Ingredients Preparation

Ingredients 3/4 cup egg substitute2 cups unsweetened applesauce1/3 cup milk1/3 cup vegetable oil4 teaspoons vanilla extract1 package white cake mix (regular size)1 package (0.8 ounce) sugar-free cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a bowl, beat egg substitute for 1 minute on medium speed. Add applesauce, milk, oil and vanilla; mix well. Combine remaining ingredients; gradually add to applesauce mixture. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread1/2 cup Miracle Whip2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing1/2 pound sliced fully cooked ham1/4 pound sliced Genoa Salami1/4 pound sliced Canadian bacon1/4 pound sliced Swiss cheeseShredded lettuceTomato slices, optional Preparation Cut bread in half lengthwise. Combine Miracle Whip and Italian dressing until smooth; spread on cut sides of bread. On bottom half, layer ham, salami, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes if desired; replace top half.

Ingredients 2 cups boiling water1 cup baking cocoa1 cup butter, softened2-1/2 cups sugar4 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1 quart fresh strawberries1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, meltedFROSTING:2/3 cup shortening1 package (32 ounces) confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup waterICING:1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup heavy whipping creamChocolate shavings and additional confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine water and cocoa until blended; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cinnamon sticks 20 cardamom pods, lightly crushed (optional) 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1/2 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk 3 c. water, plus more as needed 2 c. cooked wheat berries 1/4 tsp. rosewater (optional) Toasted pumpkin seeds, for topping (optional) Preparation Step 1In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine cinnamon, cardamom, sweet potato, pumpkin, milk, water, and cooked wheat berries....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter, melted2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips1-1/2 cups walnut halves1 cup dried cranberries1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil. Brush with butter. Microwave white chips on high until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in walnuts, cranberries and nutmeg. Spread into prepared pan. Chill until firm. Break into pieces.

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons butter, divided 4 hamburger buns, splitOptional toppings: Tomato slices, lettuce leaves, dill pickle slices, ketchup and mustard Preparation Sprinkle ground beef with seasoned salt and pepper. Pulse mushrooms in a food processor until finely chopped. Add to seasoned beef, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 large sweet onions, chopped1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped2 tablespoons olive oil6 garlic cloves, minced6 medium yellow summer squash, seeded and cubed (about 6 cups)4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth4 fresh thyme sprigs1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons lemon juice1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and leek; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5 minutes....

Ingredients MOJO:1/4 cup sour orange marinade1/4 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepperFRIES:1-1/2 pounds yuca or cassava root, peeled, cored and cut into 3-inch pieces1 teaspoon saltOil for frying Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the mojo ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight. Place yuca and 1 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 4 medium green or sweet red peppers1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons canola oil2 cups cubed cooked meat loaf1-1/2 cups cooked rice1 cup salsa1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon saltPinch pepper1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese Preparation Cut top off peppers and remove seeds. In a large saucepan, cook peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup walnut halves1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon sugar2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned2 cups seedless red grapes2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and chopped1 medium peach, chopped or 3/4 cup frozen sliced peaches, thawed and chopped1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine walnuts and water; drain. Toss walnuts with sugar. Spread in a single layer on a greased foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped2 tablespoons 4% cottage cheese1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons sweet pickle juice1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted2 lettuce leaves2 slices tomato2 slices Swiss cheese (3/4 ounce each) Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, cream cheese, pickle juice, mustard, onion powder, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups cornmeal1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons salt2/3 cup whole milk1/3 cup butter, melted1/2 pound ground beef1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 envelope taco seasoning3/4 cup water1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 cups chopped lettuce1 cup diced fresh tomato1/2 cup sliced ripe olives1/2 cup sliced green onions Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2/3 cup water1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon lemon juice3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream3/4 cup salsa2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped5 green onions, chopped1 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 cups shredded lettuceTortilla chips, optional Preparation In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; crumble beef; drain....

Ingredients 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated garlic breadsticks3 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped1 small yellow summer squash, finely chopped1 small zucchini, finely chopped4 tablespoons Italian salad dressing, divided1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided2/3 cup ricotta cheese Preparation Unroll breadsticks; place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of pan to form a crust; pinch seams to seal....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup sugar, divided1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)2 large egg yolks, room temperature1-1/4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 large egg, beatenGLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice2 to 3 tablespoons waterGreen, purple and yellow sugars Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage2 cups cubed cooked turkey2 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup crushed Ritz crackers Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, whisk together soup, milk, Parmesan cheese, mustard and seasonings....

Ingredients 1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (3 pounds)1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup apple juice1 tablespoon cider vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground allspice2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold water1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional Preparation Place the turkey skin side up in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the cranberry sauce, sugar, apple juice, vinegar, garlic, mustard, cinnamon, cloves and allspice; pour over turkey....

Ingredients 2 bunch small white turnips 4 tbsp. kosher salt 2 tsp. kosher salt 2 qt. water 6 clove garlic 3 scallions 1 piece fresh ginger 1 serrano chile Preparation Step 1Trim the turnips, leaving about 1/2 inch of the stems. Halve the turnips lengthwise and transfer them to a 2-quart glass jar. Dissolve 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of the salt in 1 quart of the water and pour the brine over the turnips....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup balsamic vinegar6 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme, marjoram and basil4 large portobello mushrooms (4 to 4-1/2 inches), stems removed2 medium onions, halved and sliced2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces2 plum tomatoes, halved and sliced5 small carrots, halved lengthwise and cut in half1/2 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and herbs....