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Ingredients 3 tablespoons taco seasoning1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil1-2/3 cups chunky salsa1/2 cup peach preservesHot cooked rice Preparation Place taco seasoning in a large shallow dish; add chicken and stir to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil until no longer pink. Combine salsa and preserves; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/4-in. cubes1 cup 2% milk1 large egg1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract3 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), chopped1 cup sliced almondsSweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Using a pastry blender or two forks, combine flour, brown sugar and butter until crumbly. Remove 1 cup of mixture and reserve....

Ingredients 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2 cups half-and-half cream4 teaspoons dried tarragon1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (16 ounces) linguine or spaghetti, cooked and drained6 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheesePaprika, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine soup, cream, tarragon and pepper. Stir in the linguine and chicken. Transfer to an ungreased 4-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheese and paprika if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1-1/2 cups cider vinegar3 medium green peppers, chopped3 medium sweet red peppers, chopped3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until thickened. Cool. Pour into a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until chilled.

Ingredients 1/2 c. dairy-free milk (soy, almond, cashew, etc.) 1/2 c. old-fashioned oats (not quick cooking) 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. ground turkey 1 tbsp. McCormick parsley flakes 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 c. Non-Dairy Parmesan “Cheese” (see right column) 1/2 tsp. McCormick garlic powder 1/4 tsp. McCormick ground nutmeg 3/4 tsp. McCormick sea salt McCormick ground black pepper, as desired 1 c. raw cashews...

Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 cups ice cubes, divided2 ounces gin1-1/2 ounces sour mix1/2 cup club soda, chilledOptional: orange slice maraschino cherry Preparation Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Place remaining ice in a Collins or highball glass; set aside. Add the gin and sour mix to shaker; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Pour club soda into glass. If desired, garnish with orange slice and cherry....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg2 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder2/3 cup NutellaGold pearl dust Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and extracts. In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Using a cookie press fitted with a Christmas tree disk, press dough 2 in....

Ingredients 1 c. black quinoa 1 kaffir lime leaf 2 large pink grapefruit 2 small avacados 1 fennel bulb 12 pink radishes 4 oz. feta chese chopped parsley Sea salt Pepper Juice of 3 small limes 3/4 tsp. ginger 6 tbsp. olive oil 3 tbsp. heavy cream Preparation Step 1Rinse the quinoa and cook it with a kaffir lime leaf, covered, in 2 2/3 cups salted water. When the water is absorbed, stop the heat and let rest for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon sherry, optional2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained1 tablespoon chopped green onionAssorted crackers or baked pita chips Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, heat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and sherry if desired over low heat, stirring often. Stir in crab and onion; heat through. Serve warm with crackers.

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in cream. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/4-in. round biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Serve warm.

Ingredients 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into strips1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce1 medium onion, julienned1 medium green pepper, julienned1 tablespoon butter6 cups shredded lettuce6 to 9 cherry tomatoes, halvedSalsa, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine sirloin and Worcestershire sauce; cover and refrigerate. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add sirloin; stir-fry until meat is no longer pink. Spoon meat and vegetables over lettuce; garnish with tomatoes....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups sliced zucchini3/4 cup water1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon chopped green pepper1 egg1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 8 crackers) Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the zucchini, water, onion and green pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain. In a large bowl, beat the egg. Add mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; mix well....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups frozen whole strawberries, thawed1 cup strawberry yogurt1 cup whipped toppingAssorted fruit or angel food cake Preparation In a bowl, mash berries. Add yogurt and mix well. Fold in whipped topping. Serve with fruit or cake.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon ground mustard Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Drizzle over sandwiches.

Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. pure maple syrup 3/4 tsp. madras curry powder 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 4 c. mixed puffed grains, such as rice, wheat, corn, and millet 4 small yellow or orange sweet potatoes 2 tbsp. unsalted butter Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil with the maple syrup, curry powder, and cayenne and season with salt....

Ingredients 3 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup butter, melted3 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk5 egg yolks2 cups lime juiceWhipped topping, lime slices and fresh mint, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, brown sugar and butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of two greased 9-in. pie plates. In a large bowl, beat the milk, egg yolks and lime juice on low for 2 minutes or until smooth and slightly thickened....

Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning4 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese4 slices multigrain bread, crusts removed4 large fresh basil leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise and lemon-pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon of goat cheese on each slice of bread. Spread two slices with tuna mixture; top with basil leaves and remaining bread. Cut in half or into desired shapes....

Ingredients 9 sweet potatoes 1 tbsp. canola or vegetable oil 1 stick unsalted butter c. pure maple syrup 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon salt cayenne pepper 3 c. mini marshmallows Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; and set a sheet of foil in the bottom. Rub the sweet potatoes with the oil and prick each one all over with a fork 5 or 6 times. Roast the potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 1 hour, until tender....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked wild riceSeasoned salt, optional2 cups diced cooked chicken1-1/2 cups halved green grapes1 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1 cup cashews, optionalLettuce leaves Preparation Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt or substituting seasoned salt if desired. Drain well; cool to room temperature. Spoon into a large bowl; add chicken, grapes, water chestnuts and mayonnaise. Toss gently with a fork. Cover and chill. Just before serving, add cashews if desired....

Ingredients 2/3 cup uncooked instant rice1/4 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons butter1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese1/3 cup French onion dip3 tablespoons sour cream1/4 teaspoon saltDash white pepper1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons chopped green chiles Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, onion dip, sour cream, salt and pepper....