Ingredients 6 ounces spaghetti2 tablespoons butter2 large eggs, beaten1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup 4% cottage cheese1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and place in bowl. Add the butter, eggs and Parmesan cheese; mix well....

Ingredients 2 whole pita breads 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt2 bunches romaine, chopped2 medium cucumbers, halved and sliced2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley1/4 cup chopped fresh mint5 radishes, slicedDRESSING:1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 medium lemon, juiced (2-3 tablespoons)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground sumac1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Arrange pita breads in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with oil and sprinkle with salt....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon white pepper1-1/2 cups 2% milk1 small green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped2 cups cubed cooked halibut (about 1 pound)3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth3 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), skin removed1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups frozen corn or frozen white corn1/3 cup lime juiceOptional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, minced fresh cilantro and tortilla strips Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the first 8 ingredients....

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat garlic-herb spreadable cheese4 flour tortillas (10 inches)1-1/4 cups chopped seeded tomatoes1-1/4 cups julienned fresh spinach3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Spread 2 tablespoons spreadable cheese over each tortilla. Top with tomatoes, spinach, red pepper, bacon and pepper. Roll up tightly.

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 to 3 tablespoons apricot preserves3 green onions (green portion only), chopped3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlicDash pepperAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and preserves until blended. Stir in the onions, bacon, garlic and pepper. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers.

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons apple pie spice1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups dried cherries, chopped1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugars. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture....

Ingredients 4 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced 4 medium pears, peeled and sliced1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract TOPPING:1 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup cold butter, cubed Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, toss the first 7 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple2 boneless fully cooked ham steaks (about 2 pounds)1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard4 maraschino cherries Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice; set pineapple aside (discard remaining juice or save for another use). Cut each ham steak in half; place in an ungreased baking pan. Combine brown sugar, mustard and reserved juice; spread over ham. Top with pineapple and cherries. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup water1/2 cup dark corn syrup1-1/2 cups raisins1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons butterPastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches) Preparation In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water and corn syrup until blended. Add raisins. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and butter (filling will be thin)....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup shortening1 can (15-3/4 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained3/4 cup 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, mash the sweet potatoes and milk. Add to the crumb mixture just until combined. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll to 1/2-in....

Ingredients 4 cups cooked rice2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 cups sour cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Ingredients 1 bottle (8 ounces) French or Russian salad dressing2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes8 to 10 bacon strips, cut in half1 sweet red pepper, cut into chunks1 green pepper, cut into chunks2 small zucchini squash, cut into chunks8 medium fresh mushrooms1 large onion, quartered, optional Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients....

Ingredients 12 oz. dried spaghetti or other thin noodle Kosher salt 1 lemon 1/2 c. heavy cream 4 tbsp. butter 1 c. parmesan cheese, grated 1 c. reserved pasta water Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Bring a large pot of pasta to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.Step 2Meanwhile, use a vegetable peeler to slice off 1-2 strips of lemon peel (with as little of the pith as possible)....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries1-3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon water, divided1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch Preparation In a saucepan, combine the raspberries, 1-3/4 cups water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Mash raspberry mixture and strain through a fine sieve into a 2-cup measuring cup; discard seeds. Add water if needed to make 2 cups puree. Return to the saucepan. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into raspberry mixture....

Ingredients 1/4 lb. sliced bacon 1 lb. turkey cutlets 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 10 oz. prewashed spinach 1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 3/4 tsp. dried rosemary 1/2 lb. wide egg noodles 1 tbsp. butter Preparation Step 1In a large frying pan, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and just crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce1 teaspoon ground cumin4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, divided 1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2/3 cup 2% milk1 large egg, lightly beatenSour cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted2 cans (one 12 ounces, one 5 ounces) evaporated milk1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons bacon bits Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the soup, milk and tomatoes; cook over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. Top servings with sour cream, cheese and bacon bits.

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup shortening2 large eggs1 teaspoon salt4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flourOil for deep-fat fryingTOPPINGS:1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar4 to 6 tablespoons waterColored sprinkles and/or assorted breakfast cereals Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups broccoli florets2-1/2 cups cauliflowerets1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced6 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup whole milk2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 package (17-1/4 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water, broccoli and cauliflower to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside....