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Ingredients 24 slices white sandwich bread1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup prepared chicken gravy1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained2 tablespoons chopped green onionsSalt and pepper to taste5 eggs1/3 cup milk2 bags (6 ounces each) ridged potato chips, crushed Preparation Trim crusts from bread. (Discard or save for another use.) In a medium bowl, combine chicken, soup, gravy, water chestnuts, pimientos, onions, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce1/4 cup water1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon cider vinegar1-3/4 teaspoons ground ginger1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/8 teaspoon pepper4 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons sesame oil1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)1 green onion, chopped Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Transfer 3/4 cup marinade to a large bowl; add garlic and sesame oil. Score surface of flank steak, making diamond shapes 1/4 in. deep. Place steak in bowl; turn to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup Dijon-mayonnaise blend2 tablespoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning once. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°....

Ingredients 5 teaspoons onion powder1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon ground mustard1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon celery seed Preparation Combine all ingredients in a small jar with a shaker top. Use for seasoning broiled fish, poultry, cooked vegetables, soup and stews, or place it on the table to be used individually.

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups whole milk1-3/4 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1-3/4 cups butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved; transfer to a small bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface. Refrigerate until cold. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 large eggs1-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3/4 cup ground almonds1/2 cup 2% milk4 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons orange juiceSliced almonds, toasted, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with onion, drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon garlic saltTortilla chips Preparation Combine the first eight ingredients in a large bowl. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients 2 pounds parsnips, peeled1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon minced chives2 to 4 tablespoons canola oil Preparation Place parsnips in a large saucepan and cover with water; add salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place parsnips in a large bowl; mash. Stir in the onion, flour, egg and chives....

Ingredients 4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb (1-inch pieces)1 large apple, peeled and sliced1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water8 macaroons, crumbled1 tablespoon butter, melted2 tablespoons sugarVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, combine the rhubarb, apple, brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rhubarb is very tender, 10-13 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large eggplant, peeled and chopped1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium onions, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1/3 cup chopped ripe olives1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons capers, drained1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperFrench bread baguettes, sliced and toasted Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute eggplant in 1/4 cup oil until tender. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions and celery in remaining 2 Tbsp....

Ingredients 7 habanero peppers, destemmed 1 carrot, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 c. chopped mango 4 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar Juice of half a lime Kosher salt, to taste Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, add habaneros, carrots, onion, and garlic cloves. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Step 2Lower the heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon butter, meltedOil for deep-fat fryingGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons maple syrup1 tablespoon 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract7 maple-flavored bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk and melted butter until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 pounds)2 cups peach preserves or orange marmalade1/2 cup maple syrup1/3 cup orange juice2 tablespoons ground ancho chile pepper, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 130°. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, mix preserves, syrup, orange juice and, if desired, chili pepper until blended....

Ingredients 1 small onion, sliced2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger8 lamb loin chops (3 ounces each) Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the first 10 ingredients; add lamb chops and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade and onion....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)1 cup apple pie filling2 tablespoons dried cherries1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 egg white1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon coarse sugar Preparation Divide pastry in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 9-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine the pie filling, cherries, ginger and cinnamon. Spoon over each pastry to within 2 in....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons shortening1/3 cup sugar1 large egg1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large)3 tablespoons chopped walnuts Preparation In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana. Fold in walnuts. Transfer to a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened6 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:6 ounces almond paste, crumbled2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup sugarFROSTING:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons butter, softened4 to 5 teaspoons 2% milk48 maraschino cherry halves Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add flour until well blended. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in ungreased miniature muffin cups; press onto the bottom and up the sides to form a shell....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter3/4 cup fat-free milk1 tablespoon butter, melted3 cups chopped tart apples1 teaspoon ground cinnamonFROSTING:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractChopped nuts, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons sesame or canola oil, divided4 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 package (12 ounces) broccoli coleslaw mix2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce1 cup fresh bean sprouts1/2 cup hoisin sauce10 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed6 green onions, sliced Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese3 cups shredded zucchini1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives8 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons chopped red onion2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons olive oil1 green onion, chopped1 French bread baguette, sliced Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; beat until blended. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight....