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Ingredients 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 small onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup crushed cornflakes1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. Transfer to a 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained and chopped3 flour tortillas (12 inches), room temperature1/2 pound sliced deli smoked turkey3 cups fresh baby spinach2 green onions, chopped Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and curry powder until blended. Stir in oranges. Spread over tortillas. Layer with turkey, spinach and green onions; roll up tightly. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm enough to cut....

Ingredients 3 medium ripe pears1 cup sugar1 cup water2 drops green food coloring1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon mint extractFresh mint sprigs Preparation Peel pears and cut in half lengthwise; remove cores. In a large skillet, bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; add food coloring and extract. Carefully place pears in syrup. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tender. Place pears in a deep bowl; pour syrup over pears....

Ingredients 1 fully cooked boneless ham (4 to 5 pounds)3/4 to 1 cup water1/4 cup orange marmalade1/4 cup prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Place ham in a shallow roasting pan; add water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the marmalade, mustard and ginger. Brush some over the ham. Bake 1 hour longer or until a thermometer reads 140°, brushing occasionally with glaze....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy whipping cream1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme3 tablespoons molasses2 tablespoons dark brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Place heavy cream and marshmallow creme in a food processor; process 10 seconds. Add remaining ingredients; process until thickened, about 30 seconds. Transfer to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze until firm, 8 hours or overnight.

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Combine the buttermilk, oil and sour cream; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in....

Ingredients 3 large eggs2 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1 cup whole milk1 can (16-1/2 ounces) cream-style corn Preparation In a bowl, beat eggs. Add butter, flour, sugar and salt; mix well. Stir in milk and corn. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt1 garlic clove, minced2 to 3 fresh thyme sprigs or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless pork loin roast (5 pounds) GLAZE:1 cup orange juice1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/3 cup cold water1 tablespoon cornstarch Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 5 ingredients; rub over roast. Place fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 small red onion, thinly sliced1 skinned salmon fillet (about 2 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon salt1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced1 cup pomegranate seeds2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh dill Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place a 28x18-in. piece of heavy-duty foil in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Place onion slices in a single layer on foil. Top with salmon; sprinkle with salt. Arrange orange slices over top. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds; drizzle with oil....

Ingredients 12 whole chicken wings (about 2 pounds)3/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup water1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Set aside 1/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Place the wings in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass bowl. Pour the remaining marinade over wings; turn to coat....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) small pasta12 ounces ground lamb1 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium zucchini, quartered and thinly sliced (1-1/4 cups)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 cup sliced ripe olives Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook lamb, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, green pepper and onion; saute until tender....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked sweet rice2 medium mangoes1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Rinse rice and place in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover with water; let stand 1 hour. Drain rice and return to dish; add 2 cups water. Microwave, covered, on high for 8-12 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring every 3 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and thinly slice 1/2 of a mango; reserve for serving....

Ingredients 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1/3 cup maple syrup1/3 cup olive oilFOR PORK CHOPS:4 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each)FOR SALAD:8 cups torn mixed salad greensFOR STRAWBERRIES:2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled Preparation In a blender, combine vinegar and syrup. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Yield: 1 cup. For pork chops: Pour 2/3 cup dressing into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons maple flavoring3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup finely chopped pecans1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips2 teaspoons shortening Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and maple flavoring until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and mix well. Stir in pecans. Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until firm. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 egg1 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups quick-cooking oats1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup raisins Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, syrup and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and raisins....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1 cup canned pumpkin3/4 cup evaporated milk1/4 cup canola oil3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts3 ounces cream cheese, softenedTOPPING:1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts2 teaspoons brown sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 c. dry white wine 48 littleneck clams 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 6 oz. thick-cut bacon 1 onion 3 clove garlic 2 celery ribs 1 tsp. chopped thyme 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 tbsp. white miso paste 1 c. heavy cream or half-and-half 3 Yukon gold potatoes salt Freshly ground pepper 1 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/2 c. canola oil Preparation Step 1In a soup pot, bring the wine and 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil....

Ingredients 3/4 cup chocolate syrup1 cup milk4 cups carbonated water, chilled8 scoops chocolate ice cream (about 2-2/3 cups), dividedWhipped cream in a can, optional Preparation Place 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup in each of four 16-oz. glasses. Add 1/4 cup milk and 1 cup carbonated water to each; stir until foamy. Add two scoops of ice cream to each glass. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked oatmeal1 cup orange juice3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup canola oil3 large eggs, beaten1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1 tablespoon grated orange zestTOPPING:1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Combine the oatmeal and orange juice; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add oatmeal mixture, oil and eggs....