Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 c. chopped pecans 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional) 1 tsp. lemon zest 3 tbsp. butter 1 lb. mixed mushrooms, such as maitake, shiitake, cremini, or oyster, torn or sliced into bite-sized pieces Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. pasta, such as rigatoni 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley, divided 1/2 c. dry white wine 3/4 c. heavy cream...
Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup peanut butter5-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup butterscotch chips Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, butter and peanut butter. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes; stir until well blended. Stir in cereal until well coated. Spread into prepared pan....
Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup white vinegar1/2 teaspoon celery seed Preparation In a large serving bowl, combine the sauerkraut, celery, green pepper and onion; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and vinegar to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly....
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperRye chips or crackers Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, cucumber, onion, dill, mayonnaise, salt and pepper until blended. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with rye chips or crackers.
Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 tablespoon diced pimientos1 tablespoon diced green pepper2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon lemon juiceChopped pecans, toastedAssorted crackers Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Shape into two balls; roll in pecans. Cover and chill. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.
Ingredients 1 cup sliced peeled tart apple3 teaspoons butter, softened, divided1/3 cup chopped walnuts1 tablespoon honey3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 slices raisin bread2 slices Muenster cheese (3/4 ounce each) Preparation In a large skillet, saute apple slices in 1 teaspoon butter until tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook and stir the walnuts and honey over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted....
Ingredients 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup crisp rice cereal, coarsely crushed2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening1/2 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cereal, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Shape into 1-in....
Ingredients 2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned2 medium green peppers, julienned2 medium zucchini, julienned4 medium carrots, julienned1 teaspoon olive oil4 cups thinly sliced red cabbage1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 teaspoons cider vinegar1/4 cup water1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a large skillet, saute the peppers, zucchini and carrots in oil for 5 minutes. Add the cabbage, salt and pepper; saute 1 minute longer. In a small bowl combine vinegar and water; pour over the vegetables....
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (16 ounces) refried black beans1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 envelope taco seasoning1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided2-1/2 cups salsa12 no-cook lasagna noodles1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1 cup fat-free sour cream1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed4 green onions, thinly sliced...
Ingredients 6 large eggs 1 pinch cream of tartar 2 c. 2-percent cottage cheese 1/4 c. granulated sugar c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar 2 lemons Preparation Step 1Beat egg whites on medium-high speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.Step 2Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups sugar2 tablespoons cornstarchDash salt4 cups pitted tart cherriesDough for double-crust pieConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in cherries. Let stand 30 minutes. Cook and stir cherry mixture over medium heat until mixture boils and starts to thicken. Pour into jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Cool. Cover with lids; refrigerate or freeze. Yield: 3 cups filling for one pie....
Ingredients 4 medium acorn squash1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped1 medium tart apple, coarsely chopped1 medium orange, peeled and diced2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon grated orange zestPinch salt Preparation Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes....
Ingredients 8 slices bread1/2 cup butter, softened, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon white pepper1 cup 2% milk1 cup heavy whipping cream2 cups chopped fully cooked ham1 cup frozen green peas, thawed1 cup whole kernel cornPaprika Preparation Remove and discard crusts from bread; using a rolling pin, flatten to 1/8-in. thickness. Butter both sides of each slice, using 1/4 cup of butter. Press into eight greased muffin cups or 6-oz. custard cups....
Ingredients 1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup Dijon mustard1 tablespoon brown sugar4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons butter1 small onion, halved and very thinly slicedMinced fresh parsley Preparation Whisk together cream, mustard and brown sugar. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to even thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat; brown chicken on both sides....
Ingredients 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed2/3 cup evaporated milk1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Melt chocolate and butter in a metal bowl over barely simmering water. Stir until smooth. Place milk, sugar and vanilla in a blender; cover and process 1 minute to dissolve sugar. Add warm chocolate mixture; cover and process just until mixture thickens to desired consistency, about 30 seconds. Store in refrigerator.
Ingredients 2 large green apples, chopped2 large red apples, chopped1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup raisins1 cup vanilla yogurt1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, honey and cinnamon until blended. Pour over apple mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Ingredients 2 romaine hearts, coarsely chopped1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveinedOil for frying1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressingAdditional shredded Parmesan cheese and pepper, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes and cheese; refrigerate until serving. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. Add shrimp, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess....
Ingredients 2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 each medium green, sweet yellow and red peppers, chopped1 cup chopped leeks (white portion only)1/2 cup chopped celery leaves2 garlic cloves, minced6 red snapper fillets (4 ounces each)TOPPING:1/2 cup panko bread crumbs1/2 cup coarsely crushed baked Parmesan and Tuscan herb potato chips1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray, combine the tomatoes, peppers, leeks, celery leaves and garlic; arrange fillets over vegetable mixture....
Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 can (4 ounces) tiny shrimp, rinsed and drained1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill1 medium cucumber (8 inches), cut into 1/4-inch slicesFresh dill sprigs, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the pineapple, shrimp, mayonnaise, onion, mustard and dill. Spoon onto cucumber slices. Garnish with dill sprigs if desired.
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups whole milk1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 cup dried currants Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the milk and lemon zest. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in currants....
