Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into wedges Preparation In a small skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, salt, ginger and pepper. Add the sweet potato wedges; toss to coat. Cover and cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients SAUCE:1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups water1/4 cup red cinnamon candies1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegDUMPLINGS:2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt2/3 cup shortening2/3 cup cold whole milk6 small baking apples, peeled and cored3 tablespoons butter1 large egg white, beaten1 tablespoon sugarHalf-and-half cream, optional Preparation Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Set aside. For dumplings, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/4 cup water2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1/2 teaspoon pepperSalad greens and vegetables of your choice Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined1 medium lemon, cut into wedges Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced2 ciabatta rolls, split4 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick)1 medium heirloom tomato, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened6 fresh basil leaves Preparation Mix oil and garlic; brush onto cut sides of rolls and both sides of vegetables. Sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper. Grill eggplant, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side. Grill tomato, covered, until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes per side....

Ingredients 2 pounds frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed2 medium carrots, julienned1 small onion, halved and sliced1 small green pepper, julienned1 garlic clove, minced1 jar (10 ounces) sweet-and-sour sauce4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauceHot cooked rice Preparation Place meatballs in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; top with carrots, onion, pepper and garlic. In a small bowl, mix sweet-and-sour sauce and soy sauce; pour over meatballs. Microwave, covered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and meatballs are heated through, stirring twice....

Ingredients 1 domestic duckling (4 to 5 pounds)1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves1 to 2 tablespoons red wine vinegarBing cherries, star fruit and kale, optional Preparation Prick skin of duckling well and place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Tie drumsticks together. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°. (Drain fat from pan as it accumulates....

Ingredients 1 lb. green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 3" segments 8 whole cloves garlic, peeled 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper 1/8 tsp. MSG (optional) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, toss green beans, garlic, cornstarch, oil, soy sauce, ginger, white pepper, MSG (if using), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated....

Ingredients 3 avocados, pitted Juice of 2 limes 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped 1 small jalapeño (seeded if you prefer less heat), minced 1/2 tsp. kosher salt Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine avocados, lime juice, cilantro, onion, jalapeño and salt. Step 2Stir, then slowly turn the bowl as you run a fork through the avocados (this will ensure the mixture stays chunky)....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 large egg, separated 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/3 c. milk 2 tbsp. melted butter, plus more for cooking Maple syrup, for serving Preparation Spoon your flour into a measuring cup. Don’t scoop the flour with your measuring cup. This leads to overpacking the cup with too much flour, which can result in tough pancakes....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 medium onion, chopped1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1-1/4 cups chicken broth, divided1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, optionalHot cooked noodles Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in mushrooms; cook for 1 minute. Add 1 cup broth, Worcestershire sauce and pepper; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) peach or apricot pie filling2 cans (15 ounces each) fruit cocktail, drained1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained2 medium firm bananas, sliced Preparation In a large bowl, combine pie filling and canned fruits. Cover and refrigerate. Stir in banana just before serving.

Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked spiral pasta1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/4 cup halved seedless red grapes1/4 cup halved seedless green grapes1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons honey1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the pasta, crab, oranges and grapes. Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey and ginger; pour over salad and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed3 garlic cloves, minced4 French rolls or hoagie buns, split2 cans (one 12 ounces, one 5 ounces) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1-1/4 teaspoons dill weed, divided8 slices cheddar cheese8 slices tomato Preparation Preheat broiler. In a microwave, melt butter with garlic. Place rolls on a baking sheet, cut side up; brush with butter mixture. Broil 2-3 in. from heat until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) linguine1/3 cup olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed3/4 cup chicken broth1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through. Add linguine; toss gently to combine.

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) sliced or diced beets2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt3 to 4 tablespoons white vinegar2 tablespoons butter Preparation Drain beets, reserving 1/3 cup juice. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in beet juice and vinegar; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Add beets and butter; heat through.

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 egg1/2 cup saltine or butter-flavored cracker crumbs2 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 cup water1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon vinegar Preparation In a bowl, combine the sausage, egg, crumbs, milk and sage; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs; drain. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Add to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until centers of meatballs are no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper3/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons canola oil1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, sliced1 large sweet onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 celery rib, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti Preparation Sprinkle chicken with cayenne and salt. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup ouzo or anise liqueur2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes2 large sweet yellow or green peppers, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces24 cherry tomatoes1 large red or sweet onion, cut into 1-1/2-inch piecesOptional: Lettuce leaves, crumbled feta cheese and refrigerated tzatziki sauce...

Ingredients 4 frozen Texas-size white dinner rolls (2 ounces each), thawed2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 small onion, cut into thin wedges1 medium green pepper, sliced1 medium sweet yellow pepper, sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced1/2 cup fresh snow peas3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll out each roll into an 8-in. to 10-in. circle, turning dough frequently; set aside....