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Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup honey3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon salt1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder4-1/2 cups whole wheat flour2-3/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add butter, honey, sugar, salt, milk powder and 3 cups whole wheat flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in remaining whole wheat flour and enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking sodaAdditional sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in additional sugar. Place on greased baking sheets; flatten with a glass....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups raw cashews1 can (13.66 ounces) unsweetened coconut cream1 cup sweet potato puree or canned pumpkin1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup maple syrup1/2 teaspoon saltOptional: Cashews, chocolate shavings and flake sea salt Preparation Rinse cashews in cold water; drain. Place in a large bowl; add enough water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight. Drain and rinse cashews, discarding liquid. Place cashews in a food processor. Add coconut cream, puree, cocoa, syrup and salt; cover and process until pureed, scraping down sides as needed....

Ingredients 4 cups water, divided4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules6 cups frozen chopped broccoli4 cups milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups water and bouillon; heat until bouillon is dissolved. Add broccoli; cover and cook over low heat until tender, about 8 minutes. stir in milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Combine flour and remaining water; stir into soup....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped1/2 cup raisins1/4 cup chopped walnuts1 teaspoon curry powder Preparation Place chicken in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil2 cups boiling water1 medium green pepper, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained Preparation In a large skillet, saute rice and onion in oil until rice is browned and onion is tender. Stir in the water, green pepper, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast2 cups coleslaw mix1/2 cup golden raisins1/3 cup chopped unsalted peanuts1 green onion, chopped1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup honey3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil2 teaspoons chili sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic powder8 pita pocket halves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the lime juice, honey, soy sauce, oil, chili sauce and garlic powder; pour over turkey mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/4 c. confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 1/4 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 1 c. black cocoa powder, sifted 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. sea salt flakes 24 peppermint candies (such as Starlite Mints) 1 c. (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature...

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix or cake mix of your choice (regular size)2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting, divided1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons orange paste food coloring12 green gumdrops1/2 teaspoon green paste food coloring Preparation Prepare and bake cupcakes according to package directions. Fill 24 greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced6-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cups thinly sliced carrots1 cup thinly sliced celery1 cup ketchup1 teaspoon Italian seasoning2 cups sliced zucchini1 medium green pepper, chopped2 cups frozen cheese tortellini1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter 1 onion 2 1/2 c. canned crushed tomatoes (from one 28-ounce can) 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 lb. cheese tortellini 1/4 lb. ham 3/4 c. frozen petite peas Preparation Step 1In a large stainless-steel frying pan, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Add the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes with their juice, the salt and the pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 cup cold butter1/3 cup milk1 teaspoon honey Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and honey just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Roll out to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes1-1/2 cups sliced carrots1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 cups cubed cooked turkey2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepperBISCUITS:1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 tablespoons butter7 tablespoons 1% milk Preparation In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and garlic over medium heat until tender....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 pound boneless turkey breast tenderloins, cut into thin strips1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup lime juice8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook and stir 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons milk Preparation In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 lb. white mushrooms Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 medium onion 1 medium green bell pepper 1/2 lb. lean thick-cut bacon 2 1/2 lb. ground veal (not too lean) 1 c. Oyster crackers 1/4 c. ketchup 1/4 c. drained prepared horseradish 1 large egg 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 c. sour cream Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium yellow onions 1 medium carrot 2 leeks, white and light green parts only 2 whole heads garlic 1 medium parsnip 1 medium turnip 1 Rib Celery 1 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns 6 sprig fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 large tomato 1 sprig rosemary salt Preparation Step 1Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4 c. whole-milk ricotta cheese 2 large eggs salt and fresh ground pepper 2 package frozen chopped spinach 6 c. store-bought or homemade tomato sauce 12 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 lb. Fontina cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add spinach, and stir well to combine.Step 2Spread a small bit of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish or dishes....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup whole milk1/2 teaspoon salt, divided2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 cup chopped green pepper1 cup chopped tomato1/2 cup chopped red onion2 tablespoons water1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Place butter in a 9-in. pie plate; heat in a 450° oven until melted. Carefully tilt pan to coat bottom and sides. In a large bowl, beat the flour, eggs, milk and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltPinch ground nutmegPinch ground cloves1 package (12 ounces) white baking chips Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugars; beat in egg. Combine flour, orange zest, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cloves; add to creamed mixture. Stir in chips. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets....