Ingredients 4 cups sliced yellow summer squash1/4 cup water2 teaspoons finely chopped onion2 teaspoons butter2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the squash, water and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in butter, dill and pepper.
Ingredients 1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons cinnamon whiskey 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce3/4 teaspoon molasses1 small garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperWRAP:1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing4 flour tortillas (10 inches)8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledShredded lettuce, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup water1-1/2 cups ruby red grapefruit juice2 small navel oranges2 small grapefruit2 clementines1/3 cup pomegranate seeds Preparation In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in grapefruit juice. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish. Freeze 1 hour. Stir with a fork. Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes....
Ingredients 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple1 cup fresh orange pieces1 cup fresh tangerine pieces or 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 cup sour cream1/2 cup miniature marshmallows1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconutLettuce leaves, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the fruit sour cream, marshmallows and coconut. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. If desired, serve in a lettuce-lined bowl or on individual lettuce-lined plates.
Ingredients 50 Manila clams 1/4 onion 2 bay leaves 1 handful fresh thyme sprigs 2 clove garlic Freshly ground black pepper 4 oz. dry chardonnay 1/4 c. diced smoked bacon 2 stalk celery 1/4 bulb fennel 1/2 small onion 1 tsp. oregano 1 tbsp. butter 1 russet potato 2 tsp. flour 3 c. milk 1 wedge lemon salt 1/4 tsp. white pepper 1/4 tsp. chili flake (optional) Preparation Step 1Soak clams ahead of time, 2 to 3 hours, changing water 3 to 4 times throughout....
Ingredients 1/3 cup butter1 cup graham cracker crumbs1 teaspoon sugar1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts1 cup vanilla or white chips1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Place the butter in an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in cracker crumbs and sugar; press firmly onto the bottom of the dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute....
Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls3 tablespoons prepared pesto1/2 cup fresh crabmeat Preparation Preheat the oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough; separate into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise, forming 2 triangles. Spread 1/2 teaspoon pesto over each triangle; place 1 rounded teaspoon of crab along the wide end of each triangle. Roll up triangles from the wide ends and place point side down 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet....
Ingredients 2 cans (14 ounces each) whole-berry cranberry sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar; transfer 1-1/2 cups to a large shallow dish. Add lamb and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining cranberry mixture....
Ingredients 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)2 tablespoons butter, softened3 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk powder3 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons salt3-1/2 cups bread flour2-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast3/4 cup dried cranberries1 tablespoon grated orange zest Preparation In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta1 large red onion, finely chopped3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons seafood seasoning1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups milk2-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Dijon mustard9 large eggs1 package (8 ounces) plus 3 ounces cream cheese, softened3 cups shredded Swiss cheese1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in flour; cook and stir until bubbly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens. Remove from the heat; set aside to cool, about 15-20 minutes....
Ingredients 3/4 cup fat-free no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream3/4 cup fat-free milk1 large ripe banana, quarteredSugar substitute equivalent to 4 teaspoons sugar1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Combine all ingredients in a blender container; cover and process on low until smooth. Serve immediately.
Ingredients 1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)1 celery rib, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons butter2 cups chicken broth1-1/2 cups cubed peeled Yukon Gold potatoes1 large carrot, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup buttermilk1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weedHerb potato chips and finely shredded leeks, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute leeks and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes, carrot, thyme, salt and pepper....
Ingredients 2 medium baking potatoes (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)1/3 cup sour cream3 tablespoons milk1/8 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled4 teaspoons shredded cheddar cheese1 to 2 tablespoons chopped tomato, optional Preparation Bake potatoes at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until tender. Allow to cool to the touch. In a bowl, combine sour cream, milk, salt and Parmesan cheese. Cut a thin slice off the top of potatoes; carefully scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell....
Ingredients 5 medium apples, peeled and sliced1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved1/4 cup sugar3/4 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger1/2 cup cold butter1/2 cup chopped nuts1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconutVanilla ice cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine apples and cranberries. Add sugar; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, flour and spices; cut in butter until crumbly....
Ingredients 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper5 cups cubed cooked turkey3 cups cooked rice4 celery ribs, chopped1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 cup sliced almondsTopping:1-1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 40 crackers)1/3 cup butter, melted1/4 cup sliced almonds Preparation In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper....
Ingredients 2 medium cucumbers3 cups water1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed2 liters diet ginger ale, chilled4-1/2 cups diet grapefruit or citrus soda, chilled Preparation With a zester or fork, score cucumbers lengthwise; cut widthwise into thin slices. In a large pitcher, combine water and lemonade concentrate; add cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, transfer cucumber mixture to a punch bowl; stir in ginger ale and grapefruit soda....
Ingredients 1 pound dried great northern beans4 green onions with tops, sliced1/2 cup grated carrots1/2 cup sliced radishesDRESSING:1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup cider or white wine vinegar2 tablespoons mango chutney1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and discard liquid....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce6 tablespoons cold water, divided2 tablespoons canola oil, divided1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges1 cup sliced celery1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces3 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedgesSAUCE:1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup cold water3 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon curry powderHot cooked rice...
Ingredients 1 box Red Velvet cake, plus ingredients called for on box 2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened 1 stick butter, softened 2 1/4 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 c. cold water 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 c. light corn syrup 1 tsp. vanilla extract red food coloring Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350º and butter and flour two 9" cake pans. Prepare red velvet cake batter according to box directions....
