Ingredients 3 medium carrots12 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticks1 egg white, lightly beaten1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Cut carrots lengthwise into quarters. In a large skillet, bring 2 in. of water to a boil. Add carrots; cook for 3 minutes. Add asparagus; cook 2-3 minutes longer. Drain and rinse with cold water; pat dry. Cut each piece of breadstick dough in half. Roll each piece into a 7-in....

Ingredients 1/4 c. water 1/2 c. sugar 3 large egg whites 1 tbsp. Violet Simple Syrup 1/4 c. to 1/2 cup flowers 1 c. unsalted butter Preparation Step 1Bring water and 1/4 cup sugar to boil in small saucepan. Boil until temperature reaches 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer; meanwhile, put egg whites in bowl. When temperature reaches 240 degrees F, beat whites with mixer fitted with whisk attachment on high speed for 1 minute, until whites start to get foamy....

Ingredients 2 c. violet petals 3 c. water 1/4 c. lemon juice 4 c. sugar 1 package powdered pectin Preparation Step 1Place blossoms in a sealable heatproof jar and pour boiling water over top. Let stand for at least 2 hours and up to overnight; you want a strong infusion for jam, and the longer it steeps the stronger it gets. Strain the meixture and press all the liquid you can out of the blossoms; discard or leave them in if desired....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix1 envelope onion soup mix2-1/3 cups water1 tablespoon butter Preparation Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the rice mix with contents of seasoning packet, soup mix, water and butter. Pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Ingredients 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese8 thin slices deli ham8 thin slices hard salami1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped tomato1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, pat dough into a 13x8-in. rectangle. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese to within 1/2 in. of edges. On half of the dough, layer the ham, salami, onion, green pepper and tomato to within 1 in....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked small tube pasta1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)3/4 cup diced onion3/4 cup diced green pepper1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon honey2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder3/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium zucchini, cubed1/3 cup diced green pepper1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 large tomatoes, peeled and quartered1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley Preparation In a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in zucchini, green pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through....

Ingredients 2 cans (14 ounces each) artichoke bottoms, drained11 ounces cream cheese, softened3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced chives1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut a thin slice from bottoms of artichokes to level if necessary. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic, chives and oregano. Spoon into artichokes; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese....

Ingredients 12 slices Canadian bacon12 slices Swiss cheese12 eggs1 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese12 slices toast, optional Preparation Place Canadian bacon in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with Swiss cheese. Carefully break an egg over each piece of cheese. Pour cream over eggs and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until eggs reach desired doneness. Let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened whole strawberries1/2 cup cranberry juice, divided2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons cornstarch8 frozen waffles Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the strawberries, 1/4 cup cranberry juice and honey. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining cranberry juice until smooth; stir into strawberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) lavender Wilton candy melts20 Nutter Butter cookies20 Kraft Chocolate Royale marshmallows, halvedChocolate jimmies1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted60 miniature semisweet chocolate chips (about 1-1/2 teaspoons)40 semisweet chocolate chips (about 2 tablespoons)1/3 cup white baking chips, melted20 Kraft stacker marshmallows Preparation In a microwave, melt candy melts; stir until smooth. Twist apart cookies. Dip the end of a lollipop stick into melted coating and place on a cookie half; replace cookie top....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 tablespoon canola oil3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced1 medium onion, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Drain and remove sausage from pan....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons tandoori masala seasoning4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)SLAW:1 cup shredded daikon radish2 tablespoons grated onion2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1/4 teaspoon saltSAUCE:1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons minced fresh mint1 tablespoon lime juice1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil4 brioche hamburger buns, split and toasted4 lettuce leaves Preparation In a large bowl, whisk yogurt and tandoori seasoning until blended....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh carrots1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium onion, chopped1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/2 cup orange juice2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons dried basil1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)2 tablespoons lemon juice4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup picante sauce, divided1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced1/2 cup sliced green onions1 teaspoon crushed cumin8 flour tortillas (each 7-8 inches)Shredded lettuceChopped tomatoSliced ripe olives Preparation Combine 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, cream cheese, 1/4 cup picante sauce, the red pepper, onions and cumin; mix well. Spoon 1/4 cup cheese mixture down the center of each tortilla....

Ingredients 2 slices wheat, rye or sourdough bread2 tablespoons softened cream cheese2 tablespoons butter, softened2 slices white cheese (brick, Monterey Jack or Swiss)2 slices yellow cheese (cheddar, pepper or taco)1 red onion slice1 tomato slice Preparation Spread cream cheese on one side of both slices of bread; spread butter on the other side. On cream cheese side of one slice, layer white cheese, yellow cheese, onion and tomato. Top with remaining slice of bread, cream cheese side down....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon sugar1 medium pear, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwiseConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk egg and milk until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Meanwhile, in a small ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Sprinkle with sugar....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)3 tablespoons dry red wine or chicken broth2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 cup hot cooked rice Preparation Place chicken in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the wine, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, parsley, ginger and oregano; pour over chicken....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage3 green onions, chopped16 wonton wrappers1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese Preparation In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain if necessary. Stir in onions; set aside. Press wonton wrappers into greased miniature muffin cups; lightly brush with oil. Bake at 350° for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown. Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon of sausage mixture into each cup; top with 1 tablespoon of cheese....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 tablespoon sugar2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)4 eggs, separated1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Beat egg yolks lightly; beat into yeast mixture. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, salt and nutmeg; stir into yeast mixture just until combined. Add butter and mix well....