Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onion, chopped2 packages (10 ounces each ) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 garlic cloves, minced8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook until cream cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)1 package fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)3 pretzel rods1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted, plus 1 tablespoon unmelted chips6 ounces white candy coating, melted3 lollipop sticks1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon baking cocoaBlack paste food coloringVanilla frosting1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation Line a 13x9-in. baking pan and an 8-in. square baking dish with foil, and grease the foil....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter4 cups walnut halves1/4 cup sugar4 bunches romaine, torn16 cups torn leaf lettuce6 cups dried cranberries4 medium sweet yellow peppers, diced4 cups (16 ounces) crumbled feta cheeseCoarsely ground pepper, optionalDRESSING:4 envelopes Italian salad dressing mix2 cups canola oil1 cup balsamic vinegar3/4 cup water Preparation In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter. Add walnuts; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup molassesFILLING:4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, oil, applesauce and molasses; add to dry ingredients....

Ingredients 4 medium sweet red peppers3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 medium onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened8 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened1 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 to 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperHERBED GARLIC TOASTS:1/2 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced24 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)...

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)2 slices deli ham (3/4 ounce each)2 slices Swiss cheese (3/4 ounce each)1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon pepper1 large egg2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; top each with a slice of ham and cheese. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks....

Ingredients 3/4 cup raisins1 cup hot water1/2 cup shortening2 cups sugar1 large egg2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg1-1/2 cups applesauce1/2 cup water1/2 cup chopped walnutsConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Place raisins and hot water in a small bowl; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce and water....

Ingredients 15 lb. beef back rib racks 1 liter Coca-Cola® 1 liter water 1 1/2 tsp. whole black peppercorns 1 tbsp. kosher salt 1 c. dark brown sugar 1 c. ketchup 1/2 c. cider vinegar 1/2 c. canned tomato sauce 1/2 c. unsulfured molasses 1/4 c. tomato paste 2 tbsp. Hot sauce 2 tbsp. Liquid Smoke 1 tbsp. onion powder 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tsp....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten2/3 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split Preparation In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, celery, onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Crumble turkey into bowl and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 6 patties....

Ingredients 12 ounces fresh chorizo6 large eggs2 tablespoons 2% milk1 cup shredded cheddar cheese6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmedOptional toppings: Thinly sliced green onions, minced fresh cilantro and salsa Preparation Remove chorizo from casings. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat until cooked through, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Drain and return to pan. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. Add egg mixture to chorizo....

Ingredients 1 medium fresh pineapple3 medium apples (red, yellow and green), cubed1 small cantaloupe, cubed1 large firm banana, sliced1 pint strawberries, halved1 pint blueberries4 cups seedless red and green grapes3 kiwifruit, peeled and slicedDRESSING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedAdditional berries for garnish, optional Preparation Peel and core pineapple; cut into cubes. Place in a 3- or 4-qt. glass serving bowl....

Ingredients 8 teaspoons sugar4 teaspoons baking cocoa4 cups 2% milk1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until marshmallows are melted, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Ladle into mugs.

Ingredients Drippings from 1 roasted turkey1/2 to 1 cup turkey or chicken broth1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 cup fat-free milk1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/8 teaspoon white pepper Preparation Pour drippings into a 2-cup measuring cup. Skim and discard fat. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 2 cups; transfer to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into drippings mixture....

Ingredients 3 medium eggs 1/2 c. light brown sugar c. Coca-Cola® 1 1/4 c. self-rising flour 1 c. ground almonds A few drops of vanilla extract 3 large bananas 5 tbsp. butter 4 medium egg whites pinch of salt 1 tsp. cream of tartar c. Coca-Cola® 1 c. light brown sugar 2 tbsp. light brown sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease the cake pan or line it with parchment paper....

Ingredients 8 each miniature sweet red, orange and yellow peppers4 ounces ground turkey1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms1/4 cup chopped sweet onion1 garlic clove, minced1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided1/4 cup cooked brown rice1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cut and reserve tops off peppers; remove seeds. Cut thin slices from pepper bottoms to level; set aside peppers....

Ingredients 1 egg1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided1 cup sliced celery2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced6 cups cold cooked rice1 cup diced fully cooked ham1 to 2 cups chopped leftover Garlic-Brown Sugar Chicken or cooked chicken1/2 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In a large skillet or wok, scramble egg in 1 tablespoon oil, breaking into small pieces. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add remaining oil to skillet; stir-fry celery and garlic over medium-high heat until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. cornstarch 2 stick unsalted butter 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar 2 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar 1/2 tsp. salt granulated sugar Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the cornstarch. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, cream the butter with the confectioners’ sugar and salt at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the flour mixture all at once and mix at low speed just until incorporated....

Ingredients 2 large tomatoes, chopped3/4 cup chopped cucumber1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1/2 cup Italian salad dressing1/8 teaspoon dried oreganoLeaf lettuce, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Just before serving, add salad dressing and oregano; toss to coat. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided 8 slices sourdough bread3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese1/8 teaspoon onion powder1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 4 ounces Brie cheese with rind removed, sliced12 slices deli ham1 tart apple, thinly sliced Preparation Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of bread slices. Toast bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove....

Ingredients Cooking spray 16 oz. spaghetti 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. ground beef kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes 1/2 c. basil, chopped 1 c. shredded mozzarella 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a medium baking dish with cooking spray....