Ingredients 4 cups fresh broccoli florets1/4 cup water2 teaspoons olive oil1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon saltDash crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Place first five ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 5 minutes. Drain. Toss with pepper flakes.
Ingredients 2 pounds small zucchini1 tart apple, peeled1 medium onion1 green pepper1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup vinegar1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Peel zucchini and discard any large seeds; chop into small pieces (about 5 cups). Finely chop apple, onion and green pepper; place in a Dutch oven along with zucchini and remaining ingredients....
Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs1/2 cup egg substitute1-1/2 cups fat-free milk3/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry2 medium tomatoes, chopped and seeded1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, egg substitute, milk and salt until smooth....
Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced1 large onion, chopped1 large carrot, coarsely shredded3/4 cup chopped celery1/2 cup julienned green pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/3 cup taco sauce2 teaspoons prepared mustard2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges Preparation In a large skillet, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. stir in the taco sauce and mustard; top with tomato wedges. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through....
Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper3/4 cup mango salsa Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place salmon on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with garlic powder and cayenne. Spoon salsa over top. Bake 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Ingredients 3/4 pound chicken livers, drained1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup chicken broth1/4 cup vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauceHot cooked rice Preparation In a saucepan, saute chicken livers in oil for 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear. Add green peppers, pineapple and salt; saute until peppers are tender. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, broth, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth....
Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar2 tablespoons grated orange zest3 teaspoons baking powder3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 cup olive oil1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten1 tablespoon coarse sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, orange zest and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Shape into a 6-in....
Ingredients 1 jar (13-1/2 ounces) tamales1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans1 medium onion, chopped2 cups corn chips, coarsely crushed, divided1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 to 2 ounces sliced cheddar cheese Preparation Cut tamales into 3/4-in. slices. Place in a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the chili and onion. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup corn chips and shredded cheese. Top with remaining chili and onion. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes....
Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 oz. good-quality unsweetened chocolate 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. sugar 1/4 c. milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 4 oz. good-quality semisweet chocolate c. heavy cream 2 large eggs Heart-shaped sprinkles Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan, and set aside.Step 2Make batter: Put butter and chocolate in a heatproof medium bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until melted....
Ingredients 5 large potatoes and/or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks1 pound ground beef1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered2 large carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup orange juice2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 teaspoons brown sugar2 teaspoons rice vinegar Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups melted butter, divided1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup maple syrup1/2 cup chopped pecans12 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup canned pumpkin2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice36 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)Optional: Whipped cream and additional pumpkin pie spice Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup melted butter, brown sugar and maple syrup. Divide among 12 greased jumbo muffin cups....
Ingredients 4 cups water1-1/2 cups pearl onions1 medium carrot, sliced1 tablespoon butter1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 small zucchini, sliced2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon saltSAUCE:2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fat-free sour cream2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons fat-free milk2-1/4 teaspoons finely chopped onion1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh dillDash white pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel....
Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 pound venison stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes3 tablespoons butter4 to 5 cups water2 bay leaves2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon pepper5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch slices1 medium onion, choppedDILLED DUMPLINGS:1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill weed1 large egg1/2 cup whole milk Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and venison; shake to coat....
Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. Mild or Hot Italian Sausage 1 onion 2 red bell peppers 1 3/4 tsp. salt 3 cloves garlic 1 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree 1 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 2 tbsp. dry vermouth or dry white wine 3 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 3/4 lb. whole-wheat spaghetti 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat....
Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon minced garlic3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation In a small skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until almost tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs. Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast half....
Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon saltDash hot pepper sauce1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese6 large eggs1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened....
Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules3/4 cup boiling water3 cups tomato juice1/4 cup lime juice1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon dried basil4 celery ribs, with leaves Preparation Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Add next five ingredients. Cover and chill. To serve, pour into glasses; add celery rib to each glass.
Ingredients 5-1/2 cups torn romaine2 plum tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple3 tablespoons chopped onion1 cup canola oil5 wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch stripsVINAIGRETTE:3 tablespoons cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/2 cup olive oil Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, pineapple and onion; set aside. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil to 375°. Fry wonton strips, in batches, for 10-20 seconds or until lightly browned....
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/8 teaspoon baking soda6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed1 large egg1/2 cup buttermilkJam of your choice, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk until blended; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 10 times....
Ingredients 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley1/3 cup water3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon canola oil2 carrots, thinly sliced1 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)2 green onions, sliced1/2 cup unsalted cashews, optional Preparation Prepare barley according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, saute garlic in oil for 15 seconds. Add carrots and beans; stir-fry for 2 minutes....
