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Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon kosher salt1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary1 leg of lamb (7 to 9 pounds) Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, salt and rosemary; rub over lamb. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Place lamb, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting occasionally with pan juices....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta3 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, minced4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, drained and chopped1/4 cup vodka1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add prosciutto; cook 2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 3/4 lb. penne rigate 1 small zucchini 1 small summer squash 2 carrots 1/2 c. Kalamata or other black olives 1/2 c. chopped fresh basil 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 c. olive oil Grated zest from 1 lemon 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne rigate until almost done, about 11 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar, divided1/2 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 cups whole milk, divided2 sheets refrigerated pie crust2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons shortening1 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and cocoa. Blend in 1/2 cup milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 ounces pepper Jack cheese2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 teaspoon taco seasoning1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation Cut cheese into two 2-1/4x1x3/4-in. strips. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a strip of cheese down the center of each chicken breast half; fold chicken over cheese and secure with toothpicks. Rub Mexican seasoning over chicken. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Transfer to a greased 8-in....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread1 cup prepared pesto1 pound thinly sliced deli turkey1/2 pound provolone cheese, thinly sliced2 small zucchini, thinly sliced2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced1 medium red onion, thinly sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cut the top fourth off loaf of bread. Carefully hollow out the bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. (Discard removed bread or save for another use.) Spread pesto on the inside of top and bottom of bread....

Ingredients 40 NILLA Wafers 3 tbsp. butter or margarine 4 package Philadelphia® Cream Cheese 1 c. sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla 1 tsp. vanilla 3 eggs 1 tub Cool Whip® Whipped Topping Fresh berries Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 325 degrees F.Step 2Mix wafer crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.Step 3Beat 3 packages cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended....

Ingredients 4 large celery ribs 2 large carrots 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon white vinegar 2 large cucumbers 1/2 lb. medium shrimp 1/2 lb. small 2 large garlic cloves 2 red Thai chiles or 1 medium jalapeño 1/4 c. Asian fish sauce 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 tbsp. water 1/2 c. salted roasted peanuts Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, toss the celery and carrots with 1 teaspoon each of the salt and sugar....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mace1 egg, beaten1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup milk3 tablespoons butter, softened1/3 cup honey1/2 cup crushed cornflakes1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and mace. In a small bowl, combine the egg, oil, milk and reserved pineapple juice....

Ingredients kosher salt 1 lb. fusilli 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning pinch of crushed red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 c. sliced pepperoni 3/4 c. sliced black olives 1 large green bell pepper, diced 1 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook fusilli according to package directions until al dente....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless pork2 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges1 medium green pepper, julienned1 tablespoon vegetable oil6 flour tortillas (6 inches)Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa and/or sour cream, optional Preparation Cut pork into 4x1/2x1/4-in. strips; set aside. In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine orange juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, seasoned salt and hot pepper sauce; mix well....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil4 teaspoons chili powder3 garlic cloves, minced3 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles3-1/2 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Minced fresh oregano, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute onion and carrots in oil for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided4 cups refrigerated diced potatoes with onion1-1/2 cups leftover cooked corned beef, diced1 medium green pepper, diced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 teaspoon salt6 eggs1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in the potatoes, beef, green pepper, mushrooms and salt. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk eggs and pepper....

Ingredients 1 Quick and Easy Puff Pastry sheet 1 1/2 lb. beef tenderloin 3/4 lb. lamb kidneys or veal kidneys salt Pepper 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 shallot 1 carrot 1 celery stalk 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 c. good-quality beef stock 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tsp. fresh thyme Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. Cut puff pastry into six disks; arrange on sheet....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup lime juice1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedRed food coloring, optional1 cup fresh raspberries1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)Additional fresh raspberries and fresh mint, optional Preparation In a large bowl, stir together milk and lime juice. Mixture will begin to thicken. Beat in whipped topping and food coloring if desired. Gently fold in raspberries. Spoon into pie crust. Chill. Garnish with additional raspberries and mint if desired....

Ingredients 1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms, halved1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped4 teaspoons olive oil, divided4 cups cubed peeled eggplant1 small zucchini, chopped1 cup cherry tomatoes2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slicesGrated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, pepper and onion in 2 teaspoons oil until almost tender. Add the eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening1 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar3 large eggs, separated, room temperature2 teaspoons red food coloring4 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons baking cocoa3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk2 cups semisweet chocolate chipsFROSTING:1-1/2 cups butter, softened3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/8 teaspoon salt3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks and food coloring....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened2-1/4 cups sugar3 large eggs4-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3-3/4 cups cake flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 cups buttermilk3 tablespoons baking cocoa4-1/2 teaspoons red food coloringFROSTING:1 cup butter, softened9 cups confectioners’ sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extract2/3 to 3/4 cup 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch3 tablespoons sugar3/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries3/4 cup chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb1 tablespoon waterFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1 large egg, lightly beatenCAKE:2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten3/4 cup fat-free sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)PEPPER MIXTURE:1 large onion, thinly sliced1 teaspoon sugar4 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and sliced1 tablespoon red wine vinegarSANDWICHES:1 loaf (8 ounces) focaccia bread4 teaspoons fat-free mayonnaise4 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese...