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Ingredients 3 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 6 tbsp. soy sauce 1/4 c. rice-wine vinegar 1/4 c. mirin 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp. Asian sesame oil 2 tsp. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 lb. spaghettini 3/4 lb. Chinese cabbage 1/2 lb. firm tofu lb. pork loin chop 3 scallions including green tops Preparation Step 1In a medium stainless-steel saucepan, combine the broth, soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, sugar, and salt....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. coconut oil 1 bag marshmallows 3/4 c. creamy peanut butter 7 oz. Rice Krispies Gluten Free with Brown Rice Preparation Step 1Lightly grease a 9- by 13-inch baking pan with coconut oil. In a large pot, melt the 3 tablespoons of coconut oil. Add the marshmallows and cook thoroughly over low heat, stirring constantly, until they are melted, about 5 minutes. Add the creamy peanut butter and stir until incorporated....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar3 large eggs3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream1 cup waterFROSTING:1 cup butter, softened1 cup peanut butter4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup whole milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup finely chopped peanuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs, chocolate and vanilla....

Ingredients 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee2 tablespoons coffee liqueur16 ounces cream cheese, softened2/3 cup sugar2 cups sour cream1/4 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split1 tablespoon baking cocoa Preparation In a small bowl, combine coffee and liqueur; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, milk and vanilla until blended. Layer 1 package of ladyfingers in an ungreased 11x7-in....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1/4 cup barbecue sauce1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)3 tablespoons ketchupAdditional ketchup, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Mix the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press about 1/3 cupful into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups. Bake 15 minutes. Brush tops of loaves with 3 tablespoons ketchup; bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 c. cake flour (not self-rising) 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 pinch salt 1/2 c. unsweetened flaked coconut 11 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. unsweetened coconut milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract c. coarsely chopped, raw, unsalted macadamia nuts 4 large egg whites 3 tbsp. light rum 3/4 c. confectioners’ sugar Preparation Step 1Make the cakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 6 mini bundt molds....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds)2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary1 teaspoon chili powder, divided3 tablespoons lemon juice12 uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 3/4 lb.), peeled and deveined1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes (about 24 cubes). Toss with 2 tablespoons oil, rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan....

Ingredients 2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 large eggs, beaten1 cup cooked pinto beans, mashed1 unbaked pie shell (10 inches)Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream Preparation In a bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs. Stir in beans. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream or ice cream....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta (about 6 ounces)1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons 2% milk4 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optional1 medium apple, chopped1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 pound thick-sliced deli smoked turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup quartered fresh strawberries1 celery rib, sliced1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well....

Ingredients 12 Small flour tortillas 6 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. shelled and deveined medium shrimp 3 large eggs Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 large garlic clove 3 oz. sliced mixed wild mushrooms (1 packed cup) 8 oz. shredded coleslaw mix (3 cups) 3 scallions 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce Cilantro leaves Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 200°F. Stack and wrap the tortillas in foil and heat until warmed through....

Ingredients 3 bacon strips, diced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 1 cup chopped imitation crabmeat1 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons butter, softened6 English muffins, splitDash each cayenne pepper and paprika Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain drippings from skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups crushed chocolate wafers1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons sour cream1/3 cup sugar1/2 cup evaporated milk1 teaspoon lemon juice2 large eggs, lightly beatenTOPPING:2 cups sour cream5 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractCherry pie filling Preparation In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, walnuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of an ungreased 10-in....

Ingredients 2 ounces Gouda cheese1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans1 tablespoon honey Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cut cheese into eight 1/2-in.-wide strips. Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles; sprinkle with pecans. Place a cheese strip on the shortest side of each triangle; roll up, starting with the side with the cheese. Pinch ends to seal. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 4 pounds pork baby back ribs1 bottle (18 ounces) honey barbecue sauce1 cup orange juice2 tablespoons grated orange zest Preparation Place ribs bone side down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until tender; drain. In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, orange juice and zest; set aside 1 cup for serving. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. chopped thyme 4 6-ounce skinless Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces) 4 c. packed arugula leaves 1 c. cherry tomatoes Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 475°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of the mustard with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and the thyme. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brush them all over with the mustard mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 egg whites1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/2 cup fat-free milkTOPPING:1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat egg whites, applesauce and milk. Add to dry ingredients. Pour into a 9-in. square baking pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) ring macaroni or ditalini1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix2 medium onions, finely chopped2 celery ribs, finely chopped1 medium cucumber, finely chopped1 medium green pepper, finely chopped1 can (8 ounces) whole water chestnuts, drained and choppedDRESSING:1-1/2 cups Miracle Whip Light1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; add the coleslaw mix, onions, celery, cucumber, green pepper and water chestnuts....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided2-1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta1 large onion, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, drained1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream Preparation Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups water1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon celery saltCREPES:6 eggs1-3/4 cups water1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:3 slices white bread, cubed1/2 cup milk1 egg, lightly beaten3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beef1/2 pound bulk mild Italian sausage8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth6 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound beef flank steak, cut into 1/8-inch strips1 medium onion, cut into thin strips1/2 cup julienned zucchini1/2 cup julienned carrot1/2 cup each julienned green and sweet red peppers Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the wine, 4 tablespoons oil, chili powder, garlic, cumin, salt, ginger and pepper; add beef....