Ingredients 6 bone-in short ribs extra-virgin olive oil 1 large Spanish onion 2 ribs celery 2 carrots 2 clove garlic 1 1/2 c. tomato paste 2 c. hearty red wine 2 c. water 1 bunch fresh thyme 2 bay leaves salt Preparation Step 1Season each short rib generously with salt. Using a pan large enough to accommodate all the meat and vegetables, coat with olive oil and bring to a high heat....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg2 tablespoons canola oil1 medium apple, peeled and chopped1/4 cup pitted dates, chopped2 tablespoons chopped walnuts2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Colby cheese, divided Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the apple, dates and walnuts....

Ingredients 2 eggs1/2 cup milk1-1/2 cups crushed saltines (about 45 crackers)1 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 pounds bulk pork sausage Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs, add milk, saltines, apple and onion. Add the sausage and mix well. Lightly press into a greased 6-cup ring mold or other mold. Invert onto a lightly greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; remove mold. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 170°; drain....

Ingredients 3 cups unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup orange juice2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin1-1/2 cups lemon-lime soda Preparation In a large saucepan, bring applesauce and orange juice to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Slowly add soda. Pour into a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter.

Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1/3 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove1/3 cup chopped seeded tomato2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro1/4 teaspoon chili powder6 drops hot pepper sauceAssorted raw vegetables and tortilla chips Preparation Place 1/2 in. of water and asparagus in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain;...

Ingredients 1 small onion, halved and sliced1 tablespoon olive oil1 small sweet red pepper, diced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon ground allspiceDash saltDash pepper2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, divided2 cod fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion in oil until tender. Add the red pepper, mushrooms, garlic, allspice, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast ( about 3-1/2 pounds)Salt and pepper1 large onion, slicedGRAVY:2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups water Preparation Place beef, fat side up, on rack in a roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper; top with onion slices. Add enough water to pan to cover the bottom. Bake at 350° for 3-1/2 hours or until tender. For gravy, mix flour with water; stir into pan drippings, cooking over medium heat until gravy has thickened....

Ingredients 2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix1 can (28 ounces) baked beans4 hot dogs, sliced1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled1 cup ketchup1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped onion2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the beans, hot dogs, bacon, ketchup, brown sugar and onion. Transfer to 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese; top with cornbread batter....

Ingredients 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion2 tablespoons chopped green onion2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons olive oil1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips1/3 cup white wine or beef broth3 cups broccoli florets2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup beef broth2 tablespoons balsamic vinegarHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the onion, green onion and garlic in oil over low heat until tender....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules2 tablespoons boiling water2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup nonfat dry milk powder1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup cooked long grain rice1 envelope unflavored gelatin1 jar (4 ounces) vegetable beef dinner baby food1 large egg2 tablespoons vegetable oil Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In another small bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. chickpeas (from 1 15-oz can), drained and rinsed 3 tbsp. vegan mayonnaise 1 tbsp. dijon mustard 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp. freshly chopped dill Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Sliced bread Butter lettuce Dill or bread and butter pickles Sliced tomatoes Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, use a fork or potato masher to mash the chickpeas into irregular sized pieces....

Ingredients 6 ears of corn, with husks on Butter, for serving Freshly ground black pepper, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Place corn directly on oven racks and bake for 30 minutes, or until corn is bright yellow and tender. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove husks. Step 2Serve warm with butter and black pepper. Do I need to bake the corn on a baking sheet? Nope! If the husks are still on your corn you can place them directly on your oven racks....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon Creole mustard1 tablespoon chopped cornichons or dill pickles1 tablespoon minced shallot1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperCOCONUT SHRIMP:1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon herbes de Provence1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 large egg1/2 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveinedCooking spray4 hoagie buns, split2 cups shredded lettuce1 medium tomato, thinly sliced...

Ingredients 4 egg whites1 cup fat-free milk3/4 cup water1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon almond extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsRASPBERRY SAUCE:2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon lemon juice3/4 cup reduced-fat whipped topping12 fresh raspberries Preparation In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, milk, water, applesauce and extract until well blended....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon honey1/2 teaspoon lemon juiceDash ground cloves1/2 cup julienned fully cooked ham1 small apple, diced1 celery rib, slicedLettuce leaves, optional1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a bowl, blend the first five ingredients. Stir in ham, apple and celery. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve on a bed of lettuce if desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice1 cup apple pie filling1/4 cup raisins1/4 cup chopped pecans1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Rub salt and pepper over pork. Place in a large resealable plastic bag; add apple juice. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain and discard apple juice. Place pork on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine the pie filling, raisins, pecans and cinnamon; spoon over pork....

Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes, baked3 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon pepper8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup sour cream4 green onions, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 475°. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save pulp for another use). Place potato skins on a greased baking sheet. Combine oil with next 5 ingredients; brush over both sides of skins....

Ingredients 1 small eggplant, finely chopped1 cup finely chopped onion1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1 medium zucchini, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup reduced-fat sun-dried tomato salad dressing1 large tomato, finely chopped1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese10 flavored tortillas of your choice (10 inches)1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the eggplant, onion, red pepper, zucchini and garlic in salad dressing for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 chicken leg quarters1 tablespoon canola oil1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon steak sauceDash hot pepper sauce Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, vinegar, steak sauce and hot pepper sauce; pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, basting every 15 minutes with sauce....

Ingredients 3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken breast3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 small tomato, chopped1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed2 tablespoons chopped red onion1/4 cup ranch salad dressing1 tablespoon barbecue sauce1-1/2 cups torn romaine Preparation In a small bowl, combine the chicken, kidney beans, tomato, corn and onion. Combine ranch dressing and barbecue sauce; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Divide romaine between two salad plates; top with salad....