Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mace3 cups chopped peeled tart apples2 cups chopped walnuts Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and mace; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apples and nuts....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon water1 can (8-1/2 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix2 teaspoons sugar2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon vegetable oil Preparation In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in peaches. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until thickened. Pour into a greased 1-qt. baking dish. In a bowl, combine biscuit mix and sugar. Stir in the milk and oil just until moistened....

Ingredients 3 cups shredded peeled potatoes2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup grated onion1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper Preparation Rinse potatoes in cold water; drain thoroughly. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, parsley, salt and pepper. Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto a well-greased hot griddle. Fry in batches 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 1 medium cucumber1 cup water1/2 cup cider vinegar1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon onion salt1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce36 thin slices breadPaprika36 pimiento-stuffed olives Preparation With a fork, score cucumber lengthwise; cut into thin slices. Place in a bowl; add water and vinegar. Let stand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion salt and Worcestershire sauce until smooth....

Ingredients 2 lb. orange-roughy fillets salt fresh-ground black pepper 1/4 c. dry white wine 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs 2 cloves garlic Grated zest of 1 lemon 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 400°F. Season the orange-roughy fillets with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Put the fish fillets in a glass or stainless-steel baking dish and add the wine and the 1/4 cup oil to the dish....

Ingredients 8 ounces small pasta shells1 medium onion, finely chopped1 medium green pepper, finely chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed3-1/3 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Drain the pasta. Add the pasta, corn, salt and pepper to the skillet; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 1 lb. dried cannellini (white kidney) beans 6 qt. water 3 large Idaho potatoes 3 sprig fresh rosemary 2 fresh bay leaves 12 slice bacon 4 clove garlic 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion 2 medium carrots 2 c. canned Italian plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano) salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. ditalini Freshly grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation Step 1Cold-soak the beans in advance: Dump them into a 2-to-3-quart container, and pour in enough cold water to cover them by at least 4 inches....

Ingredients 6 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt1 package (16 ounces) frozen brussels sprouts1 cup uncooked spiral pasta1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons grated onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and pasta. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until sprouts and pasta are tender. Drain. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked campanelle pasta2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons olive oil, divided12 green onions, sliced1 shallot, finely chopped1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 head Boston lettuce, cut into 3/4-inch slices2 cups fresh or frozen peas1 cup grated Parmesan cheese4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, cut into 1/2-inch stripsAdditional Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente....

Ingredients 1 beef top round steak (1 pound)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/2 cup buttermilk3/4 cup plus 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided1 tablespoon canola oil4-1/2 teaspoons butter1 cup 2% milk Preparation Cut steak into 4 serving-size pieces; pound to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine the salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and onion powder; sprinkle over steaks. Place buttermilk and 3/4 cup flour in separate shallow bowls....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil2 small peaches, peeled and chopped1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot4 teaspoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce, divided1/4 cup chopped red onion1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise6 multigrain hamburger buns, split and toastedOptional toppings: lettuce leaves and slices of peaches, red onion and tomatoes Preparation In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peaches and ginger; cook and stir until peaches are tender....

Ingredients 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper6 large eggs, room temperature, divided use2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup (about 6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk 5 eggs and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients. Stir in walnuts, chocolate chips and cherries....

Ingredients 2 cups lard, room temperature4 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonDash salt1 large egg, separated, room temperature3/4 cup sugarCOATING:2/3 cup sugar4 teaspoons ground cinnamonConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat lard until creamy. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into lard. In a small bowl, beat egg white on high speed until stiff peaks form....

Ingredients 1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon red wine vinegar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper6 cups torn romaine1/2 cup fat-free salad croutons2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the first seven ingredients. In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, croutons and cheese. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin2 tablespoons sugar1 cup boiling water1 cup fresh mint leaves2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed2 cups cold water1 cup grapefruit soda1 cup rum or additional grapefruit sodaEACH SERVING:2/3 cup grapefruit sodaGARNISH:Lime wedge and/or fresh mint leaves Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water; add mint leaves. Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Press through a sieve; discard mint....

Ingredients 1 cup heavy whipping cream3 mint sprigs3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon grated lime zest1/2 teaspoon rum extract Preparation Microwave heavy cream until hot but not boiling, about 1 minute. Add mint leaves and let stand in refrigerator until cold, about 1 hour. Strain out mint leaves. In a chilled small glass bowl and using chilled beaters, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar, lime zest and extract; beat until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice2/3 cup frozen corn2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro2/3 cup chopped green onions1/2 teaspoon salt6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed if necessary4 teaspoons olive oil, divided Optional: Guacamole and salsa Preparation Preheat broiler. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix beans, rice and corn; microwave, covered, until heated through, 4-5 minutes, stirring halfway. Stir in cilantro, green onions and salt....

Ingredients GINGER CREAM:1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 slices fresh gingerroot (about 3/4-inch diameter)1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1 tablespoon grated orange zest3 tablespoons maple syrup1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegOATMEAL:4 cups water2 cups old-fashioned oats1/4 cup chopped dried apricots1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed1/4 cup sugar Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the cream, ginger, cinnamon stick and orange zest; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup vinegar1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup chopped onion1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon ground mustardDash pepperTorn salad greensCherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber and grated carrots or vegetables of your choice Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first eight ingredients; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine greens and vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Store any leftover dressing in a refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 tablespoon grated orange zest2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups vanilla or white chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....