Ingredients 1 cup water1 pound fresh broccoli spears1 tablespoon sesame seeds4 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon soy sauce Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute sesame seeds in 1 teaspoon oil until lightly browned. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, soy sauce and remaining oil....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1-1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg1 large egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum extract3 cups all-purpose flourFROSTING:1/4 cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum extract2 tablespoons half-and-half creamGround nutmeg Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the nutmeg, egg and extracts; mix thoroughly. Stir in flour. If necessary, chill dough for easier handling. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into 1/2-in....

Ingredients FILLING:1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 to 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 cup chopped carrots1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup butter, meltedPASTRY:3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 cup shortening8 to 9 tablespoons ice water1 large egg, lightly beaten, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the round steak, potatoes, carrots, onion, parsley, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. shallots 8 sprig thyme salt Freshly ground pepper 4 c. shelled lima beans 1 1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 c. half-and-half 1 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes 1/2 c. panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 1 tbsp. Chopped flat leaf parsley Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a large, deep ovenproof skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in the oil....

Ingredients 4 cups plain yogurt1-2/3 cups sugar1/3 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon zest4 drops yellow food coloring, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the yogurt, sugar, lemon juice and zest; mix well. Stir in food coloring if desired. Pour into cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm.

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 cup cold water3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided1 beef flank steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips1 jar (8 ounces) whole baby corn, drained1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot2 teaspoons minced garlic1/4 pound fresh sugar snap peas3 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In a small bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the water, soy sauce and 1 teaspoon oil until smooth; set aside....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, divided3 tablespoons soy sauce3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork chops over medium heat, about 2 minutes per side. Mix 1/3 cup vinegar, soy sauce and garlic; pour over chops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 7-9 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 cup sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup cold butter, cubed2 eggs1/4 cup sour cream1 tablespoon milk3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricotsFILLING:3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon quick-cooking oats1 tablespoon butter, softenedAdditional sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In a small bowl, beat eggs; set aside 1 tablespoon for glaze. In another bowl, combine sour cream, milk and remaining beaten eggs; add apricots....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar2 cups raisins2 cups water1 cup butter, cubed3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon each ground nutmeg and cloves1 cup chopped pecansBRANDY BUTTER SAUCE:1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup butter, cubed1 cup sugar4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten1/4 cup brandy Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, raisins, water and butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup Grape-Nuts1/2 cup sliced almonds1/2 cup honey1/3 cup canola oil1/4 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup crisp rice cereal1/2 cup toasted wheat germ1/2 cup chopped dried apricots1/2 cup dried cranberries, choppedYogurt flavor of your choice, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oats, Grape-Nuts and almonds. Spread onto a greased, foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Coat mixture with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 300° for 20 minutes, stirring once....

Ingredients 1/2 cup lime juice1/4 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons Greek seasoning8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)SALSA:2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 cup diced fresh pineapple2/3 cup cubed avocado2 green onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic and Greek seasoning; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours....

Ingredients 2 envelope unflavored gelatin4 cups orange juice, divided4 teaspoons sugar4 drinking straws Preparation In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup juice; let stand 1 minute. In a large saucepan, bring sugar and remaining juice to a boil. Stir in gelatin mixture. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour into four glasses; insert straws. Refrigerate, covered, until firm.

Ingredients 1 cup water1 cup sugar1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup apricot preserves2 tablespoons lemon juice1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheeseAssorted crackers Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water and sugar to a boil without stirring; boil for 5 minutes. Add cranberries, cook until berries pop and sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cut apricots in the preserves into small pieces; add to cranberry mixture....

Ingredients 8 bacon strips1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)4 cups fresh baby spinach1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drainedCREAM CHEESE SAUCE:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese Preparation Place bacon strips on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with another paper towel; microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until partially cooked. Meanwhile, cut steak horizontally from a long side to within 1/2 in....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes2-2/3 cups pancake mix1-1/2 cups lemon-lime soda1/4 cup butter, meltedOil for deep-fat frying Preparation Place chicken in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear, stirring every 2 minutes; drain. In a shallow bowl, combine the pancake mix, soda and butter. Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 375°....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh or frozen peaches, divided2 cups fat-free reduced-sugar peach yogurt1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches) Preparation Finely chop half of the peaches; place in a bowl. Stir in the yogurt. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into the crust. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Refrigerate for 45 minutes before slicing. Top with remaining peaches.

Ingredients 3 medium bananas1 cup dark chocolate chips2 teaspoons shorteningOptional toppings: Chopped peanuts, toasted sweetened shredded coconut and colored jimmies Preparation Cut each banana crosswise into 6 pieces (about 1 in. thick). Insert a toothpick into each piece; transfer to a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until completely firm, about 1 hour. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip banana pieces in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cold butter, cubedDash ground cinnamon, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit pies. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flourPinch salt1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 large egg, lightly beaten2 cups cooked elbow macaroni1 cup whipped topping1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Drain juice from oranges and pineapple into a 1-cup measuring cup; cover and refrigerate fruit. Add enough water to the juice, if needed, to measure 1 cup; stir into the sugar mixture until smooth....

Ingredients 1 small head cabbage (about 1 pound), chopped3 medium green peppers, chopped2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped5 medium onions, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped6 medium tomatoes or 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes4 cups chicken broth1 bay leaf1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon garlic powderSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large kettle or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil....