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Ingredients 6 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, cubed8 cups chopped fresh broccoli1 cup finely chopped onion6 large eggs, beaten1-1/2 cups egg substitute1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided1 cup fat-free milk1 cup half-and-half cream1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add broccoli and onion; saute until crisp-tender. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, egg substitute, 1 cup cheese, milk, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in broccoli mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cold butter3 tablespoons canola oil4 to 5 tablespoons buttermilkFILLING:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup cold water1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin4 cups sliced fresh strawberries1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add oil, then buttermilk, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, melted1/3 cup packed brown sugar9 canned unsweetened pineapple slices9 maraschino cherries halves2/3 cup sugar2/3 cup fat-free milk3 tablespoons canola oil1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon lemon extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/3 cups cake flour1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Pour butter into a 9-in. square baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange pineapple slices in a single layer in pan; place cherry halves in center of pineapple slices; set aside....

Ingredients 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)1/4 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup miniature marshmallows Preparation Place squash cut side up in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and nutmeg. Spoon into squash. Brush edges of squash with remaining butter. Cover and bake at 400° for 55-60 minutes or until squash is tender....

Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. granulated sugar 1 stick cold unsalted butter 3 tbsp. cold unsalted butter 1/4 to 1/3 cup ice water c. granulated sugar c. light-brown sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. fine cornmeal 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 c. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 1/4 c. unsweetened small dried coconut flakes 2 firm, ripe mangos...

Ingredients 1 pound fresh baby carrots1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons maple syrup Preparation Place carrots and a small amount of water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter; microwave for 30 seconds or until melted. Drizzle with syrup; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 cup lime juice1/2 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamonSalt and pepper to taste4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), halved Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper; add the hens. Seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, turning once. Drain and discard marinade....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons canola oil1 medium turnip, peeled and diced1 medium carrot, diced2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground coriander3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth2 cups cooked barley1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add the turnip, carrot and jalapeno; cook and stir until tender....

Ingredients 1 cup each chopped onion, mushrooms and green pepper1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes3/4 cup chopped pepperoni, hard salami or fully cooked Polish sausage3/4 cup pizza sauceCrisp breadsticks or garlic toast Preparation In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the onion, mushrooms and green pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 4 small 3-inch whole wheat pitas 1/2 c. part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1 clove garlic Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 package frozen chopped spinach 1/2 pt. bocconcini Preparation Step 1Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil; arrange pita halves on sheet, cut side up.Step 2In a small bowl, combine ricotta, oregano, and garlic; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons butter, meltedMaple syrup Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, halved horizontally1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add mushroom and onion; saute 6-8 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms4 garlic cloves, minced1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, chopped1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese1 beef tenderloin roast (2 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided Preparation In a small nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms until tender. Add the garlic; cook for 1 minute. In a small bowl, combine the mushroom mixture, spinach and cheese; set aside. Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2 in....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs2 tablespoons molasses2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture until well combined....

Ingredients 8 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)4 teaspoons canola oil2 large onions, sliced1 medium green pepper, cut into strips1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into strips1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted2/3 cup water1 teaspoon Creole seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon saltHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides in batches. Set aside and keep warm....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 tablespoon orange extract2 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup whole milk1 cup chopped dates4 teaspoons grated orange zestFROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon orange extract2 to 3 teaspoons whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground black pepper 1 tsp. ground red pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 c. butter 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 2 green onions 1 container sour cream Preparation Step 1Stir the flour, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and red pepper on a plate. Coat the chicken with the paprika mixture.Step 2Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 slice serrano ham 3 1/2 c. fresh or frozen peas 1/4 c. plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 1 tsp. chopped tarragon 1 tsp. sherry vinegar 1/2 c. heavy cream salt Freshly ground black pepper cayenne pepper 1/4 c. fresh ricotta pea shoots Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lay the ham on a rack set over a baking sheet and bake until crisp. Let cool, then break into shards....

Ingredients 4 to 4-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth2 shallots, finely chopped1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons lemon juice1 cup frozen peas, thawed1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add the rice, thyme and pepper; cook and stir 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter4 slices honey whole wheat bread, toasted1 medium pear, thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons honey1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Spread peanut butter over toast slices. Top with pear, salt, honey and cheese. Place on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high until cheese is melted, 20-25 seconds.