Ingredients 1/2 cup canola oil1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon paprikaPinch white pepper8 cups torn romaine4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce2-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation For dressing, place first seven ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until sugar is dissolved. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Just before serving, shake dressing again and toss with salad....

Ingredients 5 bacon strips, diced1 medium onion, chopped2 cups water4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add water, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons maple syrup2 teaspoons prepared mustard4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, syrup and mustard; set aside. Place salmon, skin side down, on a greased broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes. Brush half of the sauce over salmon. Broil 7-10 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce....

Ingredients CRUST:1 large egg yolk1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water, divided2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold shortening, cubed1/2 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sour cream3 large eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon bourbon2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon saltOptional toppings: Whipped cream and sugared cranberries Preparation In a small bowl, mix egg yolk with 1/4 cup ice water; set aside....

Ingredients 7 quarts popped popcorn1 cup sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla extractFood coloring, optional Preparation Place popcorn in a large baking pan; keep warm in a 200° oven. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 235° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. Add the butter, vanilla and food coloring if desired; stir until butter is melted....

Ingredients 2 cups 4% cottage cheese1/4 cup lemon yogurt or flavor of your choice3 to 4 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon grated orange zest2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toastedAssorted fresh fruit Preparation Place the cottage cheese and yogurt in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Stir in honey and orange zest. Pour into a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with coconut. Serve with fruit.

Ingredients 3 cups shredded cabbage3/4 cup shredded carrot1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1/3 cup mayonnaise4 teaspoons sugar4 teaspoons white vinegar Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot and pineapple. In another small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; pour over pineapple mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Ingredients Turkey giblets (liver and neck removed), chopped1-3/4 cups chicken stock1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation In a large saucepan, combine giblets, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered 5-6 minutes. Remove from the heat. Strain giblets; return cooking juices to pan. Set aside 2 tablespoons juices. Finely chop giblets; add giblets and eggs to pan....

Ingredients 3 cups cubed day-old white bread, crust removed3 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread, crust removed1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1/2 cup butter, cubed3 cups chopped onion2 cups chopped celery1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1 to 1-1/2 cups chicken broth1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds) Preparation Place bread cubes in a single layer in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained3 cups beef broth2 cups shredded cabbage1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 medium zucchini, sliced1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces1 cup water2 medium carrots, sliced1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1/4 cup minced fresh parsleyGrated Parmesan cheese, optional...

Ingredients 4 to 5 large Vidalia or sweet onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick1/4 cup butter1/4 cup sour cream3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese10 butter-flavored crackers, crushed Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onions in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Spoon half into a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining onion mixture and crackers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly....

Ingredients 1 pound beef stew meat1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup beef broth1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons paprika1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 tablespoons waterHot cooked egg noodles or spaetzle Preparation In a large skillet, brown beef in oil; drain. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine the broth, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika and mustard. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours, until meat is tender....

Ingredients 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon olive oil1 large sweet potato, peeled, quartered and sliced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir peppers in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon dried basil2 tablespoons butter2-1/4 cups hot water1-1/4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup shredded carrot1 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced Preparation In a large skillet, saute basil in butter for 2 minutes. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and carrot. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add zucchini; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 medium cucumber1/2 teaspoon salt3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons chopped onion1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon pepperDash paprikaFrench salad dressing, optional Preparation Cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place seeds and pulp in a colander. Sprinkle with salt; drain for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, green pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce and pepper; mix well. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons drained pulp....

Ingredients 1 small green pepper2 eggs1/2 cup milk1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/4 cup ketchup2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef Preparation Remove top and seeds from green pepper; cut in half lengthwise. In a large saucepan, cook the pepper halves in boiling water for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add the next seven ingredients....

Ingredients 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes4 pitted Greek olives4 pitted Spanish olives4 pitted ripe olives1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)Grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place the first 8 ingredients in a food processor; pulse until tomatoes and olives are coarsely chopped. Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill with olive mixture; secure with toothpicks....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) linguine1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped2 teaspoons canola oil2 cups Tex-Mex Chicken Starter1 cup fresh or frozen corn1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheeseminced fresh cilantro, optional Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add the chicken starter and corn; heat through. Stir in cream and cheese. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until the cheese is melted and sauce is thickened....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lamb stew meat2 tablespoons olive oil, divided3 large onions, quartered3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces4 small potatoes, peeled and cubed1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown meat in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti3 tablespoons cornstarch1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 teaspoon seasoned saltDash pepper1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk2-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Mix cornstarch, broth and seasonings. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender....