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Ingredients 2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered1 pound brussels sprouts, halved1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and julienned1/2 pound carrots, cut into chunks1/2 pound turnips, peeled and cut into chunks1/2 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons prepared horseradish2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook vegetables separately in water until tender; drain. Melt butter; stir in remaining ingredients. Combine the vegetables and butter mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes2 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 can (10-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 can (10-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce10 corn tortillas (6 inches)Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions, optional...

Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/4 cup minced fresh parsley3 tablespoons chopped green onions2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted4 lobster tails (8 to 10 ounces each)4 beef tenderloin steaks (4 ounces each)4 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a small skillet, saute garlic in 2 teaspoons oil until tender; remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef4 slices pepper Jack cheese or Monterey Jack cheese4 slices sweet onion4 slices green pepper4 onion rolls, split Preparation Shape beef into eight thin patties. Place a slice of cheese, onion and green pepper on four patties. Top with another patty; press edges to seal. Grill until no longer pink. Serve on rolls.

Ingredients 10 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)Cooking spray5 teaspoons sugar, divided6 ounces fat-free cream cheese1/2 teaspoon almond extract3/4 cup fresh blackberries3/4 cup fresh raspberries1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet; lightly coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, extract and remaining sugar....

Ingredients 2 cups biscuit/baking mix2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 egg1-1/3 cups 2% milk1 cup canned sweet potatoes, mashed2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup chopped walnuts2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon water1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash saltDash ground nutmegMaple syrup Preparation In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, brown sugar and spices. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, sweet potatoes, oil and vanilla....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup vegetable oil1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In a blender, combine the orange juice concentrate, sugar, vinegar, onion and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Transfer to a small pitcher or bowl....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar3/4 cup sugarWhipped cream, optionalBerries of your choiceConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add vanilla and cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon curry powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds), patted dry 1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced1 pound parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced2 large tangerines, peeled and sliced1 cup chopped dried apricots1/2 cup slivered almonds1/2 cup chicken broth Preparation Combine first 5 ingredients; rub spice mixture over chicken until well coated. Arrange carrots, parsnips, tangerines, apricots and almonds in bottom of a 6-qt....

Ingredients 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes3/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup chocolate syrup2 to 4 tablespoons sugar2 cups whipped topping2 Heath bars (1.4 ounces each), crushedAdditional Heath bars, optional Preparation Place cake cubes in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Add coffee and toss lightly. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, chocolate syrup and sugar until smooth....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon chopped green onion2 teaspoons chopped green chiles, drained2 teaspoons chopped ripe olivesDash garlic powder1 flour tortilla (8 inches)1/4 cup salsa Preparation In a bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients until blended. Spread over tortilla. Roll up; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm. Cut into 1-in. slices. Serve with salsa.

Ingredients 8 thin slices cooked turkey4 flour tortillas (6 inches), room temperature1 large tomato, thinly sliced1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips1 cup shredded lettuce1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup ranch salad dressing Preparation Place 2 slices of turkey on each tortilla. Layer with tomato, green pepper, lettuce and cheese. Drizzle with salad dressing. Roll up tightly.

Ingredients 12 large plus 6 medium cabbage leaves2 packets (3 ounces each) instant multigrain rice mix1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup minced fresh parsley3 teaspoons Italian seasoning1-1/4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey3 Italian turkey sausage links (about 4 ounces each), casings removed1 bottle (46 ounces) V8 juice Preparation In batches, cook cabbage leaves in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 medium acorn squash (1-1/2 pounds each)1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled10 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion1 tablespoon butter, softened1/4 teaspoon saltDash to 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash upside down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients oz. tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1/4 c. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 lb. Strawberries, sliced 2 kiwis, sliced into half moons 1/4 c. blueberries Preparation Step 1In a 9” springform pan, press sugar cookie dough in an even layer to fill the bottom. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder3 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoon lemon juice5 tablespoons butter, melted, divided3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Add wheat flour, dry milk, sugar, salt, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons butter and 1 cup all-purpose flour....

Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice1 cup chicken broth1/2 cup water1 celery rib, sliced1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 teaspoons butter2/3 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small saucepan, bring rice, broth and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute celery, onion and mushrooms in butter until tender....

Ingredients 1 cup shredded cabbage1 green onion, sliced1/8 teaspoon celery seed1/8 teaspoon salt2 bacon strips2 tablespoons sugar4-1/2 teaspoons vinegarDash paprika Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cabbage, onion, celery seed and salt; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon over cabbage mixture. To the drippings, add sugar, vinegar and paprika; heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup raisins1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, melted8 medium unpeeled tart apples1/2 cup waterCUSTARD SAUCE:1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup milk1 cup heavy whipping cream4 egg yolks, lightly beaten1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a blender, combine the walnuts, raisins and sugar; cover and process until blended. Stir in butter; set aside. Core apples and remove enough pulp to leave a 1-in. shell. Fill each apple with about 1/4 cup nut mixture....

Ingredients 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley8 ounces fresh goat cheese, cubedAssorted crackers Preparation Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 teaspoons oil. In a small food processor, combine the garlic, basil and parsley. Cover and process until blended. Add the goat cheese and reserved sun-dried tomatoes and oil. Cover and process until smooth. Chill until serving.