Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk, divided1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate fudge pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed, divided1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mixSemisweet chocolate curls and shavings, optional Preparation In a bowl, whisk 3/4 cup milk and chocolate pudding mix for 2 minutes or until thickened. Fold in 1-3/4 cups whipped topping....

Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce, divided 2 teaspoons dried oregano3 cups biscuit/baking mix1-1/4 cups 2% milk1 large egg, lightly beaten2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 plum tomato, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 pound small pasta shells1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups 2% milk4 ounces cream cheese, cubed1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blendAdditional minced fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3 eggs4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a small bowl, beat eggs until a light lemon color. Add to yeast mixture; set aside. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese1 large egg1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried basil9 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained4 cups Three-Meat Sauce2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano and basil. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the noodles, sauce, cottage cheese mixture and mozzarella....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 packages (2 ounces each) thinly sliced smoked beef1/3 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix1 tablespoon whole milk Preparation In a large skillet, heat butter until hot. Add eggs; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set. Stir in the beef, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Chill. Prepare roll mix according to package directions. Divide dough into six portions; roll each portion into an 8-in....

Ingredients 1 bottle (64 ounces) cranberry-raspberry juice, chilled1 can (12 ounces) frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate, thawed1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda, chilledFresh raspberriesIce cubesLime wedges, optional Preparation In a punch bowl, mix juice and lemonade concentrate. Stir in soda; top with raspberries. Serve over ice. If desired, garnish glasses with lime wedges.

Ingredients 1 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/2 cup canned pumpkin1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, halved3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperMAPLE TAHINI SAUCE:1/2 cup tahini1/4 cup water2 tablespoons maple syrup1 tablespoon cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt8 pita pocket halvesOptional: Sliced cucumber, onions and tomatoes Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place the first 10 ingredients in a food processor; pulse until combined....

Ingredients 1 lb. pork tenderloin salt fresh-ground black pepper Chinese five-spice powder 3 tbsp. Cooking oil 4 carrots 1 tsp. sugar 4 scallions including green tops 4 cloves garlic 1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 1 jalapeño pepper 1 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1/2 lb. fettuccine or Chinese egg noodles Preparation Step 1Cut the pork into 1/2-inch slices and flatten them with the heel of your hand....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, divided 3 large onions, halved and thinly sliced1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt12 dried figs, sliced1 cup water3 tablespoons honey12 slices slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)8 ounces Asiago cheese, sliced12 thin slices prosciutto3/4 cup crumbled goat cheeseBalsamic glaze, optional Preparation In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onions, sugar and salt; cook and stir until softened, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds (about 7-1/2 cups) uncooked ziti or small tube pasta2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese1/2 cup grated Romano cheeseTOPPING:1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup panko bread crumbs3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oilOptional: Minced fresh parsley or basil, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente; drain....

Ingredients 2 boneless beef chuck roasts (2-1/2 pounds each)1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix1 envelope brown gravy mix1/2 cup waterChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation Place the chuck roasts in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressings and gravy mix; stir in water. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until tender. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and thicken cooking juices for gravy....

Ingredients MACARON SHELL:1-1/3 cups almond flour 2-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided 3 extra large egg whites, room temperature1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons superfine sugarBUTTERCREAM FILLING:1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Place the almond flour and 1-1/2 cups plus 3 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar in a food processor; pulse until thoroughly mixed to ensure almond flour is very fine. Pass almond flour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard any large pieces that remain....

Ingredients 4 cups unsweetened apple juice4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice4 cups orange juice2 liters ginger ale, chilled1 to 2 quarts orange or pineapple sherbet Preparation In a large punch bowl, combine juices. Stir in ginger ale; top with sherbet. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon lemon extract3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup buttermilk1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; set 1/4 cup aside....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups Greek vinaigrette, divided4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1 medium lemon, quartered3 tablespoons sliced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Pour 3/4 cup vinaigrette into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for basting. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 pound small, fresh mushrooms, trimmed and sliced1 tablespoon butter1 medium red onion, cut in thin strips1 pound fresh green beans, trimmedFresh ground pepper1 teaspoon dill weed2 tablespoons toasted almonds or pine nuts Preparation Saute garlic and mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in onions; set aside. Steam or cook beans in small amount of water until tender-crisp; drain. Combine beans and mushroom mixture; add pepper and dill weed....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup white or regular balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons honey1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce2 large apples, cut into 1/2-inch wedges1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens1 cup walnut halves, toasted1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese Preparation For dressing, whisk together first 8 ingredients. In a bowl, toss apples with 1/4 cup dressing. Let stand 10 minutes....

Ingredients 3 limes 3 lemons 1 wedge lime kosher salt ice 12 oz. silver tequila 4 1/2 oz. simple syrup 6 orange twists Preparation Step 1Light a grill. Grill the halved limes and lemons over high heat, cut side down, until lightly charred and juicy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Juice the limes into one measuring cup, and juice the lemons into another measuring cup; you should have about 4 ounces of each juice....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 large green pepper, julienned4 cups fresh baby spinach (about 4 ounces)1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 naan flatbreads or 4 whole pita breads2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup prepared pesto2 plum tomatoes, sliced2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and green pepper; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, salt and pepper; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted....