Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large eggplant 2 clove garlic 1 medium shallot 1 stalk celery 1 large plum tomato 6 pitted kalamata olives 2 tbsp. finely chopped basil 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp. chopped fennel seeds salt Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the eggplant and cook over moderately high heat, stirring often, until the eggplant is tender and browned, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups milk, divided1-3/4 cups dry bread crumbs2 medium onions, finely chopped4 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper5 pounds ground beef2 cans (26 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups milk, bread crumbs, onions, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 24 oval patties, about 4x2-1/2 in. Place in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 2 cups fat-free plain yogurt2 cups pureed fresh strawberries1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk1 cup fat-free milk3 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm. Repeat with any remaining ice cream mixture...

Ingredients 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped1/4 cup butter1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup water2 eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped pecansFILLING:1 cup cold milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1 cup whipped toppingTOPPING:1 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups raisins, chopped2 cups boiling water3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening1 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups old-fashioned oats1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs....

Ingredients DRESSING:3/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice, optional2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSALAD:8 to 10 cups torn salad greens1 red onion, sliced into rings1 cucumber, peeled and sliced2 to 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges1 green pepper, sliced into rings Preparation In a jar or bottle with tight-fitting lid, combine all the dressing ingredients; shake well. Chill. Just before serving, combine greens, onion, cucumber and tomatoes in a large salad bowl....

Ingredients 2 oil-packed anchovies 1 small garlic clove 1/2 c. packed flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 c. packed basil leaves 1/4 c. coarsely chopped dill 1 tbsp. oregano leaves 3/4 c. mayonnaise 2 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. snipped chives kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 loaf ciabatta bread 1 rotisserie chicken 8 piquillo peppers 3 inner celery ribs with leaves 1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives Preparation Step 1In a food processor, pulse the anchovies, garlic, parsley, basil, dill, and oregano until coarsely chopped....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips2 dressed trout (1 pound each)4 lemon slices1 small onion, halved and sliced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperCARROTS:4 medium carrots, thinly sliced1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 tablespoon butterLemon wedges Preparation Cook bacon until partially cooked but not crisp; drain. Place each trout on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 20x18 in.). Place lemon and onion in the trout cavities; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap trout with bacon. Fold foil around trout and seal tightly....

Ingredients 2 sheets refrigerated pie crust12 dried figs1/4 cup bourbon1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon maple syrup, divided 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup (about 5 ounces) mascarpone cheese1 large egg1 tablespoon water Preparation Warm pie crust to room temperature according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine figs and bourbon; add enough water to cover by 1 in. Cook, covered, over low heat until figs are plump, 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices4 garlic cloves, unpeeled1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves1 serrano pepper, seeded1 tablespoon lime juiceDash salt and pepperTACOS:1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon ground coriander2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 pounds halibut steaks8 corn tortillas (6 inches)2-1/2 cups shredded cabbage Preparation Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 1/2 cup hummus4 slices whole wheat bread4 ounces thinly sliced deli turkey4 slices tomato2 slices pepper jack cheese4 teaspoons butter, softened Preparation Spread hummus on 2 bread slices; top with turkey, tomato, cheese and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups frozen O’Brien potatoes, thawed2 teaspoons canola oil1/2 cup shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese, divided2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard Preparation In a small skillet, saute potatoes in oil until lightly browned. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/3 cup cheese, bacon, mayonnaise and mustard. Transfer to an ungreased 3-cup baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining cheese....

Ingredients 1 lb. spaghetti 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. chili powder 3 tbsp. butter 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 c. whole milk 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth 2 1/2 c. shredded cheddar, divided Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, about 7 minutes....

Ingredients 4 large scoops (about 1 1/2 c.) vanilla ice cream 1/4 c. milk Whipped topping, for garnish Sprinkles, for garnish Maraschino cherry, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a blender, blend together ice cream and milk. Step 2Pour into a glass and garnish with whipped topping, sprinkles, and a cherry. Can I make it ahead of time? Surprisingly, yes! Blend up your milkshake and pour it into your glass, then stick it back in the freezer....

Ingredients 4 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped1/4 cup minced watercress, chives or parsley2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 tablespoons butter, softened8 slices whole wheat and/or white bread Preparation In a small bowl, combine the eggs, watercress, olives, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Spread butter over one side of each slice of bread. Spread egg mixture over butter side of four bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices....

Ingredients 12 hard-boiled large eggs2/3 cup mayonnaise4 teaspoons dill pickle relish2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon paprika or cayenne pepper Preparation Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Remove yolks, reserving whites. In a bowl, mash yolks. Stir in all remaining ingredients except paprika. Spoon or pipe into egg whites. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with paprika.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lemon juice2 red snapper fillets or orange roughy fillets (7 ounces each)2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried chervil1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Spoon lemon juice over both sides of fillets. Combine the lemon zest and seasonings; sprinkle over fillets. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill fish, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 10 ounces (about 12 cups) fresh baby spinach1/2 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red peppers1/2 cup pitted and finely chopped ripe olives1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill2 to 3 teaspoons dried oregano2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk96 pot sticker or gyoza wrappersAdditional snipped fresh dill, optional Sauce of your choice Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir spinach in batches until wilted, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil, divided2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup medium pearl barley1/4 teaspoon salt1 medium carrot, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped3 green onions, thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, oregano and basil....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix1 cup quick-cooking grits4 cups boiling water1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend3 tablespoons 2% milk2 tablespoons canola oil3 medium sweet peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1-inch strips1 jar (15-1/2 to 16 ounces) chunky medium salsa1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, divided Preparation Sprinkle shrimp with fajita seasoning; toss to coat....