Ingredients 2-3/4 cups water1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup uncooked wild rice1 teaspoon dried savory1small leek (white portion only), coarsely chopped1 teaspoon olive oil1/3 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped dried apples6 tablespoons chicken broth, divided1/2 teaspoon onion salt1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until rice is tender. Drain. Stir in savory; set aside....

Ingredients 2 medium apples1 cup Rice Chex, crushed1-1/2 teaspoons packed brown sugar2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter Preparation Core apples; cut each into 6 wedges. Pat dry with paper towels. In a small shallow bowl, combine the cereal and brown sugar. Spread cut sides of apples with peanut butter; roll in cereal mixture. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup uncooked long grain rice2 teaspoons butter2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced chives1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Place salmon in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach1 cup canned apricot halves, drained and sliced1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, apricots and raisins. Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with lemon zest; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 large baguette 3/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 c. packed flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 clove garlic 3 oil-packed anchovies salt Freshly ground pepper 2 Hass avocados Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on 2 baking sheets. Bake the baguette slices for about 8 minutes, until they are lightly browned and just crisp.Step 2Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the parsley leaves, garlic, anchovies, and the 3/4 cup of olive oil, and puree until smooth....

Ingredients 2 c. water 1/2 c. whole espresso beans 1/2 c. sugar 2 strip (3-inch) of lemon zest One 3-inch cinnamon stick 8 firm 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice plain whole-milk yogurt Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine the water with the whole espresso beans and bring to a boil. Simmer the beans over low heat for 20 minutes. Add the sugar, strips of lemon zest and pieces of cinnamon stick and simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes or until syrupy....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup butter, meltedCARAMEL LAYER:1 package (13 ounces) caramels3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1-1/2 cups lightly crushed pretzelsPEANUT BUTTER LAYER:1 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugarCHOCOLATE LAYER:2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons shortening Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa and salt; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken 1 c. enchilada sauce Juice of 1 lime kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper oz. can black beans, drained 2 c. cooked white rice 1 c. cheddar cheese, divided 1 c. Monterey Jack cheese 6 large flour tortillas Sour cream, for serving (optional) Hot sauce, for serving (optional) Chopped cilantro, for serving (optional)...

Ingredients 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 large shallots, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 1/2 c. arborio rice 3/4 c. dry white wine 1 medium butternut squash, chopped into 1" cubes (about 4 c.) 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1 c. canned pure pumpkin puree 1/3 c. grated Parmesan 1 c. crumbled goat cheese (about 4 oz.), divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper...

Ingredients 3 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" cubes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. buttermilk 1 1/4 c. buffalo sauce, divided Vegetable oil, for frying 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. panko bread crumbs 1/4 c. cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving Preparation Step 1Place chicken in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Pour buttermilk and ¼ cup buffalo sauce over and toss to combine....

Ingredients 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for brushing 3/4 c. buttermilk 1/4 c. sour cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.Step 2In a large bowl, or in the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 c. confectioners’ sugar 1 1/2 c. sliced blanched almonds Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1 1/2 pt. strawberries 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. kirsch 3 tbsp. strawberry jam Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Put egg whites into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 1/2 cup apple cider or juice1/2 cup apple jelly1/3 cup butter, cubedTURKEY:1/3 cup minced fresh sage1/4 cup butter, softened1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)2 tablespoons apple cider or juice1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons pepper2 large apples, cut into wedges1 large onion, cut into wedges8 fresh sage leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, jelly and butter. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Remove from heat and set aside....

Ingredients 3 cups Chinese or napa cabbage1 large navel orange, peeled and sectioned1 cup julienned peeled jicama1/4 cup chopped watercress2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 teaspoons sugar3/4 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot3/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauceDash pepper1 tablespoon chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, orange, jicama and watercress. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, ginger, soy sauce and pepper. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 pound beef tenderloin or top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch cubes1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 green onion, sliced1/4 cup butter, cubed1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juiceHot cooked rice Preparation Toss beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute beef 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1/2-inch pieces)1 medium onion, chopped1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 large eggs1 cup whole milk1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, asparagus and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and asparagus is tender; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese. Transfer to a greased 10-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin4 large eggs3/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powderSAUCE:1/2 cup packed brown sugar6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/4 cup butter, cubed1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners....

Ingredients 2/3 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup cornmeal3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk1/4 cup vegetable oil1 quart chicken brothAdditional minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients. Bring broth to a boil; carefully transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. round baking dish. Drop batter in six mounds onto broth....

Ingredients 3 pounds pork sirloin cutlets1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers6 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup minced fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon pepperNOODLES:1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup grated Romano cheese1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Dredge pork cutlets in flour....

Ingredients 1 box of vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box 4 tbsp. butter 1/4 c. brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus more for decorating 1 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 3/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more for buttercream 4 honey crisp apples, medium, peeled, sliced into 1/2" cubes 1 3/4 c. butter, softened 5 c. powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 tbsp. heavy cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350º and line 2 12-cup muffin tins with black cupcake liners....