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Ingredients Vegetable oil spray 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. plain yogurt 2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 Chicken 1 1/2 c. instant polenta 1 c. all-purpose flour Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a large non-stick baking sheet with oil. In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and yogurt with 1 tablespoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon each of the cayenne and black pepper....

Ingredients 4 1/2 lb. freestone peaches 2 1/2 tbsp. instant tapioca c. sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. dried lavender blossoms 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. rolled oats 2 tbsp. rolled oats, combined with above oats 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, for the topping Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 5 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c....

Ingredients 2 pounds chicken wings2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optionalDash garlic powder Preparation Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the peanut butter, lemon juice, oil, soy sauce, salt, chili powder, browning sauce if desired and garlic powder. Add wings; seal bag and turn to coat....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. ground pork 1 medium onion 1 small zucchini 1 large egg 1/4 c. dried breadcrumbs 2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. ground cumin Coarse salt ground pepper 1 can whole peeled tomatoes in juice 1 chipotle chile in adobo 2 tbsp. vegetable oil Cooked rice and chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, combine pork, onion, zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well with a fork....

Ingredients 1/3 cup finely chopped onion3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 cup ketchup1/3 cup white or cider vinegar3 tablespoons packed brown sugar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon yellow mustard Preparation In a medium saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the mustard, salt and cayenne pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until desired consistency, 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 large egg1 teaspoon water1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 4 slices Havarti cheese (about 4 ounces), quartered Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place beef in a small bowl; sprinkle with dressing mix and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large nonstick skillet, cook burgers over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 3 to 4 pounds country-style pork ribs1-1/2 cups water1 cup ketchup1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place ribs in a greased roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute. Drain ribs. Spoon sauce over ribs. Cover and bake for 1-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 2 large green peppers, chopped1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 pounds fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepperBagel chips or lightly toasted French bread baguette slices Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute green peppers and onion in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil for 10 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 cup chopped celery3/4 cup chopped green pepper2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes3/4 cup water1 beef bouillon cube Preparation In a large saucepan or skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery and green pepper over medium heat until the vegetables are crisp-tender and meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 4 quarts cranberry juice2 cups orange juice2 medium oranges, sliced2 medium lemons, sliced2 medium limes, sliced Preparation In a large container, combine juices and fruit; cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve in pitchers or a large punch bowl.

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt6 cups sliced peeled tart apples1/3 cup raisinsPastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons orange juiceGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar4-1/2 teaspoons orange juice1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Add apples and raisins; toss to coat. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim to 1 in. beyond edge of plate....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin1/4 cup orange juice1-1/4 cups canned pumpkin1 cup sugar, divided1/2 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground ginger3 large eggs, separated, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped topping and additional ground cinnamon, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over orange juice; let stand 1 minute. Add pumpkin, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, orange zest, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed1 garlic clove, quartered3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned Preparation Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute; discard garlic. Stir in the orange juice, zest, salt and pepper; heat through....

Ingredients 2/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta6 medium tomatoes1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepperPaprika Preparation Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Set aside 6 tablespoons pulp for filling. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain....

Ingredients 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate1-1/2 cups apricot nectar2 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled Preparation In a blender, combine the peaches, orange juice concentrate and nectar; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a freezer container; cover and freeze until firm. To serve, scoop 2/3 cup frozen mixture into a glass; add 1/3 cup soda.

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt4 cups fat-free half-and-half2 large egg yolks3 teaspoons vanilla extractReduced-fat granola, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add half-and-half; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 2 packages (6.4 ounces each) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links1 cup maple syrup1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large skillet, brown sausage links. In a small bowl, combine the syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon; pour over sausages. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sausages are glazed.

Ingredients 2/3 cup maple syrup1/4 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/4 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese1/2 cup mascarpone cheese Preparation Place syrup in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cool completely. In a small heavy skillet, cook and stir pecans over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon cooked syrup; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Spread on foil to cool....

Ingredients 6 small zucchini (about 1-1/2 pounds), thinly sliced1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup diced celery1/2 cup diced onion1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained2/3 cup vinegar1/3 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons white wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Combine zucchini, green pepper, celery, onion and pimientos in a medium bowl; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour marinade over vegetables toss gently....

Ingredients 12 ounces white candy coating2 teaspoons shorteningPaste food coloring, optional36 lollipop sticks1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows (about 36)Colored sugarAssorted toppings: candy eyes, assorted nonpareils, licorice and sour straws Preparation In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. If desired, tint with food coloring. Insert one lollipop stick into each marshmallow. Dip marshmallows in melted candy coating, turning to coat; allow excess to drip off. Roll in colored sugar....