Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced1/2 cup apple juice1/2 cup 1% milk1 teaspoon cornstarch1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragonHot cooked long grain and wild rice, optional Preparation In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken in 1 tablespoon butter for 3-4 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup orange marmalade1 teaspoon lemon juice1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, finely chopped2 cups fresh raspberries2 medium tart apples, diced Preparation In a large bowl, combine the sugar, marmalade and lemon juice; mix well. Stir in the cranberries, raspberries and apples. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Stir before serving.

Ingredients 3 packages (3 ounces each) berry blue gelatin2 cups boiling water2-1/2 cups cold water4 tablespoons fish-shaped gummy candies, divided2 cups cold milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 medium lime2 cinnamon sticks1 round wooden toothpick2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs6 whole allspice1 disposable cup (2-ounce size)Fresh blueberries and additional gummy candies, optional Preparation In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided1/2 cup chopped pecans1 cup Kraft caramel bits3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream48 pecan halves Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 7 cans (4 ounces each) whole green chiles, drained3/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips1 cup shredded cheddar cheese5 large eggs1-1/4 cups milk1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation Split chiles lengthwise; rinse and remove seeds. Drain on paper towels; pat dry. Stuff chiles with cheese strips. Place half of chiles in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese....

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds1 pound ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce2 tablespoons butter4 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup evaporated milk1/3 cup water4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed, divided2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 6 large eggs 3 c. whole milk 1/2 vanilla bean 1/2 c. sugar 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/2 tsp. salt Preparation Step 1Using a paring knife, score eggshells two-thirds of the way up, and carefully crack. Separate egg whites and yolks. Transfer 5 egg yolks to a bowl; reserve egg whites and remaining yolk for another use. Bring a small pan of water to a boil. Add eggshells, and boil 3 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 c. butter 1/2 c. confectioner’s sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 tbsp. water 2 tbsp. brandy 1 tsp. salt 1 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts egg 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. ground walnuts Preparation Step 1Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.Step 2Combine the butter and confectioner’s sugar in the bowl of a food processor and process with the metal blade for 2 minutes until smooth....

Ingredients 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon each garlic powder, ground mustard and pepper1/8 teaspoon each dried basil, parsley flakes and tarragon1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons chopped onion Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and seasonings....

Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour1 cup sugar2 packages (3 ounces each) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt4 large eggs1-1/4 cups canola oil1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mixes, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil and pumpkin. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into two greased 8x4-in....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless pork loin, thinly sliced1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 tablespoons canola oil1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend, thawed1 package (6 ounces) frozen pea pods, thawed1 large tomato, cut into wedges1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup water1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauceCooked rice or chow mein noodles Preparation In a wok or skillet, stir-fry the pork, ginger and garlic powder in oil until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked long grain rice1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed4 cups chicken broth1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried thyme Preparation In a large skillet, saute the rice, celery and onion in butter until the rice is lightly browned and the vegetables are tender. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. casserole. Combine all the remaining ingredients; pour over rice mixture....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 cup sour cream1/4 cup butter, softened1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut in half lengthwise2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced1 medium green pepper, cut into rings1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a skillet, brown beef with onion. Drain. Season with the garlic powder, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce....

Ingredients 1 c. shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 1 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. chili flakes 3 1/2 c. multigrain flour mix (see Maple Scones recipe) 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 16 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. packed dark brown sugar 1 c. granulated sugar 2 eggs 8 oz. dark chocolate 1/2 c. golden or dark raisins Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and place a rack in the center....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta1 medium red onion, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsleyDRESSING:1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup white vinegar1 tablespoon ground mustard1 teaspoon salt, optional1 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large serving bowl. Stir in the onion, tomato, cucumber, green pepper and parsley; set aside....

Ingredients 4 cups water2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning2 cups old-fashioned oats or multigrain hot cereal1 cup black beans, rinsed, drained and warmed1 cup salsa1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubedOptional: Pitted ripe olives, sour cream and chopped cilantro Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water and taco seasoning to a boil. Stir in oats; cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Divide oatmeal among 4 bowls....

Ingredients 1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk 1 1/2 tsp. Thai green curry paste 1 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth Four strip lemon zest (1-inch) (see Alternatives) 1 piece fresh ginger 1-inch-long Four strip lime zest 1-inch long (see Alternatives) 3 tbsp. Asian fish sauce 1 1/2 tbsp. light brown sugar 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/4 c. coarsely chopped cilantro 2 tbsp. finely chopped basil Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, whisk 1/4 cup of the coconut milk with the curry paste....

Ingredients 1 cup shredded cabbage3 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 slice onion, halved1 garlic clove, minced8 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a small skillet, stir-fry the cabbage in 1 teaspoon oil for 2 minutes or until tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry onion and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Add the shrimp, water and soy sauce; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink....

Ingredients 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1 cup butter, softened1-1/3 cups plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided8 eggs1 cup cake flour1/4 cup instant coffee granules or espresso powder2 cartons (8 ounces each) Mascarpone cheese2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking cocoa Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate. Stir until smooth; cool slightly. Beat in butter. Gradually beat in 1-1/3 cups sugar. Add six eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 4 medium baking potatoes1 cup fat-free cottage cheese1 can (5 ounces) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked1 celery rib, chopped1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-20 minutes or until tender, turning once. When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise....