Ingredients 1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust1/2 cup prepared pesto2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast2 jars (6-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseOptional: Grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh basil Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread with pesto. Arrange chicken and artichokes over top; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese and minced fresh basil....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 packages (3 ounces each) Soy sauce ramen noodles, crumbled2-1/2 cups water2 cups frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend1/4 teaspoon ground ginger2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Crumble beef; drain. Add the contents of 1 ramen noodle flavoring packet; stir until dissolved. Remove beef and set aside. In the same skillet, combine the water, vegetables, ginger, noodles and contents of remaining flavoring packet....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt2 tablespoons light mayonnaise2 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange zestDash cayenne pepperOrange slices and additional orange zest, optional Preparation Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a skillet; bring to a boil. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, zest and cayenne. Drain asparagus; top with orange sauce. Garnish with orange slices and zest if desired....

Ingredients 1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until combined. Transfer to a jar. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving.

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3 cups 2% milk3 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract8 ounces vanilla wafers (about 60 cookies), divided4 large ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices Preparation In a large saucepan, mix sugar, flour and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, whisk eggs....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, finely diced1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup molasses1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 jar (32 ounces) northern beans, rinsed and drained1 can (28 ounces) baked beans1 can (16 ounces) red kidney beans1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained Preparation In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat meat beef is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature8 cups thinly sliced peeled Golden Delicious or Fuji apples (about 8 medium)1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup slivered almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla....

Ingredients 4 medium carrots, shredded1 medium yellow summer squash, shredded1 medium zucchini, shredded1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 small red onion, finely chopped1/2 cup ketchup3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil3 tablespoons molasses2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)10 whole wheat hamburger buns, split Preparation In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef2 tablespoons butter1 cup quick-cooking barley1 can (15 ounces) diced carrots, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted2 celery ribs, finely chopped1/2 cup water1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 bay leaf1 cup soft bread crumbs1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 10-12 minutes; crumble beef; drain....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless round steak1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 garlic clove, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium onion, chopped1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drainedHot cooked rice Preparation Cut steak into thin strips. Combine mustard, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic in a bowl; add steak and toss to coat. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker; add tomatoes, onion and bouillon....

Ingredients 1 head broccoli, florets removed 2 tbsp. butter 2 cloves garlic 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. heavy cream 2 c. shredded Cheddar 1 boule, top round cut out Tortilla chips, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch broccoli until bright green, 2 minutes. Drain and let cool, then chop.Step 2In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter....

Ingredients 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips48 milk chocolate kisses48 Nutter Butter Bites Preparation Reserve 48 chocolate chips. In a microwave, melt remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread the flat side of each kiss with a small amount of melted chocolate; immediately attach each to a cookie. Secure one reserved chocolate chip as a stem onto each acorn. Place on waxed or parchment-lined baking sheets; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced strawberries in syrup1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, dividedFresh strawberries and mint, optional Preparation Drain strawberries, reserving 1/3 cup of syrup. Split cake horizontally into two layers; place bottom layer on a serving plate. Spoon strawberries over bottom layer; spread with 3-1/4 cups whipped topping. Replace top layer. Drizzle with reserved syrup. Garnish with remaining whipped topping, and strawberries and mint if desired....

Ingredients 6 medium tart apples, chopped3 cups broccoli florets1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup raisins1-1/2 cups mayonnaise2 tablespoons white vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the apples, broccoli, onion and raisins. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice and salt; pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 6 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (7 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oil3 medium apples, peeled and sliced1 cup water1/2 cup maple syrup1/4 cup apple butter2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Quickly cook chops until browned, 1-2 minutes per side; remove from pan. Place chops and apples in a 5-qt....

Ingredients 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pound bulk Italian sausage20 raisins2 tablespoons canola oil4 hoagie buns, split8 slices cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, toss apple with cinnamon. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 20 balls; insert a raisin in each meatball. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook meatballs in batches until cooked through, turning occasionally. Place buns on baking sheets, cut side up; top with cheese....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 medium ripe banana, mashed3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a small bowl, beat butter and sugars until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg; mix well. Stir in banana and cream. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh asparagus spears2 ounces cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons evaporated milk or half-and-half cream1/8 teaspoon salt1 to 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese Preparation In a small saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, whisk cream cheese, milk and salt over low heat until smooth. Stir in blue cheese and heat through. Drain asparagus and top with sauce.

Ingredients 4 medium baking potatoes (about 1-1/3 pounds) Preparation Oven: Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° for 40-60 minutes or until tender. Microwave: Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 7-9 minutes or until tender, turning once.

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1-1/2 cups water1 package (4.3 ounces) fettuccine and beef-flavored sauce mix1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2 teaspoons chili powder1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add water; bring to a boil. Stir in the fettuccine mix, tomato sauce and chili powder. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 7 minutes or until thickened....