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Ingredients 6 ripe tomatoes or 1 can (14.5 oz) whole peeled tomatoes 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt plus more for cooking pasta 12 oz. spaghetti (whole wheat works great) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. red chile flakes 1/2 cup red wine 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 can (6 oz.) Pacific albacore tuna Freshly ground black pepper Preparation If using fresh tomatoes, preheat oven to 375. Put tomatoes in a small baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and salt, and bake until bubbling and tender, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 6 oz. (about 2 cups raw) pasta of choice 1/3 cup grated onion or finely chopped celery, or both 1 cup grated old cheese, divided 10 oz can celery or mushroom soup 6 oz can of tuna ½ cup milk bread crumbs or chips, about a handful Preparation Cook noodles until tender. Mix other ingredients together (retain ¼ cup cheese), then stir into noodles. Put into 1.5 L casserole dish, bake uncovered at 350 for 35-45 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; from about 2 large) 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds Coarse kosher salt 1/4 cup all purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup half and half 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 8 ounces wide egg noodles 1/2 cup coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 5- to 6-ounce cans albacore tuna (preferably packed in olive oil), drained, broken into 1/2-inch chunks...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 turkey breast cutlet (6 to 8 ounces) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 cauliflower (about 1/2 pound), cut into small florets 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon grainy mustard Lemon wedge, for serving (optional) Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season turkey with salt and pepper; cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 4 minutes per side....

Ingredients 1 lb. cooked, smoked turkey kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 6 pieces 2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 head green cabbage, cut into 6 wedges 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1/2 cup ready-to-serve chicken broth with 1/3 less sodium, or water Preparation Place sausage pieces in 12-inch nonstick skillet or Dutch oven....

Ingredients 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/3 cup butter (melted) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup pecans 1/6 cup flour 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup coconut (optional) Preparation Heat oven to 350. Mix first seven ingredients together and pour into pan. Sprinkle topping over top. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes

Ingredients 2 T minced parsley 1 T minced spearmint 1 t minced lemon zest 1/2 t minced garlic 3 T canola oil 5 pounds medium sweet potatoes, each cut lengthwise into 16 wedges 3 T extra virgin olive oil 1/4 t cayenne pepper salt Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a work surface, combine parsley, spearmint, lemon zest and garlic, chop together until blended. Transfer gremolata mixture to a bowl and stir in canola oil....

Ingredients 2 to 3 lbs meat (filet mignon or chicken breast or combination) 12 medium button mushrooms 1 large yellow pepper 1/2 large red onion 2/3 cup reduced sodium Kikkoman soy sauce 2/3 cup water 3/8 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup cooking sherry 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1 to 2 cloves minced garlic dash cayenne or black pepper 4 skewers Preparation Cut meat into 1 1/2 inch cubes. In medium bowl combine soy sauce, water, sugar, sherry, ginger, garlic, and pepper, stirring until well mixed....

Ingredients 4-5 baking potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds) 2/3 cup all purpose flour 6 cups of 2% reduced fat milk 3/4 cup reduced fat extra sharp cheddar cheese, divided Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste 1 cup reduced fat sour cream (I used non fat) 1/2 cup green onions, chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Pierce the potatoes with a fork; bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until tender....

Ingredients For 2 9-inch Pastry Crusts: 2/3 cup shortening 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 4-5 tablespoons cold water For Pie Filling: 1 1/3 cups sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups rhubarb (cut into 1/2 inch pieces) 2 cups fresh peaches 2 tablespoons margarine/butter Preparation For Crust: Cut shortening into flour and salt until crumbles form. Make well in center and add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and toss with a fork until flour becomes wet....

Ingredients 1 loaf challah bread 8 whole eggs 1/4 cup cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder 1/2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon honey 4 tablespoons butter maple syrup for serving sliced strawberries for serving Preparation Sliced one loaf of challah bread into 1-inch thick slices. In a large baking dish, combine eggs, cream, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 tablespoon instant coffee powder and whisk together....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for rolling 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 2 1/2 ounces grated sharp white cheddar (2/3 cup packed) 3 medium tomatoes, cut into ten 1/4-inch-thick slices 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Ground pepper 1/3 cup small basil leaves, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with racks in upper and middle thirds. Lightly flour a rolling pin and work surface and roll out puff pastry to a 14-by-16-inch rectangle....

Ingredients 6 medium peaches 5 slices white bread, crusts removed 1 to 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 egg 1/2 cup butter, melted Preparation Place peaches in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. cut each slice of bread into 5 long strips, and place evenly over fruit. in a bowl, combine sugar, flour, egg, and melted butter. Pour over fruit and bread. Bake @ 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 2 loaves bread, toasted and cubed 3 c. celery, chopped 1 c. onion, chopped 1 1/2 c. melted butter 3 tsp. salt 1 c. milk 5 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. poultry seasoning Preparation Put celery, onion, and melted butter in saucepan and heat until it begins to sizzle. Add milk and seasonings. Add eggs. Toss with bread cubes. Use to stuff turkey.

Ingredients Cookie: 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/3 c. cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. salt 8 T. (1 stick) butter, softened 2/3 c. sugar 1 large egg, separated, plus 1 additional egg white 2 T. milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/4 c. pecans, finely chopped Caramel Filling: 14 soft caramel candies (I used Kraft) 3 T. heavy cream Chocolate Drizzle (optional): 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (I used 2 squares of Baker’s semi-sweet chocolate)...

Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups chopped onions 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons dried dill weed 1/2 tablespoon regular paprika 1/2 tablespoon HOT Hungarian paprika 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup sour cream Preparation Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat....

Ingredients Crumbled Tofu (or you can use ground beef) 2 cans Seasoned Black Beans 1 can petite diced tomotoes, preferably fire roasted. 1 Tbls olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 large onion-chopped, 1 green pepper- chopped,jalapenos-to your taste, 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro, 1 tbls cumin, 1 tbls chipotle chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 fresh chopped tomatoes or use fresh salsa, Choose your cheese: Velveeta/ cream cheese with mexican shredded/white queso...

Ingredients 1 cup Masoor dal (red lentils) 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi) 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2-3 pinches asafoetida (hing) 2 tbsp ghee or (sunflower) oil 1 or 2 small tomatoes (finely chopped) 1 small sweet onion (finely chopped) 1 clove garlic (finely chopped) 5 or 6 curry leaves 2 or 3 slices ginger (very finely chopped) 1 pinch turmeric 1/4 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp cumin powder...

Ingredients 1 lb White beans 2 lbs Boneless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon Olive oil 1 Large onion, chopped 4 Garlic cloves 8 oz Canned, chopped mild green chilies 2 teaspoons Ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoon Oregano 1/4 teaspoon Cloves 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper 6 cups Chicken stock 3 cups Grated Monterey Jack cheese Sour cream/salsa/cilantro Preparation Boil chicken 15 minutes, drain, cube. Heat oil in large pot. Saute onions about 10 minutes, add garlic & spices....

Ingredients 4 oz digestives crushed 5 oz chocolate 2 oz butter 2 oz confectioner’s sugar Preparation Crush digestives in a bag Melt the chocolate in double boiler or over simmering water Add butter to melted chocolate, plus sugar, and crushed biscuits Roll into small balls when able to handle and chill