Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds medium carrots, halved lengthwise and widthwise3 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place carrots in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with butter and sprinkle with dill, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until carrots are tender, stirring once.
Ingredients 1/4 cup diced peeled mango1/4 cup canned pineapple chunks, quartered1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion1 teaspoon cider vinegar3/4 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground gingerDash crushed red pepper flakesDash salt, optionalTortilla chips Preparation In a serving bowl, combine the mango, pineapple, red onion, vinegar, cilantro, ginger, pepper flakes and salt if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 1-4 hours. Stir before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.
Ingredients 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 onion 1 carrot 1 Rib Celery 2 tsp. salt 1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) 4 small red potatoes (about 1 pound) 2 medium turnips 1 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 tsp. red- or white-wine vinegar 2 qt. water 1 Sprig Fresh Thyme 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 c. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat....
Ingredients 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. minced chives 2 tbsp. Chopped mint 2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger 1/2 tsp. minced tarragon 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp. finely grated lime zest 2 tsp. fresh lime juice Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 c. water 2 bay leaves 1 c. dry white wine 1 shallot 4 skinless salmon fillets Herb flowers Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the chives, mint, ginger, tarragon, mustard, lime zest and juice and season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)Dash pepper1 teaspoon canola oil1 teaspoon butter1/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth1/4 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed Preparation Cut pork into 2-in. slices; flatten to 1-1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pork in oil and butter for 5 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink....
Ingredients 8 cups diced potatoes3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/3 cup chopped onion1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, optionalMinced chives, optional Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender. Add cream cheese; stir until blended....
Ingredients 2-1/2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed3 medium carrots, sliced1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate3 cups fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons minced chives1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Place the squash, sweet potato and carrots in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 12-16 minutes or until tender....
Ingredients 1 sheet prepared puff pastry (half of a 17-ounce package) 1 egg yolk 2 tsp. heavy cream Chopped mixed herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and Italian parsley 1 tsp. kosher salt or shards of fine sea salt, such as Maldon sea salt Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a half-sheet pan or heavy baking sheet with parchment.Step 2Place pastry on a cutting board and cut crosswise and lengthwise with a very sharp knife (clean cuts will ensure the pastry layers separate and rise) to make 1-inch croutons (or any size you wish)....
Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon ketchup1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish1 teaspoon minced chives1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceAdditional chives, optionalAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth. Add the relish, chives, garlic and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Garnish with additional chives if desired. Serve with crackers.
Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, minced5 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed4 teaspoons dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon pepper1 boneless pork loin roast (2-1/2 pounds), trimmed8 small red potatoes, quartered1 pound fresh baby carrots1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation In a small bowl, combine garlic, rosemary, marjoram and pepper; set aside 1 tablespoon. Rub remaining mixture over roast; place in a shallow roasting pan. Combine potatoes, carrots and oil in a large resealable plastic bag; add reserved spice mixture and toss to coat....
Ingredients 2-3/4 cups sugar1-1/4 cups butter, softened5 large eggs1 teaspoon almond extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup whole milk1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter (must be very soft but not melted), eggs and almond extract on low just until mixed. Beat on high for 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt....
Ingredients 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk2 tablespoons beaten egg1 tablespoon butter, melted1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:2 to 3 tablespoons chopped pecans2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Place sweet potato in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain. Place potato in a bowl; mash. Stir in the sugar, milk, egg, butter and vanilla until blended....
Ingredients 2-1/4 cups uncooked instant rice1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2-2/3 cups milk4 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)1 envelope onion soup mix Preparation In a bowl, combine the rice, soups and milk. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange pork chops over rice. Sprinkle with soup mix. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until meat juices run clear and rice is tender....
Ingredients 1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder6 ounces boneless pork loin, cut into 1/4-inch cubes1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil, divided2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 celery rib with leaves, sliced1/2 cup shredded carrot1/4 cup chopped green onions1-1/2 cups cold cooked brown rice1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Sprinkle five-spice powder over pork and toss to coat. In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry pork for 3 minutes or until brown....
Ingredients 1 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cubed1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch piecesDRESSING:1/3 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon Creole mustard1 tablespoon minced chives1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon celery seed1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover....
Ingredients 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped1 cup sugar1 cup fresh cranberries1/2 cup wheat berries1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed1/2 cup oat bran1/2 cup medium pearl barley1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon6 cups waterMilk, brown sugar, chopped nuts and apple slices, optional Preparation In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 25 minutes....
Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)10 cups buttercream frostingBlack, yellow and red food coloringGreen edible glitter4 miniature cars2 miniature checkered flags Preparation Prepare and bake each cake according to package directions, using greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely. Transfer cakes to a covered board and position side-by-side. Frost top of cakes with 5-1/3 cups of frosting....
Ingredients 2 large firm bananas, sliced2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cups seeded cubed watermelon2 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks1 pint fresh blueberries3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced1 pint fresh strawberries, halved6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation Toss bananas in lemon juice; place in a 4-qt. glass serving bowl. Add remaining fruit in layers. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup cake flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup whole milkFILLING:2 cups fresh raspberries, divided1 tablespoon sugar2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup sour cream1 cup whipped toppingAdditional raspberries, optional Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk....
Ingredients 5 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 c. water 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion 2 c. arborio rice 1/2 c. dry white wine 1 3/4 tsp. salt 1 head radicchio (about 1/2 pound) 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 lb. smoked mozzarella Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, bring the broth and water to a simmer. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat....
