Ingredients 3 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup dried cranberries Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Divide Brussels sprouts between 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast until tender, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in cranberries.

Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 beef tri-tip roast (2 to 3 pounds)4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil12 small red potatoes, quartered2 medium sweet yellow peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces1 large sweet onion, cut into 1-inch slices Preparation Combine the garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper; set aside 4 teaspoons. Rub the remaining mixture over roast; place in a greased shallow roasting pan. In a small bowl, whisk reserved herb mixture with oil....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1 cup Thousand Island salad dressing1 pound thinly sliced deli corned beef, cut into strips2 cups shredded Swiss cheese4 to 6 slices rye bread, buttered Preparation In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut and salad dressing; spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with corned beef and cheese. Place bread, buttered side up, over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly....

Ingredients 1 large sweet red pepper, diced1 small green pepper, diced1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup olive oil1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon salt1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute the peppers, onion and garlic in oil until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Add the beans, basil and salt; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs1 cup milk1/4 cup dried minced onion2 teaspoons garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground beef8 ounces cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese, 1/2 inch cubes1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup canola oil2 jars (28 ounces each) pizza sauceHot cooked pasta or rice or sandwich buns, split Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 48 meatballs. Stuff a cube of cheese into the center of each meatball, covering the cheese completely with meat....

Ingredients 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon butter4 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each), trimmed1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth1 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. add pork chops; brown on both sides. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, wine or broth, oregano and pepper; pour over chops....

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked linguine1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon honey3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided2 medium carrots, sliced1 medium onion, chopped1-3/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms2 cups fresh baby spinach Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, vinegar, honey, salt and ginger until smooth; set aside....

Ingredients 3 large portobello mushrooms (about 1/2 pound)1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips1/2 large sweet onion, sliced1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing2 tablespoons lime juice4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseOptional toppings: salsa, guacamole and sour cream Preparation Remove and discard stems from mushrooms; with a spoon, scrape and remove gills. Cut mushrooms into 1/2-in. slices and place in a large bowl. Add pepper and onion; drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 lb. sliced bacon 1 large onion 3 lb. baking potatoes (about 6) 4 1/2 c. water 1 tsp. salt 6 oz. Cheddar 1/4 c. chopped chives or scallion tops Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat or, if you don’t have 2 tablespoons, add enough cooking oil to make up the amount....

Ingredients 1/2 cup white vinegar1/2 cup water2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 5 pounds) 3 tablespoons smoked paprika2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon celery salt3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Combine vinegar and water; brush over ribs. Pour remaining vinegar mixture into a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Mix together next 12 ingredients, reserving half....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 cups sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt4 eggs1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 cup canola oil1/3 cup water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped1-1/2 cups chopped pecansCARAMEL GLAZE:1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 3 bacon strips, diced1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon pepper3 cups chicken broth2 large potatoes, baked, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)1 cup half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauceShredded cheddar cheeseMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute onion and garlic in the drippings until tender. Stir in flour, salt, basil and pepper....

Ingredients 5-2/3 cups water1 package (4.3 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix1 envelope chicken noodle soup mix1 celery rib, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped1/3 cup chopped onion2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup cubed cooked chicken Preparation In a large saucepan, combine water, rice with contents of seasoning packet and soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the celery, carrot and onion....

Ingredients 2 cups orange juice2 cups fat-free reduced-sugar raspberry yogurt2 cups frozen vanilla yogurt2 small ripe bananas, cut into chunks and frozen (1 cup)3 cups frozen raspberries2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a blender or food processor, cover and process the ingredients in batches until blended. Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 c. plain low-fat yogurt 4 tbsp. rosemary olive oil freshly ground white pepper 8 zucchini (about 6 ounces each) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees. To prepare yogurt: Place yogurt in a large coffee filter set in a sieve over a bowl. Let sit 30 minutes; discard liquid. Transfer yogurt to a small bowl and stir in 1/2 to 1 tablespoon rosemary oil, to taste. Season with salt and white pepper to taste....

Ingredients 6 large egg whites 1 1/4 c. whole milk 2 tsp. vanilla extract 4 c. cake flour 2 c. sugar 4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 16 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 tbsp. sugar 3/4 c. water 5 large egg whites 3/4 c. sugar 1 ripe apricot 24 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 oz. good-quality white chocolate 1 tbsp. pistachio paste c. apricot preserves or apricot jam Preparation Step 1To make cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 4 medium carrots, halved1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup water2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage, divided2 turkey thighs or turkey drumsticks (2 pounds total), skin removed1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 cup cold water1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, onion, water, garlic and 1 teaspoon sage. Top with turkey. Sprinkle with remaining sage. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°....

Ingredients 3 cups torn romaine1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast1 medium pear, sliced1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup dried cranberries2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons maple syrupDash salt2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, pear, cheese and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, maple syrup and salt. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1/4 c. olive oil 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp. paprika 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. salt tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3/4 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree c. chopped cilantro or parsley 3/4 lb. penne rigate 1 lb. medium shrimp Preparation Step 1In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the olive oil and the lemon juice with the paprika, cumin, ginger, oregano, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1/3 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow pepper1 tablespoon butter1 medium zucchini, chopped1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped1 medium carrot, shredded2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and peppers in butter for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, summer squash and carrot; saute 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer or until tender....