Ingredients 1 1/4 c. plain low-fat yogurt 4 garlic cloves 2 tsp. garam masala 2 tsp. curry powder 1 lb. skinless 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 jalapeños 1 large red onion Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 8-inch whole wheat pita breads 4 Romaine lettuce leaves 1 large tomato 1 medium cucumber-peeled Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the yogurt with the garlic, garam masala and curry powder....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons raspberry liqueur1-1/2 pints vanilla ice cream1-1/2 pints fresh raspberries2-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbsSweetened whipped cream Preparation Layer each of 6 parfait glasses with 1 teaspoon raspberry liqueur, 2-1/2 tablespoons ice cream, 4 or 5 raspberries and 2 tablespoons chocolate wafer crumbs. Repeat layers twice. Freeze. To serve, top with whipped cream and remaining raspberries.

Ingredients 1/2 c. hulled unsalted pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas) 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1 1/2 oz. finely chopped chocolate toffee bar (such as Heath) Preparation Step 1Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper, or use a silicone baking sheet, and set aside.Step 2Heat pumpkin seeds in a medium frying pan over medium heat and toast until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Let cool slightly, then mix with cayenne until well blended; set aside....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)2 eggs1/2 cup water15 drops red food coloring16 red gumdrops32 miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs and water; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup batter. To remaining batter, stir in food coloring. Cut a 1/4-in. hole at the corner of two food-safe plastic bags; fill one with pink batter and one with plain batter....

Ingredients 8 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3-1/2 pounds)1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Mash apples slightly if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions 3 large garlic cloves 1 1/2 tbsp. pure chile powder 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tbsp. light brown sugar 2 1-pound meaty ham hocks 3 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 1 bottle sparkling apple cider (750-ml) 2 bay leaves Salt and freshly ground pepper 6 lb. collard greens Preparation Step 1In a large pot, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onions and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup packed brown sugar6 tablespoons sugar1 egg1/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon almond extract1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, water and extract. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut (dough will be sticky)....

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry or cranberry gelatin2 cups boiling water1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1-1/2 medium seedless oranges, quartered1-3/4 cups sugar2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. In a food processor, finely chop cranberries and oranges. Transfer to a bowl; stir in sugar until dissolved. Add pineapple, celery and nuts....

Ingredients 1 cup dry bread crumbs1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup milk1/2 cup Dijon mustard1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. In a shallow bowl, whisk the milk and mustard until blended. Dip chicken, a few pieces at a time, into milk mixture, then place in bag and shake to coat. Place chicken, bone side down, in a greased 13-in....

Ingredients 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon16 large marshmallows1/4 cup butter, meltedGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 teaspoons milk1/4 cup chopped nuts Preparation Separate crescent dough into 16 triangles; set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Roll marshmallows in butter, then in cinnamon-sugar. Place marshmallows at wide end of crescents. Fold corners over marshmallow. Roll up each triangle, beginning at the wide end....

Ingredients 2 c. milk 1 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder 2 1/2 tbsp. fennel seeds 4 large egg yolks c. sugar 3 tbsp. cornstarch Pinch salt 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate Preparation Step 1In a medium stainless-steel saucepan, bring the milk, 2/3 cup of the cream, the cocoa, and the fennel seeds to a boil, whisking occasionally. Remove from the heat and let the mixture infuse, covered, for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup canned pumpkin2 cups miniature marshmallows1/2 cup milk chocolate chips1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)Additional miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the pumpkin, marshmallows and chips. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 20-30 seconds longer or until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring every 15 seconds....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup water1/3 cup cider vinegar1/2 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced6 ounces ground beef or bison1/4 pound fresh chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 sesame seed hamburger buns, split1/2 cup fresh baby spinach2 tablespoons peeled and grated horseradish Preparation In a large bowl, whisk sugar, water and vinegar together until sugar is dissolved. Add red onion and jalapeno; let stand at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided1 large egg1/4 cup egg substitute1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg, egg substitute and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the egg mixture alternately with the sour cream....

Ingredients 2 cans (13.66 ounces each) light coconut milk2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles8 green onions, sliced2 teaspoons grated lime zest1/2 cup lime juice1/4 cup sweet chili sauce6 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces3 cups cooked basmati riceMinced fresh cilantro Preparation Place the first 9 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in chicken. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender....

Ingredients 5 c. All-purpose flour 2 tbsp. sugar 2 package active dry yeast 1 tsp. salt 2 c. warm water 1/4 c. canola oil 3 clove garlic 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 can tomato sauce 4 c. topping ingredients 4 c. mozzarella cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.Step 2Stir together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the water and oil....

Ingredients 10 ounces uncooked fettuccine1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup julienned carrots1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 medium green pepper, julienned2 cups fresh broccoli florets4 teaspoons cornstarch1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 tablespoons sour cream1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 cup canned plums, drained1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup crushed cornflakesHalf-and-half cream, optional Preparation Cut the plum in half; discard pits. Divide equally among four well-greased 6-oz. custard cups. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and nutmeg; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in cornflakes; sprinkle over plums. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown....

Ingredients 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup water1/4 cup butter, cubed2 large eggsFILLING:2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup water1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided1 cup chopped pecans1/3 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup butter, meltedTOPPING:1/4 cup corn syrup3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon whole milkCranberries and red and green candied cherries, halved Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt....

Ingredients 1 cup thinly sliced onion2 teaspoons canola oil2 cups dried cranberries2 cups orange juice1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar6 turkey cutlets (1/2-inch thick and 4 ounces each )1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in oil for about 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in the cranberries, orange juice and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until sauce begins to thicken....