Posts

Ingredients 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1 package white cake mix (regular size)1-1/4 cups water3 large egg whites1/3 cup canola oil1/2 teaspoon orange paste food coloringFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted4 to 5 tablespoons evaporated milkAssorted decorations: regular and Mega M&M’s, Laffy Taffy, Candy Corn, Mega Buttons, Oreo Cookies, sprinkles, pretzels, marshmallows and edible pens Preparation Place chocolate chips in a small bowl....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed2 cups water2 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon granules1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 tablespoon minced fresh sage1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup 2% milk2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast Preparation In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in corn, sage and pepper; heat through. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into soup....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 cup chopped onion3 garlic cloves, minced2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 pound boneless skinless turkey breast, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 pound ground turkey3 cups chicken broth1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon dried savory2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon waterOptional: Shredded Monterey Jack cheese and sliced red onion Preparation In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat canola oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 5 cups fresh or frozen raspberries3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1 tablespoon bottled lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin6 cups sugar Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the berries, lemon juice, zest and pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off any foam....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped peeled fresh or frozen peaches1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 cup sliced fresh or frozen strawberriesBATTER:1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour2 tablespoons flaxseed1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup buttermilk3/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the peaches, orange juice, brown sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil over medium heat....

Ingredients salt 2 lb. fingerling potatoes 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 oz. thickly sliced pancetta 1 shallot 1 2-inch rosemary sprig 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar 1 tbsp. Grainy mustard Freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. snipped chives Preparation Step 1Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook over high heat until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, shaking off any excess water.Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon honey3/4 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon minced fresh mint1 cup seeded chopped watermelon1/2 cup fresh blueberries Preparation In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice and mint. Add watermelon and blueberries; toss gently to coat. Chill until serving.

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 large green pepper, chopped1 large sweet red pepper, chopped1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained6 green onions, sliced1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved1/2 cup canola oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 cups sliced celery1 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons minced garlic4 cups water2 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed2 cups frozen corn1-1/2 cups uncooked small shell pasta1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno slices4 cups V8 juice2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chiles1 to 2 tablespoons sugar Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/3 cup mayonnaise1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1 small onion, finely chopped6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and patted dry1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup french-fried onions Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Fold in broccoli and spinach. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with French-fried onions....

Ingredients 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/4 pound pastrami, finely chopped1/4 pound pepperoni, finely chopped1/4 pound hard salami, finely chopped1 cup shredded Swiss cheese1 large egg, beaten Preparation Roll each loaf of bread dough into a 12x7-in. rectangle. Spread mustard to within 1 in. of edges. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Combine the pastrami, pepperoni, salami and Swiss cheese; sprinkle over dough....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons prepared mustard8 slices rye bread4 slices Swiss cheese1 pound thinly sliced deli corned beef1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1/2 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons ketchup2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish1 tablespoon prepared horseradish2 tablespoons butter Preparation Spread mustard over 4 slices of bread. Layer with cheese, corned beef and sauerkraut. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish and horseradish; spread over remaining bread. Place over sauerkraut. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups small pasta shells, cooked and drained1 can (5 ounces) light tuna in water, drained and flaked1 large carrot, shredded1/4 cup chopped onion3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Snipped fresh dill, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, carrot and onion. Combine remaining ingredients; whisk until smooth. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese2 tablespoons chili sauce1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked2 tablespoons minced fresh parsleyAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, chili sauce, onion, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce until blended. Add tuna and parsley; mix well. Shape into a ball; place on a serving plate....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon dried thyme2 cups fat-free milk2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, dividedTOPPING:1/4 cup bread crumbs1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the onion in butter. Add the flour, salt, pepper and thyme; stir until blended....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup canola oil2 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 tablespoon orange juice1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup cream of wheat or farina flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped1/4 cup sliced almondsORANGE GLAZE:3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon orange juice2 teaspoons 2% milkGrated orange zest, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-in. round baking pan. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs, orange zest and juice until well blended....

Ingredients 3/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 garlic clove, mincedSalt and pepper to tasteMixed salad greens and sliced red onion Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine greens and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Ingredients 3/4 pound sourdough bread, cubed (about 8 cups)2 tablespoons olive oil2-1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 8 medium), chopped1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered1 cup thinly sliced roasted sweet red peppers1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion1/4 cup Greek olives, quartered3 tablespoons capers, drainedDRESSING:1/4 cup balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons white wine vinegar3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 garlic clove, minced...

Ingredients 3/4 lb. dried pappardelle pasta 1 tbsp. butter 4 shallots 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. dry white wine 1/2 c. chicken or vegetable broth c. heavy cream 1 c. frozen peas 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 2 can water- or oil-packed tuna 3 zucchini 1/4 c. Chopped chives (optional) 3 tbsp. lemon juice Preparation Step 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded zucchini1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup biscuit/baking mix2 tablespoons grated onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten2 tablespoons butter Preparation In a bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Stir in eggs; mix well. Shape into six patties, using about 1/4 cup of zucchini mixture for each patty. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter; cook patties until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes on each side....