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Ingredients 2 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)2 teaspoons butter2 medium apples, peeled and sliced3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce1 small sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in butter. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine apples, cranberry sauce and onion. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apple mixture....

Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon butter3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon soy sauce1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons cold butter4 orange slices Preparation In a large skillet, brown pork chops in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Combine the honey, lemon juice, orange juice, soy sauce and pepper; pour over pork. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning once....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup apple cider or juice1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; pour broth mixture over meat. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature 1 cup buttermilk3/4 cup canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugars, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 9-in. round or square baking pan (pan will be full)....

Ingredients 1 cup cubed cooked turkey breast1/4 cup seedless red grapes, halved3 tablespoons chopped celery4 teaspoons chopped pecans4 teaspoons chopped water chestnutsDRESSING:3 tablespoons mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 teaspoon ground gingerDash curry powder Preparation In a small bowl, combine the turkey, grapes, celery, pecans and water chestnuts. In another small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over turkey mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving....

Ingredients 1/2 large red onion2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided1 egg white1/4 cup buttermilk1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperOil for deep-fat frying Preparation Cut onion into 1/4-in. slices; separate into rings. In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons flour, egg white, buttermilk, salt and cayenne until blended. Coat onion rings with remaining flour, then dip in buttermilk mixture. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°....

Ingredients 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 large egg4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons canola oilMUSTARD SAUCE:1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon sugarPinch salt Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in pecan mixture....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon chili powder12 medium jalapeno peppers, stems removed, halved lengthwise and seeded1/2 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons ketchup1/4 cup sliced almonds Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon and seasonings. Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into each pepper half. Dip tops of stuffed peppers into bread crumbs....

Ingredients 10 plum tomatoes, chopped3 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/4 cup chopped onion1/3 cup tomato juice1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup salad croutons Preparation In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green peppers, cheese, pepperoni, olives and onion. In a small bowl, combine the tomato juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, basil and pepper....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon prepared pestoDash pepper4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted2 slices Havarti cheese (1 ounce each)2 bacon strips, cooked and halved2 lettuce leaves4 slices tomato Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pesto and pepper. Spread evenly over one side of each slice of toast. On two slices, layer with cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato; top with remaining toast.

Ingredients 4 medium ears sweet corn, husked1 cup white vinegar1/2 cup water1/4 cup sugar2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Cut corn from cobs; place in a large bowl. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until sugar dissolves, 1-2 minutes. Pour mixture over corn; cool. Transfer to jars, if desired; seal tightly....

Ingredients 1 quart buttermilk1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt18 to 20 paper cups (3 ounces each) and Popsicle sticks or 18 to 20 Popsicle molds Preparation In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, pineapple, sugar, vanilla and salt; mix well. Pour about 1/3 cup into each cup or mold; insert sticks into cups or top molds with holders. Freeze until solid.

Ingredients 1 quart buttermilk1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1-1/3 cups sugar1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and freeze for 1 hour. Stir; return to freezer for at least 2 hours before serving.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking sodaDash salt2 cups popped popcorn, lightly crushed1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; beat in egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in popcorn, chocolate chips and pecans....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, cut into 1-inch cubes6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth2 cans (13.66 ounces each) coconut milk1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce4 ounces uncooked thin rice noodles2 cups frozen pepper strips, thawed1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons lime juice Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup pitted dark sweet cherries, halved1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons dried cherries2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce1 tablespoon orange marmalade1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion Preparation In a small bowl, combine the salt, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over pork chops....

Ingredients 3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)COMPOTE:1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter2 medium quinces, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup honey2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Combine the salt, thyme, ginger and pepper; sprinkle over pork....

Ingredients 6 cups diced cooked potatoes1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup sliced green onions6 hard-boiled large eggs1 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon prepared mustard4 teaspoons white vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon celery seed, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Remove egg yolks from whites. Chop whites and add to potato mixture; toss lightly. Mash yolks with sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper and celery seed if desired....

Ingredients 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper40 large spinach leaves1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg1/2 teaspoon cold water Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cut a lengthwise slit in each chicken breast half to within 1/2 in. of the other side; open meat so it lies flat. Cover with plastic wrap; pound with a meat mallet to 1/8-in....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup canned pumpkin1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons grated orange zest2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltFROSTING:2/3 cup butter, cubed4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, beat the first 6 ingredients until well blended....