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Ingredients 2 medium red potatoes, quartered2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and quartered1 small onion, cut into 8 wedges1/4 cup chicken broth1 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided1 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into 1-inch slices1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a greased 1-qt. baking dish, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, broth and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini and remaining seasoned salt. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 8 slices cinnamon bread, cut into 1-inch cubes4 large eggs, beaten2 cups 2% milk1 cup canned pumpkin1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup dried cranberriesSAUCE:1 cup sugar2/3 cup water1 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extractVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Place bread cubes in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the next 8 ingredients; stir in cranberries....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup fat-free milk4 large egg whites1/3 cup canola oil1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce3-1/3 cups whole wheat flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, sugar, milk, egg whites, oil and applesauce until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, allspice and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended....

Ingredients 1 teaspoons plus 2 cups butter, softened, divided2 cups sugar1/2 cup water2 tablespoons corn syrup1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds or pepitas Preparation Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in the sugar, water, corn syrup, pie spice and salt. Cook, stirring continuously, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)....

Ingredients 1 package (22 ounces) frozen fully cooked Angus beef meatballs2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup beef broth1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Prepare meatballs according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream and dill; simmer for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 prebaked 12-inch thin whole wheat pizza crust1/2 cup marinara sauce1/4 cup barbecue sauce1 medium sweet yellow or red pepper, chopped1 cup cubed fresh pineapple1/2 cup chopped fully cooked ham1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place crust on a baking sheet. Mix marinara and barbecue sauces; spread over crust. Top with remaining ingredients. Bake until crust is browned and cheeses are melted, 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup mayonnaise2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 cups shredded cheddar cheese3 green onions, finely chopped1 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup seedless raspberry preservesAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Beat in cheeses and onions. Stir in pecans. Spread into a plastic wrap-lined 9-in. round dish. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Invert onto a serving plate; spread with preserves....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened6 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon lemon juice3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1/2-in. slices2 tablespoons baking cocoa Preparation In bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. In another bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Drain raspberries, reserving juice; set berries aside....

Ingredients VERA CRUZ SAUCE:1 medium onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped12 pitted green olives, cut in half2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips2 tablespoons capers, drained1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepperFISH:4 red snapper fillets (8 ounces each)2 tablespoons lime juiceSalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs1/4 cup milk3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until onion is tender....

Ingredients 3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flourTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold butter1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, toss rhubarb and blueberries with sugar and flour. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in almonds....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. Yukon gold potatoes 5 oz. baby spinach 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1 jalapeño 3 tbsp. chopped dill Sprig(s) dill salt 1 1/2 lb. skinless salmon fillet 1/4 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. heavy cream 1/4 c. minced onion vegetable oil Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with water. Simmer over moderately high heat until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and let cool. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch dice....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning1 teaspoon lemon juice1 pouch (6 ounces) boneless skinless pink salmon1 package (1.9 ounces) frozen miniature phyllo tart shellsFresh dill sprigs, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, seafood seasoning and lemon juice until smooth. Beat in salmon. Spoon or pipe into tart shells and garnish with dill if desired. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 1 lb. frozen peas 1 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 c. spring onions salt 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 c. lightly packed tender pea shoots or small watercress sprigs c. fresh mint leaves Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the peas until they are just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.Step 2In the same saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and a pinch of salt, cover, and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups cooked small shell pasta1 cup halved cherry tomatoes1 cup whole pitted ripe olives1 cup pepperoncini, thinly sliced3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, olives and pepperoncini. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly....

Ingredients 4 large zucchini8 cups water1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped red onion1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup chili sauce1 teaspoon dried cilantro flakes1/2 teaspoon ground cumin3 ounces Gouda cheese, shredded1/2 cup chopped tomato Preparation Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Chop pulp and set aside. In a Dutch oven, bring water and salt to a boil....

Ingredients 2 loaf day-old baguette 1/4 package bacon kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 10 piece baby spinach 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar 4 large eggs freshly grated nutmeg Preparation Step 1In a food processor, pulse the baguette pieces until coarse crumbs form. In a medium skillet, toast the crumbs over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 minutes. Transfer the bread crumbs to a medium bowl....

Ingredients 2 pork tenderloins (about 3/4 pound each) 2 1/2 tsp. ground coriander 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 1/2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1/2 c. port 1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 20 pitted prunes 2 tbsp. butter Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 400°F. Season the tenderloins with 2 teaspoons of the coriander, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.Step 2In a large ovenproof frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups water (70° to 80°)3 tablespoons vegetable oil7-1/2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons mashed potato flakes3 cups bread flour1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast Preparation In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal1/4 cup cornstarch3 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon rubbed sage1 teaspoon pepper2 large eggs1/4 cup water2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), cut upOil for frying Preparation In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, salt, paprika, oregano, sage and pepper. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and water. Dip chicken in egg mixture; place in flour mixture, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat....

Ingredients 6 cups water1-1/2 cups steel-cut oats1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup maple syrup1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt1 large apple, choppedOptional toppings: Sliced apples and toasted pecans Preparation In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Stir in chopped apple. Let stand 10 minutes before serving (oatmeal will thicken upon standing)....