Ingredients 4 cups cut fresh asparagus (1/2-inch pieces)2 cups water, divided1/4 cup finely chopped green onions or 1 teaspoon onion powder5 tablespoons butter5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper4 cups whole milk1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules Preparation Place asparagus in a large saucepan and cover with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving liquid. In a another saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender....

Ingredients 6 cups water4 cups sliced zucchini1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 cups cooked rice1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup 4% cottage cheese1 large egg, lightly beaten1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add zucchini. Return to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 medium zucchini4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 tablespoon tomato pasteShredded Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Slice zucchini lengthwise into twelve 1/8-in.-thick slices. Top each slice with 1 rounded tablespoon cheese mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks; place seam side down in an ungreased 8-in....

Ingredients 4 medium sweet red peppers1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon2 loaves French bread (1 pound each), halved lengthwise2 cups fresh baby spinach2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers2 cups alfalfa sprouts4 medium tomatoes, sliced2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced3/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey6 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese, halved Preparation Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups grated carrots1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecans3/4 cup canola oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineappleFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedSweetened shredded coconut, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine the oil, lemon juice and vanilla....

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon canola oil1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper1/4 cup diced sweet yellow pepper1/4 cup diced green pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2/3 cup cooked brown rice1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons cream cheese, cubed1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 flour tortillas (8 inches)Salsa, optional Preparation In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add the peppers; saute for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with cumin; saute 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1 tablespoon finely chopped onion4 ounces cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup prepared mustard2 tubes (16.3 ounces each) large refrigerated flaky biscuits1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add cheese and mustard; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Cool slightly. Flatten each biscuit into a 4-in. circle; place four biscuits in each of two greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 3 large eggs3/4 cup canola oil3/4 cup buttermilk2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups finely shredded carrots1 cup raisins1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup sweetened shredded coconutFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened4 to 4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil and buttermilk....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter2 cups whole milk1 cup ranch salad dressing1 pound boneless trout fillets, skin removed1 package (9 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed1 cup cubed or shredded cheddar cheese1 cup cubed or shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/4 teaspoon garlic powderPaprika, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker; add the milk, dressing, fish, broccoli, cheeses and garlic powder....

Ingredients 1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust1 garlic clove, peeled and halved3/4 cup reduced-fat Alfredo sauce, divided1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded cooked turkey breast3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Place the crust on a baking sheet; rub with cut sides of garlic. Discard garlic. Spread 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce over crust....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sliced celery1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives1/4 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons sliced radishes1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon celery seedDash pepper Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water. Add macaroni to mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon salt2-1/4 cups all-purpose flourTOPPINGS:1 cup salsa2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 large onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil6 large eggs, beaten1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper blend1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, salt and 1-1/4 cups flour....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta1 pound zucchini, sliced2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 cup loosely packed basil leaves1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese, divided3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted4 garlic cloves, peeled and halved1 large sweet onion, chopped1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp1/2 cup reduced-fat evaporated milk1 teaspoon lemon juice1-3/4 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions....

Ingredients 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges2 poblano peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces4 tomatillos, husks removed and quartered3 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons honey, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Transfer to a grill wok or basket. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat for 18-22 minutes or until slightly charred and tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut2 cups Cheerios1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon shortening Preparation In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup, sugar and coconut until blended. Stir in cereal. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls halfway into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; let stand until set....

Ingredients 1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped1 small zucchini, coarsely chopped1 small yellow summer squash, coarsely chopped1 small red onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth4 cups chopped Swiss chard1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven , saute the carrot, zucchini, yellow squash and onion in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust1 tablespoon olive oil4 ounces ready-to-serve roasted chicken breast strips2 to 3 large fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Thai peanut sauce, divided2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion1/2 cup fresh snow peas, halved1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup julienned carrot2 green onions, sliced1/2 cup salted peanuts Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in....

Ingredients 1/2 bag Tater tots 1 avocado 6 Eggs, beaten 1 c. milk kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 can black beans 12 small corn tortillas 1/3 jar salsa 1/3 bag shredded Mexican cheese 1 jalapeño, sliced Preparation Step 1Bake tater tots according to the package’s instructions.Step 2As the tots bake, peel an avocado and dice the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.Step 3When the tater tots have about 5-6 minutes left to bake, beat the eggs and milk in a mixing bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons apricot or other fruit preserves Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg, oil, vanilla and butter flavoring. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat angel hair pasta3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided 1 package (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil; spread onto a baking sheet and let stand about 1 hour. Meanwhile, cut tofu into 1/2-in....