Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice1-1/2 cups water8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided 2 tablespoons butter1 large onion, chopped1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup whole milk1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, combine wild rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 40-45 minutes. In a large saucepan, cook and stir sausage over medium heat until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup prepared pesto2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 teaspoon honey1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups uncooked penne pasta3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 large red onion, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, julienned1 small green pepper, julienned3 cups fresh baby spinach3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast12 cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, pesto, 1 tablespoon oil, honey, salt and pepper; set aside....

Ingredients 1 pound carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 tablespoons finely chopped onion3/4 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup water1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation On stovetop or microwave, cook carrots until tender. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the next five ingredients. Pour over carrots. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 leek (white and light green parts only) 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 medium Yukon gold potato 4 c. yellow or white corn kernels 1 small bay leaf Few sprigs of thyme 4 c. canned chicken broth 1/4 c. milk or heavy cream Preparation Step 1Slice leeks in half lengthwise and then into 1/4-inch slices. Transfer to a large bowl of cold water and soak for a few minutes to let any dirt or sand sink to bottom of bowl....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls24 miniature smoked sausage links1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup chopped nuts3 tablespoons honey3 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles; cut each lengthwise into 3 triangles. Place sausages on wide end of triangles; roll up tightly. Combine the remaining ingredients in an 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange sausage rolls, seam side down, in butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 8 large potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 pounds)1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided2 cups chopped celery3/4 cup chopped onion1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese2/3 cup 2% milk3 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add celery and onion; cook until vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless beef round steak, cut into 2-1/2-inch strips1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup French salad dressing1 envelope beef stroganoff sauce mix1-1/2 cups water1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 celery rib, chopped1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceHot cooked noodles Preparation In a large skillet, saute beef and onion in salad dressing until meat is no longer pink. Combine sauce mix and water until blended; stir into beef mixture. Stir in the mushrooms; celery and Worcestershire sauce....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup soy sauce1/2 cup sherry or apple juice1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon ground ginger1 tablespoon ground mustard1 teaspoon garlic powder1 bone-in turkey breast (8 pounds) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the turkey. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. Drain and discard marinade....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk2 teaspoons instant coffee granules1 cup boiling waterTOPPING:1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 teaspoon hot water2 cups heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons light brown sugar6 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), crushed, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 350° . In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped peeled mango3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar3 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons honey1/3 cup olive oilSALAD:4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each ) 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper5 cups torn romaine1 medium sweet red pepper2 cups chopped peeled mangoes3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped1/2 cup finely chopped red onion1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup minced seeded jalapeno pepper2 tablespoons lime juiceCrushed tortilla chips, optional...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons reduced-fat Parmesan peppercorn ranch salad dressing1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)2 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese, halved1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced6 ounces sliced cooked turkey breastDiced sweet red pepper, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and mustard; spread over 1 side of each tortilla. Place tortillas, spread side up, on a griddle coated with cooking spray. Layer cheese, avocado and turkey over half of each tortilla....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups chopped baby portobello mushrooms1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped4 teaspoons oil from the sun-dried tomatoes, divided1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 tablespoons prepared pesto1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1 cup coarsely chopped thawed frozen artichoke hearts1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 large egg3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts Preparation In a nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and tomatoes in 2 teaspoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes until mushrooms are tender....

Ingredients 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 16 graham crackers)4 teaspoons grated orange zest1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 cup sour cream1 vanilla bean or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 large eggs, lightly beatenTOPPING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips2/3 cup heavy whipping cream2 cups fresh raspberries Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh baby portobello mushrooms, sliced1/2 pound fresh oyster mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons soy sauce5 medium carrots, halved5 celery ribs, halved4 cups water1 medium onion, quartered2 bay leaves2 teaspoons dried thyme1 tablespoon lemon juice3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 packages (1 ounce each) dried shiitake mushrooms2 cups hot vegetable broth1 package (12.3 ounces) silken firm tofu4 green onions, chopped Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine portobello mushrooms, oyster mushrooms and soy sauce....

Ingredients 2 anchovies 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 1 medium zucchini 1/2 lb. oyster mushrooms 16 large sea scallops 1 large shallot 1/4 c. dry white wine 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 head Boston lettuce 2 tbsp. minced chives 2 tsp. chopped tarragon Finely grated bottarga (optional) Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, combine the anchovies with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil....

Ingredients 1 cup molasses3/4 cup honey3/4 cup vegetable oil3 large eggs3 cups whole wheat flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons ground cloves1 teaspoon ground ginger2 cups whole milkWhipped cream Preparation In a large bowl, beat molasses, honey, oil and eggs until well-mixed. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with the milk to the egg mixture. Pour batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar1-1/4 cups sugar2 tablespoons molasses6 large eggs6 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda3 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and allspiceROYAL ICING AND DECORATIONS:2 pounds confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons meringue powder3/4 cup warm waterGreen and red gel food coloring1 wooden skewer (6 inches long)Pastry tips—star tips #14 and 20, round tip #4 and leaf tip # 3525 pieces red rope licorice, dividedRed nonpareils, red milk chocolate M&M’s, edible glitter and light bulb-shaped sprinkles4 cups CrispixNew small paintbrush19 large marshmallows2 tablespoons butter3 cups crisp rice cerealAdditional confectioners’ sugar9 miniature candy canes, divided1 piece red Fruit by the Foot fruit roll (1-3/4 inches)Red, green and purple tiny-size Chiclets gumSugar and coarse sugarMinty Snowmen...

Ingredients 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough1/4 cup baking cocoa1 cup Corn Pops1 cup bite-sized Shredded Wheat1 cup square oat cereal1/2 cup dried cherries1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, optional1/3 cup butter, cubed2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided1-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon shortening16 ice cream sugar conesOrange and green sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Let cookie dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. In a large bowl, beat cookie dough and cocoa until blended....

Ingredients 1 lb. blueberries 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 1/4 c. sugar 1 c. White flour 3/4 c. whole wheat flour c. oat flour 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder 2 eggs 1 c. plain yogurt 1/2 tsp. vanilla 5 tbsp. unsalted butter Preparation Step 1Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch round pan, or line it with parchment paper....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup canola oil3 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon baking powder2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 8x4-in. loaf pans. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, lemon zest, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture, mixing just until moistened....