Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up1 cup chicken broth1 cup water2 medium carrots, sliced2 medium onions, chopped2 celery ribs, sliced2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried basil Preparation Place the chicken, broth and water in a Dutch oven or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with carrots, onions and celery; sprinkle with salt, pepper and basil. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken juices run clear....
Ingredients 8 cups all-purpose flour2 cups buttermilk blend powder1/2 cup sugar8 teaspoons baking powder4 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons saltADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR PANCAKES:1 large egg, room temperature1 cup water2 tablespoons canola oilADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR WAFFLES:3 large eggs, separated, room temperature2 cups water1/4 cup canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients with a wire whisk. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months....
Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta1 cup cubed fully cooked ham2 teaspoons minced garlic2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 pound cooked chicken breast, cut into strips1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1/4 cup chopped seeded plum tomato1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce1 cup milk1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute the ham and garlic in oil until garlic is tender....
Ingredients 2-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest1/4 cup lime juice2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons water1 teaspoon sesame oil1/3 cup creamy peanut butter2-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper8 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine2 cups small fresh broccoli florets2 medium carrots, grated1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned2 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh basil Preparation Place the first 10 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil2 eggs, beaten1/2 pound ground turkey2 green onions, sliced3 cups cold cooked rice1 cup bean sprouts1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Pour eggs into skillet. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When eggs are completely cooked, remove to a plate; set aside....
Ingredients 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni12 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), sliced1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk1-1/4 cups fat-free milk1/2 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the macaroni, half of the cheese and half of the onion....
Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash4 medium carrots, chopped (about 2 cups)1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)1/2 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Place squash, carrots and onion in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; top with chicken, skin side down....
Ingredients 1/4 cup water1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 large red onion, chopped1 large tomato, thinly sliced8 pita breads, halved1/2 cup plain yogurt Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160° drain....
Ingredients 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup water1/2 cup shortening2 large eggs, room temperatureFILLING:1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 small onions, chopped4 cups chopped cabbage1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place 1-3/4 cups flour and the sugar, yeast and salt in a large bowl. Heat the milk, water and shortening to 120°-130°. Pour over flour mixture; add the eggs....
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup plain yogurt1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup red candied cherries, chopped Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, yogurt and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cherries. Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full....
Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepperCooked asparagus spears or vegetable of your choice Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, whisk mayonnaise and milk until blended. Cook and stir over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until warmed. Add the lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Serve immediately with asparagus or vegetable of your choice. Refrigerate leftovers....
Ingredients 4 tablespoons sugar, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon cold butter1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 to 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. For streusel, in a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve half the streusel for topping. Stir cinnamon and remaining sugar into remaining streusel. Unroll crescent dough into a long rectangle; press perforations to seal....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 mahi mahi or salmon fillets (6 ounces each)3 medium sweet red peppers, cut into thick strips1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 large sweet onion, cut into thick rings and separated1/3 cup lemon juice3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup minced fresh chives1/3 cup pine nuts, optional Preparation In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add fillets; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side....
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 cups orange juice1 cup chicken broth1/2 teaspoon saltPepper to taste1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drainedPaprika and minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Spread rice in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Top with chicken and mushrooms. Pour orange juice and broth over all. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and rice is tender....
Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup orange marmalade2 tablespoons honey mustard1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 teaspoon grated orange zestHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups balsamic vinaigrette4 teaspoons ground mustard2-1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 garlic cloves, minced3 beef top sirloin steaks (3/4 inch thick and 1 pound each) 5 medium onions, sliced Preparation Whisk together vinaigrette, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Pour 1/4 cup into a shallow dish. Add beef and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. Drain beef, discarding marinade from dish. Grill steaks and onions, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....
Ingredients 3 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 lb. fresh shallots 1/4 c. sugar 1 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. fresh thyme leaves 1/4 c. sherry vinegar Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.Step 2Heat the oil and butter in a 14-inch ovenproof sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and the sugar, and toss well to coat....
Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups 2% milk6 tablespoons butter, cubed3 large egg yolks1 cup chopped pecans, toasted1 teaspoon vanilla extractMERINGUE:3 large egg whites, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar6 tablespoons sugar Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes....
Ingredients Miniature cupcakes of your choice1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frostingM&M’s minisChocolate sprinklesPastry tip—round tip #71 can (16 ounces) vanilla frostingShoestring black licorice Preparation Generously frost cupcakes with chocolate frosting; add M&M’s for noses. Top with chocolate sprinkles. Insert tip #7 into a pastry bag; fill with vanilla frosting and pipe spider’s eyes. Add M&M’s for pupils. Cut black licorice into 2-in. pieces; attach eight legs to each cupcake.
Ingredients 6 cups cubed watermelon1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh mint2 tablespoons thinly sliced pickled onions1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.
