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Ingredients RIVELS:1 egg white, lightly beatenPinch salt6 tablespoons all-purpose flourSOUP:1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes , cut into 3/4-inch pieces1 large carrot, sliced1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups water1 egg yolk1/2 cup 2% milkMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a small bowl, combine the egg white, salt and flour (mixture will be slightly dry); set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, carrot, onion, salt, pepper and water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 large eggs1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas. Combine the flour, oats, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture, stirring just until moistened....

Ingredients 4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb1-1/2 cups sugar, divided1/4 cup shortening1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb and 1 cup sugar. Cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream shortening and remaining sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 3/4 pound ground beef2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained2 jars (14 ounces each) spaghetti sauce2/3 cup condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted2 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/4 cups 1% cottage cheese3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning9 no-cook lasagna noodles1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips1 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon grated orange zest2-1/2 teaspoons orange extract1-1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecansCOATING:1 cup milk chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening Preparation Place chocolate chips in a bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, bring cream and orange zest to a gentle boil; immediately pour over chips. Let stand for 1 minute; whisk until smooth. Add extract. Cover and chill for 35 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. plus 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs 2 cloves garlic salt fresh-ground black pepper 3/4 lb. medium pasta shells 1 lb. large shrimp 3 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. anchovy paste 3/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 3 oz. shredded curly endive (about 2 1/2 cups) c. plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1In a medium nonstick frying pan, heat the 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat....

Ingredients CRUST:1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup cold butterAMERICAN FLAG:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon lemon juice2 cups halved fresh strawberries1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberriesCANADIAN FLAG:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon lemon juice3 cups halved fresh strawberries Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix flour and confectioners’ sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8 medium)3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, divided1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped1/2 cup maple syrup1/4 cup apple cider or juice1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Peel and cut sweet potatoes lengthwise in half; cut crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup walnuts, brown sugar, cherries, syrup, cider and salt; toss to combine. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 3/4 cup butter, divided3 cups sugar3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 package white baking chips (10 to 12 ounces)1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme3 teaspoons orange extract12 drops yellow food coloring5 drops red food coloring Preparation Grease a 13x9-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream and remaining 3/4 cup butter. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 cup chopped green pepper1 cup chopped onion2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup cornmeal1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 large egg, room temperature, beaten1 cup 2% milk1/4 cup canola oil Preparation In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, lightly brown ground beef, green pepper and onion; drain. Add tomato sauce, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; simmer 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips, divided1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and cream cheese. Add nuts and vanilla. Gradually stir in confectioners’ sugar until blended. Pour into a greased 8-in. square dish. Refrigerate.

Ingredients 1 large zucchini (about 11 ounces), cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup pizza sauce3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup miniature pepperoni slicesMinced fresh basil Preparation Preheat broiler. Arrange zucchini in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat just until crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes per side. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and pepper; top with sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Broil until cheese is melted, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 package mint Oreos, finely crushed 5 tbsp. melted butter 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. mint extract 1 c. whipped cream Green food coloring 2 (3.4-oz.) packages instant chocolate pudding 3 c. milk 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips 2 c. whipped cream 1/4 c. chocolate shavings 1/4 c. mini chocolate chips Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl combine crushed Oreos and butter. Press into a 9”-x-13” baking dish....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped2 eggs2 egg yolks1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup all-purpose flourConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a small heavy saucepan, heat butter and chocolate over low heat until blended, stirring constantly; transfer to a large bowl. Add eggs, egg yolks, sugar, extract and salt to chocolate mixture; mix well. Stir in flour. Pour into four greased 6-oz. custard cups or ramekins....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans or pistachios1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons milk1/2 pound fish fillets (about 1/2 inch thick)2 tablespoons vegetable oil Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pecans or pistachios, salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and the milk in another bowl. Cut fish fillets into serving-size pieces if necessary. Dredge fish in flour, dip in milk, then coat with the crumb mixture....

Ingredients 2 cups sushi rice, rinsed and drained2 cups water1 can (5 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon prepared wasabi Preparation In a large saucepan, combine rice and water; let stand for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs3/4 cup slivered almonds1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter, meltedCAKE:3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups cake flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups 2% milkFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened7 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon orange extractFresh orange wedges Preparation Grease and flour two 9-in....

Ingredients 1 c. jasmine or other long-grain rice 1 1/2 c. water 1 c. canned unsweetened coconut milk 2 tsp. yellow Thai curry paste (see Notes) c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 tbsp. Asian fish sauce (see Notes) or soy sauce 1 tsp. brown sugar Pinch turmeric 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 c. flour 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 1/2 lb. orange-roughy fillets 2 tbsp. Cooking oil...

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and grated1 pound parsnips, peeled and grated12 green onions, sliced diagonally1/2 cup vegetable oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in eggs until blended. Add the sweet potatoes, parsnips and onions; toss to coat. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°....

Ingredients 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough1/2 cup peanut butter chips1 can (16 ounces) buttercream frosting1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam or grape jelly Preparation Let dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with peanut butter chips. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are firm to the touch....