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Ingredients 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)1-1/2 cups chopped onion1 medium green pepper, chopped1 cup chopped tomatoes1/2 cup chopped zucchini1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons butter1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperPinch ground cinnamon5 eggs1/4 cup milk1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Reduce heat to 350°....

Ingredients 1 c. dried white beans 4 clove garlic 1 sprig thyme 1 bay leaf 3/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 1 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 c. celery leaves Flatbread or pita chips Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, cover the beans with 2 inches of water. Add the garlic, thyme, and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Simmer the beans over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 hours....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 large eggs, beaten1/2 cup whole milk2 cans (6 ounces each) flaked crabmeat, drained1/3 cup chopped green onions1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 cups shredded Swiss cheese1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, flour, eggs and milk. Stir in the crab, onion, parsley and cheese. Spoon into the pastry shell. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup yellow cornmeal3 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup milk1/4 cup canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, beat the egg, milk and oil. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. dried gluten-free spaghetti 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 long red Thai chilis 4 clove garlic Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon 2 medium zucchini Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper baby arugula leaves Preparation Step 1Using a mandolin, knife or peeler, slice/cut the zucchini into long, thin matchsticks (julienne).Step 2Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water for 6-8 minutes or until tender, but still firm to the bite....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped fresh tomato2 large mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons finely chopped green or sweet red pepper1 tablespoon diced onion3 large eggs1/4 cup 2% milk2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried basilPepper to taste4 spinach leaves2 slices cheddar cheese1 flour tortilla (10 inches)2 slices deli ham1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, dividedSour cream and salsa, optional Preparation In a 10-in. nonstick skillet, coated with cooking spray, saute the tomato, mushrooms, green pepper and onion until tender; remove and set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup vanilla or white chips2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt vanilla chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Pour into a greased 5-3/4x3-in. mini loaf pan. In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over first layer. Swirl together using a toothpick. Freeze until firm, 5-10 minutes; break into pieces.

Ingredients 2 cups diced cooked turkey breast1 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup diced celery1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/4 cup chopped walnuts3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons honey mustard1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls1 large egg white, lightly beaten Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Coat a 14-in. pizza pan with cooking spray. Separate crescent dough into 16 triangles. Place wide end of 1 triangle 3 in....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups packed brown sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon maple flavoring3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups white baking chips1/2 cup chopped pecansFROSTING:1/4 cup butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon maple flavoring4 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk3-1/2 cups pecan halves Preparation In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and maple flavoring....

Ingredients 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon minced garlic2 cups cooked mixed vegetables2 cups cooked spaghetti2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute shrimp in butter until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute vegetables until heated through. Add the spaghetti and shrimp; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Ingredients 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 onion 3 1/2 tbsp. capers (preferably salted) 1/2 c. vin santo or tawny port (dessert wine) 2 can chickpeas 1 tsp. white truffle oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Melt half of butter in a medium sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until well caramelized, about 45 minutes. Add capers and vin santo, and stir to loosen the browned bits on the bottom of the pan....

Ingredients 3 tsp. vegetable oil 1 c. sliced mushrooms 1 c. shredded carrots (about 2) 3/4 c. chopped onion (about 1 medium) 3/4 c. chopped zucchini (about 1 small) 2 c. Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned) 1 can kidney beans 1 c. cooked white or brown rice 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro or chives (optional) 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. minced garlic tsp. Black pepper Hamburger buns and toppings (optional)...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 large onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained3 cups vegetable broth1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups frozen corn1 envelope taco seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice1 cup sour creamOptional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, crushed tortilla chips and additional sour cream Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter, divided2-1/3 cups water1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix4 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (8 ounces) French-style green beans, drained1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 medium carrot, grated1/4 cup mayonnaise1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation In a small skillet, saute green pepper and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until crisp-tender; set aside....

Ingredients 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons honey1/8 teaspoon salt2 medium ripe pears, thinly sliced8 cups torn mixed salad greens1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese Preparation Rub garlic clove over the bottom and sides of a large salad bowl; discard garlic. In the bowl, combine the lemon juice, honey and salt. Add pears; gently toss to coat. Add the greens, walnuts and cheese; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla yogurt2 cups peach yogurt1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate1/2 cup fat-free milk2 cups ice cubes Preparation In a blender, combine the first 4 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Add ice cubes; cover and process until smooth. Pour into glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 pound smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 jars (24 ounces each) spaghetti sauce with mushrooms1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsaHot cooked pasta Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, cook sausage over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until browned. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, salsa and reserved beef; heat through. Serve with pasta....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon minced garlic1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon fennel seed3/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon pepper6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) HONEY-LIME SAUCE:2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons honey3 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Whisk together the first 13 ingredients until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 egg2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring or almond extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg white1/3 cup chopped pecans7-1/2 teaspoons assorted jams Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in the oil, vanilla and butter flavoring. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 large ripe bananas6 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter8 slices whole wheat bread2 tablespoons honeyRefrigerated butter-flavored spray Preparation Cut each banana in half widthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into four pieces. Spread peanut butter on bread. Place banana slices on four slices of bread; drizzle with honey. Top with remaining bread. Spritz outsides of sandwiches with butter-flavored spray. In a large nonstick skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown....