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Ingredients 4 medium carrots 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3 tbsp. olive oil 4 scallions Coarse salt ground pepper 5 whole-wheat hamburger buns 1 can lentils 1 large egg 1/4 c. thinly sliced fresh mint leaves 1/2 c. plain low-fat yogurt 1 head Bibb lettuce Preparation Step 1In a food processor fitted with the shredding disk, shred carrots. Transfer to a medium bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and half the scallions....

Ingredients 1 medium pear or apple, peeled and sliced2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon cold butter Preparation Place fruit in a small microwave-safe bowl. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until fruit is tender.

Ingredients 2 eggplants 1 clove garlic 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. tahini 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh mint 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1Preheat broiler. Prick each eggplant all over with a fork. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until browned and softened, 45 to 55 minutes. They will be completely collapsed at this point....

Ingredients 1 lb. 60% bittersweet chocolate 6 oz. unsweetened chocolate 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1 1/4 tsp. salt 5 large eggs 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 1/4 c. sugar 1 lb. 60% bittersweet chocolate 1 1/4 c. chopped walnuts Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats, or use nonstick pans.Step 2Combine 1 pound chopped bittersweet and unsweetened chocolate in top half of a double boiler....

Ingredients 3/4 cup lemon Greek yogurt1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons honey2 cups crushed ice2 medium nectarines or peaches, peeled, cubed and frozen Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended.

Ingredients 1 pound dried great northern beans1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped2 large onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 cups ketchup1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar1/3 cup molasses1/3 cup maple syrup1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add enough water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour or until beans are softened....

Ingredients 1 cup butter-flavored shortening1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves3 medium ripe bananas, mashed2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in bananas, oats and chocolate chips....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup packed light brown sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup raisins1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons chopped onion1/2 cup egg substitute2 tablespoons chopped fresh tomato2 flour tortillas (10 inches)4 thin slices lean ham (1/2 ounce each)1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese3 tablespoons salsa Preparation In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook mushrooms and onion over medium heat until tender. Add egg substitute and tomato; cook and stir until set. Place one tortilla in a large nonstick skillet; top with ham, egg mixture, cheeses and remaining tortilla....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter3 large onions, sliced (about 6 cups) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup sour cream1/3 cup salsa2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning12 flour tortillas (6 inches)2 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauceMinced fresh cilantro, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir under tender and golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 1 cup cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning....

Ingredients 8 lamb rib chops (6 to 7 ounces each and 1-thick)2 tablespoons butter1 can (6 ounces) orange juice concentrate, thawed1 medium onion, sliced1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce1 teaspoon saltDash pepper Preparation In a large skillet, brown lamb chops in butter over medium heat. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the meat is tender, turning once. To serve, spoon sauce over the lamb....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided1/4 cup peanut butter3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons canola oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed3 cups fresh broccoli florets1 tablespoon cornstarchHot cooked rice or noodles Preparation In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, peanut butter, soy sauce and brown sugar until smooth; set aside. In a skillet or wok, stir-fry garlic in oil for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 pound large fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced chives2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce, optional Preparation Remove stems from mushrooms; set caps aside. Chop stems, reserving 1/3 cup (discard remaining stems or save for another use). In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, chives, mayonnaise, vinegar, hot pepper sauce if desired and reserved mushroom stems; mix well....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil1 small red onion, chopped2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained1-1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1 teaspoon white miso paste3 green onions, thinly slicedCoarsely ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Add corn, edamame and red pepper. Cook until vegetables reach desired tenderness, 4-6 minutes longer....

Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray 9 oz. chocolate wafers 1 1/2 c. old-fashioned oats 1 1/4 c. confectioners’ sugar 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt 5 oz. unsalted butter 1 c. chunky peanut butter 3/4 c. smooth peanut butter 3 tbsp. smooth peanut butter 10 oz. semisweet chocolate 1 1/2 oz. milk chocolate Preparation Step 1Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the 2 long sides....

Ingredients CRUST:1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1/4 cup cold whole milk1 large egg, lightly beatenFILLING:1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 large eggs1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup lemon juiceWhipped cream and fresh berries, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually stir in milk and egg. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup canola oil3 large eggs, room temperature1 cup fat-free plain yogurt1/4 cup orange juice4 teaspoons grated orange zest1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking sodaGLAZE:1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup orange juice1 tablespoon butterSweetened whipped creamGrated orange zest, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, yogurt, orange juice and zest....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 cup sherry or chicken broth1/4 cup honey1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 tablespoon grated orange zest3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce4 bone-in pork loin chop (6 ounces each)1 teaspoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water Preparation In a large saucepan, cook ginger and garlic in oil for 1 minute; remove from the heat. Stir in the sherry or broth, honey, soy sauce, sesame seeds, orange zest and hot pepper sauce....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta4 bacon strips, chopped2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes)1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup cut fresh or frozen green beans, thawed1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 1 pt. grape tomatoes 1 shallot 1 tbsp. drained capers 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar salt 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 center-cut salmon fillets with skin Freshly ground pepper 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 tbsp. minced parsley 1 tbsp. chopped basil Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a bowl, toss the tomatoes with the shallot, capers, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt....