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Ingredients 1 lb. salmon filet 1 shallot 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. chili flake 1 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. dry white wine Juice from 1/2 lemon 4 oz. smoked salmon 1 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. sour cream 1 tbsp. prepared horseradish Preparation Step 1Cut salmon filet into 1-inch cubes. Add shallots, salt, and chili flake, and set aside.Step 2In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 1 heaping tablespoon butter and wine, and let heat up until butter melts....

Ingredients 1 pound red potatoes (about 4 medium), cubed1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup prepared pesto6 cups spring mix salad greens2 green onions, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 garlic clove, minced4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)CUCUMBER SAUCE:2/3 cup finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 tablespoon chopped green onion1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add salmon. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 36 wonton wrappers2 teaspoons canola oil1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 pound sliced deli roast beef, cut into 3/4-in. pieces1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce3 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded provolone cheeseOptional: Chopped sliced pepperoncini and steak sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Press wonton wrappers in greased muffin cups. Bake until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute onion and green pepper until tender, 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup water1 cup cracker crumbs1 teaspoon salt3 pounds ground beefAll-purpose flour2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted Preparation In a large bowl, combine water, cracker crumbs and salt; add beef and mix well. Press into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan lined with waxed paper. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut the meat into 12 squares. Coat each square lightly with flour. In a large skillet, cook over medium heat in oil, a few pieces at a time, until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear; drain....

Ingredients 1/3 cup poppy seeds1 cup 2% milk4 egg whites3/4 cup shortening1-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powderCREAM CHEESE FROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small bowl, soak poppy seeds in milk for 30 minutes. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In another large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2 lb. boiling potatoes 4 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 lb. mushrooms 1 lb. boneless 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.Step 2In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat....

Ingredients 2 baking potatoes (1 pound) 2 Granny Smith apples 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 clove garlic 1 onion 1/4 c. dry white wine 2 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1Using a mandoline, cut the potatoes and apples into 1/8-inch slices. Stack the slices and cut them into 1/8-inch sticks, then cut the sticks into 1/8-inch cubes.Step 2In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained1 cup vegetable broth3/4 cup uncooked instant rice1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1 cup marinara sauce1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseMinced fresh basil Preparation In a large skillet, combine first 6 ingredients and, if desired, pepper flakes; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 c. long-grain brown rice 1 c. red quinoa 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion 1 carrot 1/4 lb. shiitake mushrooms 1 small zucchini salt 1 head broccoli 1 bunch kale 1/4 c. tahini 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice 2 clove garlic 2 tbsp. warm water 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 ripe avocado 1 c. mung bean sprouts Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, cover the brown rice with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb1/2 cup chopped red onion1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers18 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese1/4 cup chopped pistachios Preparation In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add rhubarb, onion, sugar and lemon juice; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in zest and lavender....

Ingredients 1 each prepared ice cream cake roll (1-1/4 pounds) and slices Italian bread1 can (16 ounces) or 2 cups vanilla frostingBlue and red construction paper Preparation Place ice cream roll vertically on a 10-in. plate. Frost top and sides. From blue construction paper, cut out four fins about 2-1/4-in. high and 1-1/2-in. deep. Insert fins along bottom edge of cake. For the nose cone, draw an 8-in. circle on red construction paper....

Ingredients 8 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb8 cups water2-1/2 cups sugar2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder2 cups boiling water2 cups pineapple juice1/4 cup lemon juice6 cups ginger ale, chilledOptional: Fresh pineapple wedges, sliced strawberries and sliced lemons Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring rhubarb and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid (save rhubarb for another use). In a large bowl, dissolve sugar and gelatin powder in boiling water....

Ingredients 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil4 to 5 fresh basil leaves2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed8 cups crushed tomatoes2 cups water2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon kosher salt1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil1 teaspoon freshly ground pepperPOLPETTE (MEATBALLS):1/2 pound ground pork1/2 pound ground veal or pork1/2 pound ground beef (85% lean)1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper2 large eggs, beaten1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs1/2 cup 2% milk...

Ingredients 2 to 4 teaspoons dried oregano, divided2 to 4 teaspoons dried basil, divided1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided4 bone-in pork loin chop (7 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oil3 medium onions, thinly sliced4 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1/2 cup water2 cups hot cooked noodles Preparation In a small bowl, combine 1-1/2 to 3 teaspoons oregano, 1-1/2 to 3 teaspoons basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons dried oregano1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 pound small red potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced6 cups torn mixed salad greens2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges1 small cucumber, thinly sliced1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the first five ingredients. Add potatoes and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked and cooled3 large eggs1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Sprinkle cheese into pastry shell. In a bowl, whisk eggs until foamy. Add the remaining ingredients. Pour over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°. Cover edges with foil; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 8 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained2 cups shredded Swiss cheese1/2 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup 2% milk1 package (2 ounces) thinly sliced deli corned beef, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 slices rye bread, toasted and coarsely chopped1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation Combine the first 9 ingredients. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, overnight....

Ingredients 4 large red bell peppers vegetable oil 2 tbsp. minced parsley 1 tbsp. minced drained capers 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small garlic clove Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 lb. buffalo mozzarella 1 2-ounce can flat anchovies Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. On a baking sheet, lightly rub the bell peppers with vegetable oil. Roast for about 20 minutes, turning the peppers halfway through, until blackened in spots....

Ingredients 8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup butter3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheeseAdditional minced fresh thyme, optional Preparation Cut Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes into 1/8-in. slices; toss with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide between 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast at 425° for 17-20 minutes or until tender....