Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 small onions, quartered and separated1 cup shredded carrots1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger1/3 cup cold water2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauceHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Stir-fry sausage in a large nonstick skillet for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onions and carrots; stir-fry until crisp-tender. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add pineapple to sausage mixture....

Ingredients 2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons olive oil1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce2 large onions, chopped4 medium carrots, thinly sliced1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained1/2 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons paprika1/2 teaspoon saltHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large skillet, brown beef in oil in batches; drain....

Ingredients 1/3 cup white vinegar3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon grated onionDash salt1 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon poppy seeds1 medium bunch romaine, torn1 cup salted cashew halves4 ounces Swiss cheese, julienned Preparation In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, onion and salt; cover and process until well blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, cashews and Swiss cheese; serve with dressing....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 envelope Italian-style spaghetti sauce mix1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste3/4 cup water1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook and stir beef and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the sauce mix, tomato paste and water; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 4 cups apple cider1/4 cup butter, cubed8 large Braeburn apples (about 4 pounds)3-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided Preparation Place cider in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 2/3 cup, 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Peel and cut each apple into eight wedges. In a large bowl, toss apples with 1/4 cup of the reduced cider and 3 teaspoons thyme....

Ingredients 1 serrano pepper, seeded and quartered2 garlic cloves, crushed1 lemon zest strip (2 inches)1-1/2 cups vodkaIceGARNISH:Pickled baby beets Preparation Place the pepper, garlic, lemon zest strip and vodka in a large glass or plastic container. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 week. For each serving, fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add 1-1/2 ounces infused vodka to shaker; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds....

Ingredients 6 large eggs1 cup unsalted butter, softened1-3/4 cups sugar, divided2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 vanilla bean3 cups cake flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup whole milkWHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE:12 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped1/2 cup heavy whipping creamSWISS BUTTERCREAM:1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar4 large egg whites1 cup unsalted butter, softened7 tablespoons shortening1 teaspoon vanilla extractFILLING:1/3 cup apricot preserves1 cup sliced fresh strawberriesGARNISH:Additional sliced fresh strawberries Preparation Separate eggs; let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 cup sour cream4 large eggs1/3 cup canola oil1/4 cup water2 tablespoons sugar1 cup chopped walnuts2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation Set aside 2 tablespoons cake mix. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, eggs, oil, water, sugar and remaining cake mix; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour half into a greased and floured fluted 10-in....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)1 egg2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauceSTREUSEL:1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon cold butter2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat the bananas, egg, oil and applesauce until well blended....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced1 tablespoon olive oil5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1 bay leaf3 cups shredded fresh spinach Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and fennel in oil until tender. Add the broth, beans, tomatoes, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 5 large sweet onions, halved and sliced1/2 cup butter1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 12 crackers)1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Place half of onions in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with half of the cracker crumbs and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients 2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes4 cups cubed French bread4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 cups fresh baby spinach1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced1/4 cup minced fresh basil1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/3 cup red wine vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, just until tender, 8-12 minutes....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. salt 4 large eggs 2 tbsp. packed light-brown sugar 1 c. whole milk 1 piece peeled fresh ginger 1/4 c. unsalted butter 1/2 c. melted butter 1/4 c. all-purpose flour c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 9 sheets phyllo dough 1 pinch cream of tartar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F....

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)1/2 cup sesame ginger salad dressing, divided 3 cups hot cooked brown rice1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup julienned carrotThinly sliced red cabbage, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place salmon in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan; brush with 1/4 cup dressing. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss rice with cilantro and salt. To serve, divide rice mixture among 4 bowls....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided2 eggs4 slices bread2 teaspoons mayonnaise2 slices American cheese Preparation In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter until melted. Break each egg into skillet; reduce heat to low. Cook until white is completely set and yolk begins to thicken but is not hard. Meanwhile, toast bread. Spread remaining butter over one side of each slice of bread. Spread mayonnaise over buttered side of two bread slices; top with cheese slices, eggs and remaining bread....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon10 flour tortillas (6 inches)1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1 cup cold fat-free milk1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping1/4 cup milk chocolate chips, melted Preparation In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Coat one side of each tortilla with cooking spray; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Turn tortillas over; repeat on the other side. Cut each tortilla into four wedges....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour4-1/2 teaspoons quick-rise yeast2 teaspoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups water3 tablespoons olive oil3-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 large egg, beaten Preparation In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, yeast, brown sugar and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons canola oil2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth2 cups water1/2 cup apple juice, optional1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix2-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey2 cups frozen mixed vegetables Preparation In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and onion in oil for 3 minutes. Stir in the broth, water and apple juice if desired. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice mix....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg1/2 teaspoon almond extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powderRed and green food coloringMiniature semisweet chocolate chipsSesame seeds, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Remove 1 cup of dough; set aside. Add enough red food coloring to tint remaining dough deep red....

Ingredients 1 cup whole macadamia nuts, divided1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a food processor or blender, process 1/2 cup macadamia nuts until ground; set aside. Chop remaining nuts; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....