Ingredients 2 cups cooked brown rice3 small tomatoes, chopped1 cup frozen corn, thawed1 small sweet onion, chopped3/4 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese1/3 cup chopped ripe olives1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/3 cup canned red beans, rinsed and drained4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 large sweet peppers3/4 cup meatless spaghetti sauce1/2 cup water4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided Preparation Place the first 12 ingredients in a large bowl; mix lightly to combine....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 cup garlic bread crumbs1 cup garlic and herb pasta sauce1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseGrated Parmesan cheese, optional4 kaiser rolls, split Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan....

Ingredients 6 large red apples, sliced2 tablespoons lemon juice4 bunches watercress, stems removed2 pounds seedless red grapes, separated into small bunches2 small red onions, halved and thinly slicedHONEY LEMON DRESSING:1/2 cup lemon juice1/4 cup vegetable oil2 to 3 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperLemon slices and fresh mint, optional Preparation In a small bowl, toss apples and lemon juice. Arrange watercress on a large serving platter. Top with the grapes, onions and apples....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups shredded zucchini1 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons chopped onion1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon prepared mustard3/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 13 crackers)2 tablespoons vegetable oil Preparation In a bowl, combine the zucchini, bread crumbs, egg, onion, butter, mustard and seafood seasoning; mix well. Shape into five patties. Dip in cracker crumbs. Heat oil in a large skillet; fry patties for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) pork stuffing mix 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/4 cup 2% milk1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese1 small apple, finely chopped1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted8 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Optional: Minced fresh chives or parsley Preparation Prepare stuffing according to package directions; cool slightly....

Ingredients 4 oz. wide rice noodles (sold with the Asian foods at the grocery store or at an Asian market) hot water 1 lime 2 tbsp. fish sauce (sold with the Asian foods at the grocery store) 1 tsp. garlic powder pinch red pepper flakes (optional) 1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. peanut oil 1/4 c. cilantro 1 egg 1/4 c. unsalted peanuts (If you use salted peanuts, reduce the soy sauce to 1 teaspoon....

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/4 cup dark molasses1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons grated orange zest1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon aniseed, lightly crushed1 cup boiling water1 cup cold water2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 to 4 cups rye flour2 tablespoons cornmeal2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, molasses, butter, orange zest, salt, aniseed and boiling water; stir until brown sugar is dissolved and butter is melted....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons beaten egg2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground gingerDash pepper1/2 pound lean ground beef1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 cup sliced fresh carrot1/2 medium green pepper, julienned1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cold waterHot cooked rice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground ginger2 medium acorn squash Preparation In a small bowl, combine the honey, butter, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Cut squash in half; discard the seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottom of squash with a sharp knife to allow it to sit flat. Place cavity side up in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill squash halves with butter mixture....

Ingredients 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free cherry gelatinSugar substitute equivalent to 4 teaspoons sugar1 pie crust (9 inches), baked Preparation Drain cherries, reserving juice; set cherries aside. In a large saucepan, combine cherry juice and dry pudding mix. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin powder and sweetener until dissolved....

Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)1 pound lean ground turkey2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup white wine or beef stock3 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups beef stock2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 cup half-and-half creamOptional: Grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley Preparation Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup water2 teaspoons instant coffee granules, optional2-3/4 cups bittersweet chocolate chips, divided4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Line a 9-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugars, butter, water and, if desired, coffee granules; bring to a boil, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk1-1/2 cups sugar1/3 cup canola oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:1 cup dairy-free margarine, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk coconut milk, sugar, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 2 cups seven-grain hot cereal1 medium apple, peeled and chopped1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped1/4 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped dates1/4 cup raisins1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt5 cups water1 cup unsweetened apple juice1/4 cup maple syrupChopped walnuts, optional Preparation Place first 8 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Stir in water, juice and syrup. Cook, covered, on low until thickened and cereal is tender, 6-7 hours....

Ingredients 1 small red onion 1 small sweet potato 1 carrot 1 parsnip 1 small celery root 1 small beet 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. walnuts 1 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 oz. feta Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium roasting pan, toss the onion, sweet potato, carrot, parsnip, celery root, and beet with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil....

Ingredients 1 large watermelon (10 pounds)1 medium honeydew, cut into balls3 cups white cranberry juice1 cup light corn syrup2 tablespoons lime juiceFRUIT DIP:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup 2% milk3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom Preparation With a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from the bottom of the watermelon so it sits flat. Mark a horizontal cutting line 2 in. above center and around the melon....

Ingredients 1 cup lemon juice3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons all-purpose flour2 eggs, beaten1 cup heavy whipping cream1 large watermelon1 large honeydew, cut into cubes or balls1 large cantaloupe, cut into cubes or balls2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced1/2 pound green grapes Preparation Combine lemon juice, sugar and flour in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Stir 1/4 cup into eggs; return all to pan. Cook and stir for 15 minutes or until mixture coasts a spoon (do not boil)....

Ingredients 1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 cup honey1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons peanut butter1 large egg white1 tablespoon evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup whole wheat flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups old-fashioned oats1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal1/2 cup vanilla or white chips1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the maple syrup, honey, brown sugar, peanut butter, egg white, evaporated milk and vanilla; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup butter, softened2 large eggs, room temperature2 cups whole wheat flour2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup mashed potato flakes1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, softened butter, eggs, whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, potato flakes, brown sugar and salt....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vinegar1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1 garlic clove, minced1 pound ground pork6 eggs1/4 cup milk1 tablespoon vegetable oil6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmedTaco sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, chili powder, oregano, salt and garlic; crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Cover and chill overnight. In a large skillet, cook pork mixture over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....