Ingredients 8 large eggs1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons butter6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, salt and pepper; stir in avocado. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add egg mixture; cook and stir gently until the eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with bacon.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons brown sugar2-1/4 teaspoons soy sauce2-1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce4 to 5 tablespoons real bacon bits4 to 5 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon orange juice1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 large banana, sliced2 teaspoons chopped pecans, toasted1/8 teaspoon rum extract1 cup reduced-fat vanilla ice cream Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended. Add banana and pecans; cook until banana is glazed and slightly softened, stirring lightly, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in extract....

Ingredients 2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper2/3 cup butter, softened and divided1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce4 cups shredded cooked turkey8 hamburger buns, split and toasted Preparation In a saucepan, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in 1/3 cup butter until tender. Add the next seven ingredients. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 green onions, sliced1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (11 ounces) condensed cream of tomato bisque soup, undiluted2 teaspoons minced garlic1/2 teaspoon ground mustard3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2-1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes6 slices process cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons butter, melted8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten18 fresh raspberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press gently onto the bottom of 18 paper-lined miniature muffin cups. In another small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup 2% milk6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/2 cup chopped fresh asparagus1/2 cup chopped green onions1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-3/4 cups panko bread crumbs3 large eggs, beatenCooking spray Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir until thickened (mixture will be thick)....

Ingredients 1 large green pepper, chopped1 large onion, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup 2% milk6 slices bread, cubed1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2-1/4 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 pound ground pork1-1/2 cups ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons cider vinegar Preparation Saute green pepper and onion in oil in a large skillet until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup butter, softened1 egg1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartarFROSTING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup2 tablespoons waterRed and green food coloring Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients in order given and mix well. Chill dough 2-3 hours or until easy to handle. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with an apple-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup softened butter, divided 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided 2 medium apples (about 10 ounces), peeled and thinly sliced1/2 cup canned pumpkin1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup buttermilkVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; spread mixture into a 9-in....

Ingredients 2 small acorn squash (1-1/4 pounds each)2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons canola oil, divided4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)4 chicken drumsticks1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon salt1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained Preparation Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Place slices in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in....

Ingredients 1 large egg1 tablespoon whole milk1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, crushed3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine the onions, cheese, bread crumbs, paprika, salt and pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then roll in onion mixture....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped10 fresh baby carrots, diced3 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon saltHot cooked pasta Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, broth, tomato paste and seasonings....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar4 large egg whites, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups buttermilk2-1/2 cups frosting of your choice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls1/2 cup hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce, divided1/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts2 cups shredded pizza cheese blend Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll both tubes of crescent dough and press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, pressing perforations to seal. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and salad dressing; spread over crust....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 large onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained1 jar (16 ounces) salsa1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro10 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmedOptional: Sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and reduced-fat sour cream Preparation Mash half of the beans; set aside....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups frozen corn1 cup cubed fully cooked ham1/4 teaspoon dried thymeSalt and pepper to tasteDash ground cumin1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add pasta; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until tender. Do not drain. Stir in the beans, corn, ham and seasonings; heat through....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups water3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (11-1/2 ounces) V8 juice1 cup chopped celery1 cup sliced carrots2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons dried basil1 bay leaf Preparation In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend1/4 pound thinly sliced deli smoked turkey, finely chopped2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives2 tablespoons salsa3/4 teaspoon chili powder4 flour tortillas (10 inches), room temperature Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the cheese blend, turkey, cranberries, olives, salsa and chili powder. Spread 1/2 cup mixture over each tortilla; roll up tightly....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed8 slices American cheese1 package (8 ounces) shredded Velveeta cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Press dough into a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Brush with oil; sprinkle with rosemary....