Ingredients 2 cups sour cream1 can (16 ounces) refried beans1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies or jalapenos1 envelope fiesta ranch dip mix2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, dividedSliced ripe olives, chopped, tomatoes, sliced green onions and shredded lettuce, optionalTortilla chips Preparation In a shallow 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the sour cream, beans, chilies and dip mix. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir....

Ingredients 1 package all-butter puff pastry 1/2 c. fig preserves 3/4 c. crumbled Stilton cheese Preparation Step 1On a lightly floured work surface, roll out puff pastry to a 16- by 11 1/2-inch rectangle. Trim to form a 10 1/2- by 15-inch rectangle. Transfer pastry to a large rimmed baking sheet and cut into 1 3/4-inch squares; you should have about 48. Freeze squares until firm, about 30 minutes.Step 2Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. kosher salt 1 c. rice vinegar 4 c. water 2 tbsp. coriander seeds 1 tbsp. fennel seeds 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp. Coleman’s Mustard 2 clove garlic 4 boneless breasts Peking duck 4 c. strong chicken broth or duck broth 1/2 c. mirin (Japanese sweet cooking wine) 1 tsp. honey salt 1 tsp. Szechuan pepper 2 tsp. five spice mix (available at Asian markets)...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons chocolate hard-shell ice cream topping1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)2 medium bananas, sliced1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 cup pineapple ice cream topping1 quart strawberry ice cream, softened2 cups whipped topping1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toastedChocolate syrup8 maraschino cherries with stems Preparation Pour chocolate topping into crust; freeze for 5 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Meanwhile, place bananas in a small bowl; toss with lemon juice. Arrange bananas over chocolate topping....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup butter, melted1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon poppy seeds, optional 1/4 cup butter, melted1 cup slivered almonds, toastedGLAZE:1/2 cup sugar1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1 tablespoon butter2 teaspoons grated lemon zest...

Ingredients 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen french-style green beans, thawed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted3/4 cup chopped onion3/4 cup bacon bits1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until beans are tender....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, grated 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 (8-oz.) bottle clam juice 1 c. (or more) half-and-half 1 c. vegetable broth 2 russet potatoes, peeled, finely chopped 3 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf 2 (6.5-oz.) cans chopped clams Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp. finely chopped chives...

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter2 teaspoons water2 medium fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced1/2 cup frozen peas2 thin onion slicesPinch salt, optional Preparation Melt butter in a small saucepan; add all remaining ingredients. Cover and cook until the peas are tender, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks1 large ripe banana, cut into 1-inch slices1-1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe1-1/2 cups cubed honeydew1/2 cup halved fresh strawberries1/2 cup orange or lemon yogurt1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Dip banana slices in juice. Alternately thread fruit onto skewers. In a small bowl, combine yogurt and vanilla. Serve with kabobs.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 beef flat iron steak or boneless top sirloin steak (3/4 pound)1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Mix 1 tablespoon butter with parsley, garlic and soy sauce. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium heat. Add steak; cook until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 4-7 minutes per side....

Ingredients 3 cups fresh blueberries4 cups sugar1 tablespoon pomegranate juice1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In a Dutch oven, mash the blueberries. Stir in sugar, pomegranate juice and lemon juice. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir for 1 full minute....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. ground ginger 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1 c. unsulphured molasses c. low-fat buttermilk or plain nonfat yogurt 1/4 c. canola oil 1 ripe Bartlett pear Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a 9-by-2-inch baking pan with vegetable oil cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons brown sugar1 cup unsweetened fresh or frozen raspberries1 tablespoon sliced almondsGLAZE:1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Combine the egg, yogurt, butter and vanilla; add to dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced3 tablespoons water3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons cold butterWhipped topping and additional cinnamon, optional Preparation Place apples in a greased 1-qt. baking dish; pour water over apples. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until apples are tender....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon steak seasoning1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch strips2-1/2 cups torn mixed salad greens1 medium tomato, cut into thin wedges1/4 cup shredded carrot1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup chow mein noodles1/4 cup fat-free dressing of your choice Preparation Mix the seasonings; rub over chicken. Grill chicken on an indoor grill coated with cooking spray for 3-4 minutes or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fully cooked boneless ham3/4 pound ground pork2 large eggs2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple plus 3 tablespoons juice1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard1/4 teaspoon ground cloves8 slices Swiss cheese (1 ounce each) 8 kaiser rolls, split2 large tomatoes, cut in sixteen 1/4-inch slices1/2 cup honey mustard salad dressing1-1/2 cups fresh baby arugula, packedAdditional honey mustard salad dressing, optional Preparation Pulse ham in food processor until finely ground....

Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) Dr Pepper1 cup crushed tomatoes1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard1 tablespoon orange juice1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) sliced beets1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon finely chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Drain beets, reserving 1 cup liquid. In a saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in reserved beet liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and beets; heat through....

Ingredients 6 slices bacon 2 lb. frozen hash browns 2 tbsp. chopped chives (plus more for serving) 8 eggs 1/2 c. whole milk 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. Grease a 9"-x-13” pan with nonstick cooking spray. Step 2Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon but reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan....

Ingredients 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced2 medium onions, sliced2 cups water3/4 teaspoon saltDash seafood seasoning, optional1-1/2 cups milk1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1 can (6 ounces) small shrimp, drained2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, onions, water, salt and seafood seasoning if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender....