Ingredients 20 leaves Belgian endive (about 2 heads)2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped3 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette Preparation Arrange endive on a serving platter. In each leaf, layer the tomatoes, green onions, cheese and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Chill until serving.

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni4 medium plum tomatoes, chopped1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 medium onion, chopped1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, tomatoes, beans, onion, olives, feta cheese, salt, pepper and garlic....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. active dry yeast 3/4 c. whole milk or soy milk 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. packed light-brown sugar 1/4 c. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 4 oz. unsalted butter or nondairy margarine 2 c. superfine sugar 6 large egg yolks Safflower oil, for deep-frying (about 8 cups) Chocolate-Brandy Sauce, optional Preparation Step 1Place yeast in the bowl of a mixer....

Ingredients 1/3 cup whole wheat flour1/2 teaspoon pepper6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1/3 cup chopped onion2 turkey bacon strips, chopped1/4 teaspoon minced garlic1 cup Marsala wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth5 teaspoons cornstarch2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth Preparation In a shallow bowl, mix flour and pepper. Dip pork chops in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature2 cups 2% milk, room temperature1/2 cup butter, melted1-1/2 cups raisins2 tablespoons caraway seeds, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk egg, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins and, if desired, caraway seeds....

Ingredients 1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt1 beef flank steak (1 pound)2 packages (5.8 ounces each) roasted garlic and olive oil couscous3/4 cup diced roasted sweet red pepper, drained1/2 cup Italian salad dressing Preparation Preheat broiler. Mix first 5 ingredients; rub over steak. Place on a broiler pan. Broil 2-3 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°), 6-8 minutes per side....

Ingredients Assorted fruit–green grapes, watermelon balls, cantaloupe balls and strawberry halves1 cup plain yogurt1/2 medium ripe banana4 teaspoons honey1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Thread fruit alternately onto skewers. In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with kabobs.

Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup maple syrupJuice of 1 medium lemon2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced1 to 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well.

Ingredients 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and thinly sliced1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon lemon juice2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup sliced sweet onion4 medium red potatoes, thinly sliced (about 1 pound)3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine apple slices, sugar and lemon juice; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup chicken broth3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 large red onion, sliced and separated into rings10 cups torn romaine1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Place half in a saucepan and set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened6 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:3 large eggs1 cup sugar1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cut into cubesSliced almonds Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Roll into 1-in. balls. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of ungreased miniature muffin cups; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice6 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3 tablespoons grated lemon zest1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram3/4 teaspoon pepper6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated3/4 cup sugar, divided1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided3/4 cup sifted cake flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, divided4 teaspoons cornstarch1-1/2 cups eggnog1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained2/3 cup quartered maraschino cherries1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup heavy whipping creamGreen food coloringAdditional maraschino cherries, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 c. sour cream 2 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. lime juice 1 garlic clove, grated 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. cornmeal 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1 tsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. chili powder Freshly ground black pepper 1/3 c. buttermilk, at room temperature 1 large egg, at room temperature 2 tbsp. melted butter 1 1/2 c. corn kernels, defrosted and drained if frozen 1 jalapeno, seeds and veins removed, minced...

Ingredients 1/2 medium lemon1/2 cup water1/4 cup honey2 cups sliced peeled apples2 cups sliced peeled peaches1 cup sliced peeled pears1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit2 cups sliced strawberries1 cup seedless red grapes7 tablespoons vanilla yogurt Preparation Cut two 1-in.-long strips from lemon peel. Squeeze juice from lemon. In a large saucepan, combine the water, honey, lemon juice and lemon peel strips. Add the apples, peaches and pears. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until fruit is softened....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons butter4 garlic cloves, sliced2 pounds fresh green beans1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 45-60 seconds or until golden. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic from pan; reserve. Add green beans to pan; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in broth, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water (70° to 80°)2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons salt4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons active dry yeast1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 can (26 ounces) garlic and herb spaghetti sauce, divided3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1/4 cup finely chopped onion1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation In bread machine pan, place the first six ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer....

Ingredients 1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake/cookie mix1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup water1 container (8 ounces) chopped mixed candied fruit1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup raisins1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix cookie mix, melted butter and water to form a soft dough. Stir in candied fruit, pecans and raisins. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 8 oz. raisins 8 oz. currants 8 oz. sultanas or golden raisins 2 oz. grated carrots 1 oz. mixed citrus peel 8 oz. brandy 4 oz. bread crumbs 7 1/2 oz. T55 flour (see Tips) or fine white flower 4 oz. muscovado sugar 1 tsp. grated nutmeg 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 dash salt 1 1/4 oz. diced almonds 8 oz. vegetable shortening 2 eggs 1/2 oz. sherry Juice from 1/2 lemon...

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)6 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/3 cup Greek olives Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, 4 tablespoons oil, sugar, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....