Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar1/4 cup shortening2 teaspoons salt2 large eggs, room temperature3 cups whole wheat flour3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, shortening, salt, eggs and whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2 tablespoons cold butter1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon fat-free milk Preparation In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in butter until crumbly. Combine yogurt and sugar; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 4-5 times. Place on a baking sheet that has been coated with cooking spray; pat into a 6-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons white vinegar1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms2 medium onions, cut into wedges1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slicesHot cooked rice Preparation In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients....

Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1 cup grenadine syrup2 quarts ginger ale, chilledIce ring or shaved ice, optional Preparation Just before serving, combine the concentrates, grenadine and ginger ale in a punch bowl. Add an ice ring or shaved ice if desired.

Ingredients 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes (about 4) 1 1/2 tsp. Wine vinegar 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. dried oregano fresh-ground black pepper 1 3/4 tsp. salt 2 scallions including green tops 1 fennel bulb 1 summer squash 2 1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 c. couscous 4 swordfish steaks (about 2 pounds in all) Preparation Step 1In a blender, combine the tomatoes with the vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the oregano, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef2 envelopes taco seasoning, divided1 medium head iceberg lettuce1 package (10 ounces) nacho-flavored tortilla chips, coarsely crushed2 pints grape tomatoes, halved2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained3 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 large sweet onion, chopped2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles1-1/2 cups Thousand Island salad dressing1-1/3 cups salsa1/3 cup sugar Preparation In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef with 1 envelope plus 2 tablespoons taco seasoning until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 11 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup minced green onions3 tablespoons chopped green chiles or jalapeno peppers3 tablespoons chopped ripe olives3 tablespoons diced pimientos, drained3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans or walnuts1/8 teaspoon garlic powder5 flour tortillas (8 inches) Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese. Stir in green onions, green chiles, olives pimientos, pecans and garlic powder. Spread over tortillas. Roll up tightly. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup olive oil2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes1 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil3 tablespoons capers, drained1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon pepperEGGPLANT:1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggs, beaten3 cups dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano4 small eggplants (about 1 pound each), peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices1 cup olive oilCHEESE:2 large eggs, beaten2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese1-1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves or 2 tablespoons dried basil1/2 teaspoon pepper8 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese...

Ingredients 2 turkey breast tenderloins (1-1/2 pounds)1/4 cup butter3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Cut tenderloins in half lengthwise, then into serving-size pieces. Place on rack of broiler pan. In a small saucepan, heat remaining ingredients until butter is melted. Broil turkey until lightly browned on one side. Brush with the herb butter; turn and brown the other side. Brush with butter....

Ingredients 2 packages (17.6 ounces each) turkey breast cutlets, cut into 1-inch strips4 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup salsa verde12 romaine leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine turkey, oil, garlic salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey mixture in batches; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Return all turkey to pan. Stir in salsa; heat through. Serve in romaine....

Ingredients 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (6 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 cup fresh baby spinach1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesPinch salt2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, optional Preparation In a large or Medium Ziploc® Zip ’n Steam™ Bag, combine chicken, beans, spinach, lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, pepper flakes and salt....

Ingredients 1 pint heavy cream 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1 package soft caramels, unwrapped 3 tbsp. water 1 package shortbread cookies Preparation Step 1Make the chocolate ganache: Place a saucepan over medium heat. Pour in the heavy cream, and once it comes to a simmer, remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Whisk until combined. Place in fridge to cool for at least 25-30 minutes.Step 2Make the caramel: In a separate saucepan, place the caramels and water over medium heat....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1-1/4 cups chopped peeled tart apples1/3 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips1/3 cup chopped walnutsVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cold strong brewed coffee3/4 cup half-and-half cream2 medium ripe bananas, frozen1/2 cup ice cubes1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons chocolate syrup Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process for 15 seconds or until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten6 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large)1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:1/3 cup butter, melted1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup all-purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, pecans and flour; sprinkle over top....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice1/8 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1/3 cup mashed sweet potato1/3 cup honey3 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons molasses1/3 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, spices and salt. In another small bowl, whisk the egg, sweet potato, honey, oil and molasses. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts....

Ingredients 2 1/4 c. spanish extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. Idaho potatoes Salt to taste 1 Spanish onion 6 large eggs Preparation Step 1Heat 2 cups of the olive oil in a sauté pan over a medium flame. You’ll know the oil is hot enough for frying by placing a chunk of potato in the oil – it should jump a little when it reaches the right temperature (around 200 to 250 degrees F)....

Ingredients 1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon rum extract1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced, dividedSHORTCAKE:2/3 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons whole wheat flour2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons cold butter1/3 cup buttermilk Preparation In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream, confectioners’ sugar and extract. In a small bowl, mash 1/2 cup strawberries; stir into yogurt mixture....

Ingredients 1 large red grapefruit2 to 3 teaspoons chopped crystallized ginger2 teaspoons sugar Preparation Preheat broiler. Cut grapefruit crosswise in half. With a small knife, cut around the membrane in the center of each half and discard. Cut around each section to loosen fruit. Place grapefruit halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Mix ginger and sugar; sprinkle over fruit. Broil 4 in. from heat until sugar is melted, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 head Bibb lettuce 2 head of frisée (inner light-green leaves only) c. Dill sprigs c. whole flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 c. thawed frozen artichokes 3/4 c. grape or cherry tomatoes 1/2 seedless English cucumber 1/2 small red onion 1/4 c. pitted kalamata olives Greek-Style Leg of Lamb...