Ingredients 6 large egg whites 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 1/4 c. heavy cream 1/4 c. confectioners’ sugar 1 lb. bittersweet chocolate 1/4 c. hot brewed espresso Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 225° and position racks in the lower and middle thirds. Trace an 11-inch circle on the undersides of each of 2 sheets of parchment paper. Turn the paper over onto 2 large baking sheets....

Ingredients 2 cups fat-free reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt and pudding mix for 2 minutes or until thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Fold in the fruit. Refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients FRY BREAD:2 cups unbleached flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder3 teaspoons baking powder4-1/2 teaspoons shortening2/3 to 3/4 cup waterOil for deep-fat fryingTACO FILLING:1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon saltPepper to taste2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies4 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 medium tomatoes, choppedShredded lettuceSalsa Preparation Mix dry ingredients; cut in shortening as for pastry....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked brown rice elbow pasta1 tablespoon coconut oil1/2 small red onion, sliced2 teaspoons ginger paste2 teaspoons garlic paste1-1/2 cups chopped fresh Brussels sprouts1/2 cup chopped red cabbage1/2 cup shredded carrots1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded2 green onions, chopped Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. ground ginger 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. fine salt 3/4 c. packed dark-brown sugar 1/2 c. unsalted butter c. unsulfured molasses 6 c. confectioners’ sugar 1/2 c. pasteurized egg whites 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar 1 large egg Desired food coloring Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt....

Ingredients 2 pounds uncooked pork sausage links2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced1 large onion, chopped1/3 cup water1/4 cup packed brown sugar Preparation Cook the sausage according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the apples, onion, water and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the sausage; heat through.

Ingredients 9 to 12 medium carrots (about 1-1/2 pounds)4 tablespoons butter, cubed1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation Peel carrots and cut in half lengthwise. Boil in salted water until tender; drain well. Melt butter in a heavy skillet; add lemon juice and brown sugar and stir until mixture thickens. Add carrots; stir until well glazed and heated through.

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion in oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Drain spaghetti; add to the skillet....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup buttermilk1 cup chopped peeled apple1/3 cup chopped walnutsTOPPING:1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons butter Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in apple and nuts....

Ingredients Butter-flavored cooking spray4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning8 lemon slices8 green pepper rings8 sweet red pepper rings2 slices onion, separated into rings1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with butter-flavored spray. Place fillets in dish; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Top with lemon, peppers and onion; sprinkle with pepper. Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked penne pasta8 ounces hard salami, cubed1/2 cup minced fresh parsley4 green onions, sliced1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup cider vinegar4 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl; add salami, parsley and onions....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta2 pounds bulk Italian sausage1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon paprika1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 8 medium red potatoes, cooked and cubed2 celery ribs with leaves, thinly sliced2 green onions with tops, chopped4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup chopped green pepper1-1/4 cups mayonnaise1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup plain yogurt1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil, marjoram and dill or 1 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram and dill weed1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped1 cup frozen peas, thawed1 cup shredded cheddar cheese...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:2/3 cup finely chopped raisins1/2 cup finely chopped dates1/2 cup finely chopped dried figs1/2 cup orange juice1/3 cup finely chopped dried cherries or cranberries2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup finely chopped pecansGLAZE:3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice...

Ingredients 2 pounds flounder or sole fillets2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons mayonnaise3 tablespoons chopped green onions1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Coat a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. x 14 in.) with cooking spray. Place fillets on foil; brush with lemon juice. Crimp foil, forming edges. Place foil flat on the grill (do not seal). Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 4 minutes. Combine Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, onions and salt; brush over fillets....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese1 tub (.5 ounce) sugar-free lemonade soft drink mix1 cup cold fat-free milk1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed10 sugar-free lemon sandwich cookies, crushed1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)Lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, optional Preparation Beat cream cheese and drink mix until smooth. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 1-1/2 minutes (mixture will be very thick)....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined5 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup butter3 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon minced fresh parsleyHot cooked pasta Preparation In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, garlic, salt and cayenne in butter until the shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and parsley. Serve with pasta.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon finely chopped onion4 garlic cloves, minced1 medium zucchini, shredded6 eggs, lightly beaten1/4 teaspoon ground mustard4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/4 cup sliced green onions Preparation In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Add the zucchini; cook for 3 minutes or until tender. In a large bowl, beat eggs and mustard....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1/3 cup sugar1 cup molasses1 large egg, room temperature2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup hot waterFILLING/TOPPING:2 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups heavy whipping cream1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon rum extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. butter, softened 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. Swerve granular 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 2/3 c. almond flour 8 tsp. sugar-free jam Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.Step 2In a large bowl using a hand mixer, mix together butter, cream cheese, and sweetener until completely combined. Add egg, vanilla, and salt and beat until combined, then beat in almond flour....