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Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cups fresh or frozen thinly sliced peaches, thawed and drained4 large eggs1-1/4 cups fat-free milk1/2 teaspoon almond extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon saltWarm peach preserves and maple syrup Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place butter in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Place in oven 3-4 minutes or until butter is melted; carefully swirl to coat bottom and sides of dish. Carefully add peaches; return to oven for 3-4 minutes or until bubbly....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked penne pasta1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)1-1/2 cups boiling water1 large onion, chopped3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese1 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1/3 cup Greek olives, sliced2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place tomatoes in a small bowl; add boiling water....

Ingredients 4 cups dried navy beans10 cups water1 pound sliced bacon, quartered1 large onion, chopped2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1 cup maple syrup3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown or maple sugar Preparation Place beans in a soup kettle or Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced2 medium turnips, peeled and diced1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Place carrots and turnips in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash. Add the butter, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (16 ounces) vegetarian refried beans1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups picante sauce, divided12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed2 medium tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend3 cups shredded lettuce6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream Preparation In a nonstick skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon anise extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped3/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons white vinegar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 garlic clove, minced1 bay leaf1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon paprika3 drops hot pepper sauce12 to 15 Hoagie Buns Preparation Place the roast in a Dutch oven; add broth, onion and celery. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup cold butter1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup raisins8 medium pears, peeled and slicedVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans and raisins. Divide the pears among eight greased 4-1/2-in. disposable foil tart pans. Sprinkle with oat mixture. Prepare grill for indirect heat....

Ingredients 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1 cup heavy whipping cream1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed1/4 cup strong brewed coffee3 cups coffee ice cream6 large egg whites1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until completely cooled, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1-1/2 cups water1 cup salsa2 teaspoons sugar1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon fennel seed1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil9 lasagna noodles2 cups 4% cottage cheese4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef, sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain....

Ingredients 1 package orange cake mix (regular size)1 jar (10 ounces) fig preserves1/2 cup canola oil1 large egg2 cups chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, preserves, oil and egg; beat on low speed until blended. Stir in walnuts. (Batter will be thick.) Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup, undilutedHot mashed potatoes, optional Preparation Place pork in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine soups; stir until smooth. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on low until the pork is tender, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with mashed potatoes....

Ingredients 4 cups water4 beef bouillon cubes2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/4 cup butter Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the water, bouillon, garlic and wild rice; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add long grain rice; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender....

Ingredients 1 package (11.1 ounces) no-bake cheesecake mix1/2 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 cups cold milk1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 cups whipped topping1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cheesecake crust mix, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate. In another large bowl, beat cheesecake filling mix and milk on medium speed for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup sugar, divided1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup butter, melted, divided3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons grated orange zestGLAZE:3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons orange juice1/2 cup sour cream Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 1/4 cup sugar, salt, eggs, sour cream, 6 tablespoons butter and 2 cups flour....

Ingredients 1 cup orange juice1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup sour cream1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedAssorted fresh fruit Preparation In a large bowl, whisk orange juice and dry pudding mix. Whisk in sour cream. Fold in whipped topping. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve with fruit. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon grated orange zestOil for deep-fat fryingConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk the eggs, orange juice, butter and orange zest; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)1 cup water1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup brewed coffee, room temperature3 large eggs1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsFROSTING AND DECORATIONS:1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting, divided1 teaspoon black paste food coloring12 mini Oreo cookiesBrown and yellow milk chocolate M&M’s3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1/4 to 1/3 cup water Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 21 muffin cups and 6 mini-muffin cups with paper liners....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1/4 cup canola oil2 cups peach preserves1 cup chopped onion1 cup barbecue sauce1/4 cup soy sauce2 medium green peppers, julienned2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drainedHot cooked rice Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter12 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, lightly toasted6 tablespoons whipped cream cheese6 tablespoons strawberry jelly Preparation Spread peanut butter over each of 6 bread slices. Spread cream cheese, then jelly, over remaining 6 bread slices. Top with peanut butter bread slices. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.