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Ingredients 1 can black beans, drained 1 can shoepeg corn, drained 1 Roma tomato, chopped 1/2 red pepper, chopped 1/4 c. red onion, chopped 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic 1/4 English cucumber, chopped 1/2 c. cilantro, chopped juice of 1/2 lime big squeeze Gourmet Garden chili pepper spice blend (Kroger produce section) 1 Tbsp. Karo syrup salt to taste Preparation Mix all ingredients together and let chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours....

Ingredients -2 large flounder filets, or other good baking fish -1/2 lb unpeeled medium shrimp(headed) -1/2 lb crab meat -1/2 dozen or so clams -1/4-1/2 lb scallops(if using sea scallops you can cut them into smaller pieces if needed) -sliced sweet onion -2 medium potatoes, sliced thinly Preparation Spray a 13x9 or 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray. Place a layer of the potatoes and onions, then the fish filets, sprinkle with half the crabmeat....

Ingredients 1tbsp. olive or veg. oil 1 c. diced green pepper 1/2 c. diced onion 2 lbs. ground beef 1 lb. ground turkey or chicken 1 16 oz. can whole berry cranberry sauce (reserve one cup) 1 c. seasoned bread crumbs 2 tbsp. dijon mustard 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. salt dash marjoram Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat....

Ingredients 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for water 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 large bunches broccoli (about 3 pounds) 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, sesame oil, mustard, salt, and pepper; pack vinaigrette into 8 small airtight containers....

Ingredients 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional) 1 teaspoon ground paprika (optional) 5 pounds skinless chicken thighs Preparation Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, onion, ginger, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a large glass or ceramic bowl....

Ingredients 1-cup veggie broth 1-cup water. 1-cup grain (brown rice, red rice, and mixed grains) 4-6 shallots 2-4 jalapeno peppers Half bunch green onion 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled) 4-6 tablespoons ginger syrup 2-4 tablespoons red curry paste 1-tablespoon fish sauce ¼ cup shrimp shell stock Preparation In a heavy pot add 1-cup veggie broth & 1-cup water. Add 1-cup rice mixture. Add lightly copped shallots, jalapeno and green onion. Bring to boil then simmer on low....

Ingredients 2 T butter 3 T curry powder 1/4 C chopped onion 1/4 C chopped celery 1/4 C chopped red or green bell pepper 1/4 t grated nutmeg 1 C white wine 1 C papaya nectar 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 lb whole cashews Preparation Melt butter in 2 qt saute pan on med heat. Add curry powder, saute 1 min, add onion, celery, bell pepper and nutmeg cook until tender....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/4 cup ketchup 1 (1.31 to 1.5-oz.) pkg. sloppy Joe seasoning mix 6 (3/4-oz.) slices American cheese or American pasteurized prepared cheese product 6 burger buns, split Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, combine ground beef, ketchup and sloppy Joe seasoning mix; mix gently. Shape mixture into 6 patties, 1/2 inch thick. When grill is heated, carefully oil grill rack....

Ingredients 1 onion, roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 chicken leg quarters, skin removed 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 3 cups kale, washed, roughly chopped with stems 1.5 lbs of small, white potatoes (diameter of no more than 1.5 inches) 3/4 lb carrots, peeled and chopped into medium chunks (no more than 1/2 inch thick x 1 inch long)...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 2 large onions, sliced 3 cups sauerkraut, rinsed, well drained 1 lb. boneless smoked pork chops 1 green bell pepper, cut into large pieces 1/3 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Preparation Melt margarine in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until golden brown. Add sauerkraut; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until sauerkraut is lightly browned, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 large onion 3 cloves garlic crushed 1 pound ground turkey 1/2 jargreen salsa (about 1 cup) 2 15 oz. cans chicken broth 1 15 oz.can chickpeas 1 15 oz. can white beans 1 15 oz.can black beans or kidney beans 1 15 oz.can whole kernel corn 1 teaspon cumin 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspon chili powder 2 bay leaves salt & pepper to taste Preparation Coursely chop the onion and galic cloves....

Ingredients 6 small boneless chicken breast halves, without skin (about 2 ¼ lb total) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons drained capers 1 large lemon ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation for Lemon Vinaigrette: Squeeze enough juice from lemons to measure 1/3 cup. In a bowl combine lemon juice with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk in oil in a slow stream. *Vinaigrette may be made 3 hours ahead and chilled, covered....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 pounds boneless country style ribs Black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter SAUCE 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 shallot, minced 1 teaspoon flour 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth 1/4 cup white wine 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed Preparation Dissolve the salt and sugar in 2 cups water....

Ingredients 2 eggplants (1 pound each), cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, diced small 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric Pinch of red-pepper flakes 4 fresh or canned whole peeled tomatoes, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 cups cracked wheat, washed well and drained 6 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups roughly chopped arugula, for garnish 2 jalapeno chiles, sliced into thin rounds, for garnish Preparation Make the spicy roasted eggplant: Preheat oven to 475 degrees....

Ingredients 2 lbs. Chilean Seabass 6 TBSP Olive Tapenade** 2 cups Grape Tomatoes(halved) 2 cloves of sliced garlic 3 TBSP Olive oil 1/4 c. Fresh Parsley 1/8 c. Fresh Basil 3 cups escarole 1 cup chicken broth salt & pepper ** Olive tapenade is sold already prepared as an appetizer, or feel free to substitute with pitted kalamata olives. Preparation Use 1 TBSP Olive oil in bottom of roasting pan, add 1 clove slice garlic and heat oil....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups mashed potato flakes 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.

Ingredients 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1/2 cup water 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined 1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained shredded Parmesan cheese (optional) Preparation In a slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients....

Ingredients 1 pound pasta, or 3 cups cooked rice Coarse salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined Freshly ground black pepper 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest 1/4 cup white wine Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat....

Ingredients Drippings from Roasted Turkey in Parchment With Gravy or Roasted Dry-Brined Turkey 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 1/2 cups Easy Turkey Stock 2 tablespoons cornstarch Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Pour drippings from roasting pan into a fat separator and set aside. Place pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, pour in wine, scraping up brown bits with a wooden spoon. Pour in defatted drippings (use only 2 tablespoons of those from dry-brined bird) and 2 cups stock; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms 1 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 lb uncooked spaghetti 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion, Italian seasoning and salt to slow cooker....