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Ingredients 3 cups shredded zucchini1 teaspoon salt, divided2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix3 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 teaspoon pepperTOPPINGS:1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce3/4 cup chopped sweet red or green pepper1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained4 green onions, chopped1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place zucchini in a colander over a bowl; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss....

Ingredients 4-1/2 teaspoons butter1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms1/4 cup chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms1 shallot, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese1 large egg2 tablespoons water Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach2 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided1 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup sour cream1 can (10 ounces) green enchilada sauce1 can (10 ounces) red enchilada sauce12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed Preparation Place mushrooms in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Place spinach in food processor; cover and process until finely chopped....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups self-rising flourICING:2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup water4 teaspoons meringue powder1/4 cup light corn syrupFood coloring of choiceColored sugar and sprinkles, optional Preparation Cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half. Wrap each in plastic; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll....

Ingredients 1 package (11.1 ounces) no-bake cheesecake mix1/3 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons sugar3/4 cup milk3/4 cup canned pumpkin1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground clovesWhipped toppingAdditional cinnamon, optional Preparation Set aside filling mix packet from cheesecake. Combine the contents of the crust mix packet with butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the contents of filling mix packet, milk, pumpkin, cinnamon and cloves....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 1/2 c. finely chopped green bell pepper 1/2 c. finely chopped celery 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 1/2 qt. water 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/4 c. vegetable oil 1 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 2 bay leaves kosher salt Steamed white rice 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 3 lb. okra 4 live blue crabs 1 lb. shrimp 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes...

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple1 canned ham (5 pounds)1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 tablespoon cider vinegarMaraschino cherries Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set aside. Place ham in a baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard, cloves, vinegar and reserved pineapple juice. Score top of ham. Place pineapple slices and cherries over ham; spoon glaze over top....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces4 English muffins, split and toasted2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided1 cup cubed fully cooked ham1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper8 large eggs2 cups 2% milk1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil2 cups chopped red potatoes (2-3 medium)1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped1/2 cup chopped red onion1-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)12 ounces frozen grilled chicken breast strips, partially thawed (about 2 cups)1-1/2 cups mango salsa, divided1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantroAdditional cilantro Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute potatoes, pepper and onion until potatoes are lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Add asparagus; cook and stir until potatoes are tender, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon grated orange zest2 garlic cloves, minced2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each) Preparation In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup into a separate bowl. Add pork; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Set aside remaining maple mixture until serving. Drain and discard marinade....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh baby carrots2/3 cup orange marmalade3 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted1 teaspoon rum extract Preparation In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place carrots in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 12-15 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine marmalade, brown sugar and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold water1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened mixed berries2 cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries or blueberries1 loaf (1 pound) challah or egg bread, cut into 12 slices6 tablespoons mascarpone cheese6 large eggs1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream3/4 cup 2% milk3 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract4 tablespoons butter Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in water. Stir in frozen berries....

Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes1 medium onion, finely chopped1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced3 to 4 red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric4 yellow plantains, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 cups water1/2 cup finely ground peanuts1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup bulgur1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups water1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup hummus2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup waterJuice and grated zest of 1 lime2 cups watermelon balls2 cups cantaloupe balls2 cups honeydew balls Preparation In a small saucepan, heat sugar, water, lime juice and zest; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Cool. Pour sauce over fruit and toss to coat. Chill 4 hours.

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 green onions, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil1 tablespoon minced chives1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar3/4 teaspoon sugar6 cups torn mixed salad greens3/4 cup salad croutons1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onions and garlic in oil for 3-4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in the chives, lemon juice, vinegar and sugar. Arrange salad greens on serving plates; top with mushroom mixture....

Ingredients 2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens2 medium nectarines, sliced1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sliced beets, drained1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a serving dish, toss greens and nectarines with vinaigrette. Top with beets and cheese; serve immediately.

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, melted5 tablespoons dry bread crumbs3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons cornmeal3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up Preparation Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, cornmeal, salt, oregano and garlic powder. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumb mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 3/4 c. JUSTIN’S® Vanilla Almond Butter (divided) 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. quick oats 1/4 c. brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Dash kosher salt 2 tbsp. honey 1 1/4 c. milk of your choice 4 large eggs 1 loaf brioche bread (about 1 lb.) cut into cubes 2 bananas, cut into 1/2" pieces Preparation Step 1Put ¼ cup JUSTIN’S® Vanilla Almond Butter and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten3 cups 2% milk3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt2 cups old-fashioned oats1/4 cup dried blueberries1/4 cup dried cherries1/4 cup sliced almonds Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together first 6 ingredients. Stir in oats, blueberries and cherries. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove oatmeal from refrigerator while oven heats....