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Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped celery1/4 cup butter, cubed1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained1 package (6 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained2 large eggs, beaten3 cups chicken broth1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepperPoultry seasoning to taste Preparation Cook rice mix according to package directions; set aside. In a Dutch oven, saute the onion and celery in butter until tender....

Ingredients 2 medium tart apples1/4 cup dried cranberries2/3 cup water1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon honeyOptional: Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Core apples, leaving bottoms intact; peel top third of each. Place in a greased 8x4-in. glass loaf pan; fill with cranberries. In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar and honey; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over apples....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar, divided1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle a surface with 1/4 cup sugar; unfold puff pastry sheet on surface. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Roll into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar to within 1/2 in. of edges. Lightly press into pastry. With a knife, very lightly score a line crosswise across the middle of the pastry. Starting at a short side, roll up jelly-roll style, stopping at the score mark in the middle....

Ingredients 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup minced fresh parsleySalt and pepper to taste Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Combine butter and parsley; pour over the potatoes and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 egg yolks1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powderTOPPING:3/4 cup sugar2 envelopes unflavored gelatinPinch salt1 cup cold water1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon almond extract2 drops green food coloring2 drops red food coloring1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time. Combine flour and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs, divided1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened1/2 cup chunky peanut butter1 cup whipped toppingPeanuts, optional Preparation Set aside 1 tablespoon of wafer crumbs for garnish. In a bowl, combine the sugar and remaining crumbs. Stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. In a bowl, combine ice cream and peanut butter....

Ingredients 1/2 c. unsalted butter 2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 c. sugar 2 c. chopped rhubarb 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 large egg Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a liquid measuring cup, combine buttermilk and vanilla; set aside....

Ingredients 1 beef top round roast (3 pounds)3 teaspoons kosher salt2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 teaspoons pepper2 cups mild giardiniera, drained1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish24 Hawaiian sweet rolls, split Preparation Sprinkle roast with salt and rosemary. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Preheat oven to 325°. Uncover roast and pat dry. Rub roast with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with pepper....

Ingredients 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon2 tablespoons minced fresh mint1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons sugar Preparation Place watermelon and mint in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine.

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups all-purpose flourTOPPINGS:1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onion4 garlic cloves, minced3 cups broccoli florets2 tablespoons water1/2 cup pizza sauce4 plum tomatoes, sliced1/4 cup chopped fresh basil1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in apple and walnuts. Spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar if desired. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups water1/2 cup uncooked wild rice1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce6 green onions, sliced1 tablespoon butter2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted1/4 cup sunflower kernels3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large saucepan over high heat, bring the water, rice and soy sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium-high heat, saute onions in butter until tender....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar2 cups old-fashioned oats1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup hot water1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a bowl, combine sugar, oats, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water and vanilla; stir until blended. Add enough flour to form a stiff dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into rectangles or use cookie cutters dipped in flour....

Ingredients 1/3 cup shortening3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons beaten egg1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup quick-cooking oats6 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 pound venison or beef tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 cups crushed saltines2 large eggs3/4 cup milk1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper5 tablespoons canola oil Preparation Flatten venison to 1/4-in. thickness. Place saltines in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Coat venison with saltines, then dip in egg mixture and coat a second time with saltines. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook venison in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided2/3 cup mashed cooked carrots1 slice whole wheat bread, torn into pieces2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup grated zucchini1/2 cup tomato sauce, divided1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup finely chopped onion3 tablespoons ground flaxseed3 tablespoons ground walnuts1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup sugar1/2 cup water4 teaspoons grated orange zest1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1/4 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed2 loaves (10-3/4 ounces each) frozen reduced-fat pound cake, thawed and cubed Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup water1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese4 ounces baked nacho-flavored tortilla chips (about 2 cups), crushed3 cups shredded lettuce3 medium tomatoes, chopped Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices1 medium onion, chopped2 banana peppers, seeded and chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey, zucchini, onion, peppers, garlic and oregano; cook 10-12 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds ground beef2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce1 envelope chili seasoning1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips3 cups hot cooked rice2 large onions, chopped2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded4 medium tomatoes, chopped1-1/2 cups chopped ripe olivesHot pepper sauce, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; crumbling beef; drain....