Ingredients 3/4 cup diet lemon-lime soda1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin1 cup mashed fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation In a saucepan, bring soda to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in strawberries and lemon juice. Pour into jars or plastic containers; cover and refrigerate up to 3 weeks. Do not freeze.

Ingredients 1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces2 eggs1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon extractTOPPING:1 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold butter1/3 cup chopped pecans Preparation Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 2 delicata squashes, 1 acorn squash, or 1 sugar pumpkin 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar or maple syrup salt Preparation Step 1Adult Cut the squash in half (quarters if using acorn squash). Squash may be cooked in either the microwave or the oven. If using the oven, preheat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C, or gas mark 6).Step 2Child Help measure the butter and divide it into 4 equal pieces....

Ingredients 8 cups torn romaine1/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup Caesar salad croutons1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place romaine in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the salad dressing, lemon juice and pepper; drizzle over romaine and toss to coat. Top with croutons and cheese.

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef2 cups water1 can (16 ounces) refried beans1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup chunky salsa1 envelope taco seasoning1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. Pace® Chunky Salsa 2 1/2 tsp. cumin 4 beef T-bone steaks (about 8 ounces each) 2 tbsp. lime juice 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 can black beans 1 large avocado Preparation Step 1Stir 1 cup of the salsa and 2 teaspoons of the cumin in a 3-quart shallow, nonmetallic dish or gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add the steaks and turn them over to coat with the marinade....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added petite diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepperOptional: Hot cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender, 30-45 seconds. Add tomatoes, beans, spinach, Italian seasoning and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 6 oz. red or black quinoa salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. pine nuts 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 clove garlic 1/2 medium red onion 2 medium carrots 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tbsp. sherry vinegar 1 tsp. sherry vinegar 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 tbsp. small mint leaves Preparation Step 1Put the quinoa in a small saucepan and cover with 2 cups of water. Add a large pinch of salt and pepper and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed1/4 cup half-and-half cream1 teaspoon cornstarch1/2 teaspoon lemon juiceAngel food cake cubes and fresh fruit Preparation In a food processor, combine the strawberries, cream, cornstarch and lemon juice; cover and process until smooth. Pour into saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Transfer to a fondue pot or 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; keep warm. Serve with cake and fruit....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce with meat Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Drain noodles well; stir into cheese mixture. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce into a greased 11x7-in....

Ingredients 3 c. cake flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 c. unsalted butter 2 c. sugar 1 c. milk 1 1/4 tsp. clear vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. almond extract 5 large egg whites Preparation Step 1Set a rack in the center of the oven, then preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two 8-inch, round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.Step 2Sift together the cake flour, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl and set it aside....

Ingredients 1 package (6-1/4 ounces) quick-cooking long grain and wild rice mix1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut broccoli, thawed and drained2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons prepared mustard1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Prepare the rice according to package directions. Spoon into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with broccoli and ham. Combine the soup, mayonnaise and mustard. Spread over rice mixture and mix gently....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 lb. well-marbled beef chuck Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 carrots 2 onions 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 c. dry red wine 1 1/2 c. water 1 lb. white potatoes 1 celery root 3/4 c. milk 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. coarse, fresh bread crumbs Preparation Step 1In a small enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil. Season the meat with salt and pepper and add to the casserole....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped onions1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup reduced-fat margarine4 garlic cloves, minced4 cups diced peeled potatoes2 cups fat-free milk4 cups fat-free half-and-half10 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cut into 1-inch cubes3 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute the onions, celery and green pepper in margarine until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh broccoli florets1 tablespoon butter, melted1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Preparation Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the butter, lemon zest, juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast2 cups quartered fresh strawberries1 cup fresh shelled peas or frozen peas, thawed1/2 cup chopped celery2 tablespoons chopped sweet onionTorn mixed salad greens1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended. Stir in the chicken, strawberries, peas, celery and onion....

Ingredients 3 small butternut squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 cup soft bread crumbs1/2 cup shredded tart apple1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons prepared mustard Preparation Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients. Turn squash cut side up; stuff with ham mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds8 cups torn fresh spinach3 green onions, sliced2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced3 large ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and process until the sugar is dissolved. Add the poppy seeds; process just until blended....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1/2 pound uncooked chorizo2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies3 cups shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup bottled taco sauce3 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 cup sour cream1 medium tomato, chopped1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olivesAdditional shredded cheddar cheeseTortilla chips Preparation Crumble beef and chorizo into a large skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink....

Ingredients WREATH:12 inch flat-back Styrofoam wreath15 inch platterLemon leaves, rose leaves or leaf lettuceSmall star cookie cutter1/2 pint of blueberries3 to 4 pints strawberries15 large marshmallowsDIP:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1 tablespoon milk Preparation Wreath: Place Styrofoam wreath on the platter. Line top of wreath with leaves, overlapping to cover entire top and securing with picks. Trim a thin slice from top and bottom of marshmallows to create two sticky surfaces....