Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) frozen French-style green beans1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained3 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon dried basilToasted slivered almonds Preparation Cook green beans according to package directions; drain. Add mushrooms and keep warm. Combine the butter, rosemary and basil; drizzle over bean mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli1 large egg, room temperature1 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil1/2 cup canola oil, dividedAdditional shredded Parmesan cheese, optional1 cup marinara sauce or meatless spaghetti sauce, warmed Preparation Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese and basil. Dip ravioli in egg, then in bread crumb mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic. Brush over cut sides of bread; sprinkle with parsley. Place, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Ingredients 2 c. whole-wheat pastry flour or spelt flour 1 1/2 tbsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt 8 tbsp. unsalted butter c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. unsulphured molasses 2 tbsp. finely grated fresh ginger 1 egg 1 c. dried apricots 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1 c. raw or turbinado sugar Powdered sugar for dusting Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon seasoned salt1-1/2 pounds chicken gizzards, trimmed and halved1/4 cup vegetable oil2 cans (49-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth5 cups uncooked wide egg noodles Preparation Combine flour and seasoned salt in a large resealable plastic bag. Add gizzards, shake to coat. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, brown gizzards in oil. Add chicken broth. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours or until the gizzards are tender....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes3/4 teaspoon salt1 pound lean ground turkey1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)Optional: Hot cooked pasta and pasta sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces4 green onions, sliced2 tablespoons minced shallot4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved2 tablespoons minced fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 clove garlic salt 2 lb. heirloom tomatoes 1 small red onion 1/4 c. red wine vinegar 3/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper 1 loaf country bread 2 bunch arugula 5 oz. ricotta salata Preparation Step 1On a cutting board, using the flat side of a chef’s knife, mash the garlic clove to a paste with a pinch of salt; transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, onion, vinegar, and the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 large eggplant 4 large plum tomatoes extra-virgin olive oil salt c. green olives 2 tbsp. oil-packed Calabrian chiles or other hot chiles 1/4 c. basil basil leaves 6 oz. Fontina cheese Crusty bread Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and heat a grill pan. Brush eggplant and tomato slices with olive oil and season lightly with salt. Grill eggplant in batches over moderately high heat, turning once, until softened and lightly charred, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup shortening6 to 7 tablespoons cold water Preparation In a bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add cold water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in....

Ingredients Cooking spray 9 graham crackers (1 sleeve), finely crushed 6 tbsp. butter, melted 1/4 c. granulated sugar Pinch kosher salt 4 (8 oz) blocks of cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1 c. granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 c. sour cream 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. kosher salt Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325° and grease an 8" or 9" springform pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained6 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste1 cup beef broth1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram or 1 tablespoon dried marjoram2 tablespoons garlic powder2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1 bay leafHot cooked spaghetti Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame3 cups julienned carrots1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed4 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantroVINAIGRETTE:3 tablespoons rice vinegar3 tablespoons lemon juice4 teaspoons canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place edamame in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook 4-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl; cool slightly. Add carrots, corn, green onions and cilantro....

Ingredients 3/4 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1/2 c. dry white wine 1/2 lb. Gorgonzola or other blue cheese 2 c. heavy cream 3 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 lb. fettuccine 1 1/4 lb. broccoli (about 2 stalks) c. grated Parmesan 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1In a medium stainless-steel pot, combine the broth and wine and bring to a boil over moderate heat....

Ingredients 10 oz. crusty white bread 1/2 c. fig jam (conserve) 1/2 c. finely chopped dried cranberries 2 1/2 c. milk 2 c. light cream 1/2 c. superfine sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 6 eggs Preparation Step 1Grease 4 1/2-quart slow cooker bowl. Spread bread slices with jam. Layer bread, overlapping, in cooker bowl; sprinkle with cranberries.Step 2Combine milk, cream, sugar, and extract in medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Whisk eggs in medium bowl; gradually whisk in hot milk mixture....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained1/2 cup sliced onion1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a food processor, combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, sugar and salt. Cover and process until desired consistency.

Ingredients 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided2 tablespoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1/2 medium green pepper, julienned4 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup chopped onion6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmedOptional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon cornmeal2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons rubbed sage2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon baking powder1 egg3/4 cup milk1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2-1/2 cups finely chopped onionsOil for frying Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk and hot pepper sauce; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in the onions. In a large skillet, heat 1/2 in....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes2 packages (8 ounces each) frozen artichoke hearts8 garlic cloves, halved3 tablespoons olive oil3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation Place the potatoes, artichokes and garlic in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Combine the oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup molasses1 large egg2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be soft). Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle....