Ingredients 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1 pound ground beef1 small green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped2 cans (15 ounces each) chili with beans1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with pepper and onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in chili, corn and macaroni; heat through....

Ingredients 1 egg1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups diced fresh rhubarb1/2 cup chopped walnutsTOPPING:1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon butter, melted Preparation In a bowl, beat egg. Add brown sugar, buttermilk, oil and vanilla; beat for 1 minute. Combine dry ingredients; stir into sugar mixture just until moistened. Fold in rhubarb and walnuts....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepperDash ground cloves1-1/2 cups whole milk1 cup thinly sliced red onion2 garlic cloves, minced12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place asparagus and mushrooms in a shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil1 small eggplant, peeled and sliced lengthwise1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings1 small zucchini, thinly sliced1 small yellow summer squash, thinly slicedBASIL YOGURT SPREAD:1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon lemon juice4 French rolls, split and warmed...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped1 celery rib, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 teaspoon celery salt1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 3 eggs1 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup3 tablespoons butter, melted3 teaspoons vanilla extractPinch salt1-1/2 cups pecan halves1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs. Beat in the sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans and coconut. Pour into pastry shell. Make a domed cover with foil. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 large ripe red pear, sliced2 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans1/4 teaspoon salt, divided2 cups mixed salad greens2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons olive oilPepper to taste Preparation In a large skillet, saute pear in 1 tablespoon butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. In a small skillet, saute pecans in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Divide salad greens between two salad plates; arrange pears over greens....

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 12 oz. ridged penne rigate 1 lb. asparagus 1 lb. peeled deveined frozen shrimp 8 oz. snow peas 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 clove garlic 1 c. crumbled feta (4 ounces) 1/4 c. thinly sliced fresh mint leaves Preparation Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne 5 minutes less than al dente. Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups cornmeal1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 egg2/3 cup water1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup grated onion2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 small green pepper, choppedOil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the egg, water, buttermilk and butter. Stir in the onion, jalapenos and green pepper....

Ingredients 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticks2 tablespoons prepared pesto1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper blend1 tablespoon butter, melted2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Unroll and separate breadsticks; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine pesto and garlic pepper; brush over breadsticks. Twist each breadstick three times. Brush with butter; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) miniature marshmallows1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt6 quarts popped popcorn2-1/2 cups milk chocolate M&M’s1 jar (16 ounces) dry roasted peanuts Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the marshmallows, butter and oil until the marshmallows are melted. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt. In a very large bowl, combine the popcorn, M&M’s and peanuts....

Ingredients 1/2 cup apricot preserves2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon chicken broth or sherry1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 medium green pepper, chopped1/2 cup salted cashewsHot cooked rice Crushed red pepper flakes, optional Preparation In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in chicken. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter2 green onions, chopped1-1/2 cups shredded Muenster cheese4 ounces cream cheese, cubed2 tablespoons ketchup2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound cooked corned beef, chopped1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drainedAssorted crackers Preparation Place butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 20 seconds or until melted. Add onions; cover and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cheeses, ketchup, mustard and pepper. Cover and cook on high for 1 minute; stir....

Ingredients 10 tbsp. unsalted butter 3/4 c. dark-brown sugar 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. finely ground pecans (2 ounces) 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur 4 medium peaches Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Butter a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan. Place 8 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and the granulated sugar in an electric mixer. Beat until light and creamy, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 8 medium beets (1 3/4 pounds) 1 c. pure maple syrup 1 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove salt 12 slice (1/4-inch-thick) baguette 1/2 c. fresh goat cheese (4 ounces) 1 tsp. poppy seeds 4 heads Bibb lettuce (3 ounces each) Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, cover the beets with water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 25 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 cup cold water1/4 cup corn syrup2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 small green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons canola oil1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 medium tomato, cut into wedgesHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the corn syrup, soy sauce, sherry, garlic and ginger; set aside....

Ingredients 3/4 c. lightly packed flat-leaf parsley with thick stems removed 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 tbsp. drained capers 1/2 tsp. anchovy paste 6 tbsp. olive oil 3/4 tsp. red-wine vinegar 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3/4 lb. penne rigate 3/4 lb. fresh mozzarella 2 c. cherry tomatoes Preparation Step 1In a blender or food processor, puree the parsley, the smashed garlic, the capers, and the anchovy paste with the olive oil, the wine vinegar and the salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract1/2 teaspoon red food coloring1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies, divided1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Transfer 1 cup to a small bowl; stir in extract, food coloring and 1/2 cup crushed candies. Spoon 2 cups plain batter prepared pan....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup mild or hot picante sauce1 can (15 ounces) Spanish rice1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean), cooked1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, dividedTortilla chips, optional Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. casserole, combine the beans, picante sauce, rice, beef and half the cheese. Bake at 350°, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve with tortilla chips if desired....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour2-1/4 cups sugar1-1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds3 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons salt3 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups whole milk1 cup canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract1-1/2 teaspoons butter flavoringGLAZE:3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup orange juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring Preparation In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add the eggs, milk, oil and extracts. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans....