Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced3 tablespoons olive oil2 large onions, chopped3 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped or 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperPinch to 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine1/4 cup minced fresh parsleyShredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels....

Ingredients 8 fresh mint leaves1 ounce dark baking chocolate, meltedWHIPPED CREAM:1/2 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons sugar1/8 teaspoon peppermint extractHOT CHOCOLATE:4 cups 2% milk1/2 cup heavy whipping cream4 teaspoons minced fresh mint (about 16 leaves)1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Brush both sides of mint leaves with melted chocolate. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and extract; beat until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked fettuccine1/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium zucchini, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil1 green onion, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup shredded Romano cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley4 teaspoons minced chivesAdditional shredded Romano cheese, optional Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onion4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper6 teaspoons butter, divided1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; set aside....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 tablespoons chopped dried apricots3 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries3 tablespoons chopped pitted dried plums (prunes)1/2 cup apricot preserves1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine the apricots, cranberries and plums; place half on each chicken breast. Roll up tightly; secure with toothpicks Place seam side down in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a saucepan, combine preserves and lemon juice. Cook and stir for 5 minutes over medium heat; pour half over the chicken....

Ingredients 1/2 cup milk1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese2 garlic cloves, peeledAssorted vegetables or crackers Preparation In a blender, combine the milk, cream cheese, blue cheese and garlic; cover and process until blended. If desired, top with additional crumbled blue cheese just before serving. Serve with vegetables or crackers.

Ingredients Oil for deep-fat frying1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup club soda1 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 6 cups)SAUCE:1/4 cup orange juice3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons vegetable broth2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 teaspoons sesame oil2 teaspoons cornstarch2 tablespoons canola oil2 to 6 dried pasilla or other hot chiles, chopped3 green onions, white part minced, green part thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest4 cups hot cooked rice...

Ingredients 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce1 can (7 ounces) white or shoepeg corn, drained1/3 cup Italian salad dressing1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped4 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro2 garlic cloves, minced2-1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts or boiled peanutsHot pepper sauce, optionalTortilla chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours....

Ingredients 1 large egg3-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 cup finely shredded uncooked peeled potatoes2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/8 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground beef1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flourHot mashed potatoes, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/2 cup milk, Worcestershire sauce, shredded potatoes, onion, salt, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons rice vinegar3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot2 teaspoons honey1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each) 1 medium lemon, thinly slicedGREEN BEANS:3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 cup finely chopped onion3 garlic cloves, minced1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Mix first 7 ingredients. Place each salmon fillet on an 18x12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil; fold up edges of foil to create a rim around the fish....

Ingredients 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed1/2 cup Greek vinaigrette8 small red potatoes, quartered1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-in. strips1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and halved3/4 cup pitted ripe olives, drained1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Spray a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; toss to coat....

Ingredients Grated chocolate1 maraschino cherry Chocolate syrup, optionalIce cubes2-1/2 ounces half-and-half cream1-1/2 ounces vodka1-1/2 ounces chocolate liqueur1-1/2 ounces creme de cacao Preparation Sprinkle grated chocolate onto a plate. Moisten the rim of a martini glass with water; hold glass upside down and dip rim into chocolate. Place cherry in glass. If desired, garnish glass with chocolate syrup. Fill a tumbler or mixing glass three-fourths full of ice. Add the cream, vodka, chocolate liqueur and creme de cacao; stir until condensation forms on outside of tumbler or mixing glass....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups orange juice2/3 cup sugar2 packages (6 ounces each) dried apricots, chopped1/2 cup dried cherries1/2 cup golden raisins2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot3/4 teaspoon ground coriander3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground cloves2 teaspoons lemon juiceDUCK:12 duck breast halves with skin (5 ounces each)1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oilORANGE SAUCE:1/4 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 cup Marsala wine1/2 teaspoon cornstarch1/2 cup orange juice1/3 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons grated orange zest3 tablespoons cold butter1 tablespoon minced fresh basil...

Ingredients 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1 tablespoon lime juice2 teaspoons fat-free milk1 large egg1 teaspoon water1/3 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning1 pound mahi mahi or cod fillets, cut into 1-inch strips4 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmedTOPPINGS:1 cup coleslaw mix2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro Preparation For sauce, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice and milk; refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. ghee or butter 20 fresh curry leaves (optional) 1 medium red onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1" piece ginger, peeled and minced 2 1/2 tbsp. curry powder 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 c. tomato paste 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/3 c. heavy cream or coconut milk 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth or water 3 dried bird’s eye chiles (optional) 1 3/4 lb....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1-1/4 cups crushed sesame snack crackers (about 38 crackers)1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place crackers in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in mayonnaise mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 package (25 ounces) frozen beef ravioli1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce1 cup salsa2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation Cook ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine enchilada sauce and salsa. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Drain ravioli; add to sauce and gently stir to coat. Top with cheese and olives. Cover and cook over low heat until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 c. warm water (105 to 115 degrees) 1 package active dry yeast 1/2 tsp. honey 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. Sea salt 3 c. bread flour 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 medium yellow onions 1/2 tsp. Sea salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 1/2 c. crumbled goat cheese 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 Tbsp. dried) Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Preparation Step 1To make the dough: In a large bowl with a wooden spoon or in the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer, combine water, yeast, and honey; stir to dissolve....

Ingredients CRUST:1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltCREAM FILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedGLAZE:2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup pineapple juice1 cup orange juice1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced2 medium bananas, sliced1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Preparation In a small bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 4 jars (12 ounces each) whole jalapenos, drained10 ounces pimiento cheese spread3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided6 tablespoons cornmeal, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup buttermilkOil for deep-fat frying Ranch dressing, optional Preparation Cut off stems and remove seeds from peppers; pat dry with a paper towel. Stuff peppers with cheese spread. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, salt, pepper and buttermilk until smooth; set aside....