Archive for February, 2009

Corn and Crab Quesadillas

Recipe & picture courtesy of Betty Crocker
Makes 6 servings

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/3 cup sliced green onions (5 medium)
1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 lb chopped cooked crabmeat or imitation crabmeat (2 [...]

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Zucchini, Potato and Ham Soup

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
Serves 4
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 30 min

1 tablespoon butter
2 onions, chopped
2 large yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as Yukon gold (about 1 pound total), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 zucchini (about 1 pound total), sliced 1/4 inch thick
Salt
One 32-ounce container (4 cups) chicken broth
Two 1/4-inch-thick slices cooked ham (about [...]

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Turkey Burgers with Zucchini Relish

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
Serves 4

2 pounds ground turkey breast
1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (a generous handful)
1 tablespoon grill seasoning
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
1/4 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons [...]

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Roasted Tomato Tortilla Soup

Recipe & picture courtesy of Hunt’s
Hands On: 15 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Makes: 6 servings (about 1-1/4 cups plus garnishes each)

1 tablespoon Pure Wesson Canola Oil
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt’s Fire Roasted Diced [...]

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One-Pan Italian Pasta

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 8 servings, 1 cup each

2 lb. ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) beef broth
1 cup water
2 cups bow tie pasta (farfalle), uncooked
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1/4 [...]

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Shortcut Chicken Manicotti

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 1 hr
Makes: 4 servings, 3 stuffed manicotti each

1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
12 manicotti shells, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken [...]

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Chicken Nacho Bake

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: 4 servings

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
1/2 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Preheat oven to 400ºF. [...]

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Beef and Beer Chili

Recipe & picture courtesy of My Recipes
Serves 4

1 1/2 cups chopped red onion (about 1 medium)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1 small)
8 ounces extralean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon [...]

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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Recipe & picture courtesy of Food Network
Cook Time: 55 min
Yield: 1 (9 by 5-inch) loaf

1 pound ground chuck
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (8-ounce) package sharp Cheddar, grated
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs, toasted
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 (3-ounce) can French [...]

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