Ingredients 4 teaspoons cornstarch6 tablespoons cold water1-1/3 cups orange juice1/4 cup white vinegar4 teaspoons honey Dijon mustard4 teaspoons honey1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir in the orange juice, vinegar, mustard and honey. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in poppy seeds and salt. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt2 tablespoons orange juice2 teaspoons honey1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon saltDash white pepper Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Ingredients 3 cups water1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, melt butter until browned. Place rice in a serving dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Pour butter over rice; cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes....
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts1 jar (12 ounces) grape jelly Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture just until combined. Stir in oats and peanuts (mixture will be crumbly). Press half of the mixture into a greased 13-in....
Ingredients 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 ounces sliced deli ham, cut into 1/2-in. stripsOptional toppings: Asparagus, sweet peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, ripe olives, pineapple, pepperoni and red onion Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Unroll pizza crust and press to fit into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, pinching edges to form a rim. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 8-10 minutes....
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese1 cup fat-free sour cream1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained4 green onions, chopped1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained1 teaspoon garlic powder5 flour tortillas (10 inches), room temperatureSalsa, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Spread over tortillas. Roll up tightly and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm....
Ingredients 9 cups torn mixed salad greens1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions2 teaspoons unsalted sunflower kernelsDRESSING:3 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large salad bowl, gently toss greens, oranges, onions and sunflower kernels. In a measuring cup, combine the dressing ingredients. Add water to measure 1 cup....
Ingredients 6 small onions, halved4 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks1/3 cup olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon dried marjoramDash pepper6 pattypan or sunburst squash1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation In a large saucepan, cook onions and carrots in water for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. In a large bowl, combine oil and seasonings....
Ingredients 8 large fresh scallops 36 morel mushrooms (Dry morels, reconstituted in water could also be used) 12 asparagus spears 1 tsp. minced shallot 6 oz. heavy cream 4 oz. unsalted butter salt and pepper Preparation Step 1Brush clean the morels, slice them length wise or leave whole depending on size. Clean the asparagus, peeling the lower part as desired. Dust the scallops lightly with flour.Step 2Steam or boil the asparagus to “al dente” consistency....
Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon paprika1 large egg3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 1/4 cup butter, cubed1 cup chicken broth1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest4 cups fresh broccoli floretsLemon wedgesHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder and paprika. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg and 1 tablespoon lemon juice....
Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup honey4 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup raisins1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Heat, uncovered, until warmed, 20-30 seconds. Stir until smooth; add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Transfer to a lightly greased 13x9-inch pan; gently press mixture into pan. Cover and refrigerate until set, 1 hour or overnight. Cut into bars.
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in the refrigerator.
Ingredients 1 cup instant chicken-flavored stuffing mix1 snack-size can (4 ounces) diced peaches, undrained3 tablespoons hot water1 tablespoon butter, melted2 bone-in center loin pork chops (10 ounces each and 1 inch thick)1/4 cup peach preserves1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Preparation In a small bowl, combine the stuffing mix, peaches, water and butter. Cut a pocket in each pork chop by slicing almost to the bone. Stuff with the peach mixture and secure with wooden toothpicks....
Ingredients 1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup peanut butter2 tablespoons brown sugar2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch cubes2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation In a large bow, combine the first seven ingredients. Set aside 1/2 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container; add pork and turn to coat....
Ingredients 1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1 cup egg substitute1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2/3 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake for 4 minutes. Remove foil; bake 4 minutes longer. Remove from the oven; reduce heat to 375°....
Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons salt3 large eggs2-1/4 cups 2% milk1/3 cup canola oil3 tablespoons maple syrupOptional: Additional maple syrup, butter and fresh blueberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil and syrup; stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Preheat griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease griddle. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown....
Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms3 teaspoons minced garlic2-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided1-1/3 cups whole milk3 large eggs3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, red pepper and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in 2 cups cheese....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onion, chopped2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)4 medium carrots, sliced3 plum tomatoes, chopped3 cups water2 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch cubes1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained...
Ingredients 2 cups refrigerated cheese ravioli1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon pine nuts1 tablespoon chopped sweet yellow pepper1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper1 teaspoon olive oil2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperGrated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Cook ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute the mushrooms, onion, nuts and peppers in oil until tender....
Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 cup medium pearl barley1/2 cup slivered almonds or pine nuts1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef brothOptional: Additional parsley and green onions Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion, barley and nuts in butter until barley is lightly browned. Stir in the parsley, green onions, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 2-qt....
