Ingredients 1 cup chopped peeled jicama1 cup chopped fresh strawberries1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each) 1/4 teaspoon pepper8 corn tortillas (6 inches)1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese Preparation Preheat broiler. For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place fillets on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt....

Ingredients 1 cup ground pecans1/2 cup finely crushed gingersnaps1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, softenedFILLING:1 cup canned pumpkin1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 quart vanilla ice cream, slightly softened Whipped cream, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the pecans, gingersnaps, sugar and butter; mix well. Press into a 9-in. pie plate; bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Cool completely. In a bowl, beat first 6 filling ingredients....

Ingredients 1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice3/4 pound tart apples, peeled and quartered1 tablespoon honey1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 large watermelon2 whole cloves2 medium cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch balls, divided1 red chili pepper4 medium navel oranges2 pounds green grapesWooden skewers (12 inches) Preparation Thoroughly wash and dry watermelon. With a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of watermelon so it lies flat. Using a small sharp knife, lightly score a horizontal cutting line around middle of the melon, leaving 4 in. on each side of stem end unscored for the head....

Ingredients 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)2 medium green peppers, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth3 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker....

Ingredients 2 cups creamy peanut butter2/3 cup butter, softened1-1/3 cups sugar1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon light corn syrup6 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup milk chocolate M&M’s Preparation In a large bowl, cream peanut butter, butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, baking soda, vanilla and corn syrup. Add oats and mix well....

Ingredients 2 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)1 teaspoon cornstarch2 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 cup honey1 garlic clove, minced3/4 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon sliced green onion Preparation Broil pork chops 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and soy sauce until smooth. stir in the honey, garlic and ginger....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups water18 gingerbread spice tea bags4-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice2 teaspoons butter2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep 30 minutes. Discard tea bags. Stir in the sugar, apple juice and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnaps (about 32 cookies)1/4 cup butter, melted4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 cups whipped topping1 cup cold 2% milk2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant butterscotch pudding mix1/2 cup canned pumpkin1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonAdditional whipped topping, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the side of an ungreased 9-in....

Ingredients 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon orange marmalade1/2 cup panko bread crumbs1 tube (18 ounces) polenta, cut into 16 slices2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese3 tablespoons dried currants, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and marmalade. Bring to a boil; cook 5-7 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons. Meanwhile, place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Press both sides of polenta slices in bread crumbs....

Ingredients 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 shallot, chopped1 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1 cup chopped fresh broccoli1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped6 large eggs6 large egg whites3 tablespoons fat-free milk1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, green pepper and shallot over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 box lasagna noodles 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. dried oregano 2 packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained of excess liquid 3 c. ricotta 1 large egg 1/2 c. Parmesan 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 3 c. mozzarella 2 c. marinara Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350º. Bring a large pot of salted boiling water to a boil and cook lasagna noodles until al dente....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar1 cup eggnog1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 large egg white, lightly beatenColored sugarVanilla frosting, optional Preparation Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggnog, baking soda and nutmeg. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and chill 1 hour. On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Using floured 3-1/2-in. cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes; place on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 8 oz. unsalted butter 2 c. sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Royal Icing Preparation Step 1Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to medium; add eggs and vanilla. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture gradually, beating until incorporated. Shape dough into 2 disks....

Ingredients 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and diced1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1 pound ground beef4 hamburger buns, splitLettuce leaves and tomato slices Preparation In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms, onions, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes on each side or a until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear....

Ingredients Kernels from 5 ears fresh corn, or 3 cups frozen corn, defrosted 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic 1/2 red onion 1 jalapeño salt Black pepper 1 1/2 c. chicken broth Roasted Corn Guacamole, to garnish Cilantro sprigs, to garnish Preparation Step 1Put the kernels (fresh or frozen and defrosted) in a blender.Step 2Combine the oil and the garlic in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeño....

Ingredients 1 cup milk3 tablespoons instant chocolate drink mix2 tablespoons instant coffee granules2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract14 to 16 ice cubes Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients One 7-ounce container chilled crème fraîche 1/4 c. lemon curd Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 12 crisp butter waffle cookies 1/4 c. finely chopped unsalted pistachios Preparation Step 1Line a small baking sheet with wax paper. In a chilled bowl, using a hand-held electric mixer, beat the crème fraîche with the lemon curd and lemon zest until firm peaks form.Step 2Arrange half of the cookies on the baking sheet and spoon the lemon cream onto the centers, letting it ooze gently to the edges....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed4 garlic cloves, minced4 ounces cream cheese, cubed1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon pepper Hot cooked fettuccine Minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper....

Ingredients 3 teaspoons active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt5-1/4 to 6 cups all-purpose flour1 cup water1 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup 2% milk2 large eggs, room temperatureFLAVORING :1/2 cup butter, melted6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon salt1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large bowl, mix yeast, salt and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat water, cubed butter and milk to 120°-130°....