Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice2 tablespoons sherry or additional unsweetened apple juice2 tablespoons soy sauce1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend, thawed1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon canola oil2 cups cubed cooked pork1/4 cup slivered almonds, toastedHot cooked rice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, apple juice, sherry and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. Stir-fry vegetable blend and garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings1 tablespoon canola oil1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 envelope pork gravy mix1/8 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 cup water Preparation Sprinkle pork chops with pepper and salt. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chops with onion in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Add broth. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)2 cups fresh blueberries1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons butter1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the garlic, pepper, salt and cayenne; sprinkle over pork. In a large ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray, brown pork chops....

Ingredients 1 pound dried black-eyed peas1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing1/2 cup chopped onion2 cups chopped green pepper1 cup chopped sweet red pepper3/4 cup finely chopped green onions1/2 cup finely chopped seeded jalapeno peppers1/4 cup minced fresh parsley3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation Place peas in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2-in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes....

Ingredients Cornmeal1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon dried oregano2 large eggs2/3 cup whole milk1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle lightly with cornmeal and set aside. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Season with salt and pepper; set aside....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)3/4 cup chopped onion1 medium green pepper, chopped1 each small sweet orange, red and yellow peppers, chopped1 teaspoon minced garlic2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (11-1/2 ounces) tomato juice1-1/3 cups fresh or frozen corn1 cup water1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients dry bread crumbs 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 stick unsalted butter Finely grated zest of 3 limes 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour Juice of 1 lime 1/2 pt. raspberries 4 figs confectioners’ sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and coat with bread crumbs. In a bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the granulated sugar and eggs at high speed until fluffy, 2 minutes....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup plus 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam2 teaspoons 2% milk Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Unroll crescent dough and separate into four rectangles; seal perforations. Cut each rectangle in half, making eight squares. Transfer squares to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture diagonally across each square....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb1 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 cup butter, meltedBATTER1/4 cup butter, melted3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup 2% milkSweetened whipped cream, optional Preparation Place rhubarb in a greased 10-in. cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet. Combine sugar, flour and nutmeg; sprinkle over rhubarb. Drizzle with butter. For batter, in a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until blended....

Ingredients 1 c. red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/4 c. finely chopped onion 2 clove garlic 1 tsp. cumin seeds 2 tbsp. light brown sugar 2 plum tomatoes 1 c. smoky barbecue sauce 1 tsp. sambal oelek salt Freshly ground pepper 4 rib eye steaks on the bone Rosemary sprigs Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, dry mustard, and cloves, and simmer over moderate heat until reduced by half, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups sugar, divided 2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup 2% milk1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Cream the butter, cream cheese and 1-1/4 cups of sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and mix well....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni (about 12 ounces)1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed1/2 cup finely chopped red onion1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1 tablespoon olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon pepper3 cups arugula or baby spinachChopped fresh parsley, optional...

Ingredients 12 oz. rigatoni 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 small onions 2 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 can peeled Italian tomatoes 1 c. bottled clam juice 1 lb. skinless fish fillets, such as sea bass, halibut, snapper, or swordfish salt 1/4 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta.Step 2Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering....

Ingredients 1 envelope onion soup mix2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cloves3 cups water, divided1 bone-in pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds)2 to 3 pounds small red potatoes, cut in half1-1/2 cups sliced onions Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in 1/2 cup water; let stand for 3 minutes. Place roast, fat side up, on a greased rack in a roasting pan....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons malt or rice vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper4 cups hearts of romaine salad mix Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegars, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad mix; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:2 large eggs1/2 cup whole milk1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed and flaked1/2 cup chopped celery1 green onion, finely choppedLEMON HERB SAUCE:3/4 cup mayonnaise1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/2 teaspoon dried thymeSalt and pepper to taste...

Ingredients 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon shortening1 package (10 ounces) pretzel rods40 red and/or green hard mint candies, crushed Preparation In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Break each pretzel rod in half. Dip the broken end about halfway into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll in crushed candies. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until set.

Ingredients 2 pounds turkey breast tenderloins1 cup dry white wine or apple juice3 green onions, chopped3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley6 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper3/4 teaspoon salt, divided4 teaspoons cornstarch1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth Preparation Pat tenderloins dry; flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. In a small bowl, combine the wine or juice, onions, parsley, 4 teaspoons oil, garlic, rosemary and thyme....

Ingredients 1/2 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup olive oil2 teaspoons seafood seasoning2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard1 garlic clove, minced2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)1 medium lemon, thinly sliced1 medium lime, thinly sliced1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil2 tablespoons capers, drained1/4 cup minced fresh basil1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Add shrimp, lemon, lime, onion, sliced basil and capers; toss gently to coat....

Ingredients 1/3 pound thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preparation Cut prosciutto slices in half. Wrap a prosciutto piece around each asparagus spear; secure ends with toothpicks. Grill asparagus, covered, on a greased rack over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until prosciutto is crisp, turning once. Discard toothpicks. In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave jam and vinegar on high for 15-20 seconds or until jam is melted....