Ingredients 1-1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 30 cookies)1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugarFILLING:1/2 cup maple syrup4 large egg yolks2 tablespoons dark rum1-1/3 cups heavy whipping creamAdditional gingersnap cookie crumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cookie crumbs, butter and confectioners’ sugar; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the maple syrup and egg yolks until mixture reaches 160°....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches2/3 cup sugar2 cups heavy whipping cream3 to 4 drops almond extractFresh mint and additional peaches, optional Preparation In a blender or food processor, process peaches until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; add sugar. Let stand for 1 hour. In a bowl, beat cream and extract until soft peaks form. Fold into the peach mixture. Pour into a 6-cup mold or freezer-safe bowl lined with plastic wrap....

Ingredients 8 oz. sea cod loin 9 oz. dried garbanzos also known as chickpeas 1 pinch baking soda 1/4 c. spanish extra-virgin olive oil 6 clove garlic 2 oz. sliced firm white bread 2 tbsp. pimenton 1 pinch spanish saffron threads 1 tsp. ground cumin 2 tbsp. spanish sherry vinegar Sea salt to taste White Pepper TO Taste Preparation Step 1Put the cod in a large bowl, skin side up. Cover with water, and refrigerate for 36 hours, changing the water at least 3 times to remove the salt....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen green beans1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms6 tablespoons butter, cubed2 to 3 teaspoons onion powder1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powderSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Place green beans in a large saucepan, cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook until crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add onion powder and garlic powder. Drain beans; add to skillet and toss....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules2 teaspoons onion salt2 teaspoons pepper, divided1/2 teaspoon white pepper, optional2-1/4 cups whole milk1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, chopped2 large eggs1-1/2 cups 4% small-curd cottage cheese9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained1 jar (16 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and squeezed dry2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon, onion salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and white pepper if desired until smooth....

Ingredients 1 pound tuna steaks, cut into 16 cubes1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons canola oil16 pickled ginger slices1 bunch watercress, optional1/2 cup wasabi mayonnaise Preparation Toss tuna with soy sauce and vinegar; refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. Drain tuna, discarding marinade; pat dry. Sprinkle tuna with sesame seeds and pepper. In a large skillet, sear tuna until browned and center is medium rare or slightly pink; remove from skillet....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg yolk1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup white rice flour1/3 cup potato starch1/3 cup tapioca flour4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch4-1/2 teaspoons garbanzo and fava flour2-1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk; mix well. Beat in applesauce and vanilla....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds red, yellow and/or orange tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced Preparation Arrange tomatoes on a serving platter. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle over tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs1/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda Preparation Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, water and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture, and mix well. Shape into two rolls; wrap in plastic. Chill 4 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes plus 1 tablespoon of the oil, divided1 small red onion, thinly sliced1 teaspoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepperGrated lemon zest, optional2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped1-1/4 cups crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup Greek olives, pitted and chopped4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; brush with oil from the sun-dried tomatoes....

Ingredients 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced2 medium tomatoes, sliced and patted dry1/3 cup julienned fresh basil1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, choppedFreshly ground pepper to taste Preparation Layer half of each tortilla with cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with basil, olives and pepper to taste. Fold tortillas to close. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side.

Ingredients 8 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp. butter, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. button mushrooms, sliced 1 bay leaf 4 sprigs thyme, leaves removed kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. arborio rice 1/2 c. white wine 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan 3/4 c. frozen peas, thawed 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring chicken broth to a simmer....

Ingredients 1 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cubed2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned2 cups cubed fresh pineapple2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced1 cup green grapes1 cup red grapes3/4 cup peach or apricot nectar1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the peach nectar, honey, lemon juice and vinegar; drizzle over fruit and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 stick organic sweet butter c. organic evaporated cane juice crystals 2 drop organic molasses 2 large free-range organic eggs 1 c. organic oat flour 1 c. organic whole-wheat flour 1 tsp. organic baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 3 medium organic very ripe bananas 1/2 c. low-fat organic plain yogurt 1 tsp. organic vanilla extract 1/2 c. chopped organic walnuts 3/4 c. organic old-fashioned rolled oats c. organic evaporated cane juice crystals...

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained1 cup fat-free sour cream1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided6 fat-free flour tortillas (8-1/2 inches)2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast Preparation In a skillet or saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Remove from the heat. Add soup, tomatoes, sour cream, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese; mix well....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread2 cups cubed Monterey Jack cheese (1/4-inch pieces)2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (1/4-inch pieces)1/2 cup finely chopped red onion1/2 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons poppy seeds2 teaspoon prepared mustard Preparation Slice bread diagonally about every 1/2 in., not cutting all the way through bottom crust. Place loaf on a piece of foil large enough to wrap it completely. Insert the cheese, ham and onion evenly between every other slice....

Ingredients 1 pound potatoes (about 2 medium)2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon pepperFISH:1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon pepper1 large egg2 tablespoons water2/3 cup crushed cornflakes1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pound haddock or cod filletsTartar sauce, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Peel and cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices; cut slices into 1/2-in.-thick sticks. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with oil and pepper. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1 cup sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup canned pumpkin1 tablespoon lemon juice4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup evaporated milkOil for deep-fat fryingFROSTING:3 cups confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon evaporated milk1 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in pumpkin and lemon juice....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest2 tablespoons Triple Sec, optional2 medium kiwifruit, peeled, sliced and halved2 medium ripe pears, peeled and chopped2 medium Red Delicious apples, chopped2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned2 cups seedless red grapes, halved1 medium pink grapefruit, peeled and sectionedCITRUS YOGURT SAUCE:1 cup plain yogurt2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons sour cream1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract...

Ingredients DRESSING:1/4 cup olive oil1/3 cup orange juice2 tablespoons honeySALAD:1 cup uncooked wild rice2 Golden Delicious apples, choppedJuice of 1 lemon1 cup golden raisins1 cup seedless red grapes, halved2 tablespoons each minced fresh mint, parsley and chivesSalt and pepper to taste1 cup pecan halves Preparation Combine dressing ingredients; set aside. Cook rice according to package directions; drain if needed and allow to cool. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice....