Ingredients 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple2 medium oranges, peeled and chopped3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 cup halved seedless red grapes2 medium firm bananas, sliced1 large red apple, cubed1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1 cup fresh or canned pitted dark sweet cherries Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; refrigerate until serving. To serve, fold in bananas, apple, blueberries and cherries.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking sodaDash saltFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until blended....

Ingredients 3/4 lb. Fontina 1 1/4 c. milk 3 egg yolks 3 tbsp. butter 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 lb. fusilli 4 zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds) Preparation Step 1In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the grated cheese and the milk. Allow the mixture to stand for 20 minutes and then drain off the milk, reserving 1/4 cup. Set the bowl with the cheese over a saucepan of barely simmering water, or transfer the cheese to the top of a double boiler....

Ingredients 1 c. walnuts 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 c. bittersweet chocolate chips 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate 5 tbsp. heavy cream 2 1/2 tbsp. light corn syrup 2 tbsp. Crème fraîche Preparation Step 1Make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 375°....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine1 cup fresh broccoli florets1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 medium carrot, sliced1/2 cup sliced mushrooms1/4 cup sliced celery1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 cup V8 juice1/4 cup minced fresh basil1 cup frozen peas, thawed1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the broccoli, red pepper, carrot, mushrooms, celery and garlic in oil for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans1-1/2 pounds fresh wax beans7 garlic cloves, minced, divided1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup fat-free milk1 teaspoon white wine vinegar1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseMinced fresh parsley Preparation Place beans and 6 garlic cloves in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 9 medium ripe Bosc pears9 Popsicle sticks2 packages (14 ounces each) caramels1/4 cup water2 pounds white candy coating disks2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons shortening, divided1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup orange candy coating disks Preparation Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry pears; insert a Popsicle stick into the top of each. In a microwave, melt caramels and water; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups whole wheat flour3 teaspoons ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves3/4 cup molasses1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water1/2 cup canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, whisk water, molasses and oil until blended. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended; stir into flour mixture (dough will be stiff). On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness....

Ingredients 42 gingersnap cookies1 package (14 ounces) caramels2 tablespoons 2% milk or heavy whipping cream1 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts12 ounces white or dark chocolate candy coating, meltedSprinkles or finely chopped honey-roasted peanuts Preparation Arrange cookies in a single layer on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. In a microwave, melt caramels with milk; stir until smooth. Stir in 1 cup chopped peanuts. Spoon about 1 teaspoon caramel mixture over each cookie; refrigerate until set....

Ingredients 1 cup butter-flavored shortening2 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk1 cup finely chopped walnuts2 tablespoons grated grapefruit zestGLAZE:1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup grapefruit juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9x5-in. loaf pans. In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 2 poblano chiles 1/4 c. sour cream 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 c. Chopped cilantro Green hot sauce salt 60 assorted thin baby carrots vegetable oil 4 flour tortillas Preparation Step 1Roast the poblanos directly over a gas flame or under a preheated broiler, turning, until charred all over. Let cool. Peel, seed, and stem the chiles, then coarsely chop them. Transfer the poblanos to a blender. Add the sour cream, cumin, and cilantro and puree....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup water1/2 cup 2% milk2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooledFROSTING:1 cup sugar1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons baking cocoa Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and milk....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups sour cream1 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)CRUMB TOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, sour cream, sugar, flour and vanilla. Stir in apples. Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar and flour....

Ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1/3 cup sliced almonds3/4 cup butter, meltedVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 4-qt. Dutch oven with parchment; lightly spray with cooking spray. Combine pie filling and evaporated milk; spread filling mixture into bottom of Dutch oven. Sprinkle with cake mix (unprepared) and almonds; drizzle with butter. Bake, covered, until cake springs back when touched, 35-40 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped peeled apple2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice1/4 cup water1 tablespoon butter, melted3/4 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon cold water1/8 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a small bowl, combine the apple, cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; top with apple mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups uncooked instant rice6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 cup picante sauce1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the rice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with garlic salt and pepper; place over rice....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, halved and sliced2 medium sweet red or green peppers, halved and sliced1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into thin strips1 envelope onion soup mix1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth6 hoagie buns, split12 slices provolone cheese, halvedPickled hot cherry peppers, optional Preparation Place onions and red peppers in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add beef, soup mix and broth. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients Kosher salt 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined Juice of 7 limes Juice of 1 orange 1/2 c. red onion, diced 2 jalapeños, minced 1 c. cucumber, seeded and diced 1 c. chopped cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro 1/4 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. hot sauce 8 corn tostadas 1 avocado, sliced Preparation Step 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Turn off heat, add shrimp, and poach until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 6 large fresh strawberries, stems removed and room temperature1 cup butter, softened3/4 to 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation Pulse strawberries in a food processor until chopped. Add butter and 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar; process until blended. Add enough remaining confectioners’ sugar to reach a spreading consistency and desired level of sweetness. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Ingredients 4 cups diced peeled apples2 cups golden raisins2 cups unsweetened apple juice1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar6 tablespoons butter, cubed2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the first eight ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, combine flour and baking soda; fold in the apple mixture....