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Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 to 3 tablespoons olive oil4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed1 cup chicken broth1/4 cup water1/4 cup lemon juice3/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 cup chopped celery with leaves1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water Preparation Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add 1 tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir onion until tender....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat linguine1 jar (11-1/2 ounces) Thai peanut sauce2 tablespoons lime juice2 cups bean sprouts1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped2 medium carrots, julienned5 green onions, sliced1 small sweet red pepper, julienned1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain; return to pan. In a small bowl, combine peanut sauce and lime juice. Add peanut sauce mixture, vegetables and cilantro to pan; toss to coat....

Ingredients 12 ounces center-cut bacon, diced2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/4-inch cubes2 medium onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup barbecue sauce1 cup chili sauce1/2 cup honey4 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules1 bay leaf1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, optional3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drainedShredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, optional...

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk1 cup fat-free reduced-sugar lemon yogurt1/3 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided2 prepared angel food cakes (8 to 10 ounces each), cut into 1-inch cubes1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 cup fresh blueberries1 cup fresh raspberries2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the milk, yogurt, lemon juice and zest. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup softened butter, divided 2-2/3 cups chopped pecans2 cups sugar4 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milkFROSTING:11 ounces cream cheese, softened2/3 cup butter, softened6-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add pecans; cook until toasted, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 3 oz. amaretti cookies 2 oz. honey graham crackers 1 pinch kosher salt 5 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tsp. unflavored powdered gelatin 3/4 c. chilled heavy cream 2 package cream cheese 3/4 c. fresh ricotta cheese 3/4 c. sugar 1 pinch kosher salt 1/4 c. mascarpone cheese or sour cream 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 3/4 c. honey 3 sprig rosemary 6 oz. dried California apricots Preparation Step 1Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 can (10 ounces) frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix10 cups ice cubes, divided 1-1/3 cups rum or 2 cups water, divided 1 can (10 ounces) frozen nonalcoholic strawberry daiquiri mix Preparation In a covered blender, process pina colada mix, 5 cups ice and 2/3 cup rum or 1 cup water until blended. Repeat with strawberry daiquiri mix and remaining ingredients. Slowly pour prepared pina colada and prepared strawberry daiquiri by 1/4 cupfuls into the center of 10 highball glasses, alternating layers....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium tomato juice1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms3/4 cup frozen french-style green beans1/2 cup sliced carrots1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper1 bay leafMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking turkey into crumbles....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips, divided2 tablespoons chopped walnuts1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 flour tortillas (8 inches)2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon shortening Preparation In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup chocolate chips, walnuts and cinnamon. Place tortillas on a microwave-safe plate; microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-15 seconds or until pliable. Spoon chocolate chip mixture down the center of tortillas; fold top and bottom of tortilla over filling and roll up....

Ingredients 1 lb. shiitake mushrooms 1 lb. cremini mushrooms 2 clove garlic 1 1/2 tsp. chopped rosemary 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 16 slice peasant bread 1 lb. burrata cheese Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, toss the mushrooms with the garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, and the 1/2 cup of olive oil and let stand for 1 hour.Step 2Light a grill....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/3 cups sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup pureed fresh strawberries, divided8 to 10 drops red food coloring, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and lemon zest; cut in butter until crumbly. Pat dough onto the bottom and 1 in....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup diced celery1 can (4 ounces) chopped mushrooms, drained1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cups soft bread crumbs (about 3 slices)1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon fresh basil1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon pepper1 beef tenderloin roast (3 pounds)4 slices bacon Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and mushrooms in butter until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon ground ginger1 green pepper, cut into thin strips1 can (8 ounce) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 pound shrimp, peeled, cooked and deveinedHot cooked rice Preparation In a saucepan, combine pie filling, vinegar, brown sugar and ginger; mix well. Cook over medium heat until filling is hot and bubbly. Add green pepper, water chestnuts and shrimp. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are heated through....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons each minced fresh cilantro, parsley and mint Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add green beans, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add herbs; cook and stir just until beans are tender, 1-2 minutes.

Ingredients 1/3 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)3 tablespoons chopped onion3/4 cup stewed tomatoes, chopped1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon chili powderDash salt and pepper2 flour tortillas (6 inches)2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 2 jalapeño peppers 4 cloves garlic 1/2 c. lightly packed cilantro leaves and stems 2 tbsp. Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam) 1 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1/2 tsp. salt 4 boneless 6 tbsp. rice-wine vinegar 1 tbsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. dried red-pepper flakes 1 1/2 tbsp. water Preparation Step 1Light the grill or heat the broiler. In a blender or food processor, puree the jalapeños, smashed garlic cloves, the 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and stems, the fish sauce, cooking oil, sesame oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt....

Ingredients 2 medium limes1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed (about 2 cups)1 cup sugar1 Thai red chile pepper, seeded and chopped2 garlic cloves, halved1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups canola oil1 head Chinese or napa cabbage, finely shredded1 small head red cabbage, finely shredded1 English cucumber, chopped1 package (10 ounces) frozen shelled edamame, thawed2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed1 cup shredded carrots3 green onions, sliced Preparation Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 tablespoon....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated spinach tortellini2 cups fresh broccoli florets1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced1 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 cup canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained1 bottle (8 ounces) fat-free Italian salad dressing1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1 teaspoon dried oregano24 cherry tomatoes, halved Preparation Prepare tortellini according to package directions; drain and place in a serving bowl....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small red onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium zucchini, chopped1 small carrot, chopped2 cans (14 ounces each) crushed tomatoes1 can (14 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 cup water1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon cayenne pepperOptional: lime wedges and chopped fresh cilantro Preparation In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional2 garlic cloves, minced4 cups chicken broth2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon lime juice1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water2 cups shredded cooked chickenOptional: Chopped fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, sliced jalapenos and lime wedges Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and, if desired, jalapeno pepper....