Ingredients 1 medium head iceberg lettuce2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon curry powder1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup julienned sliced deli ham2 tablespoons finely chopped celery2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon diced pimientos1/4 cup salad dressing of your choice Preparation Remove and discard core from lettuce. Place lettuce core side down and cut in half with a plastic lettuce knife from top to bottom (save one half for another use). With knife, remove enough leaves from the center of the cut side of lettuce to create a 2-in....

Ingredients 2 corned beef briskets with spice packets (3 pounds each)1 medium head cabbage, cut into 8 wedges1 bottle (2 liters) ginger ale1/4 cup mixed pickling spices8 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered Preparation Discard spice packets from corned beef or save for another use. Place briskets in a Dutch oven; add cabbage. Pour ginger ale over top. Place pickling spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 large egg1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 medium tart apples, chopped3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toastedConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flours, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk egg and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples and walnuts....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon paprika2 teaspoons onion powder1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon chili powder6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) Preparation Combine the first five ingredients; rub over chicken. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, finely chopped1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup water1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14 to 16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 envelope taco seasoningShredded cheddar cheese, sliced avocado, chopped tomato and corn chips, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, brown beef and onion; drain. Puree the tomatoes in their liquid; add to pan with tomato sauce, water, beans, corn and taco seasoning....

Ingredients 5 pounds chicken wings2-1/2 cups ketchup2/3 cup white vinegar2/3 cup honey1/2 cup molasses2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 to 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. Arrange remaining wing pieces in 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 30 minutes; drain. Turn wings; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 cup salsa1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt4 drops hot pepper sauce1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed16 tostada shells2 cups shredded lettuce1 cup chopped tomatoes1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 3 large or 5 medium fresh tomatoes, thickly sliced1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt, optional1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons chopped onion1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil Preparation Arrange tomatoes in a large shallow dish. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake well. Pour over tomato slices. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Ingredients 1 cup honey teriyaki marinade1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts6 cups torn romaine3 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 cup fresh raspberries1 cup sliced fresh strawberries3 green onions, chopped1/2 cup salted cashews1/3 cup reduced-fat poppy seed salad dressing Preparation Place marinade in a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken....

Ingredients 1/2 c. dried red beans (4 ounces) 2 bay leaves 1 thyme sprig 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 c. short-grain brown rice (3 1/2 ounces) 1/2 c. pearl barley (3 1/2 ounces) 1/2 c. whole wheat berries or farro (3 1/2 ounces) 1 c. finely chopped onion 2 plum tomatoes (1/2 pound) 1/2 c. pitted green olives (2 ounces) 3 1/2 c. defatted canned low-sodium chicken broth...

Ingredients 12 whole graham crackers1-1/2 cups butter, cubed1 cup packed brown sugar2 cups sliced almonds Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil. Place graham crackers in pan. In a saucepan, bring butter and brown sugar to a boil, stirring constantly. Carefully pour over graham crackers. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until bubbly. Cool in pan for 4 minutes. Cut each cracker into four sections; transfer to wire racks to cool completely....

Ingredients 1/2 small red onion 4 oz. (reduced-fat) Neufchâtel cream cheese 4 tbsp. butter c. crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp. minced fresh mint leaves 2 tbsp. minced fresh chives 16 slice very thin white or wheat bread 2 very ripe plum tomatoes 1/2 medium English (seedless) cucumber Salt to taste 1 c. radish, garlic, or other spicy sprouts Preparation Step 1Rinse onion slices beneath cold running water for 30 seconds (to remove sharp onion flavor); drain, pat dry with paper towels, and set aside....

Ingredients 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)2 cups semisweet chocolate chipsConfectioners’ sugarVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Prepare pudding according to package directions. Whisk in dry cake mix. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until the top springs back when lightly touched,30-35 minutes. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Serve with ice cream if desired.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1 cup coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed1 cup crushed pineapple, drained1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 cup chopped peeled mango1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toastedToasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring pineapple juice, coconut milk, cinnamon and ginger to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 3 large eggs, room temperature3-1/4 cups 2% milk2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powderFILLING:3 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup frozen peas and carrots (about 5 ounces), thawed1/2 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk1 cup chicken broth2 cups chopped cooked turkey1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk. In another bowl, mix flour, salt and baking powder; add to egg mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained2 medium onions, chopped1 cup beef consomme1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained3 tablespoons tomato paste2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup sour creamHot cooked egg noodles Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. In a small bowl, combine flour and sour cream until smooth; stir into beef mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and well drained3 cups water1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1/4 cup lemon juice4 garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons minced fresh parsley6 tablespoons minced fresh mint1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved2 mini cucumbers, sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1/2 cup chopped red onion Preparation In a large saucepan, cook and stir quinoa over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until toasted. Add the water; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up4 cups water, divided2 teaspoons dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/3 cup half-and-half cream Preparation Remove and discard skin from chicken; rinse and pat dry. Place chicken pieces in a Dutch oven; add 3-1/2 cups water, dill, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 orange roughy fillets (5 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 large egg, lightly beaten1 cup finely chopped walnuts3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup honey1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce Preparation Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine the walnuts, bread crumbs, sesame seeds and parsley. Dip fish in flour, in egg, then in walnut mixture....

Ingredients Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup sugar, divided3 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups fat-free milk2 eggs, separated2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large ripe bananas, sliced1 teaspoon lemon juice12 reduced-fat vanilla wafer Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar substitute, 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly....