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Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 teaspoon olive oil2 cups water1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 cups uncooked multigrain penne pasta1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 tablespoons grated orange zest6 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup 2% milk3 teaspoons baking powder1/8 teaspoon saltGLAZE:1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup orange juiceChopped candied orange peel, additional powdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 beef top round roast (2 pounds), cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 medium onions, cut into eighths3 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices1 can (11-1/2 ounces) tomato juice1/3 cup dry sherry or water1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the beef, potatoes, onions, celery and carrots; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped pecans1/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonCAKE:1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream2 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches Preparation In a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugars and cinnamon; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 2 cups instant brown rice4 medium green peppers3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 shallot, chopped1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut tops from peppers; chop tops, discarding stems, and set aside. Remove seeds from peppers. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and chopped1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano6 French rolls, split1/2 pound thinly sliced hard salami1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese1/2 pound thinly sliced cotto salami1/4 pound sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; set aside. Hollow out tops and bottoms of rolls, leaving 3/4-in....

Ingredients 1 pound medium cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1-1/2 cups finely chopped cabbage3 green onions, finely chopped1/2 cup shredded carrot1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced48 wonton wrappers2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons water Preparation Chop shrimp; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add mozzarella cheese. Stir in the cabbage, onions, carrot, soy sauce, garlic and shrimp....

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats1-1/2 cups boiling water1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce2 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegFROSTING:1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine oats and water; let stand for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 cup buttermilk1/3 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup sesame seeds1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper Preparation Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add buttermilk. Seal bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. In a shallow bowl, combine butter, lemon juice and garlic. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 8 large eggs1/2 cup half-and-half cream1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper1/4 cup finely chopped onion Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream. Stir in the cheese, ham, green pepper and onion. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake until golden brown and the center is set, 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt 3/4 c. whole milk, at room temp. 3 lg. eggs at room temp. 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar 2 tbsp. seedless raspberry jam mixed with 1 tsp. hot water Raspberries, for garnish...

Ingredients 1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, drained1-1/2 cups boiling water2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin1 can (12 ounces) ginger ale, chilled1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation Arrange half of the peach slices in a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in ginger ale. Pour half of the mixture over peaches; sprinkle with walnuts....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt, divided1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, divided12 small red potatoes, quartered1/3 cup butter, melted1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage3 medium ears sweet corn, cut in half1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oil with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder and seafood seasoning. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Spoon onto a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper4 teaspoons sliced almonds, toasted, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place salmon fillets in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, syrup, soy sauce, mustard and pepper. Pour over salmon. Cover and bake 10 minutes. Uncover and bake 8-10 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2-1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 cup thinly sliced onion2 garlic cloves, peeled1 cup maple syrup, divided1/2 cup water3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 loaves (1 pound each ) frozen bread dough, thawed1 cup barbecue sauce 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheeseChopped green onions and crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Season pork with mustard, salt, cayenne pepper and ginger; place in a 4-qt....

Ingredients butter 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 large egg 1 1/2 c. sour cream 1 package frozen corn kernels Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack in upper third. Butter 24 mini muffin cups; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda....

Ingredients 4 cups spring mix salad greens1/4 cup julienned carrot1/4 cup grape tomatoesDRESSING:1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt2 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons honey Preparation In a serving bowl, combine the salad greens, carrot and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Ingredients 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix1 loaf (16 ounces) snack rye bread Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and salad dressing mix until blended. Spread 1 tablespoonful over each slice of bread. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 tablespoon butter1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed3 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni6 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese1/4 pound thinly sliced Provolone cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup spaghetti sauce1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 egg yolk1/2 teaspoon waterAdditional Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender; set aside. On a lightly floured board, roll dough into a 30x8-in....

Ingredients 1 loaf (10-1/2 ounces) angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free strawberry gelatin2 cups boiling water1 package (20 ounces) frozen unsweetened whole strawberries, thawed2 cups cold 1% milk1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawedChopped fresh strawberries, optional Preparation Arrange cake cubes in a single layer in a 13x9-in. dish. In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in strawberries....