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Ingredients 1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup peeled and deveined cooked small shrimp1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained2 green onions, thinly sliced8 flour tortillas (8 inches)1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted2 tablespoons salsa1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation In a bowl, combine the cheese, shrimp, green chiles and green onions. Place half of the tortillas on a greased griddle; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Top with remaining tortillas. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1/2 cup blueberry preserves1 tablespoon water1/2 cup whipped cream1 medium banana, halved lengthwise1-1/2 cups chocolate ice cream2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut3 maraschino cherries Preparation In a small bowl, mix preserves and water until blended. Spoon whipped cream onto bottom of a dessert dish. Arrange banana halves and three scoops of ice cream over whipped cream. Sprinkle with coconut; drizzle with blueberry mixture. Top with cherries; serve immediately.

Ingredients 3/4 cup French salad dressing2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons orange juice3/4 teaspoon paprika6 cups torn fresh spinach3/4 cup sliced green onion Preparation In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine salad dressing, honey, orange juice and paprika; shake well. Place the spinach and onions in a large bowl or divide among individual plates or bowls; drizzle with dressing.

Ingredients 3 medium carrots, julienned1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon Preparation Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Add butter; stir to coat. Sprinkle with tarragon.

Ingredients 1/2 c. soy sauce 1/2 c. mirin or sweet sherry 1/4 c. sugar 4 salmon steaks Preparation Step 1Heat the broiler or light the grill. If broiling, line a broiler pan or baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly oil the foil.Step 2In a medium stainless-steel saucepan, bring the soy sauce, mirin, and sugar to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to 2/3 cup, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon minced garlic2 pounds boneless pork loin chops1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 cup cold water1/4 cup creamy peanut butterHot cooked rice1/2 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup dry roasted peanutsLime juice and Sriracha chili sauce, optional Preparation Mix the first 4 ingredients. Place pork chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with sauce. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours....

Ingredients 2 Marconi Peppers 1 part sugar 1 part water 3 bay leaves 1 oz. Mezcal 1 oz. pineapple rum 3/4 oz. Pepper/Bayleaf simple syrup 3/4 oz. lemon juice 1/4 c. crumbled, extra-crispy bacon 1 pineapple slice, for garnish Preparation Step 1Make the Pepper/Bay Leaf Simple Syrup: Char the skin off peppers using a grill or blowtorch, then let cool overnight in a closed container. The next day, wash off char and throw away stem, saving the seeds....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups low-sodium tomato juice1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped green pepper3 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce3/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon dried savory1/4 teaspoon celery seed1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided2 tablespoons butter, melted1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained32 large marshmallows2 teaspoons rum or vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation In a bowl, combine 2 cups coconut and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Toast the remaining coconut; set aside....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds), halved1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 large sweet red pepper, sliced1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk3/4 cup beef stock1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup red curry paste2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1/2 pound fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed1/4 cup minced fresh cilantroHot cooked brown or white riceOptional toppings: thinly sliced green onions, chopped peanuts, hot sauce and lime wedges...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided1 large onion, halved and sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar and pepper....

Ingredients 1 c. heavy cream 1 1/2 c. strong espresso 3 tbsp. brandy (optional) 8 store-bought ladyfingers 1 pt. ice cream or gelato Preparation Step 1Whisk cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form; cover with plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.Step 2Combine espresso and brandy, if using, in a medium bowl. Break 4 ladyfingers in half; dip into espresso mixture until soaked but not falling apart, several seconds....

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked fettuccine1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons lemon juice1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 cup minced fresh basil Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice, chilled1 liter ginger ale, chilled1 cup chilled tropical fruit punch1 cup chilled orange juiceAssorted fresh fruit or edible flowers, optional Preparation Just before serving, combine the first 4 ingredients in a punch bowl. If desired, garnish with fruit or edible flowers.

Ingredients 1/2 package linguine 1 c. broccoli florets 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 c. cubed cooked turkey Preparation Step 1Prepare the linguine according to the package directions in a 3-quart saucepan. Add the broccoli during the last 4 minutes of the cooking time. Drain the linguine mixture well in a colander. Return the linguine mixture to the saucepan....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 cup egg substitute1/4 teaspoon pepper2 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 tablespoons salsa2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream Preparation In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir until tender. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add egg substitute and pepper to same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains....

Ingredients 1 large egg1 cup whole milk3 tablespoons brown sugar3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt, optional1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a small bowl, beat the egg, milk, brown sugar, vanilla and salt if desired until blended. Pour into 2 ungreased 6-oz. custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Place cups in a 9-in. square baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup coconut oil or shortening, cold3 to 4 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:2-1/2 cups canned pumpkin1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup maple or agave syrup3/4 cup oat milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons tapioca flour or arrowroot flour Preparation In a food processor, mix flour, sugar and salt; pulse in coconut oil until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, pulsing until dough holds together when pressed....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lean boneless lamb or pork, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onion, chopped2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1 medium leek, sliced6 cups beef broth2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper4 cups chopped cabbage2 to 3 cups cauliflower florets3 carrots, sliced1 celery rib, sliced1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawedMinced fresh parsleyCornstarch and water, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil over medium-high....

Ingredients Coarse salt ground pepper 6 oz. Italian-style cooked chicken sausage 1 medium eggplant 2 red bell peppers 1 medium red onion 6 sprig fresh thyme 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 lb. whole-wheat egg noodles Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Set a large pot of salted water to boil. On two rimmed baking sheets, toss sausage, vegetables, thyme, and oil; season with salt and pepper....