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Ingredients 1 salmon fillet (3 pounds)1/2 cup prepared pesto2 green onions, finely chopped1/4 cup lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced Preparation Place salmon skin side down on lightly oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the pesto, onions, lemon juice and garlic. Carefully spoon some of the pesto mixture over salmon. Grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally with remaining pesto mixture....

Ingredients 2 medium carrots 2 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 tbsp. sugar 3 c. packed Thai basil leaves 2 anchovy fillets 2 tsp. fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tsp. Asian fish sauce 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 2 clove garlic 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 6-inch lengths of semolina baguettes or kaiser rolls 4 tbsp. unsalted butter mayonnaise Sriracha sauce 1 6-ounce cucumber 1 6-ounce jar piquillo peppers...

Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter3 green onions1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk4 teaspoons Dijon mustard Preparation Cut pork widthwise into 6 pieces; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork in butter over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 20 cookies)3/4 cup finely chopped pecans1/3 cup packed light brown sugar1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons unsalted butter, meltedFILLING:2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1 cup packed light brown sugar1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons light corn syrup2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon white vinegar1 cup coarsely chopped pecans1 tablespoon vanilla extract...

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon herbes de Provence1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced1 cup beef stock2 bay leaves2 large tart apples, peeled and chopped1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes) Preparation Halve roast. Mix flour, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; rub over pork. Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup diced celery1/2 cup diced red onion1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup chopped datesDRESSING:3/4 cup fat-free Miracle Whip1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper6 lettuce leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, celery, onion, raisins and dates. In another bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup sugar2 large eggs1/2 cup water2 teaspoons vanilla extract6 cups quick-cooking oats2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda2-1/2 cups raisins2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 cup seedless raspberry jam1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, meltedChocolate sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Using a cookie press fitted with a ribbon disk, press long strips onto ungreased baking sheets; cut ends to release from disk....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. pencil-thin asparagus (see Note) 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper c. sliced almonds 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 oz. Asiago cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 15 minutes, until tender. Meanwhile, put the almonds in a pie plate and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, until golden....

Ingredients 2 quarts water3 fresh rosemary sprigs1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot Preparation Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepperPinch ground allspice1 pound ground pork Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. Chill at least 1 hour. Fry in a skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Ingredients 1 unbaked pie shell (9 inches)4-1/2 cups cubed peeled ripe pears (about 2-1/2 pounds)1 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 large eggs1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove the foil; bake 3 minutes longer. Reduce heat to 350°....

Ingredients 2 cups cold fat-free milk1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping: set aside. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Arrange half of the ladyfingers in an ungreased 11x7-in. dish....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup ground almonds1/2 cup cold butter6 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix5 eggs, lightly beatenChocolate syrupWhipped cream and chopped pistachios, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour and almonds; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/4 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan....

Ingredients 1 cup canola oil1/3 cup white vinegar3/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons onion salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1 tablespoon poppy seedsFresh fruit or salad greens of choice Preparation Place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until sugar is dissolved. Stir in poppy seeds. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Serve with fruit or salad greens.

Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained1/4 cup chili powder3 tablespoons minced garlic2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper1 teaspoon salt10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmedOptional: Sliced avocado, sour cream and minced fresh cilantro Preparation Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a blender, combine the tomatoes, chili powder, garlic, lime juice, honey, jalapeno and salt; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground pork2 tablespoons water1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon dried sage1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon dried thymePinch of ground ginger Preparation In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients; mix well. Shape into six patties. Fry in a skillet until meat is browned and cooked through.

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (4 pounds)2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup sherry2 tablespoons dried thyme2 tablespoons soy sauce4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon ground mustard1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup plum jam2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water Preparation Cut roast in half. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the sherry, thyme, soy sauce, garlic, mustard, ginger, garlic salt, salt and pepper; pour over pork....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water1 can (14 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth1/2 cup chopped shallots2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup uncooked arborio rice1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms, chopped1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup mascarpone cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, heat water and broth and keep warm. In another large saucepan, saute shallots and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until shallots are tender....

Ingredients 1 large eggplant 4 clove garlic kosher salt 1 c. drained 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. chopped parsley 1 tbsp. Cilantro leaves 2 tsp. sweet smoked paprika 3/4 tsp. ground cumin 1 pinch of cayenne pepper 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Heat a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Using a fork, prick the eggplant in a few places. Add the eggplant to the casserole, cover, and cook over moderately low heat, turning once, until charred on the outside and soft within, about 40 minutes....