Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) julienned carrots1 cup green grapes, halved3/4 cup pina colada yogurt1/3 cup salted dry roasted macadamia nuts, choppedLemon wedges Preparation In a large bowl, combine carrots, grapes, yogurt and macadamia nuts; toss to coat. Squeeze lemon wedges over salad before serving.
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted3 tablespoons sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drainedTOPPING:1 tablespoon butter, melted1 cup sugar2 large eggs2 cups sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture. Press into a 9-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread pineapple over crust; set aside....
Ingredients 7 cups uncooked wide egg noodles1 pound bulk Italian sausage2 jars (14 ounces each) pizza sauce6 ounces sliced pepperoni2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add pizza sauce. Drain noodles and add to skillet; toss to coat. Transfer half of the noodle mixture to a greased 13x9-in....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons cider vinegar4 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons canola oil1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon mustard seed1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded green cabbage1 cup shredded cabbage1 large carrot, shredded1-1/2 pound pork tenderloin1 cup barbecue sauce6 kaiser rolls, split Preparation For coleslaw, in a bowl, whisk together the first eight ingredients. Add cabbage and carrot; toss to coat. Set aside. Broil pork 4-6 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon cumin seeds2 teaspoons coriander seeds1 tablespoon butter1 medium onion, finely chopped8 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot2 teaspoons mustard seed1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup red wine vinegar4 bay leaves2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, halvedOptional: Hot cooked rice, plain yogurt and minced fresh cilantro Preparation Select saute setting on a 6-qt....
Ingredients 32 gingersnaps 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tsp. unsalted butter 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 c. cold water 1 1/4 c. pumpkin or fresh pumpkin puree (see note below) 3 large eggs 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. whole milk 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground ginger tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 small sugar pumpkin 1 c. water...
Ingredients 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°), divided1/2 cup canned pumpkin1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground cloves3 cups bread flour1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 large egg white1 tablespoon cornmealCream cheese, optional Preparation In bread machine pan, place 2/3 cup water, pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, spices, flour and yeast in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey1 small green pepper, chopped1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce6 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces3/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon garlic saltGrated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, pepper, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, spaghetti, water and garlic salt....
Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup uncooked brown rice1/2 cup raisins or dried currants1 cinnamon stick (1 inch)2-1/2 cups vegetable broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in rice, raisins and cinnamon stick; saute until rice is golden. Add broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender....
Ingredients 1 c. basmati rice 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic 2 lb. spinach Finely grated zest of 2 lemons 1 tbsp. Chopped fresh dill 1/2 c. roasted and shelled pistachios 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and cook over very low heat until rice has absorbed water and is tender but firm, 14 to 15 minutes....
Ingredients 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound)9 green onions (white portion only)3 tablespoons reduced-fat plain yogurt1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons minced chives, dividedPita breads (6 inches), cut into 6 wedgesCarrot sticks, optional Preparation Pierce eggplant several times with a fork. Place eggplant and onions in a shallow foil-lined baking pan. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Cool. Peel and cube the eggplant....
Ingredients 2 large onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons minced fresh sage1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)1 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 large eggs1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender; drain. Stir in sage and thyme. Spoon into pastry shell. Sprinkle with cheese. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg....
Ingredients 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese2 tablespoons prepared pesto2 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed Preparation Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until heated through. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto across center of each tortilla; top with egg mixture....
Ingredients 2 boneless skinless pheasant breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon dried marjoramHot cooked rice Preparation Sprinkle pheasant with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, brown pheasant in oil and butter on both sides, about 6-8 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the onion, garlic, broth, lemon juice, mustard and marjoram; add to skillet....
Ingredients 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1 teaspoon whole cloves2 cardamom pods, crushed4 cups apple cider or juice4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1-1/2 cups apricot nectar1 cup orange juice1/2 cup rum, optional Preparation Place the cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, pineapple juice, apricot nectar and orange juice....
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 to 1 teaspoon mint extract7-1/2 to 8-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugarRed and green food coloringAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in as much confectioners’ sugar as possible. Turn onto a work surface dusted with confectioners’ sugar; knead in remaining confectioners’ sugar until smooth and sugar is absorbed (mixture will be stiff). Divide mixture in half....
Ingredients 4 cups frozen miniature Tater Tots1/2 cup pizza sauce1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese12 slices pepperoni1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoningCrushed red pepper flakes, optional Preparation Bake Tater Tots according to package directions on a 12-in. pizza pan. Top with pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Ingredients 8 cups chopped unpeeled fresh plums (about 3-1/2 pounds)1/2 cup water1 package (1-3/4 ounces) pectin for lower sugar recipes1 teaspoon butter4-1/2 cups sugar1 tablespoon aniseed, crushed Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine plums and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5-7 minutes or until plums are softened. Stir in pectin and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil....
Ingredients 1/2 pound ground pork1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined6 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided 2 tablespoons oyster sauce3 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated seamless crescent dough sheetOil for frying1/4 cup sweet chili sauce1 tablespoon sesame seeds Preparation Place pork, shrimp, green onions, 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, 2 tablespoons sesame oil and ginger in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped....
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta, cooked, rinsed and drained3 cups broccoli florets1/3 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons fat-free milk1 envelope reduced-fat ranch salad dressing mix1/2 teaspoon salt6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli and onion. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, salad dressing mix and salt. Add to pasta mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour....
