Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained4 large egg whites1/2 cup unsweetened applesauceTOPPING:1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat whipped topping Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, oranges, egg whites and applesauce on low speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 8 medium sweet potatoes2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, ginger and allspice1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegTOPPING:2 cans (14 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained6 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until tender, turning once. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard....

Ingredients 1/4 cup water2 tablespoons butter1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 egg2 cups cold milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mixConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add egg; beat well. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Drop by rounded 1/4 cupfuls 3 in....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 cup ketchup1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 cans (4 ounces each) mushrooms, drainedShredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseButtered hamburger buns Preparation In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Combine the ketchup, mustard, oregano and Worcestershire sauce; stir into beef mixture. Add mushrooms and mix well....

Ingredients 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix6 cups water1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce1/2 cup sliced pepperoni Preparation Set the cheese packet from dinner mix aside. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped carrot1/3 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons butter1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)1 cup beef broth2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon pepper1 bay leaf1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons half-and-half cream2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, saute carrot and onion in butter for 2 minutes. Add the pork; brown on all sides. Stir in the broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, pepper and bay leaf....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, sliced2 large apples (Fuji or Braeburn), chopped1/3 cup dried cranberries8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided 1/3 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or pecans, toasted Preparation Combine Brussels sprouts, apples, cranberries and half the crumbled bacon. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, syrup, oil, salt and pepper; pour over Brussels sprouts mixture, tossing to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/2 cup chopped walnutsOPTIONAL GLAZE:1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon almond extract2 to 4 teaspoons warm water Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained or 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and chopped1 large red apple, cubed1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 cup halved seedless red grapes3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1 cup fresh or canned pitted dark sweet cherries2 medium firm bananas, sliced Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, fold in the blueberries, cherries and bananas; gently toss....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce2 envelopes taco seasoningTortilla or corn chipsShredded lettuce, chopped tomato, chopped onion and shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover a serving platter with chips; top with lettuce. Layer with beef mixture, tomato, onion and cheese....

Ingredients Cornmeal3 cups all-purpose flour1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon baking powder1-1/4 cups warm orange juice (120° to 130°)1/4 cup raisins Preparation Grease an 8x4-in. loaf pan; sprinkle with cornmeal and set aside. In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add orange juice; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Gradually add remaining flour. Stir in raisins (batter will be stiff and sticky)....

Ingredients 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 cup chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawedBATTER:1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup milk Preparation In a small bowl, cut butter into brown sugar until crumbly. Stir in rhubarb. Spoon evenly into 12 well-greased muffin cups; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into small wedges2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed1 medium red onion, cut into wedges3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, red peppers, squash, sweet potato and onion....

Ingredients 3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves2 tablespoons pine nuts or sunflower kernels1 garlic clove, peeled1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place the first five ingredients in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Add cheese; pulse just until blended. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.

Ingredients 1 pound fresh brussels sprouts1 cup sugar3/4 cup white vinegar1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup canola oil, divided1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained2 plum tomatoes, sliced1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Cut an “X” in the core of each brussels sprout. Place 1/2 in. of water in a large saucepan; add brussels sprouts....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix Preparation In a large bowl, combine butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add flour until blended. Shape into 48 balls (1 in. each); press onto the bottom and up the sides of ungreased mini-muffin cups. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1/3 cup pistachios, finely chopped1/4 cup panko bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 salmon fillet (1 pound) 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, toss pistachios with bread crumbs and cheese. Place salmon on a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan, skin side down; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with pistachio mixture, pressing to adhere. Bake, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (6-1/2 ounces) pizza crust mix2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 large tomato, thinly sliced4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Prepare pizza dough according to package directions. With floured hands, press dough onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over dough and sprinkle with sliced garlic. Bake until crust is lightly browned, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 2 ounces uncooked fettuccine2 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each), cubed1 tablespoon butter2 teaspoons olive oil1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk1-1/2 cups frozen sugar snap stir-fry vegetable blend, thawed1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1 tablespoon minced fresh basil Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pork in butter and oil until meat juices run clear. Stir in flour until blended....

Ingredients 6 bone-in pork loin chops (5 ounces each)2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/8 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend1/8 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice1-1/2 cups water1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning (2 tablespoons)1 medium green pepper, chopped1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil; sprinkle with seasoning blend and pepper. Meanwhile, in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, combine rice, water, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; mix well....