Ingredients 1/3 cup boiling water3/4 cup dried mission figs, stemmed and halved lengthwise1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted1/3 cup baking cocoa2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk1 tablespoon maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon sea salt1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, undrained1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Fresh raspberries, optional Preparation Pour boiling water over figs in a small bowl; let stand 45 minutes. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup corn syrup1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup Dijon mustard1 small onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon chili powder16 chicken wings (about 3 pounds) Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until thickened. Meanwhile, cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. Place wings in a well-greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium yellow summer squash, quartered and sliced1 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced1 medium onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt-free spicy seasoning blend1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 medium tomato, chopped Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add yellow squash, zucchini, onion and red pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature2/3 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and oil. In another bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard1 portion (1 lb.) Whole Wheat Pizza Dough3 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese6 ounces sliced deli turkey1 large egg white1 teaspoon water Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Stir in mustard; set aside. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Layer the cheese, mushroom mixture and turkey lengthwise over half the dough to within 1/2 in....

Ingredients 4 cups torn iceberg lettuce2 cups torn romaine1-1/2 cups chopped seeded cucumbers3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cubed2/3 cup chopped red onion1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/3 cup Greek olives, drained1/3 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives, drained4 thin slices hard salami, julienned4 thin slices prosciutto, julienned1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheeseDRESSING:1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1 anchovy fillet, finely chopped1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantroPepper to taste...

Ingredients 3 cups cubed cooked chicken1 cup seedless red grapes, halved3/4 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar1 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon pepperSalt to tasteLettuce or hollowed pineapple halves, optional1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine chicken and grapes. Combine the next seven ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce leaves or in pineapple shells if desired....

Ingredients 3 pound whole chicken wings1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperOil for deep-fat frying3/4 cup soy sauce3/4 cup sugar Preparation Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. In a large bowl or plastic bag, combine flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add wings; toss to coat. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350°. Fry chicken wings, a few at a time, for about 9 minutes or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 5 Thai chiles 4 stalk fresh lemongrass 4 clove garlic c. coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger 1 large shallot 1 tbsp. coconut oil or vegetable oil (see Note) 3 1/2 c. unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 c. dark brown sugar 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar 1/4 c. Asian fish sauce 1/4 c. tamarind concentrate (see Note) 6 fresh kaffir lime leaves (see Note) 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice salt Freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon butter8 corn tortillas (6 inches)Cooking spray2 cups angel hair coleslaw mix2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon grated lime zest1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 avocado, thinly sliced Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder....

Ingredients 3 fresh mushrooms, chopped2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives1 green onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon butter6 large eggs1/4 cup whole milk1/4 cup canned tuna, drained and flaked1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, olives, onion and garlic in butter. In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs and milk; pour over vegetables. Cook over medium heat; as eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath....

Ingredients 4 veal cutlets (4 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon canola oil1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth4 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup water2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook veal in oil over medium heat until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cups whole milk1-1/2 cups chicken broth1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup process cheese sauce Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in broth and vegetables. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons ketchup2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon each dried marjoram, basil and oregano1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms2 medium onions, cut into wedges1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes2 small green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed3/4 cup canned stewed tomatoes9 frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs (1/2 ounce each), thawed2 bay leaves1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup uncooked spiral pasta Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Stir in pasta; cover and cook on high for 15-30 minutes or until tender. Discard bay leaves....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey2 medium onions, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained3 cups beef broth1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon baking cocoa2 bay leaves1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained Preparation In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, cook the turkey and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 12 wonton wrappers3 tablespoons butter, melted1/3 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup Mascarpone cheese2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons orange juice3 cups fresh strawberries, slicedWhipped cream and fresh mint, optional Preparation Brush one side of each wonton wrapper with butter. Place brown sugar in a shallow bowl; press buttered side of wontons into sugar to coat. Press wontons sugared side up into greased muffin cups. Bake at 325° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage patties8 slices French bread (1-1/2 inches thick)2 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup shredded Swiss cheese2 large eggs1/2 cup whole milk1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonMaple syrup, optional Preparation Heat sausage patties according to package directions; cut into bite-size pieces. Cut a pocket in the crust of each slice of bread. Butter the inside of pocket. In a small bowl, combine sausage and cheese....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1/2 cup dark baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt1/4 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups shredded zucchiniFROSTING:1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni2 jars (14 ounces each) pasta sauce1/2 cup water1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 1 medium green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 can (6-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 can (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheeseAdditional pasta sauce, optional Preparation Fold two 18-in.-long pieces of foil into two 18x4-in. strips. Line perimeter of a 5-qt....