Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature3 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup finely chopped walnutsFILLING:2 cups dried apricots3/4 cup water1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonTOPPING:1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 teaspoon shortening4 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, combine flour and walnuts; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Shape into 1-1/2-in....

Ingredients 2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup butter, divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups milk1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs1/8 teaspoon paprika Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small skillet, saute artichokes and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter....

Ingredients 1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips2 packages (3 ounces each) beef ramen noodles2/3 cup hoisin sauce2-1/4 cups water, divided2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-1/2-inch pieces1 small garlic clove, minced Preparation Toss beef with 1/2 teaspoon seasoning from a ramen seasoning packet (discard remaining opened packet). In a small bowl, mix hoisin sauce and 1/4 cup water....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 36 crackers)3 tablespoons butter, melted3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten6 ounces baby Swiss cheese, shredded1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and thinly sliced4 green onions, choppedCrackers Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons salt3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled1 large onion, diced1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter and salt; beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 1 pound sliced Canadian bacon1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup pineapple juice1/4 teaspoon ground mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place bacon in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice and mustard. Pour over the bacon. Cover and bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Ingredients 4 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1 cup cornmeal1/2 cup minced fresh basil1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 medium onion, halved and sliced1 medium green pepper, julienned5 tablespoons olive oil, divided4 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepperFresh basil leaves Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, bring water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 medium green pepper, diced1 medium onion, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon garlic powderCrushed red pepper flakes and pepper to taste2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 8 oz. soba noodles vegetable oil 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces 3 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. rice vinegar 1 tsp. mustard powder 3 tbsp. cornstarch, divided 1 lb. flank steak, thinly sliced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 c. chopped onion 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger 1/2 c. chopped green onions Preparation Step 1In a large pot filled with water, cook soba noodles according to package instructions....

Ingredients 12 c. apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 1 c. granulated sugar 1/3 c. packed brown sugar 1/4 c. lemon juice 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 c. cornstarch 1/4 c. water Preparation Step 1In a large pot over medium heat, add apples, sugars, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let simmer for 8 minutes. Step 2In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water, then pour over apples....

Ingredients 1 cup blanched almonds1/2 cup water1/4 cup lemon juice5 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 garlic clove1-1/4 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushedAssorted crackers Preparation Rinse almonds in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight. Drain and rinse almonds, discarding liquid. Transfer to a food processor....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup sliced almonds4 cups torn iceberg lettuce4 cups torn romaine1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cubed1/2 cup diced celery2 green onions, slicedDRESSING:1/4 cup canola oil2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar, without stirring for 12-14 minutes or until melted. Add almonds; stir quickly to coat....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)3 cups sweet onion slices2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced1/2 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed Preparation In a large nonstick skillet heat 2 teaspoons canola oil over medium-high heat; cook chops until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove meat; set aside and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) quartered water-packed artichoke hearts, drained1/2 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)2 green onions, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced6 cod fillets (6 ounces each) 1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperOptional: Salad greens and lemon wedges Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; toss to combine. Sprinkle both sides of cod with salt and pepper; place in a 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing3 tablespoons adobo sauce2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons lime juice2 pounds mahi mahi, cut into 1-inch strips1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2/3 cup all-purpose flour3 large eggs, beaten2 cups panko bread crumbs1 cup canola oil16 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed3 cups shredded cabbageAdditional minced fresh cilantro and lime wedges Preparation In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, adobo sauce, cilantro and lime juice. Chill until serving....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen sliced peeled peaches4 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon lemon juice3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butterGround nutmegSour cream, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine peaches, sugar and lemon juice. In a large bowl, beat eggs until fluffy. Add the flour, milk and salt; beat until smooth. Place butter in a 10-in. ovenproof skillet in a 400° oven for 3-5 minutes or until melted....

Ingredients 10 clove garlic 3 fresh long red chiles 6 small shallots 2 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 1 tsp. ground turmeric 1/4 c. vegetable oil salt Freshly ground pepper 1 Chicken 4 fresh bay leaves 4 limes Preparation Step 1In a food processor, combine the garlic, chiles, shallots, ginger, and turmeric and pulse until finely chopped. Add the 1/4 cup of vegetable oil and pulse to a fine paste. Transfer the paste to a small skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten1-1/4 cups fat-free milk3 medium ripe bananas, mashed1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberriesOptional: Maple syrup and sliced bananas Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a second bowl, combine the egg, milk, bananas and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milkRed, blue, yellow and green food coloring48 round sugar cookies1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Divide frosting among five bowls; tint each a different color with red, blue, yellow and green food coloring. Leave one plain. Frost tops of 24 sugar cookies with colored frostings to resemble beach balls....

Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour3 tablespoons sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs2 cups fat-free milk1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup granola with fruit and nuts1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries or raspberries Preparation In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, applesauce, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened....