Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped5 cups fresh or frozen super sweet corn1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1 medium sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup half-and-half cream1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, optional 2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 2 cups crumbled cornbread1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and salt. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 large sweet onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) Italian tomato paste1/2 cup water2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepperHot cooked pasta of your choice Preparation In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup cold water1 tablespoon butterBISCUIT TOPPING:1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup 2% milkWhipped topping or vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar and cinnamon. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into fruit mixture....

Ingredients 1/4 cup each grapefruit, orange and pineapple juice2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 garlic clove, minced2 to 3 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg8 cups torn iceberg lettuce6 cups torn Bibb lettuce3 cups orange sections3 cups fresh pineapple chunks3 cups sliced fresh strawberries Preparation In a saucepan, stir juices and cornstarch until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 large green pepper, coarsely chopped1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped1 large tomato, seeded and chopped1 small red onion, coarsely chopped1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese1 teaspoon minced garlic2/3 cup Greek vinaigrette Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine1 small onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup half-and-half cream4 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup grated Romano cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh parsleyAdditional grated Romano cheese, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in skillet....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 beef flank steak (2 pounds)VINAIGRETTE:2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons white vinegar1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon ketchup3 tablespoons chopped onion1 tablespoon sugar1 small garlic clove, peeled and halved1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons canola oil1 bunch romaine, torn1 cup grape tomatoes Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; add the beef and turn to coat....

Ingredients 1 to 2 tablespoons butter, softened8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shorteningFILLING:1 pound fresh apricots, halved2 tablespoons honey1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries3 small plums, sliced2 medium peaches, sliced1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation Spread butter over one side of each tortilla. Press tortillas, butter side down, into ungreased 8-oz. custard cups. Place on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup butter, softened2 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon water2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar2 packages (5 ounces each) chocolate-covered thin mint candies Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, butter, eggs and water to form a soft dough. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners’ sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes1/8 teaspoon saltPinch pepper4 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 pound fully cooked ham, julienned1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet over low heat, melt butter. Add potatoes, salt and pepper; cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour eggs over the potatoes; sprinkle with ham. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the eggs are set. Sprinkle with cheese; cook, uncovered, until melted....

Ingredients 4 cups miniature marshmallows1/4 cup butter, cubed6 cups crisp rice cereal12 oval cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies1 tube white decorating gel1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frostingHalloween sprinkles Preparation In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and blended. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish; cool. Cut into 12 squares and set aside. Cut a 1/2-in....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 tablespoon chopped green onion1 garlic clove, minced1 cup cold cooked instant rice1/4 cup cubed cooked chicken1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 tablespoon shredded carrot Preparation In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Pour egg into skillet. As egg sets, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When egg is completely cooked, remove to plate....

Ingredients 2 hard-boiled large eggs2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter, softened and divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper1 cup milk2 slices bread, toasted Preparation Cut eggs in half; remove yolks and set aside. Chop egg whites; set aside. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from one 15-ounce can) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 lb. spinach 8 slice (thick) from a large round loaf of country bread 1/2 lb. mozzarella 1/4 lb. mild goat cheese Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided2 tablespoons canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 beef top sirloin steak (3/4 inch thick and 1 pound)3/4 cup diced zucchini3/4 cup chopped tomato1/3 cup picante sauce8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed Preparation In a shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons lime juice, oil and garlic; add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. For pico de gallo, in a small bowl, combine the zucchini, tomato, picante sauce and remaining lime juice; set aside....

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1 c. light brown sugar 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. semisweet or white chocolate chips 1 1/2 c. dried cranberries Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F....

Ingredients 3/4 c. crumbled feta cheese 3 tbsp. nonfat plain yogurt 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 4 large whole-wheat pita breads 4 large pieces romaine lettuce 1 English cucumber 1 bunch mint leaves 3/4 lb. thinly sliced roasted turkey breast Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, combine the feta cheese and yogurt with a fork, mashing any large chunks of cheese....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 cup frozen peas, thawed1 cup halved seedless red grapes1/2 cup sliced celery1/4 cup sliced green onions2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon saltLeaf lettuce, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt. Pour over chicken mixture; stir to coat. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt4 cups mixed nuts Preparation In a large bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Add nuts; toss to coat. Spread onto a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 35-40 minutes or until nuts are lightly toasted and appear dry, stirring occasionally. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container.