Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans1 envelope taco seasoning3 ripe avocados, halved, seeded and peeled1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 cup sour cream1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained2 medium tomatoes, chopped6 green onions, sliced1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseTortilla chips Preparation Combine beans and taco seasoning. Spread mixture on a round 12-in. serving platter. Mash avocados with lemon juice. Spread over beans. Spread sour cream over avocado....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups powdered nondairy creamer1 cup sugar1/2 cup instant coffee granules1/2 cup baking cocoaDash salt1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extractADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:3/4 cup boiling waterWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Divide mixture in half. Stir in vanilla to one portion and almond extract to the other. Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 14-16 batches (7-8 batches vanilla mocha mix; 7-8 batches almond mocha mix), about 3 cups total....

Ingredients 1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided1/2 teaspoon sugar1/3 cup mashed potato flakes1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1-3/4 cups bread flourTOPPING:2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh or dried oregano1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the potato flakes, 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, salt, 1 cup flour and remaining 1/4 cup water....

Ingredients 1/4 c. olive oil 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 clove garlic 6 c. whole milk 2 package frozen chopped spinach 1 package frozen peas 1/2 lb. carrots Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 container part-skim ricotta (about 2 cups) 1 large egg 1 package no-boil lasagna noodles (12 to 16 noodles) 1 lb. part-skim mozzarella 1 c. grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium; add flour and garlic....

Ingredients 4 egg whites1/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar2 eggs1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon butter1 medium tomato, chopped1 small zucchini, chopped1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, water and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat eggs and salt until thick and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes. Fold in the whites....

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup half-and-half cream1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits, divided1 graham cracker crust (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cream until blended. Fold in whipped topping and 1 cup toffee bits. Spoon into crust; sprinkle with remaining toffee bits. Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh strawberries, finely chopped2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed and well drained2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and finely chopped3 tablespoons peach or apricot preserves2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon brown sugarCINNAMON TORTILLA CHIPS:Oil for deep-fat frying10 flour tortillas (10 inches)1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; cover and chill for 20 minutes or until serving....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage2 tablespoons chopped green pepper1 green onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cabbage, pepper and onion. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to cabbage mixture and toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved14 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced1/4 cup chopped red onion2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper14 fresh basil leaves Preparation Rub cut side of garlic over one side of each slice of bread. Place bread garlic side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pounds Brussels sprouts (about 8 cups), trimmed and halved1 cup panko bread crumbs1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place first 4 ingredients in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high 30 seconds. Place Brussels sprouts in a 15x10x1-in. pan; toss with 3 tablespoons oil mixture. Roast 10 minutes. Toss bread crumbs with rosemary and remaining oil mixture; sprinkle over sprouts....

Ingredients 1/2 tsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. water 1/2 lb. fresh peaches 3/4 c. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/4 c. dark brown sugar 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar 1 pinch salt 1/4 c. fresh orange juice 2 tbsp. finely grated peeled fresh ginger 3/4 tsp. cinnamon Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water.Step 2In a medium saucepan, combine the peaches with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and orange juice and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 package (5 ounces) Girl Scout Trios cookies2 tablespoons natural peanut butterFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash salt1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsTOPPING:1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup natural peanut butter1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Let eggs stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Pulse cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form....

Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup Wheaties1 cup whole almonds1 cup pecan halves1 cup sweetened shredded coconut4-1/2 teaspoons toasted wheat germ1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons maple syrup2 tablespoons honey1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 cup halved green grapes2 to 3 medium firm bananas, sliced1 cup sliced fresh strawberries4 cups vanilla yogurt Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Juice of 1 lemon 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 lb. chicken thighs kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 lb. asparagus, ends removed 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons 1 lemon, sliced Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Whisk until combined then add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in....

Ingredients 1/2 c. peanut oil 1/2 c. crushed dried red chile flakes of your choice 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp. white sesame seeds or crushed roasted peanuts 1 tbsp. minced ginger 2 tsp. ground Sichuan peppercorns 1/2 tsp. MSG 3 tbsp. fried shallot flakes Preparation Step 1In a small pot over medium heat, heat oil until starting to smoke, 3 to 4 minutes. Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium heatproof bowl or jar, stir chile flakes, garlic, sesame seeds, ginger, peppercorns, and MSG until chiles are damp....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2-1/2 cups milk1 cup water3/4 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drainedOyster crackers, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and nutmeg until blended. Gradually whisk in milk and water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce14 pieces string cheese1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Spread half of the meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drain manicotti; stuff each shell with a piece of string cheese....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 lb. ground pork 1 shallot 1 clove garlic c. breadcrumbs 1/4 c. shredded Parmesan 1 tbsp. minced basil 1 tbsp. minced Italian parsley 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 egg salt Pepper 1 egg 1 c. matzo meal or bread crumbs tbsp. Dried Parsley 2 small graffiti eggplants oil 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 bunch rapini 1 clove garlic 1 shallot 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard...

Ingredients 1 lb. sirloin steak 1 1/2 tbsp. berbere spice (see Note) 1 pt. red cherry tomatoes 1 pt. yellow cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3 large celery ribs 1/2 c. celery leaves 2 tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tbsp. capers 2 tsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 red onion 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 c. vegetable oil 1 large baking potato...