Ingredients 5-1/3 cups water1 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups yellow cornmeal1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup canned pumpkin1/2 cup cream cheese, cubedSalted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, optional Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal and nutmeg. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon for 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce1 tablespoon packed brown sugar1 tablespoon rice vinegar4 green onions8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained3 tablespoons cornstarch6 tablespoons canola oil, divided 8 ounces fresh sugar snap peas (about 2 cups), trimmed and thinly sliced1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot Preparation Mix first 4 ingredients. Mince white parts of green onions; thinly slice green parts. Cut tofu into 1/2-in....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons water1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix2 cups crushed stuffing mix4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each) Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the oil, water and salad dressing mix. Place the stuffing mix in another bowl. Dip fillets in salad dressing mixture, then in stuffing. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork....
Ingredients 2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/2 cup chopped sweet onion1 celery rib, chopped1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley or 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes3/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (12 ounces) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges Preparation In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion, celery, parsley and pepper. Stir in tuna. Serve with tomato wedges.
Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)1 cup 2% milk1 cup finely chopped pecans1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons canola oil Preparation Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish; add milk. Turn to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine the pecans, flour, brown sugar, seasoned salt and pepper. Coat fillets with pecan mixture, gently pressing into the fish....
Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon dill weed Preparation In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Ingredients 1 1/2 c. heavy cream 2/3 c. marshmallow creme 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened 1 c. creamy peanut butter, plus more, melted for garnish 3/4 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt 1 pre-made chocolate crust (such as Oreo or Keebler) Preparation Step 1In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form....
Ingredients 1 pound fresh broccoli, broken into florets2 large navel oranges1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes4 plum tomatoes, quartered1 large onion, cut into wedgesGLAZE:1/4 cup barbecue sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons honey Preparation Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Cut each orange into eight wedges....
Ingredients 2 cups pineapple juice2 cups orange juice1 cup grapefruit juice1 cup lemonade2 cups ginger ale, chilled Preparation In a large pitcher, combine the juices and lemonade. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, pour into a punch bowl. Slowly add ginger ale.
Ingredients 1 medium mango, peeled and cubed1 medium green apple, cubed1 medium red apple, cubed1 medium pear, cubed1 medium navel orange, peeled and chopped2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and chopped10 seedless red grapes, halved2 tablespoons orange juice1 firm medium banana, sliced1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Drizzle with orange juice; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, fold in banana and sprinkle with coconut....
Ingredients 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls6 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll one tube of crescent dough into one long rectangle; press perforations to seal. Cut into 24 pieces; lightly press each piece onto the bottom and up sides of an ungreased mini-muffin cup. Repeat with remaining crescent dough. Place about 1 rounded teaspoon cheese in each cup; top with cranberry sauce and sprinkle with pecans....
Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped2/3 cup sliced green onions1 celery rib, chopped1-1/4 cups butter, cubed1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup all-purpose flour8 oz. Velveeta, cubed1 cup half-and-half cream1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper1/2 teaspoon salt8 ounces uncooked fettuccine1-1/2 pounds frozen cooked crawfish tails, thawed or cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a Dutch oven or large skillet, saute the onion, red pepper, green onions and celery in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 10 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta4 celery ribs, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted3 cups 2% milk1 teaspoon salt4 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 cup crushed Ritz crackers Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the celery, pepper and onion in butter until tender....
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, finely chopped8 cups water1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained3 cups shredded cabbage3 cups cubed peeled potatoes1 can (15-1/2 ounces) pork and beans1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained1 cup sliced carrots1 cup chopped green pepper1 cup frozen peas3 celery ribs with leaves, finely chopped3 chicken bouillon cubes2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon each Cajun seasoning, chili powder, Creole seasoning, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning1 bay leaf...
Ingredients 1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup 2% milk1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up1/3 cup butter, melted Preparation In a shallow bowl combine the first six ingredients. Pour milk in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in the cornmeal mixture. Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until juices run clear....
Ingredients 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk3-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup sliced almonds, toasted1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, confectioners’ sugar and butter; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the milk, coconut and almonds. Drop by spoonfuls over crust; spread evenly....
Ingredients 2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats3/4 cup lightly salted dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped3/4 cup wheat germ3/4 cup sunflower kernels1/2 cup honey1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup creamy peanut butter1/3 cup Nutella Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, combine oats, peanuts, wheat germ and sunflower kernels. Bake, stirring occasionally, until toasted, 8-12 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. In a small saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar and butter....
Ingredients 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. whole blanched almonds 3/4 c. sugar 3 large eggs c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. almond extract (optional) 3 firm, ripe Bartlett pears 1/2 lemon 2 tbsp. apple jelly Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a 9-inch removable-bottom tart pan with butter; set aside.Step 2In a food processor, combine almonds and sugar; process until very finely ground....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon lemon juice3 hard-boiled large eggs, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon minced green onion2 slices breadDiced tomato, optional Preparation Mix the first 5 ingredients. Stir in eggs and green onion. Serve on bread. If desired, top with tomato.
Ingredients 4 center-cut bacon strips, chopped4 cod fillets (5 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups grape tomatoes, halved2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. Add fillets to bacon drippings; cook over medium-high heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-6 minutes on each side....
