Ingredients 4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt12 slices day-old sandwich breadOptional toppings: Butter, maple syrup, fresh berries and confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 5 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat. Dip bread in egg mixture, allowing to soak 30 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with toppings as desired....

Ingredients Reserved leftovers from Carmelized Onion Chuck Roast3 cups beef broth2 cups frozen mixed vegetables1/4 cup quick-cooking barley1 teaspoon ground mustard Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until barley is tender.

Ingredients 3 cups thinly sliced carrots1 cup chopped onion2/3 cup chopped celery1-1/2 cups diced peeled potatoes1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon sugar2 teaspoons canola oil4 cups reduced-sodium chicken brothDash ground nutmegPepper to taste Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium-low heat, saute carrots, onion, celery, potatoes, garlic and sugar in oil for 5 minutes. Add broth, nutmeg and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 14 large fresh mushrooms1 small onion, finely chopped4 teaspoons canola oil3/4 cup soft bread crumbs1/2 cup frozen vegetarian meat crumbles, thawed1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperChopped fresh basil, optional Preparation Remove stems from mushrooms and chop; set mushroom caps aside. In a large nonstick skillet, saute stems and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the bread crumbs, crumbles and next 5 ingredients; cook until bread crumbs are lightly browned....

Ingredients 2 cups (1 pound) black beans1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon beef or 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onion, chopped5 garlic cloves, minced3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta1 bunch escarole or spinach, coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened2/3 cup brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups white baking chips1-1/4 cups dried cranberries1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients SOY/GINGER DRESSING:3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons cider vinegar3/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 large clove garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/3 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons minced green onionsSALAD:8 ounces whole wheat macaroni or spiral pasta2 cups fresh broccoli florets, cooked tender-crisp, drained1 large sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut in 1-1/2-inch x 1/4-inch strips Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic and pepper sauce....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked wild rice2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 medium navel oranges1 cup dried cranberries1 cup sliced almonds2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes3 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 teaspoons rice vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Rinse wild rice thoroughly; drain. In a large saucepan, combine rice and 5 cups broth; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (2.1 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix1-3/4 cups water3 large egg whites, room temperatureFROSTING:1-1/4 cups cold fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawedChocolate curls, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, water and egg whites. Beat on low speed for 1 minute; beat on medium for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup milk chocolate chips1/2 cup peanut butter chips1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil and eggs. Press half of dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chips; stir until smooth. Stir in milk. Pour over crust....

Ingredients 8 cups miniature marshmallows6 tablespoons butter, cubed12 cups crisp rice cereal1 cup white baking chips1 teaspoon shortening, divided1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large saucepan, heat marshmallows and butter until almost melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in cereal; toss to coat. Press firmly into a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Cut with a horse-shaped cookie cutter. Remove cutouts to waxed paper; set aside. In a microwave, melt vanilla chips and 1/2 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 2 large tomatoes, chopped1 medium zucchini, finely chopped1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped1/2 cup chopped onion1 seeded and diced jalapeno pepper, optional 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons lime juice Preparation Combine the first 9 ingredients. Add lime juice; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) frozen popcorn chicken1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 small onion, thinly sliced1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks3 tablespoons white vinegar2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons ketchup1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons cornstarchHot cooked rice, optional Optional toppings: green onions and sesame seeds Preparation Microwave chicken according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and onion; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen elderberries or raspberries1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup sugar4 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)TOPPING:3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup butter Preparation In a large bowl, sprinkle berries with lemon juice. Combine sugar and tapioca. Add to berries; toss gently to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Spoon into pastry shell. For topping, combine flour and sugar in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces1 tuna steak (8 ounces)1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil4 cups torn romaine2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned1 cup cherry tomatoes, halvedDRESSING:1/4 cup minced fresh basil1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon orange juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon pepperDash salt Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil....

Ingredients 1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 12 slices2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 medium zucchini, chopped2 shallots, minced2 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook polenta in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 9-11 minutes on each side or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts1/4 cup dark brown sugar1 teaspoon all-purpose flour12 thick-sliced bacon strips Preparation In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, brown sugar and flour. Place bacon on a greased broiler pan; sprinkle with walnut mixture. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients 1 large leek 1 medium yellow onion 1 medium red onion 3 package cream cheese 1 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese 2 clove garlic 3/4 c. mayonnaise 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. Black pepper 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional) Crudités or potato chips Preparation Step 1Soak leek for 5 minutes, then drain.Step 2Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a pot, combine leek, onions, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips1/2 cup toasted macadamia nuts, chopped and divided1/2 cup toasted sweetened shredded coconut, divided1/2 cup crystallized ginger, chopped and divided Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; set aside. In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt baking chips until two-thirds of the chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup each nuts, coconut and ginger....