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Ingredients 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSALMON:4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place tomatoes in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast until tomatoes are softened, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper....

Ingredients PANCAKE MIX:4 cups quick-cooking oats2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups whole wheat flour1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup nonfat dry milk powder3 tablespoons baking powder2 tablespoons ground cinnamon3 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon cream of tartarPANCAKES:2 eggs1/3 cup vegetable oil2 cups Pancake mix (above)1 cup water Preparation In a large bowl, combine mix ingredients. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 8 cups (4 batches of pancakes). To make pancakes: Beat eggs in a small bowl....

Ingredients 2 medium carrots, sliced2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed1 teaspoon cornstarch1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1/3 cup orange juice2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Place carrots and enough water to cover them in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add peas; simmer, covered, until peas are crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain vegetables; remove from pan; set aside. In same pan, mix remaining ingredients until cornstarch is dissolved; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup peanut butter1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup milk3 to 4 apples, cut into wedges Preparation In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; mix well. Serve with apples. Store in refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup light corn syrup2 large eggs4 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltICING:3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar5 to 6 tablespoons warm water 3 tablespoons meringue powderFood coloring, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar. Beat in the corn syrup and eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup cooked elbow macaroni1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise2 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a bowl, combine the macaroni, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, basil and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 5 medium sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons bourbon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. In microwave, melt butter; stir in remaining ingredients. Drizzle over potatoes and toss to coat. Transfer to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 40-45 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 1 pound small fresh mushrooms1 small onion, thinly sliced1/3 cup white wine vinegar1/3 cup canola oil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground mustard Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, uncovered, for 6 minutes, stirring once. Cool to room temperature. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight.

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 teaspoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon cornstarch1/3 cup water4 taco shells, flour tortillas or tortilla chipsShredded cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream and salsa, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and oregano. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed1 small onion, finely chopped1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese12 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)Cooking spray12 whole chives, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion, red pepper and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in cheese; cool slightly. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; spritz with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls11 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup apricot preserves2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 cup fresh blueberries1 cup fresh raspberries Preparation Unroll crescent roll dough and place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of pan to form a crust; seal seams and perforations. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon ground allspice2 teaspoons baking soda1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 eggs2 cups applesauce2 tablespoons vanilla extract1 cup raisins Preparation In a bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, allspice and baking soda; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, applesauce and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full....

Ingredients 2 cups diced peeled potatoes (about 1 pound)1 recipe Old-Fashioned Egg Salad1/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion1/4 teaspoon saltLettuce leavesSlice radishes, optional Preparation In a saucepan, cover potatoes with water and cook until tender but firm. Drain and cool. In a bowl, combine egg salad, mayonnaise, mustard, onion and salt. Stir in cooled potatoes. Cover and chill. Serve on lettuce leaves; garnish with radishes if desired....

Ingredients 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn1 medium green pepper, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons sugar1 cup shredded cheddar cheese12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3/4 cup dried cranberries Preparation In a 4-qt. or 13x9-in. glass dish, layer the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 cup whole milk1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup frozen peas1/2 cup chopped green onions1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a bowl, combine soup and milk until smooth. Add the tuna, macaroni, peas, onions and 3/4 cup cheese; mix well. Pour into a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until bubbly....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) fat-free miniature pretzels1/4 cup canola oil3 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place pretzels in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, mix oil and seasonings; drizzle over pretzels and toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, 12 minutes, stirring twice. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped2 cups pastel miniature marshmallows2 cups Froot Loops1 cup chopped pecans1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Stir in the marshmallows, cereal, pecans and coconut. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Ingredients 3 slices white bread, torn into small pieces1/2 cup beef stock2 large portobello mushrooms (about 6 ounces), cut into chunks1 medium onion, cut into wedges1 medium carrot, cut into chunks1 celery rib, cut into chunks3 garlic cloves, halved1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons tomato paste2 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/4 pounds ground beef3/4 pound ground pork1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1-1/4 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepperGLAZE:1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard...

Ingredients 1 pound bison stew meat2 tablespoons canola oil2 cups chopped celery2/3 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 large potato, peeled and cubed1 large carrot, sliced2 teaspoons garlic salt1 whole clove1 bay leaf1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil; drain. Add the celery, onion and green pepper; saute for 5 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds zucchini, divided1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 large onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes6 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided3 large eggs2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1-1/2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon onion powder9 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese...