Ingredients 1 teaspoon canola oil1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided2-1/2 cups fat-free milk, divided2 tablespoons butter3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons white wine1 tablespoon lemon juiceMinced fresh chives, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 package cake mix of your choice (regular size)1 cup prepared frosting of your choice48 lollipop sticks2-1/2 pounds dark chocolate, milk chocolate or white candy coating, coarsely choppedOptional toppings: crushed peppermint candies, finely chopped cashews, unsweetened coconut, assorted sprinkles, finely chopped crystallized ginger, crushed gingersnap cookies, melted caramels and coarse sea salt Preparation Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan....

Ingredients 3 packages (8 ounces each) assorted lunch meats3 ounces cream cheese, softened12 grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise Preparation Roll up each slice of lunch meat; spread a small amount of cream cheese at seam to secure roll. Insert a tomato half at one end of each roll to resemble a fingernail; secure the tomato in place with a small amount of cream cheese. Place seam side down on a platter. Cover and refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh, frozen or canned whole baby carrotsWater2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup brown sugar Preparation Cook carrots in a small amount of water until tender. Drain. In a saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar; heat until sugar dissolves. Add carrots and toss to coat. Heat through.

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup 2% milk3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped2 tablespoons butter, cubed2 cups boiling waterVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Add milk; stir just until blended. Fold in apples. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. deep baking dish. Dot with butter. Pour boiling water over top....

Ingredients 1 package (18 ounces) granola without raisins1 package (15 ounces) raisins1 package (14 ounces) milk chocolate M&M’s1 can (12 ounces) honey-roasted peanuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed1/2 cup roasted sweet red peppers1/4 cup sliced almonds2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, halved1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Drain. Pulse remaining ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Toss with beans.

Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice2 anchovy fillets1 garlic clove, peeled1/4 teaspoon pepperDash sugarDash salt2 cups pimiento-stuffed olives14 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted Preparation In a food processor, combine the first 7 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Add olives; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped. Serve with toasted French bread.

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. x 12 in.). Fold foil over vegetables and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until vegetables are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape....

Ingredients 10 large egg whites5 large eggs1 cup fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 cup chopped fresh broccoli1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped3 tablespoons finely chopped onion Preparation In a bowl, beat the egg whites, eggs, milk, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle with the ham, broccoli, cheese, tomato and onion....

Ingredients 3/4 c. whole milk, heated to 110° 3 tbsp. granulated sugar, divided 1 (2 1/4-tsp.) packet active dry yeast 2 tbsp. finely grated orange zest 2 1/2 c. (300 g.) all-purpose flour 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 large egg 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened Cooking spray 8 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries 1/3 c. (65 g.) granulated sugar 1/4 c. fresh orange juice 2 tbsp. cold water...

Ingredients 8 large peaches, pit removed and thinly sliced 1 c. granulated sugar, divided 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted 1/2 c. buttermilk Coarse sugar, for sprinkling Vanilla ice cream, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. sour cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation Step 1In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.Step 2In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add sour cream and vanilla and beat to combine....

Ingredients 1 1/4 lb. white fish such as catfish, tilapia, or striped bass 1/2 lime 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic or garlic powder tsp. cayenne 1/4 tsp. dry mustard powder or prepared mustard 1/4 tsp. Mexican oregano 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 12 oz. beer vegetable oil 1 tbsp. lime juice 1/2 c. mayonnaise 12 corn tortillas finely shredded green cabbage...

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 pound walleye, bass or other white fish fillets4 ounces crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add tomatoes and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, broil fish 4-6 in....

Ingredients 1/4 cup cornstarch4 cups chicken stock, divided1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oilGiblets from 1 turkey, finely chopped1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken stock2 tablespoons minced fresh sage or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup stock until smooth. In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add giblets; cook and stir until browned, 5-8 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons apricot jam1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 boneless fully cooked ham steak (about 8 ounces)1 can (15-3/4 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained1 can (8-1/2 ounces) sliced peaches, drained2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine jam and mustard. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-30 seconds or until jam is melted; stir until blended. Set aside. Place ham steak in an ovenproof skillet. Arrange sweet potatoes and peaches around ham....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water (70° to 80°)3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons canola oil2 eggs1-1/2 teaspoons salt3-1/2 cups bread flour2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast Preparation In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons maple syrup1/8 teaspoon saltBEANS:1/4 cup finely chopped shallots2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon grated orange zestDash cayenne pepper1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup orange juice1 teaspoon fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup cake flour1-1/2 cups sugar, divided2 cups egg whites (about 14)1-1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Sift flour and 1/2 cup sugar together four times; set aside. In a bowl, combine egg whites, cream of tartar, extracts and salt; beat on high until soft peaks form but mixture is still moist and glossy. Add remaining sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition....