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Ingredients 8 slices Texas toast4 slices Canadian bacon4 slices Monterey Jack cheese1 egg1/2 cup refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamerConfectioners’ sugar, optional1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam Preparation On four slices of toast, place one slice of bacon and one slice of cheese; top with remaining toast. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and creamer. Dip sandwiches into egg mixture. On a hot griddle or large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook French toast for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (1 pound)1 medium onion, sliced4 cups water1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 small head cabbage4 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces Preparation Place brisket and contents of spice packet in a large saucepan. Add onion, water and apple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups 2% milk1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon almond extract1 to 2 tablespoons butter1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced2 tablespoons sugar Preparation Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; refrigerate, covered, until serving....

Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained1 plum tomato, seeded and diced1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons drained capers2 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper4 cod fillets (5 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon saltSnipped fresh dill Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Sprinkle cod with salt and place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top fillets with crab mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cod flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped2 teaspoons sesame oil5 cups vegetable broth4 medium carrots, grated (about 1-3/4 cups)1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon dried thyme1 bay leaf3 ounces cream cheese, cubed5 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon saltDash cayenne pepper, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil. Stir in the broth, carrots, curry, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until carrots are tender....

Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted1 cup uncooked long grain white rice1 cup water1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds fresh or frozen uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in butter until tender....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream1/2 cup milk1 tablespoon minced chives1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup finely crushed cornflakesAdditional minced chives, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine sour cream, milk, chives, salt and pepper. Add potatoes and mix thoroughly. Spread in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine cheese and cornflakes; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated2/3 cup sugar, divided1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extractFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted2 tablespoons 2% milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Place egg whites in large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment paper; grease the paper and set aside....

Ingredients 3/4 lb. very ripe bananas 3/4 c. whole milk 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin 1/2 c. sugar 4 tsp. cornstarch tsp. salt 3 large egg yolks 1 c. heavy cream 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. hazelnuts 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 hazelnut brittle 1/2 c. hazelnut praline paste c. confectioners’ sugar 3/4 tsp. salt 3 c. crisp rice cereal 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp....

Ingredients 3 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tbsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 oz. semisweet chocolate 8 tbsp. chilled unsalted butter 1/2 c. vegetable shortening 1 c. granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar 2 tbsp. light corn syrup 2 tbsp. whole or reduced-fat milk 1 tbsp. vegetable shortening Preparation Step 1Cookies: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baked soda, baking powder, and salt together into a large bowl until no lumps remain....

Ingredients 3 large sweet red peppers, diced12 ounces dried apricots, diced1 cup raisins1 cup sugar1 large onion, finely chopped3/4 cup red wine vinegar5 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground mustard Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream1 small onion, finely chopped1/4 cup butter, melted3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Stir in hash browns and 1-1/2 cups cheese. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 4-5 hours, sprinkling with remaining cheese during the last 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups boiling water1 cup sugar1 package (3 ounces) watermelon gelatin1 envelope unsweetened watermelon cherry Kool-Aid mix2 cups refrigerated watermelon juice blend28 freezer pop molds or 28 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips2 cups prepared limeade2 to 3 teaspoons green food coloring, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, gelatin and Kool-Aid mix; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add watermelon juice....

Ingredients 4 cups warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)2 cups 4% cottage cheese3/4 cup sour cream1 to 2 tablespoons grated onion1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a bowl, combine potatoes, cottage cheese, sour cream, onion, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through....

Ingredients 2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise1/2 medium eggplant, sliced widthwise 1/2 inch thick1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered1 small onion, sliced 1/2 inch thickCooking spray3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth1 package (10 ounces) couscous1/2 cup chopped green onions4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Preparation Spritz vegetables with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 2-1/3 cups reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix3/4 cup sugar5 large egg whites1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 cup chopped peeled apple3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 teaspoons orange juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix and sugar. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites, sour cream, milk, oil and orange zest. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1/3 c. bourbon 2 14-oz. cans Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce 1 7-oz. can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 32 pre-cooked wings Lime zest, for garnish Orange zest, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bourbon, bring to a simmer and allow to reduce by a third. Step 2Place one can of cranberry sauce in the bowl of a manual, plunge-type vegetable chopper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 3 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped3 tablespoons butter4 cups chicken broth1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces2 cups diced peeled potatoes1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/2 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the leeks in butter. Add broth, asparagus, potatoes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 medium carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice or additional chicken broth3 cups shredded cooked turkey3 cups hot cooked rice Preparation Combine the first 10 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until vegetables are tender....