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Ingredients 1 large onion, cut into wedges3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup minced fresh parsley7 garlic cloves, minced and divided2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)1-1/4 cups fat-free mayonnaise2 tablespoons Dijon mustard10 whole wheat hamburger buns, split1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings2 whole dill pickles, sliced...

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cold water Preparation Place chicken in a microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the onion, juices, soy sauce and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes; turn chicken. Cover and cook 2-4 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 180°....

Ingredients 2 cups Basic Cookie Dough1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup chopped pecans20 large marshmallows, halved1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting Preparation In a bowl, combine the cookie dough, sugar, cocoa, egg and milk; mix well. Stir in pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. Press a marshmallow half onto the top of each cookie....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar3 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg white1 pound large pecan halves Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl, lightly beat egg white. Add pecans; stir until coated. Sprinkle with sugar mixture; mix well. Spread in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes, stirring once. Remove nuts from baking sheet to cool on waxed paper....

Ingredients 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 to 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers4 to 6 cups torn romaine4 medium tomatoes, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled4 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon Dijon mustard3 cups shredded lettuce12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped2 green onions, thinly sliced1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Separate crescent dough into eight triangles; place on a lightly greased 14-in. pizza pan with points toward the center. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of pan, forming a crust; seal perforations. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil3 large eggs1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin1/2 cup water3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cloves3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups raisins1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin and water. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, spices and salt. Add to pumpkin mixture; blend well. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Spoon into greased muffin tins, filling 3/4 full....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries3/4 cup water1/3 cup sugar6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1/4 cup maple syrup Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, water and sugar. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups dried cranberries1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup port wine or unsweetened apple juice1/4 cup water1 teaspoon lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 packages (15 ounces each) refrigerated pie crustGLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons water2 tablespoons light corn syrup Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly....

Ingredients 10 lasagna noodles3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1-1/2 teaspoons herbes de Provence1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/4 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley4 cups spaghetti sauce8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly slicedAdditional minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with herbes de Provence, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole milk1-1/4 cups 4% cottage cheese1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt5 large eggs2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed1/2 pound Jarlsberg or Swiss cheese, shredded1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly....

Ingredients FILLING:2 cups chopped dates1 cup water1 cup sugar1 cup chopped nuts2 teaspoons lemon juiceDOUGH:1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon lemon extract4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon baking soda Preparation In a saucepan, combine filling ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture becomes stiff, 15-20 minutes. Chill. For dough, cream butter and sugars in a bowl. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 package (14 to 16 ounces) miniature pretzels1/2 cup vegetable oil1 envelope (.4 ounces) ranch salad dressing mix1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Spread pretzels in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine oil, dressing mix, dill, lemon-pepper and garlic powder; pour over pretzels and mix well. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugarDash salt1/3 cup cold butter, cubed3 tablespoons water1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 tablespoon canola oil2/3 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup ground almonds1/3 cup ground hazelnuts1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, cardamom and allspice1/4 cup finely chopped candied lemon peel1/4 cup finely chopped candied orange peelGLAZE:6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt2 tablespoons fat-free milk10 miniature marshmallows2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chipsAssorted fresh fruit Preparation Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter and place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover yogurt with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the milk, marshmallows and chocolate chips. Cook and stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed2 teaspoons olive oil1 to 2 teaspoons grated orange zestDash salt and 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. Transfer beans to a small bowl. Add the oil, zest, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil2 celery ribs, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped6 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk1 medium potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown riceLime wedges, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery and carrots; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 2 quarts cold 2% or whole milk1 cup Eclipse coffee syrup Preparation In a large pitcher, mix milk and coffee syrup until blended.

Ingredients 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 4 oz. unsalted butter 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 large egg Royal Icing Gel-paste food coloring Preparation Step 1Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. With mixer running, add egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low....

Ingredients 1 cup water (70° to 80°)1 tablespoon butter, softened2 tablespoons honey3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup old-fashioned oats2-1/2 cups bread flour1-3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins Preparation In bread machine pan, place the first eight 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)....