Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger2 large apples, peeled and cut into 1/8-in. slicesBATTER:1/4 cup butter, softened2/3 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place butter in a 9-in. round baking pan; heat in oven until melted. Tilt pan to coat bottom and sides....

Ingredients 3 cups cubed cooked chicken2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped1 cup crumbled feta cheese2/3 cup sliced ripe olives1/4 cup mined fresh parsley1 cup mayonnaise3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup plain yogurt1 tablespoon dried oregano Preparation Combine the first five ingredients. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Toss with chicken mixture. Cover and chill for several hours.

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter4 cups shredded cooked chicken1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles2 cans (10 ounces each ) green enchilada sauce 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream, divided12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheeseShredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in chicken and green chiles; heat through. In a small skillet over medium heat, combine one can enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup cream; heat through....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups diced peeled potatoes1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons canola oil, divided2 cups cubed fully cooked ham16 large eggs2/3 cup sour cream1/2 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon onion salt1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation Place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup milk2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided1 teaspoon coconut extract1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/3 cup confectioners’ sugarRed, yellow, green and blue liquid food coloring2 black jelly beans9 slices fresh lemon2 cups sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Prepare cake batter according package directions, replacing 1/2 cup water with milk. Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest and extract....

Ingredients 4 cups sliced fresh apricots (about 1-3/4 pounds)1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flourPinch ground nutmegPastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)MilkAdditional sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, sprinkle apricots with lemon juice. Combine sugar, flour and nutmeg. Add to apricots, toss gently to coat. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to make a lattice crust....

Ingredients 1/2 cup honey1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate1 tablespoon canola oil1 teaspoon poppy seedsSALAD:3 cups sliced fresh strawberries2 cups seedless red grapes, halved2 cups cubed fresh pineapple2 medium navel oranges, peeled and coarsely chopped2 medium apples, chopped2 ripe medium bananas, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, whisk honey, orange juice concentrate, oil and poppy seeds until blended. In a large bowl, combine strawberries, grapes, pineapple and oranges. Just before serving, stir in apples and bananas....

Ingredients 2 c. organic long-grain brown rice 4 tbsp. organic canola oil 2 organic eggs 1 medium organic yellow onion 1 c. organic frozen green peas 2 tbsp. organic soy sauce 1 tbsp. organic dark sesame oil 2 tbsp. fresh organic cilantro Preparation Step 1Fluff and spread the cooked rice on a baking sheet and let it dry out for a half an hour.Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet for 15 seconds, add the eggs, and scramble them....

Ingredients 2 large sweet onions1 egg, lightly beaten2/3 cup water1 tablespoon canola oil1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperAdditional oil for deep-fat frying Preparation Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a bowl; cover with ice water and soak for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the egg, water, oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne; stir into egg mixture until smooth....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted1-1/4 cups fat-free milk1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant pistachio pudding mix6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed, divided1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice2 tablespoons chopped pistachios Preparation In a small bowl, combine the wafers, finely chopped pistachios and butter....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix3/4 cup sour cream1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in extra-light syrup, drained2 large red apples, chopped Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and dry pudding mix 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream and orange juice concentrate. Gently stir in fruit....

Ingredients 5 cups torn leaf lettuce2 medium tomatoes, chopped3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced3/4 cup sliced radishes4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3 green onions, slicedDRESSING:3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon lemon-lime soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar Preparation In a salad bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, radishes, bacon and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)1 large egg1/2 cup butter, softened4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon saltAPRICOT FILLING:12 ounces dried apricots3/4 cup water3/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon butter, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 teaspoons milk Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add warm milk, egg and butter; mix....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese4 teaspoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted2 teaspoons butter, softenedRomaine leaves4 slices tomato4 ounces sliced deli smoked turkey1/2 medium ripe avocado Preparation Mix first 5 ingredients. Spread 2 slices of toast with butter, then with cheese mixture. Layer with lettuce, tomato and turkey. Peel and mash avocado. Spread over remaining slices of toast and place over turkey....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn3 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, corn, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot nonstick griddle. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1 3/4 lb. boiling potatoes (about 5) 1 1/2 lb. portobello mushrooms (about 4) 4 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 2 Cornish hens (about 1 1/4 pounds each) c. olive oil 1 clove garlic 1/2 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook at a gentle boil until tender, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)1 medium onion, finely chopped2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans (16 ounces each) whole-berry cranberry sauce2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 teaspoon prepared mustard Preparation In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Shape into 1-in. meatballs. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain....

Ingredients 2 medium eggplants, about 6" to 8" long kosher salt 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 yellow onion 2 tsp. dried oregano Freshly ground black pepper 1 25-oz. jar marinara 16 oz. whole milk ricotta 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1 large egg 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 4 c. shredded mozzarella Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°.Step 2Cut ends of eggplants and slice thinly, about 1/4” thick....

Ingredients 3 c. shredded green cabbage (from about 1/4 small head) 1 large green mango, peeled and shredded (about 3 c.) 1 large ripe mango, peeled and cubed (about 2 c.) 1 large jalapeño, seeded and minced 1 large shallot, minced Zest of 1 lime Juice of 2 limes 2 tsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/3 c. spicy mayo 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 c. chopped fresh mint...

Ingredients 36 uncooked jumbo pasta shells1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce36 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1/2 ounce each), thawed2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Fill each shell with a meatball; place over sauce. Top with remaining sauce and the cheese. Bake, covered, 35 minutes....