Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1/4 medium orange, peeled1 tablespoon sugar Preparation In a blender, combine all the ingredients; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.

Ingredients 1/2 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 to 7 pounds)2 tablespoons whole cloves1 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup orange juice1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice Preparation Place ham on a rack in a shallow foil-lined roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep; insert a clove into each diamond. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar and juices to a boil....

Ingredients 7 cup water1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice5 teaspoons instant tea1 teaspoon whole cloves Preparation In a large saucepan, combine water, orange juice concentrate, sugar, lemon juice and tea. Tie the cloves in a small cheesecloth bag; add to saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Remove spice bag. Serve hot. Store leftovers in glass container in refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and patted dry1 cup vanilla yogurt2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate2 cups whipped topping Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oranges, yogurt and orange juice concentrate. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into serving dishes. Cover and freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1 cup peanut butter chips1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped walnutsADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a 1-qt. glass container, layer the first 9 ingredients in order listed, packing well between each layer. Cover tightly. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh baby carrots1 large onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup chicken broth2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped4 cups thinly sliced rotisserie chicken1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk1/3 cup creamy peanut butter3 teaspoons curry powderHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, saute carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) yolk-free noodles2 tablespoons butter1/2 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed3/4 cup sugar3 large eggs2 large egg whites1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups fat-free milk1 jar (10 ounces) apricot preserves Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Toss with butter and apple; set aside. Meanwhile, beat the sour cream, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, egg whites, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and vanilla until well blended....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar3/4 cup sugarRed food coloring Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line baking sheets with parchment. Preheat oven to 200°. Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large kohlrabi bulb, peeled and chopped4 celery ribs, chopped2 medium onions, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper6 cups vegetable stock or water2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained2 bay leaves2 medium tomatoes, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme...

Ingredients 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 cartons (8 ounces each) Mascarpone cheese1 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 eggs, lightly beatenTOPPING:1 carton frozen whipped topping, thawed1 tablespoon caramel ice cream topping Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 tablespoon pine nuts1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper6 tablespoons plain yogurt, divided 1 package (7.33 ounces) baked pita chips 1 cup prepared tabbouleh1/2 cup hummus1 large tomato, chopped1/4 cup sliced ripe olives 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh mint Chopped red onion, optional Preparation In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)FROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon water1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract3 drops green food coloringTOPPING:1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips6 tablespoons butter, softened1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract Preparation Prepare cake batter according to package directions, using a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, combine the frosting ingredients until smooth....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups whole milk3/4 cup sugarPinch salt3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract4 drops green food coloring, optional1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a small saucepan, heat the milk to 175°; stir in the sugar and salt until dissolved. Whisk in a small amount of the hot mixture to the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large sweet onion, finely chopped2 medium carrots, finely chopped1 large zucchini, finely chopped1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesDash ground nutmeg4-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat rigatoni Preparation In a 6-qt....

Ingredients 1/3 cup fresh raspberries1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1/4 cup finely grated dark chocolate candy bar1/8 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper1/3 cup ground pecans, toasted Preparation Crush raspberries and drain; combine berries with butter, grated chocolate and ancho chili, mixing well. Place butter in a small serving bowl; sprinkle with nuts. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 5 hours or overnight.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed2 celery ribs, chopped1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons rubbed sage2 teaspoons dried marjoram1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt6 cups cubed day-old white bread6 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter. Add the celery, mushrooms and onion; saute until tender. Stir in the seasonings....

Ingredients 2 ear corn c. yellow cornmeal c. self-rising flour 1 c. buttermilk 1 egg 2 tbsp. melted unsalted butter milk or water Preparation Step 1Microwave the corn on high for 2 or 3 minutes. Slice off the kernels, and set them aside.Step 2In a bowl, mix the cornmeal and the flour well, using a wire whisk. This will make your fritters very light. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the egg....

Ingredients salt 1/2 lb. dry tagliarini or fettuccine 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 shallot 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream 1 tbsp. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tsp. chopped tarragon Freshly ground pepper 2 oz. thinly sliced smoked salmon 4 oz. salmon caviar Preparation Step 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a large pinch of salt. Add the tagliarini and cook until al dente....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up5 tablespoons butter1 cup orange juice2/3 to 1 cup salted peanutsOrange slices or minced fresh cilantro, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt and pepper; rub over chicken. In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter until golden brown. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30 minutes or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup water2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon baking sodaFROSTING:1/3 cup reduced-fat butter1/2 teaspoon almond extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons fat-free milk1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a large saucepan, bring butter and water just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat; stir in the flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, applesauce, salt, baking powder, extract and baking soda until smooth....