Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1-1/3 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon pepper2 medium tomatoes, chopped Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the onion, carrot and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in broth and refried beans; whisk until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup canned Bush’s Black Bean Fiesta1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 large egg white1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground turkey4 hamburger buns, split4 lettuce leaves4 slices tomatoMayonnaise, optional Preparation In a large bowl, coarsely mash beans. Stir in the bread crumbs, egg white, chili powder, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 4 patties. In a large, greased cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook patties over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, 6-8 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles1/3 cup finely chopped celery2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls2 teaspoons prepared mustard, divided 1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons dill pickle juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Unroll 1 tube of crescent dough into 1 long rectangle; press perforations to seal....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh strawberries, crushed2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb1/4 cup bottled lemon juice1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin5-1/2 cups sugar Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine strawberries, rhubarb and lemon juice; stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 6 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in....

Ingredients 2 packages (6 ounces each) strawberry gelatin3 cups boiling water2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherriesTOPPING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedFresh strawberries and mint Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries and pineapple. Refrigerate until partially set....

Ingredients 6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup sour cream1/4 teaspoon almond extract12 fresh strawberries, trimmed12 green grapes12 fresh pineapple cubes (1 inch) Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, sour cream and extract until smooth. Refrigerate until serving. On 6 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and pineapple. Serve with dip.

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and marjoramAssorted crackers or fresh vegetables Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, parsley, garlic and seasonings until blended. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening1/3 cup creamy peanut butter1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons 2% milk1 large egg, room temperature1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt3/4 cup peanut butter chips2/3 cup crushed peanut brittle Preparation In a small bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 cups gluten-free oat flour1 cup sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup water1/3 cup canola oil1 teaspoon cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 cups water1 cup chopped carrots1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1 pound fresh broccoli, choppedCHEESE SAUCE:1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt or to taste1/4 teaspoon white pepper4 cups milkHot pepper sauce, optional1 pound cubed Velveeta or 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups cubed fully cooked ham Preparation In large saucepan, combine the water, carrots, celery and onion. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon saltFreshly ground pepper to tasteLettuce leaves2 large red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. On four salad plates, arrange the lettuce, grapefruit, onion, and avocado. Drizzle with dressing.

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese8 kaiser rolls, split1 cup roasted garlic Parmesan spaghetti sauce, warmed Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup (6 ounces) Rolo candies, halved1/2 cup coarsely crushed pretzels1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar2 large egg yolks1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg1 tablespoon water Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks, lemon zest, vanilla and salt; beat on low speed until blended. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each sheet of puff pastry into a 12-in....

Ingredients 3 large artichokes 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped 2 lemons, one halved the other sliced thinly Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. mayo 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 1/2 tsp. lemon zest Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375º. Prep artichokes by first cutting off the upper pointed ends of the artichoke (about ½” to 1” depending on the size of your artichoke)....

Ingredients 2 cups water2 cups instant brown rice1 envelope enchilada sauce mix1 cup picante sauce Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice and sauce mix. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in picante sauce. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients 8 cups torn mixed salad greens1 large apple, sliced1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup fat-free poppy seed salad dressing Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, almonds and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. table salt 1 c. heavy cream (up to 1 1/2 cups) 8 slice Canadian bacon (about 6 ounces) 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 8 large eggs 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Black pepper 4 oz. cheddar cheese (about 1 cup) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl....

Ingredients 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/8 teaspoon salt1 large egg yolkFILLING:3 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup lemon juice1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons grated lemon zest3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup apricot preserves, warmedFresh mint leaves, optional Preparation Place the flour, confectioners’ sugar, butter and salt in a food processor. Cover and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk, processing just until mixture forms a soft dough....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon strips, diced1 cup finely chopped sweet onion1 garlic clove, minced6 ounces pitted dates, chopped3/4 cup water1/4 cup cider vinegar1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperSANDWICHES:1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed and softened8 slices sourdough bread2 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels....