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Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (about 3-1/2 pounds)BREAD DUMPLINGS:8 day-old hard rolls, torn into small pieces1-1/4 cups warm milk1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided4 eggs, lightly beaten3 quarts water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth6 tablespoons cold water Preparation Combine the salt, garlic powder and pepper; rub over roast. Place roast fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)3 small tart apples, cut into eighths12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced1/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 cup apple cider1 cup chicken broth1 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon brown sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold waterFresh thyme sprigs, optional Preparation Sprinkle thyme and pepper over roast and press into the meat. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup Dijon mustard1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon dried thyme2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)Salt and pepper to taste1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup dry white wine1/4 cup chicken broth1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheeseAdditional Gorgonzola cheese crumbles, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, whisk the Dijon mustard, olive oil and thyme until blended; set aside. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar2 bacon strips, chopped1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, stems removed, cubed2 tablespoons olive oil1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt2 eggs1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk1/2 cup canola oil Preparation In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided1/2 cup butter, melted2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder1-1/4 teaspoons salt5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup water. Add the butter, eggs, milk powder, salt, 3 cups flour, and the remaining sugar and water....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Mascarpone cheese2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/8 teaspoon white pepper1 package (7 ounces) dried pitted Mediterranean apricots12 thin slices prosciutto Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cheese, confectioners’ sugar and pepper. Cut a slit in each apricot; fill with cheese mixture. Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise; wrap a piece around each apricot and secure with a toothpick. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1 package spice cake mix (regular size)1-1/4 cups water3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup canned pumpkinSTREUSEL:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon butterFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and pumpkin. Beat on low speed just until moistened. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups vegetable stock3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped3/4 cup chopped sweet onion1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon garam masala1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with peppers and onion over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped carrot1/2 teaspoon canola oil1/4 cup uncooked jasmine rice1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed1 cup chicken broth1/8 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup chopped fresh broccoli Preparation In a small saucepan, saute onion and carrot in oil until tender. Add rice and quinoa; stir to coat. Stir in broth and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, adding the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1 egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon milk1/3 cup seedless raspberry jamTOPPING:1 egg, lightly beaten1 cup sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted2 cups sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 2 cups walnut halvesCooking spray2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Place walnuts in a small bowl. Spritz with cooking spray. Add the seasonings; toss to coat. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Serve warm, or cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 9 graham crackers, crushed into crumbs 6 tbsp. melted butter 2 tbsp. sugar pinch of kosher salt 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3 egg whites 3 tbsp. water 1 tbsp. light corn syrup 2/3 c. sugar Preparation Step 1Line an 8"-x-8" pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Make graham cracker crust: In a large bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt until completely moist....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons lime juice3 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon olive oilDash saltDash coarsely ground pepper3 medium mangoes, peeled and finely chopped2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped1 Anaheim or poblano pepper, seeded and finely chopped1/2 cup finely chopped red onion1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantroTortilla chips Preparation Whisk together first 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, combine fruit, peppers, onion and cilantro; toss with lime juice mixture....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple1/4 cup shredded carrot2 tablespoons grated onion1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 pound ground chicken8 whole wheat dinner rolls, split1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 cup shredded lettuce Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 2 teaspoons juice. In a large bowl, combine carrot, onion, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, garlic powder and drained pineapple. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 3/4 cup chicken broth1 cup uncooked couscous1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted3 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh mint1 garlic clove, minced4-1/2 cups baby spinach Preparation In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, pineapple, chiles, pecans, onions, oil, mint and garlic; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 package (1 ounce) dried porcini mushrooms1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)2 teaspoons olive oil1 tube (1 pound) polenta1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Process mushrooms in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a shallow bowl; stir in salt and pepper. Press 1 side of each pork chop into mushroom mixture. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 6 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1/2 cup whole milk1/2 cup sour cream1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided1 package (28 ounces) frozen O’Brien potatoes, thawed1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Preparation In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork chops in oil; set aside. Combine the soup, milk, sour cream, pepper, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup onions; fold in potatoes....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 pounds), halved1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup water1/4 cup white vinegar3 tablespoons tomato puree1 tablespoon poppy seeds1 bay leaf2-1/4 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon ground clovesHot cooked egg noodles Preparation Place roast in a 6-qt....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup oat bran1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, beaten1 cup canned pumpkin2/3 cup plain yogurt1/4 cup canola oil3/4 cup dried cranberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, yogurt and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full with batter....

Ingredients 2 cups lemonade3 cups seedless watermelon, coarsely chopped1 cup crushed ice Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.