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Ingredients 1/3 cup shortening1/3 cup peanut butter1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 3 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill weed4 medium carrots, julienned1/2 pound fresh green beans1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing Preparation In small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, salt and dill to a boil. Add carrots and beans. Cook, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)6 tablespoons butter, divided1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon dill weed, divided8 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)1/4 cup cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons lemon juice4 lettuce leaves8 slices tomato Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; set aside. In a large skillet, saute garlic and 1/4 teaspoon dill in 3 tablespoons butter for 1 minute. Add chicken; cook over medium heat until juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1 3/4 c. sifted cake flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 c. milk 2 tsp. lemon extract 1 1/4 c. sugar 4 oz. unsalted butter 3 egg whites Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare muffin pans with nonstick spray and flour.Step 2Resift the sifted cake flour with the baking powder and salt.Step 3Combine the milk and lemon extract.Step 4Cream the sugar and butter until fluffy....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cold waterCRUST:1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the berries are softened....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) Chicken in a Biskit crackers, crushed1/2 cup butter, melted3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn Preparation Combine cracker crumbs and butter; reserve 1/2 cup for topping. In a bowl, combine broccoli, both cans of corn and remaining crumbs. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon white vinegar1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups thinly shredded raw cabbage4 kaiser or hard rolls, split3/4 to 1 pound cooked corned beef, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, celery seed and pepper until blended. Stir in cabbage. Spoon onto the bottom halves of rolls. Cover with corned beef; replace roll tops.

Ingredients 7 tablespoons canola oil, divided3 tablespoons white vinegar2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon salt6 cups coarsely chopped cabbage1 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup chopped green onions1/2 pound thinly sliced deli corned beefHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a small bowl, whisk 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, sugar, celery seed and salt until sugar is dissolved; set aside. In a large skillet, saute the cabbage, carrots and onions in remaining oil for 15-16 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 2 pounds onions2 eggs1 cup buttermilk2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cornmeal1/2 cup chopped pecans1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepperOil for deep-fat frying Preparation Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk until blended. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, pecans, salt and pepper. Dip onion rings in egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer heat 1 in....

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup butter1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggs, room temperatureFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mixTOPPING:1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/4 cup chocolate ice cream topping1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping1/3 cup chopped almonds Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise2/3 cup whipped cream1/2 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1 can (2 ounces) anchovy fillets, drained, optional2 tablespoons minced chives2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, whipped cream, onions, parsley, anchovy if desired, chives and lemon juice; cover and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Ingredients 4 cups orange juice3 containers (6 ounces each) orange creme yogurt3 medium bananas, peeled and cut into chunks2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed Preparation Place half of each ingredient in a blender; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large pitcher. Repeat, adding second batch to the same pitcher; stir to combine. Serve immediately or chill until serving.

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls1 cup sour cream Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Unroll crescent rolls and separate into triangles; spread with sour cream....

Ingredients 1 large egg1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon country-style Dijon mustard3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed Preparation In a small bowl, beat egg, water and mustard; set aside. In another bowl, combine the cheese, onion, parsley, caraway seeds and garlic salt. Unfold pastry sheet; brush with egg mixture. Sprinkle cheese mixture lengthwise over half the pastry....

Ingredients 3 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup chopped cucumber1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes1/2 cup chopped carrots1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup ranch salad dressing4 pita breads (6 inches), halved8 lettuce leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumber, grapes, carrots and walnuts. Combine mayonnaise and ranch dressing. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Line pita halves with lettuce; spoon about 1/2 cup chicken salad into each....

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour6 beef cube steaks (4 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil1 large onion, sliced and separated into rings3 cups water, divided1 envelope brown gravy mix1 envelope mushroom gravy mix1 envelope onion gravy mixHot mashed potatoes or cooked noodles Preparation Place flour in shallow dish. Add steaks, 1 or 2 at a time, and turn to coat completely. In a skillet, cook steaks in oil until lightly browned on each side....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon sugarDash pepper1 unpeeled small cucumber1 cup cubed melon of your choice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, sugar and pepper. Slice cucumber, then cut into quarters. In a serving bowl, combine cucumber and melon. Pour dressing over all; toss gently to coat.

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup reduced-fat milk1/4 cup strong brewed coffee1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. Stir in milk and coffee until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon olive oil2-1/2 cups fat-free milk3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup vegetable broth2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperDash ground nutmeg Preparation In a small nonstick saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in milk. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups whipped toppingAssorted fruit for dipping Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cocoa and vanilla. Beat in whipped topping until smooth. Serve with fruit.