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Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 8 slices1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth1/2 cup zesty Italian salad dressing1 tablespoon butter Preparation Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork, about 2 minutes on each side; remove from the pan. Add wine to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by about half....

Ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 cup sour cream1 cup cold milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mixWhipped topping, sliced almonds and fresh mint, optional Preparation Combine pie filling and extract; set aside. In a large bowl, combine sour cream and milk. Stir in pudding mix; beat on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon half into parfait glasses; top with the pie filling....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon mesquite seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon celery salt3 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast 1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 can (16 ounces) baked beans1 cup barbecue sauce1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseCorn or tortilla chipsOptional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and chopped green onions Preparation In a small bowl, mix seasoning ingredients. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper4 tablespoons butter, divided2 large onions, sliced1/2 cup lemon juice1/4 cup minced fresh cilantroHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt, cumin and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the chicken in 2 tablespoons butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onions in remaining butter until tender and golden brown....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. medium shrimp 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 c. canola oil salt Freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. basil leaves 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp. Fresh rosemary leaves 1 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 1/2 c. quinoa 2 1/4 c. water...

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 cup chopped carrots1/2 cup chopped tomato1/2 cup chopped cucumber1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add remaining ingredients and toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries2 cups unsweetened apple juice1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed1/2 to 1 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon cornstarch2 cups half-and-half creamWhipped cream, additional raspberries and mint, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring cranberries and apple juice to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Press through a sieve; return to the pan. Also press the raspberries through the sieve; discard skins and seeds....

Ingredients 5 oz. dried Black Mission figs 5 oz. dried Calimyrna figs 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 c. ruby or tawny port 1/2 c. water 2 strip lemon zest 2 dried bay leaves 1 stick cinnamon 1 tbsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 2 pork tenderloins 4 clove garlic extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. Coarse salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 1 medium onion 1 bunch small carrots...

Ingredients 3 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4-inch slices1 each medium red, yellow and orange peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 medium tomato, chopped1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced crusty Italian bread1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese6 large eggs2 cups fat-free milk Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Toss zucchini and peppers with oil and seasonings; transfer to a 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 8 to 10 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced1 small onion, sliced1/2 cup sliced green pepper1/2 cup sliced sweet red pepper2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon each oregano, thyme and dried rosemary, crushedPESTO SAUCE:1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese4 garlic cloves, minced1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust1 large tomato, thinly sliced2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Place mushrooms, onion and peppers in a roasting pan or baking pan lined with heavy-duty foil....

Ingredients 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed1 small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted3 large eggs, separated2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperOLIVE CREAM SAUCE:2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups whole milk1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives Preparation In a large bowl, combine the salmon, onion, bread crumbs and butter. Stir in the egg yolks, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup milk1 teaspoon ground mustard1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)2 tablespoons orange juice1 pound ground fully cooked ham1 pound ground pork1 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon white vinegar1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained Preparation In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble ham and pork over mixture; mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Combine brown sugar, vinegar and pineapple; spoon over loaf....

Ingredients 43 to 44 dried corn husksDOUGH:3 cups masa harina1-3/4 cups water1 cup lard or shortening1 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 pound ground pork or beef1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 can (10-3/4 ounces) tomato puree1 tart medium apple, peeled and chopped1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1 cup chicken broth or waterHot water...

Ingredients 1 cup peach preserves2 tablespoons brown sugar2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 cup bourbon2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon water4 pounds chicken wings Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place preserves, brown sugar, garlic and salt in a food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a small saucepan. Add vinegar and bourbon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until slightly thickened. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into preserve mixture....

Ingredients 1 can (11 ounces) white corn, drained1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained1 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese4 green onions, chopped1/2 cup fat-free sour cream1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/8 teaspoon chili powderBaked tortilla chip scoops Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients; sprinkle with chili powder. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin1-3/4 cups boiling water2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped23 ladyfingersFresh mint, and raspberries and additional whipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in raspberries. Refrigerate until partially thickened. Fold in whipped cream. Arrange the ladyfingers with rounded side out around the sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Carefully spoon the raspberry mixture into pan....

Ingredients 1/2 c. unsalted pumpkin seeds 8 lb. butternut squash 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 6 large garlic cloves 2 large red onions 4 large scallions 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. hot paprika 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 c. drained canned whole tomatoes 1/2 c. sour cream 1/4 c. milk 1/4 c. finely chopped cilantro 2 tsp. fresh lime juice Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425°F....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 cup sliced fresh carrots1/2 cup sliced celery2/3 cup Italian salad dressing2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches on both sides. Place the beans, carrots and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with chicken....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided 1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped1 medium pear, peeled and finely chopped 1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and the sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine2 cups frozen peas2 tablespoons butter1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 cups 2% milk1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, cut into thin strips1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheeseCoarsely ground pepper Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding the peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat....