zucchini (8 ounces), sliced 1/4 inch thick 3 large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped...

Ingredients 2 cups unseasoned rice vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 small red onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds and separated into individual rings 6 radishes, sliced 4 Kirby cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 rhubarb stalks, sliced 2 carrots, sliced Preparation Make the pickling liquid: Place 1 cup water in a medium nonreactive saucepan along with vinegar, sugar, bay leaves, and mustard seeds....

Ingredients 3 medium beets 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 6 unpeeled garlic cloves 1 large leek, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 bay leaf Coarse salt and pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. Drizzle beets with olive oil and roast in parchment-lined foil until tender, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, drizzle garlic cloves with oil and roast in separate foil packet, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 3 medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup apple juice 1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1 egg 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt Preparation Heat oven to 400°. Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 cartons (6 oz) Yoplait® Light or Original Harvest Peach® yogurt 1 package (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese, softened 1/2 of a container (8 oz) frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed 1 cup chopped pitted and peeled fresh peaches or thawed and drained Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic sliced peaches 1 cup fresh or Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic unsweetened blueberries or raspberries, and/or strawberries, thawed and drained if frozen Fresh mint leaves (optional)...

Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 bunch chives, finely chopped (2/3 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt and pepper Grape tomatoes, for serving Celery sticks, for serving Preparation Whisk together sour cream, yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with grape tomatoes and celery sticks....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 carrots, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons 1 onion, diced 3 3/4 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 large egg 1/3 cup milk 3/4 pound cooked turkey, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)...

Ingredients 1 lb turkey breast tenderloins 3 medium red, yellow, orange or green bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips 2/3 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon cornstarch Preparation Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook turkey in skillet about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown. Remove turkey from skillet. Add bell peppers to skillet....

Ingredients 1 cup milk 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 3 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon rice or all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped Preparation Place milk and 1/4 cup sugar in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat; cook until just barely boiling. In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks with remaining tablespoon sugar until thickened; sprinkle in flour and cornstarch and continue whisking until well combined....

Ingredients 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 cans (15 oz each) whole potatoes, drained, halved lengthwise 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into strips (about 2 cups) 2 cups frozen baby sweet peas Preparation In small bowl, mix whipping cream, mustard and salt; set aside. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from 17.3-oz package), thawed 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash salt 4 bananas, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. On lightly floured surface, unfold pastry sheet. Roll into 10-inch square, carefully smoothing creases....