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Ingredients 12ozdry penne pasta,(about 3¾ cups) 1tbspolive oil 1lbItalian turkey sausage links,(4 sausage links), hot or mild, not sweet, casings removed, crumbled ½cupsun dried tomatoes,in oil, drained, patted dry with paper towels, sliced 2garlic cloves,minced ½cupchicken broth,low sodium 8ozkale thick ribs,(4 cups), packed, removed, chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper 2tbspbutter 3tbspall purpose flour ¾cupmilk ¼cupheavy cream ⅓cupParmesan cheese,finely shredded Preparation Cook the pasta according to directions on the package, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water for the pasta sauce....

Ingredients 1lblarge shrimp,peeled and deveined 1tbspvegetable oil 2tbspsesame oil,divided 3cupsrice,cooked 1small white onion,chopped 1cupfrozen peas and carrots,thawed 3tbspsoy sauce,more or less to taste 3eggs,lightly beaten 2tbspgreen onions,chopped, optional Preparation Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Add the vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and shrimp to the skillet, and salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside....

Ingredients 1Flatout Light Original flatbread ½tbsplight mayo ½cupromaine lettuce,chopped 2slicesfat-free turkey bacon,crumbled 5grape tomatoes,crumbled 1tbspmonterrey jack cheese 1Flatout Light Original flatbread 1tsplight ranch dressing 2ozturkey deli meat,roasted 1slicefat-free American cheese ½cupromaine lettuce,chopped 2slicesfat-free turkey bacon,crumbled 5grape tomatoes,halved 1tbspred onion,diced Preparation Spread the mayo over top, then add the lettuce, bacon crumbles, tomatoes, and cheese. Roll it up and enjoy. Spread the dressing over top, place the deli meat and cheese over the dressing....

Ingredients 4salmon fillets,skin on or off 1lbasparagus spears,wood ends trimmed ⅓cupbutter,melted ⅓cuplemon juice,or juice of ½ a lemon 1tbspgarlic,minced, or 4 large cloves garlic, minced 2tspfresh parsley,finely chopped or dried parsley salt and pepper,to season ⅔cupParmesan cheese,fresh grated parsley,to garnish, optional lemon wedges,to garnish, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place each salmon fillet in the center of one 12×18-inch heavy-duty aluminum foil piece. Divide the asparagus into 4 equal portions and arrange next to the salmon on each foil piece....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts,boneless and skinless salt and pepper ¼cupolive oil,divided 3bell peppers 2portabello mushroom caps,thinly sliced 1white onion,thinly sliced flour tortillas Mexican cheese,shredded avocado slices,or guacamole sour cream lime wedges fresh cilantro,chopped ½cuptequila ½cuplime juice,freshly-squeezed ¼cuporange juice,freshly-squeezed 1tspcumin ¼tspcayenne Preparation Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Remove 3 tablespoons of the marinade for later use, and add the remaining marinade to a large zip lock bag. Add the chicken, and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 9 oz bacon rashers, finely chopped 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp salt 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1½ cups cheddar cheese, grated 12 mini dinner rolls, halved 3 oz leaf lettuce, (1 head), torn 2 tomatoes, (5 oz each), sliced 12 bacon rashers, (roughly 12 oz total), cut in half and cooked ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup ketchup ¼ cup prepared mustard ¼ cup red onions, finely minced...

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,(1 pkg), softened 8ozblue cheese,crumbled 4ozblack olives,(1 can), chopped, drained ¼cupbutter,softened 1tbspfreeze-dried chives 1cuppecans,chopped Preparation In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix cream cheese, blue cheese, black olives, butter and chives. Form into a ball shape. On a piece of plastic wrap large enough to wrap the ball, pour the chopped pecans. Roll the ball in the pecans to cover. Wrap with the plastic. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving....

Ingredients ½cuppopcorn kernels ⅓cupclarified butter 2tbspparmesangrated ½tsporegano ½tspgarlic powder ½cupmozzarella cheeseor to taste ¼cupmini pepperoni Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Pop popcorn in an air popper or any other preferred method. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet. Mix the butter with parmesan, oregano, garlic powder. Drizzle over popcorn and toss to combine. Sprinkle popcorn with mozzarella and pepperoni. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients ¼ cup Water 4 oz non-dairy topping, refrigerated, thawed ¼ cup lime juice 2 cup watermelon balls 9 inch graham cracker crust 3 oz watermelon flavored Jell-O® ¼ cup condensed milk, sweetened Preparation Fold together milk and topping. Add lime juice. Fold in watermelon balls, reserving about 5 balls for garnish. Pour into graham cracker crust. Place remaining watermelon balls on pie to garnish. Chill for 2 more hours before serving....

Ingredients 2cupsvanilla ice cream 4tbspred velvet cake mix 1½cupsmilk ½tspvanilla extract 2tbsphot fudge sauce,warmed whipped cream sprinkles Preparation Place sprinkles on a plate then dip the rim of your glass into the warm hot fudge and dip into sprinkles. In a blender add the ice cream, cake mix, milk, and extract. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and additional sprinkles if desired. Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupunsalted butter 1cupunsweetened cocoa powder 6cupspowdered sugar ⅔cupsmilk 1tbspvanilla Preparation Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then whisk in the cocoa powder. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool. Add the cooled chocolate mix to a stand mixer, then whip on medium speed. Add in the powdered sugar and milk, alternating them ⅓ at a time, then add the vanilla in last. Serve over cakes, and enjoy!...

Ingredients 1lbmedium beets ½lbmedium carrots 3tbspolive oil,separated fine sea salt and freshly,cracked black pepper, to taste 4ozgreens lettuce,mixed 1cupquinoa,uncooked ⅓honey almonds,roasted sliced ⅓cupgoat cheese,crumbled 4tbspred wine vinegar 1½tbspdijon mustard,do not use regular mustard ½tsporegano,dried 1tspbasil,dried 1clovegarlic,minced ½cupolive oil 1largelemon,(3 tbsp juice) Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Peel the beets and cut them into 1-inch wedges. In a bowl, toss the beets with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 8ozextra-sharp cheddar cheese,(2 packed cups), grated 1½cupall-purpose flour 1tspkosher salt 1tspred pepper flakes,crushed 1½tbspfresh herbs,roughly chopped ½cupunsalted butter,cold 6tbspheavy cream Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set 2 oven racks in the center of the oven. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cheese, flour, salt, red pepper flakes and herbs. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1lbsweet Italian sausage 1cupsun dried tomatoes,oil packed, chopped, drained 2pizza shells,(12 inch) ½lbfontina ¼cupparmesan,grated Preparation Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a large frying pan, cook the sausage over moderate heat, breaking it up with a fork or wooden spoon, for about 10 minutes, until cooked through and just beginning to brown. Brush the sun-dried-tomato oil over the pizza shells. Spread the sausage over the pizza shells. Scatter the sun-dried tomatoes over the sausage, put the fontina on top, and sprinkle the Parmesan over all....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour,spooned and leveled yellow cornmeal 2tspbaking powder 2tspsugar coarse salt and ground pepper milk 2large eggs 2tspvegetable oil 4chicken sausages,precooked, smoked ketchup mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Make a well in center; add milk, eggs, and oil. Mix just until combined. Insert an ice-pop stick into one end of each sausage, leaving a 1½-inch handle....

Ingredients 4 oz beef tenderloin steaks ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper cooking spray 2 tsp garlic, minced ⅛ tsp red pepper, crushed 3 tbsp dry sherry 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp honey Preparation Sprinkle both sides of steaks evenly with salt and black pepper. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steaks to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness....

Ingredients 1cupfresh strawberries 1banana,sliced 1cupfresh peaches 1cupapples 1½cupsvanilla ice cream 1½cupsice cubes ½cupmilk Preparation In a blender, combine the strawberries, sliced banana, peaches, apples, and ice cream. Blend until smooth. Add ice, pour in the milk, then blend again until smooth. Serve cold, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2cupsvanilla almond milk ,unsweetened, or water 1½cupsblueberries,frozen 1½cupbananas,frozen ¼cupalmond butter ¼cupold-fashioned oats,or 2 tbsp flax seed (optional) 2tspmaple syrup,optional Preparation In a blender, combine all of the ingredients. Blend on low until the blender gains traction, then ramp up to the highest speed as soon as possible. Stop to scrape down the sides or add more milk if necessary. Once the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy, taste it....

Ingredients 1pintoysters,shelled, drained ¾cuphalf-and-half cream ¼cupworcestershire sauce 2cupsbuttery round crackers,crushed ½cupbutter or margarine,melted Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the oysters, half-and-half, and Worcestershire sauce. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together the crackers and butter. Sprinkle over the top of the oyster mixture. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is nicely browned and dressing is hot....

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef, preferably lean 1 egg, beaten 1 cup marinara sauce, pureed until smooth if chunky, divided ¾ cup breadcrumbs, store-bought or homemade ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated or powdered ⅓ cup black olives, sliced ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled 1 tbsp garlic powder ½ tsp dried thyme ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried basil ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper cooking spray ⅔ cup baby potatoes, roasted...