Ingredients 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces2 celery ribs, chopped10 pepperoncini3 garlic cloves, minced1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds) 1 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons Creole seasoning Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place onion, pepper, celery, pepperoncini and garlic in turkey cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. In a small bowl, beat butter and Creole seasoning; rub over turkey....

Ingredients 2 jalapeños 2 c. finely shredded roast chicken 4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds salt Freshly ground pepper 12 corn tortillas vegetable oil 4 radishes 1/4 c. Chopped cilantro 2 tbsp. finely chopped red onion 1 tsp. fresh lime juice Preparation Step 1Skewer the jalapeños on a metal skewer or fork and roast over a flame until blackened, 3 minutes. Wrap in foil and let cool slightly....

Ingredients 1 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup vinegar1 small onion, quartered1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 cups torn mixed salad greens1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Combine the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Arrange greens, onion, eggs and bacon on salad plates; drizzle with desired amount of dressing....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork4 medium onions, chopped6 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 cup baking cocoa2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons chili powder4 teaspoons ground cinnamon3 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons ground allspice3 bay leavesSalt and pepper to tasteHot cooked spaghettiOptional: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped tomatoes and green onions...

Ingredients 1 large apple, peeled and chopped1 teaspoon lemon juice1 sheet refrigerated pie crust2 tablespoons apple jelly2 tablespoons sugar1/4 cup cinnamon baking chips1/3 cup sliced almonds1 teaspoon 2% milkICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Toss apple with lemon juice. On a large sheet of parchment, roll crust into a 14-in. circle; transfer to a baking sheet. Spread jelly onto crust to within 2 in....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, melted3 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar and cinnamon. Add bread cubes; toss to coat. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Place half of bread mixture in four 8-oz. ramekins. Layer with blueberry mixture and remaining bread mixture....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons mustard seed2 tablespoons celery seed1 tablespoon dill seed1 tablespoon coriander seeds1 tablespoon whole allspice1/2 teaspoon whole cloves4 bay leaves8 quarts water1/4 cup salt1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 whole live Dungeness crabs (2 pounds each) Melted butter and lemon wedges Preparation Place first 7 ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. In a large stockpot, bring water, salt, lemon juice, cayenne and spice bag to a boil....

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked linguine1/3 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup canola oil3 tablespoons water3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 tablespoon sesame oil1 teaspoon ground ginger3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 cup julienned carrots8 green onions, thinly slicedPeanuts or sesame seeds, optional Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the peanut butter, oil, water, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces1 medium sweet orange pepper, cut into strips1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 pound cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups fat-free plain yogurt1 green onion, coarsely chopped1 garlic clove, minced4-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dillAdditional chopped green onion and snipped fresh dill Preparation In a colander set over a bowl, toss cucumbers with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Squeeze and pat dry. Place the cucumbers, yogurt, onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Stir in dill....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups water2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup uncooked couscous1 can (7 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and mushrooms. Remove from the heat; let stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1 large red onion, chopped2 cups water3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)4 whole allspice1/2 teaspoon mustard seed1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, onion and water. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups yellow cornmeal3/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups fat-free plain yogurt1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup honey1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, egg, oil and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with batter....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1 can (11-1/2 ounces) frozen cranberry raspberry juice concentrate, thawed2 liters ginger ale, chilled2 liters club soda, chilled1 quart raspberry or orange sherbet Preparation In a blender, combine the strawberries, lemonade concentrate and cranberry raspberry concentrate; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a punch bowl. Gently stir in ginger ale and club soda. Top with scoops of sherbet....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, drained1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperCrackers and assorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a blender or food processor, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Ingredients 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 cups shredded cheddar or part-skim mozzarella cheese1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained2 cups uncooked small pasta2 cups whole milk1/2 to 1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours or until pasta is tender.

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon finely chopped onion3/4 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup tomato paste3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste until blended. In a small bowl, combine milk powder and flour; stir in milk until smooth....

Ingredients 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon dill weed2 tablespoons butter, meltedCHEESECAKE:2 tablespoons butter1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped1 medium carrot, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon sherry or additional cream4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, chopped2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained1 cup shredded Gouda cheeseSAUCE:1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoningAssorted crackers...

Ingredients 4 pounds ground beef4 large onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced4 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato paste1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce2 cups water2 cans (4-1/4 ounces each) chopped ripe olives, drained2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons dried basil2 tablespoons salt4 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons pepper Preparation In several stockpots, cook the beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 medium cucumbers, sliced 1/8 inch thick1 tablespoon kosher salt1/2 cup white vinegar1/4 cup snipped fresh dill3 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain well. In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving....