Ingredients 6 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil6 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature6 lettuce leaves3 cups julienned fully cooked ham (about 1-1/2 pounds)1 can (4-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese6 green onions, choppedAdditional green onions, optional1 cup water, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and basil; spread over each tortilla. Top with lettuce, ham, olives, feta cheese and chopped onions; roll up....

Ingredients 2 fully cooked ham slices (about 1 pound each)1 cup pineapple juice1 cup sherry or apple juice1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Place ham in a large resealable plastic bag. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; mix well. Remove 1/2 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade over ham; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1 baked potato 1 c. broccoli florets 1/4 c. water 1/4 c. sour cream Crumbled bacon to taste (optional) Chopped scallions to taste (optional) Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp. grated cheddar cheese (about 2ounces) Preparation Step 1Turn the toaster oven to broil. Cut the baked potato in half lengthwise. (Don’t have a leftover baked potato? Just wash, dry, and lightly oil a raw potato, and then cook it in a microwave for about 6 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up1/4 cup canola oilSAUCE:2/3 cup lemon juice2/3 cup ketchup2/3 cup molasses1/3 cup canola oil1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked rice Preparation In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. safflower oil 1 lb. mustard greens Sea salt 1 large Hass avocado 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 4 large eggs 8 slice whole-grain bread Hot sauce Preparation Step 1In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until shimmering. Add the greens and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until tender, 1 1/2 minutes; season with salt. Transfer the greens to a bowl and keep warm....

Ingredients 6 hoagie buns, split12 slices cooked roast beef (1/4 inch thick)3/4 cup spaghetti sauce1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup pickled pepper rings Preparation Place buns cut side up on a baking sheet. Place beef on bottom halves; top with spaghetti sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 325° for 10-13 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with peppers. Replace bun tops.

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup cider vinegar1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon celery seed7 cups thinly sliced peeled cucumbers (about 6 medium)1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped Preparation In a large bowl, whisk sugar, vinegar, salt and celery seed. Add cucumbers, onion and pepper; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 1/3 cup uncooked wild rice1 cup water1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb2 tablespoons salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas2 tablespoons dried cherries1 green onion, sliced1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper Preparation Rinse wild rice thoroughly; drain. In a small saucepan, combine water and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 50-55 minutes or until rice is fluffy and tender. Drain if necessary....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix1 teaspoon lemon juice1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 envelope taco seasoning1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuitsOptional toppings: sliced ripe olives and shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, dressing mix and lemon juice; chill until serving....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:9 tablespoons butter, softened4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract6 to 8 tablespoons whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Beat in chocolate until blended....

Ingredients 3/4 cup cold fat-free milk1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix2 cups fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt, softened1/4 cup reduced-fat chunky peanut butter2 cups plus 2 tablespoons fat-free whipped topping, divided Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in the frozen yogurt and peanut butter until blended. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens2 cups fresh baby spinach1 cup fresh arugula or additional fresh baby spinach1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained2/3 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup fresh raspberries1/2 cup canned diced beets1/2 cup fresh blueberries1/4 cup sliced radishesDRESSING:2/3 cup fat-free poppy seed salad dressing3 tablespoons red raspberry preserves1 teaspoon white wine vinegar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients....

Ingredients 4 package glass (cellophane) noodles 1/4 c. vegetable oil 2 tsp. Asian sesame oil 6 oz. sugar snap peas, cut into thin matchsticks 2 small carrots 1 red bell pepper 1 small red onion 1 small yellow squash 1 small zucchini 4 scallions Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. rice vinegar 2 tbsp. fresh orange juice Preparation Step 1In a large bowl of hot water, soak the glass noodles until pliable, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2 stick cold unsalted butter 1/2 c. ice water 6 large apples 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 tbsp. cold unsalted butter Preparation Step 1In a food processor, pulse 2 1/2 cups of the flour and the salt. Add 2 sticks of the butter and pulse until it is the size of peas. Drizzle on the ice water and pulse until evenly moistened crumbs form; turn out onto a surface and form into a ball....

Ingredients 1 whole bone-in Pekin duck breast (see Note) 1 lb. golden beets 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 4 slice thick-cut bacon 1/2 lb. peasant bread salt Freshly ground pepper 1 pt. yellow cherry tomatoes 4 scallions 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 c. red wine vinegar Preparation Step 1If aging the duck breast, set it skin side up on a plate and refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 days and up to 7....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups water1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1 to 2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold water Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry beef in oil for 4-5 minutes or meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1/2 cup peanut butter chips3/4 to 1 teaspoon shortening8 pretzel rodsAssorted sprinkles, optional Preparation In a 1-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter chips and shortening. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power until melted, stirring every 15-30 seconds. Dip pretzels in peanut butter mixture. Place on waxed paper and dust with sprinkles if desired. Cool completely.

Ingredients 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup mayonnaise1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained1 package (3-1/2 ounces) pepperoni slices, quartered1 tablespoon dried minced onionAssorted crackers Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the cheeses, mayonnaise, mushrooms, olives, pepperoni and onion. Cover and cook on low, stirring every 30 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted, 1-1/2 to 2 hours....

Ingredients 6 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds)2/3 cup eggnog1/2 cup golden raisins2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup chopped pecans3 tablespoons butter, melted3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggnog, raisins, sugar and salt. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 cups chopped fully cooked ham1 small onion, chopped10 slices white bread, cubed1 cup cubed cooked potatoes3 cups shredded cheddar cheese8 large eggs3 cups whole milk1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ground mustardDash salt and pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; add ham and onion. Cook and stir until onion is tender; drain. In a greased 13x9-in....