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Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten1 cup mashed sweet potatoes1/2 cup water1/4 cup canola oil3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauceSTREUSEL:2 tablespoons biscuit/baking mix2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons cold butter1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs1 cup shredded zucchini3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons molasses1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, zucchini, sugar, oil, molasses and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in nuts....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup molasses2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon saltAdditional sugar Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Chill dough until easy to handle....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, melted1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper to taste6 medium potatoes, each sliced into 4 roundsItalian seasoning to taste Preparation Pour butter into a 15-1/2-in. x 10-1/2-in. x 1-in. baking pan. In a plastic bag, combine flour, cheese, salt and pepper. Shake a few potato slices at a time in the bag to coat with the flour mixture. Place potatoes in a single layer over the butter....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups fat-free vanilla yogurt1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant pistachio pudding mix Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 pound extra-lean ground turkey1 large onion, chopped1-1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground corianderSAUCE:1 medium onion, chopped2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 cup salsa1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried thyme12 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons white vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper2 cups finely shredded cabbageCHEESE SAUCE:1 tablespoon all-purpose flour3/4 cup cold fat-free milk1/2 cup shredded baby Swiss cheese2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish2 teaspoons ketchup1/8 teaspoon sweet paprikaASSEMBLY:4 slices marble rye bread2 teaspoons olive oil10 ounces sliced deli corned beef Preparation Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, caraway seeds, salt and pepper until blended. Add cabbage; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup orange juice1/2 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips2 cups fresh or frozen snow peas1 medium green pepper, julienned1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons canola oil1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained2 tablespoons cornstarchHot cooked rice Preparation In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; remove half and set aside. Add beef to remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons maple syrup3 cups frozen sliced carrots1/4 cup golden raisins1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and syrup. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in carrots and raisins. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 3-5 minutes longer or until carrots are tender.

Ingredients 8 beef filet mignons ground black pepper 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 8 oz. mushrooms 2 tbsp. finely chopped shallots 4 clove garlic 1 egg 1 package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (2 sheets) 1/2 c. crumbled gorgonzola cheese Preparation Step 1Thaw the pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 minutes or until they’re easy to handle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Season the beef with the black pepper....

Ingredients 3 cups shredded carrots1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained2 cups sugar1 cup canola oil4 large eggs2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamonFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually beat into carrot mixture....

Ingredients 1 pound dried navy beans1-1/2 teaspoons salt4 quarts cold water, divided1 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup molasses6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring beans, salt and 2 qt. water to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. Return beans to pan....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons soy sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned2 green onions, thinly slicedHot cooked riceChopped walnuts and red pepper flakes, optional Preparation Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat; add chicken, sprinkle with garlic salt. Cook chicken until no longer pink, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup water3/4 cup orange juice1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the water, orange juice and salt to a boil. Stir in oats and cook for 1 minute or until oatmeal reaches desired consistency. Stir in orange zest. Serve with brown sugar.

Ingredients 5 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium onion, thinly sliced1/3 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the potatoes and onion. In a small bowl, combine the butter, salt, pepper and garlic powder; drizzle over potatoes and onion. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; stir gently to combine. Cover and bake at 400° for 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs Cooking spray 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1/2 c. Greek yogurt Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil...

Ingredients 1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter1/2 teaspoon banana extract Preparation In a chilled small glass bowl and using chilled beaters, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter and extract; beat until soft peaks form. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup 2% milk2/3 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2/3 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup brewed coffee, room temperaturePEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup creamy peanut butter2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractMiniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese3 tablespoons fat-free milk2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Beat in confectioners’ sugar and peanut butter. Refrigerate 1/2 cup whipped topping for garnish. Beat 1/2 cup whipped topping into peanut butter mixture; fold in remaining whipped topping....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 cup chopped walnutsMACAROON FILLING:1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 teaspoons vanilla extractFROSTING:3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons butter1 cup miniature marshmallows1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well....