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Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped green pepper1/3 cup finely chopped onion3 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3 ounces cream cheese, cubed1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs Preparation In a saucepan, saute green pepper and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in flour, cream corn, salt and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 2 lb. nectarines 1 c. sugar 2 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3 tbsp. ginger liqueur 3/4 c. cold buttermilk 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, toss the sliced nectarines with 3/4 cup of the sugar and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and let stand until juicy, about 20 minutes. Bring the nectarines to a boil and simmer over low heat, mashing lightly, just until softened, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients 2 rounds (8 ounces each) Camembert cheese, rind on, sliced1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 medium onion, finely chopped1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, mash Camembert cheese with a fork to desired consistency. Beat in cream cheese, onion and seasonings. If desired, sprinkle with additional caraway seeds.

Ingredients 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed2 medium carrots, sliced1 small onion, chopped2 celery ribs, sliced1 garlic clove, minced5 cups water1/4 teaspoon pepper2 packages (3 ounces each) chicken ramen noodles Preparation In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute the chicken, carrots, onion, celery and garlic until chicken is no longer pink. Add water, pepper and contents of seasoning packets from the noodles. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until carrots are tender....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1-1/3 cups sugar2/3 cup orange juice3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 large eggs2 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon saltFROSTING:1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon lemon juice4 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 medium navel orange1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup butter, melted1 egg1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup raisins Preparation Peel orange; place peel in a blender or food processor. Separate orange into segments; place in blender. Add orange juice; cover and process until well blended. Add butter and egg. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped celery3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms2 cups soft bread crumbs1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperPinch dried tarragonPinch crushed dried rosemary, optional2 pounds haddock fillets1 tablespoon lemon juice4 plum tomatoes, sliced Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter for 3 minutes or until tender. Add mushrooms; saute 1 minute longer or until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, tarragon and rosemary if desired....

Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar1 jar (16.3 ounces) creamy peanut butter2 tablespoons 2% milkFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups seedless raspberry preserves1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 5 eggs, separated1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup maple syrup1/2 cup water1 teaspoon maple flavoring3/4 cup chopped pecans1-1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, gratedFROSTING:1/4 cup butter, cubed3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup maple syrup1-1/2 cups chopped pecans Preparation Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, maple syrup, water and maple flavoring....

Ingredients c. olive oil c. red wine vinegar 2 tbsp. honey 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 clove garlic 1 package Morningstar Farms® Meal Starters™ Chik’n Strips 4 oz. firm tofu 1 1/2 c. chopped tomato (about 2 medium tomatoes) 1 c. seeded and sliced cucumber c. canned garbanzo beans 1/2 c. pitted black olives 1/2 c. Chopped red onion...

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup 2% milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt4 cups fresh blueberriesLEMON ICING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk4 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 2 pounds large yellow tomatoes, halved1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon chopped shallot3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 3 medium limes2 teaspoons coarse sugar12 fresh mint leaves1/4 cup chopped Cubanelle or banana peppers Preparation Grill tomatoes, uncovered, on an oiled rack over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat until skin is slightly charred, 3-4 minutes on each side. Cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, combine oil, garlic, shallot and 1/4 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil12 large eggs1 cup half-and-half cream3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon pepper8 ounces fresh arugula, roughly chopped2 ounces sliced capicola, chopped2 ounces hard salami, chopped2 ounces mortadella, chopped1 cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blendOLIVE SALAD TOPPING:1 cup chopped assorted olives1 cup chopped giardiniera1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 garlic clove, minced Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a 12-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter3/4 pound fresh mushrooms, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 teaspoon lemon juice3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg2 teaspoons water Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in thyme, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce and salt....

Ingredients 1 bunch kale, washed2 tablespoons olive oil1 to 3 teaspoons Old Bay SeasoningSea salt, to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. Remove tough stems from kale and tear leaves into large pieces. Place in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil and seasonings. Arrange leaves in a single layer on greased baking sheets. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes and then rotate pans. Continue baking until crisp and just starting to brown, about 15 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp. chopped garlic 2 c. Parsley 1 c. Sliced scallions 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. ground black pepper 3/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 c. raw walnut pieces 3/4 c. finely grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1In a food processor, combine garlic, parsley, scallions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pulse until garlic, parsley, and scallions just come together but are not paste-like. With the motor running, slowly pour in olive oil, scraping sides of bowl as necessary....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin3/4 cup boiling water1 cup orange juice1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup chopped pecans, optionalPEACH LAYER:1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin1 cup boiling water1 can (21 ounces) peach pie filling Preparation In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water; add orange juice. Refrigerate until partially set. Prepare topping mix according to package directions. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; fold in whipped topping and pecans if desired....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese3 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar3-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix1 carton (12 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1 package (15-1/2 ounces) reduced-fat Oreo cookies, crushed Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini1 cup chopped fresh broccoli1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup half-and-half cream1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped Preparation In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking....

Ingredients 2 cans (5 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked1 celery rib, finely chopped1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/4 cup shredded carrot1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon pepper4 whole wheat hot dog buns, split2 plum tomatoes, sliced3 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese, quartered1/2 cup fresh baby spinach Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Place hot dog buns cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in....