Taco Pizza

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning, divided
• 1 (10 ounce) package prepared pizza dough
• 1 cup fat-free refried beans
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 4 ounces tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Place the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, and sprinkle on half the package of taco seasoning. Cook and stir the beef until browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes; discard excess grease.

Spread the pizza dough out onto a 12-inch round pan, forming a rim of slightly thickened dough around the edge. Mix together the refried beans with salsa in a bowl; spread evenly over the crust. Mix tomato paste, water, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and the remaining half of the taco seasoning mix together in a bowl, and spread the sauce over the refried beans mixture. Top with the cooked beef, sprinkle the onions over the pizza, and evenly spread the cheese on top.

Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is cooked through and the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Crispy Baked Rosemary-Garlic Chicken

• 4 Chicken breasts
  
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 4 Stems rosemary, leaves picked and roughly chopped
• 4 cup Panko bread crumbs
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Eggs
• 2 cup Milk
• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• Extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put a sheet tray in the oven to preheat.

Wash and trim the chicken of any excess fat. Mix the garlic, rosemary and panko together in a shallow rimmed dish and season well with salt and pepper. Alternately, crush the garlic and rosemary with some olive oil and salt in a mortar and pestle.

Crack the eggs into a similar dish, add the milk and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. In another dish add the flour and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Take the chicken 1 at a time, dredge in the flour, then the egg wash and then coat well with the rosemary-garlic panko bread crumbs. Lay the chicken out on a tray lined with parchment paper, as you work. Refrigerate the chicken for about 15 to 20 minutes for the breading to set.

Remove the hot sheet tray from the oven and drizzle with a good amount of olive oil. Arrange the chicken legs carefully on the tray, spacing them out evenly. Roast until the chicken are golden and crispy, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven to a serving platter.

Linguine with Tuna Puttanesca

• Kosher salt
• 12 ounces linguine
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped kalamata olives
• 1 28-ounce can San Marzano plum tomatoes
• 4 basil leaves, torn, plus more for garnish
• 1 5-ounce can albacore tuna, packed in olive oil
• Freshly ground pepper

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until slightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the capers and olives and fry 2 more minutes. Crush the tomatoes into the skillet with your hands and reserve the juices. Cook until the tomatoes are slightly dry, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved tomato juices, the basil, and salt to taste and cook until the sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tuna with its oil, breaking it up with a fork, and season with salt.

Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water, and return it to the pot. Add the sauce and the reserved cooking water and toss. Season with pepper and garnish with more basil.

Kickin' Turkey Burger with Caramelized Onions and Spicy Sweet Mayo

Spicy Sweet Mayo

• 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup coarse-grain mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™) to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Burgers

• 1 1/4 pounds extra lean ground turkey
• 1/2 large onion, grated
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 large onion, sliced
• 5 hamburger buns, split

Combine mayonnaise, mustard, honey, horseradish, hot pepper sauce, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

Mix ground turkey, grated onion, jalapeno, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, steak seasoning, and mesquite seasoning in a large bowl. Form into 5 patties.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C), about 6 minutes per side. Serve on buns topped with spicy sweet mayo and caramelized onions.

Chicken Puttanesca

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets
• 1/4 cup minced fresh onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups chopped tomato
• 1/4 cup sliced green olives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons capers, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 canned anchovy fillet, chopped

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes or until done, turning once. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, onion, and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add tomato and remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 9 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve chicken with the tomato mixture.

White Bean and Sage Pita Burgers

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh onion
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• 3 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
• 6 green leaf lettuce leaves
• 6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and garlic; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Place mixture in food processor. Add oats and next 8 ingredients (through egg); process until smooth.

Wipe pan with a paper towel. Return pan to medium heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Working with one portion at a time, spoon bean mixture into a 1/2-cup dry measuring cup, and carefully remove bean mixture with a rubber spatula onto pan. (Bean mixture is very soft and sticky.) Using spatula, shape mixture into a 3/4-inch-thick round patty. Repeat procedure 5 times to form 6 patties. Cook 8 minutes or until golden, turning after 4 minutes.

Combine sour cream, 2 tablespoons grated onion, and cheese in a small bowl. Spread about 2 tablespoons sour cream mixture into each pita half; top with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tomato slice, and 1 bean patty.

Korma with Shrimp and Basmati Rice

• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 cups organic vegetable broth
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup diced tomato
• 1/4 cup frozen green peas
• 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp or extra firm tofu
• 4 cups hot cooked basmati rice
• 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion to pan; sauté 2 minutes. Add flour, ginger, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add curry powder, garam masala, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 30 seconds, stirring. Stir in broth and 1/3 cup water; bring to a boil. Stir in milk and tomato; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add peas, shrimp, and remaining salt; cook 5 minutes or until tofu is done. Spoon about 2/3 cup rice into each bowls. Top each serving with about 1 cup shrimp mixture and 2 teaspoons yogurt.

Blackened Catfish Sandwich

• 1 3/4 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cups packaged cabbage-carrot coleslaw
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 (1-ounce) slices sourdough bread, toasted

Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of fish with paprika mixture. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add fish; cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

Combine yogurt, juice, and honey in a medium bowl. Add cabbage and cilantro; toss well to coat. Top each bread slice with about 1/2 cup slaw and 1 fillet. Top each fillet with remaining slaw.

Buffalo Chicken Cornbread

• No-Stick Cooking Spray
• 1 (6.5 oz.) package Yellow Cornbread Mix
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 cups cooked, frozen, boneless buffalo-style hot wings, thawed and diced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1. HEAT oven to 400º F. Spray 10 1/2-inch cast iron skillet with no-stick cooking spray. Mix cornbread per package instructions. Then incorporate the Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup blue cheese, diced hot wings, red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro into the cornbread. Stir until well blended. Pour mixture into prepared skillet, spreading evenly. Bake 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven. Cool.
2. Serve with a fresh salad for a complete meal!
   

Beef & Shroom Sloppy Joes

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounces ground sirloin
• 2 (8-ounce) packages presliced cremini mushrooms
• 1 cup prechopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 4 (2-ounce) Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, toasted

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add beef; cook for 4 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble.

While beef cooks, place mushrooms in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until finely chopped. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic to pan; cook for 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add tomato paste and next 5 ingredients (through salt) to pan; cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and liquid evaporates. Stir in pepper and hot sauce. Spoon about 1 cup beef mixture on bottom half of each bun; top with top halves of buns.

Chinese Beef With Broccoli

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 thin slices peeled ginger
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 large onion, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 3 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Cooked white rice, for serving

Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large bowl. Add the steak and toss to coat; refrigerate until ready to cook.

Whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon each cornstarch and soy sauce, the oyster sauce and chicken broth in a small bowl; set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the ginger, broccoli and the remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a plate. Heat 1 more tablespoon peanut oil in the skillet, add the onion and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, turning gently, 2 minutes. Transfer the onion and tomatoes to the plate with the broccoli.

Reduce the heat to medium high; add the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and steak and stir-fry 1 minute. Whisk the sauce mixture, then add to the skillet and simmer 1 minute. Return the vegetables to the skillet; cook until the meat is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with rice