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Ingredients 2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 can (4-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup butter, divided1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/2 pound brick or Muenster cheese, cubed3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper in 1/4 cup butter until mushrooms are tender....

Ingredients 1/3 cup ranch salad dressing1 tablespoon orange juice1-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli1/2 medium mango, peeled and chopped1/2 medium navel orange, peeled and chopped1/4 cup finely chopped red onion2 tablespoons chopped cashews Preparation In a small bowl, whisk ranch dressing and orange juice. In a serving bowl, combine the broccoli, mango, orange, onion and cashews. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving.

Ingredients 10 ounces uncooked spaghetti1/2 pound ground beef2 packages (3 ounces each) sliced pepperoni1 cup water1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained2 tablespoons dried minced onion2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon chili powder3/4 to 1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and pepperoni over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1-1/2 cups green grapes1 cup miniature marshmallows1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut3/4 cup vanilla yogurt1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a serving bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, grapes, marshmallows and coconut. Fold in the yogurt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in pecans.

Ingredients 8 cups seeded chopped watermelon1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup lemon juice2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1/2 cup cold water2 cups whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine watermelon, sugar and lemon juice. Chill for 30 minutes; place half in a blender. Blend until smooth; pour into a large bowl. Repeat with the other half; set aside. In a saucepan, cook and stir gelatin and water over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Add to watermelon mixture; mix well....

Ingredients 2 pounds medium tomatillos (about 16), husks removed and halved2 large sweet onions, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved1/4 cup olive oil1/3 to 1/2 cup water1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, toss tomatillos, onions, peppers and garlic with oil. Divide mixture between two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked instant rice6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)1/3 cup reduced-calorie pancake syrup1/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce4 green onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon butter1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, place salmon fillets in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Combine syrup and teriyaki sauce; spoon 1/3 cup mixture over fillets....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, cubed1 cup water1/4 cup baking cocoa2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sour creamICING:1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk3 tablespoons baking cocoa3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the butter, water and cocoa to a boil. Remove from the heat. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; add to cocoa mixture....

Ingredients 4 cups strong brewed coffee1/2 cup amaretto1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large bowl, whisk coffee, amaretto and 1/4 cup sugar. Cool to room temperature. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish. Freeze 1 hour. Stir with a fork. Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken....

Ingredients 1/4 c. organic extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 lb. organic greens (such as rainbow Swiss chard, mustard greens, and/or watercress) kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 organic free-range egg 2 tbsp. organic whole-wheat flour 4 tbsp. organic red wine vinegar 1 c. coarsely grated organic Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Step 2Place a large sauté pan over high heat, reduce the heat to medium, and add the olive oil and greens to the pan....

Ingredients 5 eggs1 cup sugar, divided1 tablespoon butter, softened1/3 cup fat-free milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powderMILK SYRUP:1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk1 cup fat-free half-and-half3 teaspoons vanilla extract15 tablespoons frozen reduced-fat whipped topping15 fresh strawberries Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups cake flour1-1/2 cups sugar3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed4 large egg whites, room temperature3/4 cup 2% milk, divided 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/3 cup rainbow jimmiesBUTTERCREAM:6 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped1/4 cup heavy whipping cream6 large egg whites1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups unsalted butter, cubed1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractPaste food coloring Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three 6-in....

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats1-1/2 cups orange juice1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 tablespoon grated orange zestTOPPING:1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar3/4 cup butter, cubed3 tablespoons grated orange zest3 tablespoons orange juice3 cups sweetened shredded coconut1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts Preparation In a small bowl, stir oats and orange juice until softened; set aside....

Ingredients 24 wonton wrappersRefrigerated butter-flavored spray1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup chopped pecans24 maraschino cherries with stems Preparation Place wonton wrappers on a work surface; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over wrappers. Press into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten5 tablespoons ketchup, divided2 tablespoons prepared mustard1/2 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons onion soup mix1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, mustard, bread crumbs, dry soup mix, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into an oval loaf....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/4 cup vinegar2 teaspoons cornstarch4 teaspoons sugar2 cups sliced cooked beets Preparation In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar and cornstarch; bring to boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes; remove from the heat. Add sugar and beets; let stand for 1 hour. Heat through just before serving.

Ingredients 6 pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick)1/2 cup pineapple juice1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons cornstarch2 tablespoons water Preparation Place pork chops in a 13x9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, honey, vinegar, mustard and salt. Pour over the chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 30 minutes longer or until the meat is tender....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cups vegetable broth1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar3 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (6-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseOptional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped seeded jalapeno pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute sweet potato and red pepper in oil until pepper is crisp-tender....

Ingredients 3 sweet potatoes 1/4 c. heavy cream 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Tomato Soup 1 c. brown sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 pie crust Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Place potatoes into a 3-quart saucepan and add water to cover. Heat over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender....