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Ingredients 1 large acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes1 large rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 medium pie pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup canola oil3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons paprika2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients....

Ingredients 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs 2 tbsp. minced garlic 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Black pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 rack of lamb 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Black pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450°F. Move oven rack to the center position.Step 2In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 8 medium carrots of varying colors 6 baby beets of varying colors 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 6 fingerling potatoes 2 small purple sweet potatoes 2 head baby orange cauliflower 1/2 head Romanesco broccoli kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 3/4 c. half-and-half 4 large eggs 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese kosher salt butter Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread the carrots and beets on 2 separate sheets of foil and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter3 eggs1/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup diced hard salami1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Add salami and cheese; pour into skillet. Cook and stir until eggs are completely set.

Ingredients 1 3/4 c. water 1 1/4 c. long-grain rice 2 tbsp. minced 3 1/2 tbsp. sugar 1 Thai red chile 10 small garlic cloves 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 tbsp. Asian fish sauce 2 kirby cucumbers (10 ounces) 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 4 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of the water and the rice to a boil....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. small new potatoes (about 6) 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4) 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 c. plain yogurt 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 c. lime juice (from about 2 limes) 4 carrots 2 Cucumbers 2 ribs celery 1 c. frozen petite peas 1 red onion 1/2 c. Kalamata or other black olives...

Ingredients 1 large egg1/2 cup 2% milk1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, divided1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)1 teaspoon salt, divided3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided1/3 cup canola oil2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup beef broth Preparation In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon parsley and thyme. Sprinkle pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds pork chop suey meat or boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water2-1/4 cups crushed chicken stuffing mix1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Season pork with pepper. In a large skillet, saute pork in oil for 5-6 minutes or until browned; drain. Add water; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in stuffing mix....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon steak seasoning1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon olive oilHORSERADISH SAUCE:2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream1 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zestDash salt and pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the steak seasoning, rosemary and thyme; rub over meat. Using the point of a sharp knife, make eight slits in the tenderloin....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 ounces large portobello mushrooms, gills discarded, finely chopped1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened4 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese10 flour tortillas (8 inches)Oil for deep-fat fryingMajor Grey’s chutney Preparation In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat olive oil to 350°. Add mushrooms; saute 4 minutes. Add oregano, thyme, pepper flakes and salt; saute until mushrooms are browned, 4-6 minutes....

Ingredients 4 portobello mushrooms 1/4 c. sun-dried-tomato pesto 4 whole-grain hamburger buns 1 large ripe tomato 1 log fresh goat cheese 8 large fresh basil leaves 2 c. shredded carrots 1 small fennel bulb 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves 2 tsp. olive oil 1 1/2 tsp. cider vinegar salt and pepper Preparation Step 1Prepare Portobello Burgers: Preheat toaster oven to 425 degrees F. Place portobellos on foil-lined toaster oven tray, rounded side up....

Ingredients 2 medium potatoes1 egg2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic saltVegetable oil Preparation Peel the potatoes, shred and rinse in cold water. Drain thoroughly; place in a bowl. Add egg, flour, salt and garlic salt; mix well. In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1/4 in. of oil. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil. Fry for 5-6 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender and pancakes are golden brown....

Ingredients 4 cups water4 cups vegetable broth2 cups dried lentils, rinsed2 medium carrots, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 cup chopped fresh spinach1/2 cup tomato sauce1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperOptional toppings: Chopped red onion, chopped parsley and lemon wedges Preparation Place water, broth, lentils, carrots, onion, celery, garlic and oregano in a 6-qt....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef2 large eggs1/4 cup water1 small onion, finely chopped1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1-1/2 teaspoons salt Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, crumble beef. Add eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-18 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed1/4 cup tahini2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil3 garlic cloves, halved1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon white pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperBRUSSELS SPROUT HASH:1 tablespoon olive oil1 shallot, minced1/2 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced1 cup canned diced tomatoes1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Assorted fresh vegetables Preparation Place lentils in a small saucepan; add water to cover....

Ingredients 1 medium sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onion1 small garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons butter1 cup cooked rice1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 teaspoon dried basil Preparation Cut red pepper in half lengthwise and remove seeds. In a large saucepan, cook pepper halves in boiling water for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until tender....

Ingredients A hunk of ground sausage (A pound of sausage makes six to eight patties.) 1 egg Pinch of ground pepper dash Hot sauce An English muffin 1 slice Cheddar cheese A thick slice of tomato Preparation Step 1Heat the skillet on a medium burner. Tear a chunk of sausage and form the sausage into a patty. Wash your hands.Step 2Check the skillet. Is it hot enough to make a drop of water sizzle?...

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup butter, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch salt1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press firmly onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the milk, egg, vanilla and salt until smooth....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup vanilla yogurt1/4 cup canola oil5 teaspoons brown sugar18 to 20 maraschino cherries, halved Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice. Set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, oil and reserved pineapple juice....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork chops Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 tbsp. butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. freshly chopped herbs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Step 2In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add pork chops and sear on both sides until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Step 3Transfer skillet to oven and bake until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes....