Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped carrot1 tablespoon olive oil2-3/4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute carrot in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the corn, water chestnuts, and red pepper; heat through.
Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up3/4 cup salsa2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender....
Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/3 cup sweet pickle relish1/3 cup finely chopped celery1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 hard-boiled large egg, cooled and minced2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted2 romaine leaves Preparation Mix the first 7 ingredients; stir in chicken. Line 2 slices of toast with lettuce. Top with chicken salad and remaining toast.
Ingredients 1-1/3 cups chicken broth1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup chopped celery2 tablespoons chopped onion1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, divided1/2 teaspoon salt, divided2 Cornish hens (1 to 1-1/2 pounds each)1 tablespoon canola oilPepper to taste Preparation In an ungreased 9-in. square baking dish, combine the broth, rice, mushrooms, celery, onion, 1/4 teaspoon marjoram and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place hens on rice mixture and brush with oil. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining marjoram and salt....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1-1/3 cups sugar, divided1 large egg, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, beat the butter, 1 cup sugar and egg until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar. Pour a third of the batter into a greased 8x4-in....
Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked2 celery ribs, chopped1/4 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese3 tablespoons mayonnaise3 tablespoons plain yogurt8 croissants, splitLettuce leaves and tomato slices Preparation In a large bowl, combine the crab, celery, onions and cheese. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and yogurt until blended. Pour over crab mixture; toss to coat. Line croissants with lettuce; top with crab salad and tomato slices....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt6 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1 pastry shell (9 inches)TOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons cold butter1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, butter, nutmeg and salt. Add apples and cranberries; stir gently. Pour into pastry shell....
Ingredients 2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup sliced green onions1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon lime juice1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1/4 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot3/4 cup spreadable cream cheese6 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature3 cups shredded cooked turkey6 lettuce leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, sugar, onions, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno and ginger. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese over each tortilla....
Ingredients 6 large eggs2-3/4 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 pint heavy whipping cream Preparation In a bowl, beat eggs at high speed for 5 minutes or until pale yellow. Gradually beat in sugar and vanilla, mixing until sugar is dissolved. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to batter alternately with cream. Pour into a greased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until cake tests done....
Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce1 tablespoon mayonnaise1/2 cup crushed cornflakes Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Flatten chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with blue cheese. Roll up each from a short side and secure with toothpicks. In a shallow bowl, combine pepper sauce and mayonnaise. Place cornflakes in a separate shallow bowl....
Ingredients 6 boneless, skin-on chicken-breast halves kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 lb. pancetta or slab bacon 1 tbsp. olive oil 15 clove garlic canola oil 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Salt and pepper each piece. Set aside.Step 2In a medium ovenproof skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy, about 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside....
Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) instant chicken-flavored stuffing mix2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 tablespoons water1 cup shredded cooked chicken or turkey Preparation Prepare the stuffing mix according to package directions; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the mixed vegetables, soup, water chestnuts and water. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with the chicken and prepared stuffing....
Ingredients 1 qt. heavy cream 3 lb. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate 1 1/2 stick cold unsalted butter pinch of salt 1 1/2 tbsp. dark rum 4 tsp. pure peppermint oil 2 tsp. instant espresso dissolved in 2 teaspoons water 1 tsp. ground cardamom Preparation Step 1To make the ganache: In a large saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer. In a large bowl, combine the chopped chocolate with the butter and salt....
Ingredients extra-virgin olive oil all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. chopped rosemary 1 large red onion 1/4 tbsp. coarsely chopped unsalted raw pistachios 2 tbsp. unsalted raw pistachios 6 oz. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 3 balls pizza dough Preparation Step 1Put a pizza stone in the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F, allowing at least 30 minutes for the stone to preheat.Step 2Work with one piece of dough at a time: On a floured surface, roll or stretch the dough out to a 12-inch round....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2-3/4 cups sugar, divided4 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups sour cream2 tablespoons ground cinnamon1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream....
Ingredients 4 large egg whites1-1/2 cups almond flour1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup sugarFILLING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugarAdditional ground cinnamon Preparation Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift almond flour, 1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon together twice. Preheat oven to 325°. Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form....
Ingredients 3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb (about 3/4 pound)1 cup coarsely chopped fresh pineapple1/2 cup packed brown sugar4 tablespoons water, divided 1 teaspoon lemon juice2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon coconut extract, optional CRUST AND TOPPING:2 cups old-fashioned oats1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb, pineapple, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon water and lemon juice; bring to a boil....
Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen corn3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 medium green pepper, diced1/2 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup sliced celery1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients....
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen sweet potato fries1 teaspoon pesto sauce mix1/4 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon ground thymeBURGERS:1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce1 cup turkey-flavored stuffing mix1/4 teaspoon ground thyme1-1/2 pounds ground turkey1 tablespoon canola oil6 lettuce leaves6 sesame seed hamburger buns, split1/3 cup turkey gravy, warmed6 slices jellied cranberry sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place fries in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; spritz with cooking spray. Combine the pesto mix, celery seed and thyme; sprinkle over fries....
Ingredients 8 pounds russet potatoes1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepperAdditional melted butter, optional 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions Preparation Peel and cube potatoes. Place in a large stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain. With a mixer, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup melted butter, salt and pepper until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy....
