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Ingredients 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided1/2 cup lime juice2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1 cup sliced green onions1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained1 cup chopped pecans, toastedShredded lettuce2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and slicedTortillas, warmed, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine 4 tablespoons oil, lime juice, parsley, garlic, cumin and oregano....

Ingredients 20 chicken wings (about 4 pounds)1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup canola oil3 tablespoons sugar2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. Place in a large resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Add to chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Transfer chicken and marinade to a 5-qt....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup rolled oats1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon celery salt1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of asparagus soup, undiluted2 cups water1 cup uncooked rice1-1/2 cups sliced celery1 large onion, chopped1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained Preparation In a bowl, combine the beef, oats, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, celery salt and parsley. Shape by tablespoonfuls into meatballs. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water1-1/2 cups sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 tablespoons butter3 to 6 drops red food coloring, optionalDUMPLINGS:2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt2/3 cup shortening1/3 cup 2% milk6 small tart apples, peeled and cored4 teaspoons sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg6 teaspoons butter, softened3/4 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation For syrup, in a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to a boil, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes, cubed2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oreganoDash garlic powderDash ground mustard Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 avocado 2 limes kosher salt Black pepper 2 tomatoes, diced 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 1 c. fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 flour tortilla, cut into triangles 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. ground beef 2 tbsp. butter 3 slices cheddar cheese 3 Hamburger buns Preparation Step 1For the guacamole and pico de gallo: in a small bowl, mash avocado with juice of 1 lime and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 5 quarts popped popcorn1/2 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon chili powder4 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce Preparation Place popcorn in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; drizzle over popcorn and toss until well coated.

Ingredients 2 large eggs1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup corn syrup1/2 cup whole milk1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash salt2 cups pecan halves3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugars. Gradually whisk in the corn syrup, milk, butter, vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans, oats and coconut. Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean (cover edges loosely with foil if necessary to prevent overbrowning)....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 c. buttermilk Salt and freshly ground peppe 1 c. panko 1 tbsp. sweet paprika 1 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 c. vegetable oil Preparation Step 1Cut chicken breast on the diagonal into 3 pieces each. Place buttermilk in bowl and add. Leave to marinate for one hour at room temperature or overnight refrigerated. Drain. Season chicken with salt and pepper.Step 2Combine panko, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice1 tablespoon water3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained1 cup miniature marshmallows1 cup whipped topping1 medium banana, sliced Preparation Drain oranges, reserving juice. Place pudding mix in a small saucepan; whisk in the lemon juice, pineapple juice, water and reserved orange juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plain yogurt1 medium ripe banana2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter2 ice cubes Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30-40 seconds or until smooth. Stir if necessary. Pour into a chilled glass; serve immediately.

Ingredients 12 ounces fettuccini1 cup low-sodium chicken broth2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup quartered mushrooms1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed4 ounces low-fat fully cooked ham, cubed1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon white pepper Preparation Cook the fettucine according to package directions. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring broth and garlic to a boil. Add mushrooms and onions; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar1 small onion, finely chopped1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons canola oil4 teaspoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepperFresh spinach leaves Preparation Combine the first nine ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Serve over fresh spinach. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator.

Ingredients canola oil 1 small onion 2 large garlic cloves 1/2 lb. ground pork 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander 1/4 tsp. dried oregano pinch cayenne salt 1/4 c. toasted sunflower seeds 1/4 c. freshly grated Cotija or Pecorino Romano cheese 3 tbsp. raisins 4 poblanos (1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 c. sour cream 2 tbsp. milk 1 tbsp. Chopped cilantro...

Ingredients 1 large egg, beaten1 pound chicken tenderloins, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups cooked jasmine or long grain rice1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and sliced1 jar (8 ounces) taco sauce2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir egg over medium-high heat until set....

Ingredients 6 cups frozen corn (about 30 ounces), thawed and drained1 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 tablespoons chopped green onions, divided1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseLime wedges, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Mix the first 5 ingredients and 4 tablespoons green onions; transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and lightly browned, 15-20 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey1 cup chopped zucchini1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper2 teaspoons canola oil2 cups cooked rice1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blendChopped avocado, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts1/4 teaspoon celery saltPinch pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup finely crushed cornflakes1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Place the Brussels sprouts in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish; add 1/4 cup water. Sprinkle with celery salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring and rotating a quarter turn every 2 minutes. Drain. Sprinkle with cheese; microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until cheese begins to melt....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1/3 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped celery3 tablespoons finely chopped carrot1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper2/3 cup beef broth1/3 cup frozen petite peas2 packages (17.3 ounces each) frozen puff pastry, thawed3 cups mashed potatoes Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and carrot over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon onion powderDash pepper6 tablespoons olive oil4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil1 cup cubed fresh pineapple1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 cup sliced peeled kiwifruit1 cup seedless watermelon balls1 cup fresh blueberries1 cup fresh raspberries Preparation Place the lemon juice, sugar, salt, mustard, onion powder and pepper in a blender; cover and pulse until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream....