Ingredients 3/4 c. all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 3/4 c. whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled) 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt 3 tbsp. packed dark-brown sugar 1/2 c. rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 1/2 c. raisins or dried cherries 2 tsp. fennel seed (optional) 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 large egg 1 c. buttermilk Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, oats, raisins, and fennel seed, if using....

Ingredients 1 carton (6 ounces) orange yogurt1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder3 cups cubed cooked chicken2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup sliced celery1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted1 cup fresh raspberries12 slices multigrain bread Preparation In a large bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise and five-spice powder. Stir in chicken, green onions, celery and pecans. Gently stir in raspberries. Serve on bread.

Ingredients 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into 2 dessert dishes. Cover and freeze for 1 hour or until edges begin to firm. Stir and return to freezer. Freeze 1-1/2 hours longer or until firm. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with raspberries.

Ingredients 3 cups sugar1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 cup canola oil4 large eggs2/3 cup water3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup chopped pecansTOPPING:1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons cold butter1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, pumpkin, oil, eggs and water until blended....

Ingredients 1 package (48 ounces) frozen bread dough dinner rolls, thawed1/2 pound pepper Jack cheese, shredded4 ounces pepperoni, finely chopped Preparation Flatten rolls into 3-1/2-in. circles. Top each with about 1 tablespoon of cheese and 1 rounded teaspoon of pepperoni. Bring up edges and pinch to seal. Place seam side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers....

Ingredients 2 packages (11 ounces each) refrigerated crusty French loaf1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, finely chopped1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce, divided1 large egg white, beaten2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Preparation Place 1 loaf on a lightly floured surface. With a sharp knife, make a lengthwise slit down the center of loaf to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open dough so it lies flat; sprinkle with half of flour....

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 tablespoons minced shallot2 teaspoons sugar1/2 cup canola oil2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens2 medium tart apples, thinly sliced1 cup dried cherries1 cup pecan halves1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion Preparation In a small bowl, mix first 5 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. To serve, place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss with dressing....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 large egg whites2 teaspoons lemon extract2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrainedGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk1/2 teaspoon lemon extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, egg whites and extract until well blended. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta6 tablespoons vegetable oil1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup halved cherry tomatoes1 cup (4 ounces) cubed cheddar cheese1 cup (4 ounces) cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup sliced green onions1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces) Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper; shake well....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 2-inch strips1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 medium head cabbage, shredded1 medium onion, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon minced garlic2 bay leaves2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook and stir the pork in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; remove the keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the cabbage, onion, garlic and bay leaves in butter until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 3 cups finely shredded peeled potatoes1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon baking powder1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, beaten1/2 teaspoon grated onionApplesauce or maple syrup, optional Preparation In a sieve or colander, drain potatoes, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in eggs until blended. Add onion and reserved potatoes; toss to coat. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a preheated greased skillet....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, finely chopped1 medium carrot, finely chopped1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms6 garlic cloves, minced1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 jar (14 ounces) pasta sauce with meat2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain and transfer to greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups Golden Grahams1-1/4 cups Apple Cinnamon Cheerios1-1/4 cups miniature pretzels1 cup chopped pecans, toasted1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels and pecans. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips; stir until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Drizzle over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Spread evenly on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cool completely; break into pieces....

Ingredients 3 Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes2 tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups frozen cheese tortelliniShredded Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 quart chicken broth or stock1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped cabbage1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon pepperDash sugar1/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup leftover cubed cooked chicken or beef roast Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the broth, tomatoes, onion, cabbage, vegetables and seasonings to a boil. Add macaroni; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole wheat flour3 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg1 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons vanilla yogurt1 small banana, sliced1 cup fresh raspberries Preparation Whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Combine egg, milk, canola oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Preheat a griddle over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) day-old pumpernickel bread, cubed1 Slow-Cooked Corned Beef Brisket, cubed1-3/4 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained8 large eggs, beaten3 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup Thousand Island salad dressing1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the bread, corned beef and sauerkraut. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, cream and salad dressing; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 2 qt. water 1/2 c. French or Italian green lentils salt 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion 1 shallot 3/4 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 c. frozen peas 1 c. Italian medium-grain rice (6 1/2 ounces) 16 Gaeta or Calamata olives (1 ounce) 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 4 c. coarsely chopped romaine lettuce (about 1/2 head)...

Ingredients 3/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried oregano4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided1 large sweet red pepper, thinly sliced1 medium sweet yellow pepper, thinly sliced4 shallots, thinly sliced1 cup chicken broth1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Preparation In a large dry skillet, toast the fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder and oregano over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 2/3 cup buttermilk1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt1/2 cup prepared pesto1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate 1 hour. Just before serving, shake dressing again.