Ingredients 1 medium yellow summer squash1/4 cup egg substitute2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 slices bread, toasted and diced Preparation Place squash in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. When cool enough to handle, cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out and reserve pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Invert shells on paper towel....

Ingredients 1/3 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided2 teaspoons sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed2 plum tomatoes, chopped Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, basil, 1 tablespoon of oil, sugar and salt; set aside. In a nonstick skillet, saute chicken in remaining oil over medium heat until juices run clear....

Ingredients 6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1 cup diced fully cooked ham1/2 cup finely chopped celery1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1/2 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper12 slices whole wheat or white breadCanola oilBATTER:1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 cups milk2 eggs, lightly beaten Preparation Combine eggs, ham, celery, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper; spread on six slices of bread. Top with remaining bread and set aside....

Ingredients 2 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon lemon curd1-1/2 teaspoons sugar2 plain cake doughnuts2 tablespoons blueberry preservesWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon curd and sugar until smooth. Cut doughnuts in half horizontally. Spread bottom halves with cream cheese mixture; replace tops. Drizzle with preserves. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Ingredients 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/8 teaspoon saltColored nonpareils and sprinkles Preparation In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in milk, almond extract and salt. Cool to room temperature. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in nonpareils and sprinkles. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple1 can (8-1/2 ounces) apricot halves1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons water1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 medium firm banana, sliced Preparation Drain pineapple and apricots, reserving juices. Cut apricots into bite-size pieces; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and reserved juices; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the pineapple, apricots, strawberries and banana....

Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 5 cups)1 medium bunch broccoli, cut into small florets (about 4 cups)1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon butter2 medium tomatoes, chopped3/4 teaspoon dried basil3/4 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce4 large eggs1/3 cup half-and-half cream1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Place the cauliflower and broccoli in a saucepan with a small amount of water....

Ingredients 8 6-inch flour or corn tortillas 3 tbsp. Cooking oil 2 onions 2 green bell peppers 1 tsp. salt 1 1/4 lb. skirt steak 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/4 lb. Roquefort or other blue cheese Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 350°F. Stack the tortillas and wrap them in aluminum foil. Warm in the oven for about 15 minutes.Step 2In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately high heat....

Ingredients 6 miniature croissants1 cup sugar1/4 cup water1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons butter3 cups butter pecan ice cream Preparation Place croissants on a baking sheet; bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until warmed. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook without stirring until mixture turns an amber color and a candy thermometer reads 330°....

Ingredients Preparation Sonic’s still got half-price drinks and $0.99 corn dogs if you show up between 2-4 p.m. deal going on. It’s unclear how long that’s going to last, so get on it.Oh! Also, if you download the Sonic app (which I can’t believe you haven’t done yet!), they’ll give you a free medium slush or drink this week. Similarly, DQ is pleased to give you a free small blizzard when you sign up for their app and register your email account with them....

Ingredients 6 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 1 bay leaf 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion 1 1/2 c. arborio rice (12 ounces) 1/2 c. dry white wine 1 c. white corn kernels (from 2 ears) 1 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 tbsp. unsalted butter Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil with the bay leaf. Keep the stock warm over very low heat....

Ingredients 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed2 to 3 kiwifruit, peeled and thinly sliced1 to 2 firm bananas, sliced1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/2 cup red grape halves1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarchPinch salt Preparation Pat cookie dough into an ungreased 14-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until deep golden brown; cool....

Ingredients 5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons corn syrupCAKE:4 large eggs, separated4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped1/2 cup water1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup buttermilk1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecansFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractDECORATION:2 brown milk chocolate M&M’s2 large red gumdrops Red Hots...

Ingredients 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 lb. large shrimp 4 cloves garlic 1 large pinch dried red-pepper flakes 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 2 medium tomatoes (about 3/4 pound) 1 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary 2 tbsp. drained capers c. halved and pitted black olives Preparation Step 1In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, red-pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just done, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup minced fresh gingerroot2 tablespoons grated lemon zest2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilkTOPPING:2 tablespoons coarse sugar2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in ginger and lemon zest....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon active dry yeast2 tablespoons sugar1 cup warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)2 large eggs, room temperature3 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon cider vinegar2-1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour2-1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Grease a 9x5-in. loaf pan and sprinkle with gluten-free flour; set aside. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the eggs, oil, vinegar and yeast mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed2 cups thinly sliced radishes1/2 cup pecan or walnut pieces, toasted1/4 cup tarragon leaves3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/2 garlic clove1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar1/4 cup olive oil Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water....

Ingredients 6 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed1 large onion, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon chili powder2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained2 tablespoons sliced green onionsTortilla chips Preparation Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Cut corn from cobs. In a large skillet, saute the onion and jalapeno in butter for 2-3 minutes or until almost tender....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup 2% milk1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)4 large eggs, room temperatureConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in milk. Add dry cake mix and eggs; beat until combined. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 2 large eggs, room temperature1 package spice cake mix (regular size) 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting Preparation Beat butter and eggs until blended. Beat in cake mix and oats. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to roll, though dough will remain fairly soft. Preheat oven to 350°. On a well-floured surface, roll half of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in....