Ingredients 5-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled fresh pears (about 10 medium)1 package (1-3/4 ounces) pectin for lower-sugar recipes2 tablespoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot4 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Rinse seven 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. In a Dutch oven, combine pears, pectin, lemon juice, lemon zest and ginger. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1 cup crumbled goat cheese1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch slices and toasted3 tablespoons honey1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, combine cheese and rosemary; spoon over toast slices. Drizzle with honey; sprinkle with almonds.

Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1-1/2 cups chopped and seeded plum tomatoes2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot1 tablespoon minced fresh basil2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 garlic clove, minced16 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)Sea salt Grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 3 tablespoons, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, shallot, basil, 2 teaspoons olive oil and garlic....

Ingredients 2 domestic ducklings (4 to 5 pounds each)2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon seasoned saltSTUFFING:4 cups coarse soft bread crumbs2 cups chopped peeled tart apples2 cups chopped toasted hazelnuts1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup orange juice2 large eggs, beaten1/4 cup butter, melted2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons grated orange zest1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegGRAVY:3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups chicken broth1/3 cup orange marmalade...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices2 cups vinegar2 cups sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt4 cans (16 ounces each) sliced beets Preparation Place pickling spices in a cheesecloth bag. In a large saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, salt and the spice bag; bring to a boil. Drain the beets, reserving 3/4 cup juice. Stir beets, and reserved juice into a saucepan. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. glass container. Cover and refrigerate overnight....

Ingredients 1 Tbsp. oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1-1/2 cups water1/3 cup lite teriyaki sauce1/2 tsp. garlic powder2 cups Minute® Brown Rice, uncoooked2 cups frozen broccoli florets1/2 cup salted peanuts (optional) Preparation Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through. Add water, teriyaki sauce and garlic powder; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in rice, broccoli and peanuts; cover....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 green onion, chopped4 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 2 medium sweet red peppers, halved and seeded2 medium green peppers, halved and seeded8 pita pocket halves, warmed8 lettuce leaves Preparation In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, green onion, mustard and pepper; reserve 1/3 cup for assembling. Spread remaining mixture over chicken and peppers. Grill chicken and peppers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 medium tomato, seeded and diced1/4 cup thinly sliced green onionsDRESSING:1/4 cup canola oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon fresh lime juice2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperDash pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple1 envelope unflavored gelatin1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin1 cup chilled ginger ale1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract8 pecan halves, toasted8 fresh cranberries Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 1 cup measure; set pineapple aside. To the juice, add enough water to measure 1 cup. Transfer to a small saucepan; add the unflavored gelatin and let stand for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits1 package (6 ounces) lime gelatin1-1/2 cups boiling water1 cup ginger ale, chilled1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. In a bowl, dissolve the gelatin in water. Stir in ginger ale, ginger and the reserved juice. Chill until syrupy, about 45 minutes. Fold in pineapple. Transfer to a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter....

Ingredients 1 can (29 ounces) pear halves1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1/8 teaspoon ground gingerYellow food coloring, optional Preparation Drain pears, reserving 1 cup syrup (discard remaining syrup or save for another use); set pears aside. In a saucepan, bring sugar and reserved syrup to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool. In a blender, process the pears, lemon juice and ginger until smooth. Add cooled syrup and food coloring if desired; cover and process until pureed....

Ingredients 1 medium green pepper1 serrano pepper5 medium green tomatoes or 5 large tomatillos, husked1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup lime juice2 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons agave nectar1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and quarteredTortilla chips Preparation Preheat broiler. Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn....

Ingredients 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/3 c. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 2/3 c. granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 c. orange juice Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir together chopped apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon....

Ingredients 3/4 c. peanut oil 1/4 c. crushed dried red chile flakes of your choice 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. white sesame seeds or crushed roasted peanuts 1 tbsp. minced ginger 2 tsp. ground Sichuan peppercorns 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. MSG Preparation Step 1In a small pot over medium heat, heat oil until starting to smoke, 3 to 4 minutes. Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium heatproof bowl or jar, stir chile flakes, garlic, sesame seeds, ginger, peppercorns, salt, and MSG until chiles are damp....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon ground mustard1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 tablespoon pepper2 fresh beef briskets (3-1/2 pounds each)1 bottle (10 ounces) Heinz 57 steak sauce1/2 cup liquid smoke1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. With a fork or sharp knife, prick holes in briskets. Rub meat with seasoning mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1/4 cup boiling water1 cup fat-free milk4-1/2 teaspoons chocolate syrup1/2 cup crushed iceWhipped topping and additional chocolate syrup, optional Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in water. Pour into an ice cube tray; freeze. In a blender, combine the milk, chocolate syrup and coffee ice cubes. Cover and process until smooth. Add crushed ice; blend. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Garnish with whipped topping and additional chocolate syrup if desired....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, chopped1 teaspoon sugar6 tablespoons butter, divided1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon pepperDash ground nutmeg2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef or vegetable broth2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 slices French bread (1 inch thick)4 slices provolone cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onions and sugar in 3 tablespoons butter until golden brown. Stir in the flour, pepper and nutmeg until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup orange juice1/3 cup honey1 cup sliced fresh peaches1 cup sliced fresh plumsVanilla ice cream Preparation In a small saucepan, mix cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; stir in honey. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in fruit. Serve warm over ice cream.

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, softened1/4 cup Domino® or C&H® Pure Cane Granulated Sugar1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornmeal2 tablespoons lemon juiceFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons Domino® or C&H® Pure Cane Granulated Sugar2 tablespoons milk2 cups assorted fresh berries or assorted fresh fruitFRUIT GLAZE:2 tablespoons Domino® or C&H® Pure Cane Granulated Sugar1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/3 cup apricot nectar2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups flaked cooked fishOil for deep-fat fryingTartar sauce, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Stir in fish. Roll into 1-in. balls. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fish nuggets, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels....