Makes 4 servings
8 whole tiny new potatoes, halved (about 1 lb.)
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
4 boneless pork loin chops, cut 3/4 inch thick (1 lb.)
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 medium red sweet pepper, cut into thin, bite-size strips
2 medium carrots or 1 medium rutabaga, peeled and cut into bite-sized strips
1/2 cup chicken [...]
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Makes 12 rolls
1 16-ounce package hot roll mix
1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary or basil or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or basil, crushed
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Cornmeal
Prepare hot roll mix in a 10-inch cast-iron Dutch oven according to package directions, adding the rosemary and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese to the dry ingredients (omit kneading [...]
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Serves 4 to 6
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (one 15-ounce can)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack
8 large (burrito-size) flour tortillas
2 [...]
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Posted in Cheese, Chicken, Corn, Herb & Spice Mixes, Lettuces, Main Dish, Onions, Penne, Peppers, Salsas, Sour Cream, Tomatoes on August 31, 2007 | No Comments »
Makes 12 servings
8 ounces dried penne
2 pounds uncooked ground chicken
1 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups water
1 1-1/4-ounce envelope taco seasoning mix
2 11-ounce cans whole kernel corn with sweet peppers, drained
2 cups sliced pitted ripe olives
2 cups ( 8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
2 4-ounce cans diced green chile peppers, drained
8 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, [...]
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Posted in Bacon, Breakfast, Broccoli, Cheese, Eggs, Ham, Herb & Spice Mixes, Main Dish, Milk, Onions, Peppers, Potatoes, Turkey on August 31, 2007 | No Comments »
Makes 6 main-dish servings
Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups frozen loose-pack diced hash brown potatoes with onion and peppers
1 cup cut broccoli florets
1/3 cup finely chopped turkey bacon or turkey ham (about 2 ounces)
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 8-ounce cartons refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1 tablespoon snipped fresh [...]
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Posted in Bisques/Cream, Butter/Margarine, Celery, Cheese, Chicken, Herb & Spice Mixes, Main Dish, Peppers, Soups, Stocks/Broths on August 31, 2007 | No Comments »
Makes 10 servings
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup water or chicken broth
1 single-serving-size envelope instant onion soup mix (about 1 tablespoon)
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cups hot cooked rice
5 large green sweet peppers (about 8 ounces each)
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese [...]
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Posted in Cheese, Chicken, Corn, Flat Shapes, Herb & Spice Mixes, Main Dish, One-Dish Meal, Salsas, Sour Cream, Tomatoes on August 31, 2007 | No Comments »
Makes 4 servings
Nonstick spray coating
6 6-inch corn tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup loose-pack frozen whole kernel corn
1 16-ounce jar salsa verde
3 tablespoons light dairy sour cream
3 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup crumbled Mexican Chihuahua cheese or crumbled farmer cheese (4 ounces)
Light dairy sour cream (optional)
Snipped fresh [...]
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Makes 6 servings
6 large plum tomatoes, cut in half
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
4 ears of corn
12 ounces bow-tie pasta
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon chipotle-pepper sauce
Chopped cilantro, optional
Heat grill. Brush cut sides of tomatoes with 2 teaspoons oil and grill, cut side [...]
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Makes 4 servings
2 individual French or Italian loaves, about 6 to 7 inches long
2 tablespoons clear Italian salad dressing
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/2 small green sweet pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1-1/2 cups shredded provolone or [...]
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Serves 4
3/4 cup Pace Picante Sauce or Pace Chunky Salsa
1 tsp. grated orange zest
2 tbsp. orange juice
1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup coarsely chopped orange
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
4 swordfish steaks, 1″ thick (about 1 1/2 lb.)
Mix picante sauce, orange peel, orange juice and cilantro. Reserve 1/2 cup. For salsa, add orange, tomato [...]
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