Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)3 tablespoons canola oil1 jar (16 ounces) salsa1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves1/2 cup apricot nectarHot cooked rice Preparation Combine the first four ingredients in large bowl; add chicken in batches. Turn to coat. In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in oil until a thermometer reads 165°. Stir in the salsa, preserves and nectar; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs (about 5 slices)4 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter, melted1 salmon fillets (3 pounds) Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Set aside. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Add butter; toss to coat evenly....

Ingredients 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup sour cream1/3 cup chopped green onions8 slices Italian bread3/4 to 1 pound thinly sliced cooked turkey2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced2 ripe avocados, sliced3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine olives, chili powder, cumin and salt; set aside 2 tablespoons. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream and onion to the remaining olive mixture....

Ingredients BEAN MIX:1 cup each dried yellow split peas, green split peas, lentils, medium pearl barley, black-eyed peas, small lima beans, navy beans, great northern beans and pinto beansSOUP:6 cups water1 large onion, chopped1 large carrot, chopped2 teaspoons chili powder1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 pound smoked sausage1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine bean mix ingredients. Divide into six batches, 1-1/2 cups each....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1 cup chopped pecans1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 cup fresh blueberriesDRESSING:1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2/3 cup fresh strawberries1 teaspoon sugar3/4 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2/3 cup olive oil Preparation In a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to the center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until sugar is dark reddish brown, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients Neutral oil, for frying (about 6 cups) 1/2 c. mayonnaise 3 tbsp. ketchup 2 tbsp. sweet pickle relish 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar 1 tsp. yellow mustard Kosher salt 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 16 oz. frozen shoestring French fries, divided 6 oz. American cheese, chopped into 1/2" pieces 1/3 c. whole milk Preparation Step 1In a heavy, 5-quart Dutch oven or pot fitted with a deep-fry or candy thermometer, heat oil over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 375°....

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower 2 c. cherry tomatoes 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed kosher salt 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 c. balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. brown sugar 2 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Cut the leaves and stem off the cauliflower so it sits flat. Place in a large baking dish and surround with tomatoes, onion wedges, and green beans....

Ingredients Cooking spray 2 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. water 1/2 c. light corn syrup 16 drops red food coloring 6 medium Granny Smith apples Preparation Step 1Grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Line with parchment and grease parchment with cooking spray. Step 2Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple, pushing about halfway through. Set aside. Step 3In a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, combine sugar, 3/4 cup water, corn syrup, and food coloring and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed1 tablespoon salsa1 garlic clove, peeled1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a food processor, combine all the ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped onion4 tablespoons canola oil, divided1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup salsa2 tablespoons minced chives Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a small saucepan, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 1 c. dried breadcrumbs 3/4 c. grated peeled red apple 1/2 c. golden raisins 1/4 c. pitted prunes 1/4 c. honey 2 tbsp. Armagnac or other good-quality brandy 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt 5 sheets phyllo dough 1/2 c. unsalted butter confectioners’ sugar whipped cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, with rack in upper third. Gently stir together breadcrumbs, apple, raisins, prunes, honey, brandy, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips2 green onions, thinly sliced1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons white wine or unsweetened apple juice4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 teaspoon sesame oil1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Flatten each strip of steak to 1/8-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the onions, soy sauce, sugar, wine, garlic, sesame seeds, oil and pepper; add the beef....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked linguine1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup water2 tablespoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil2 medium carrots, julienned1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided1/2 cup fresh snow peas1 garlic clove, minced1 small zucchini, julienned1/2 cup canned bean sprouts1 green onion, julienned Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and place in a large serving bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, water, lemon juice and sesame oil....

Ingredients 4 medium zucchini (about 8 inches)1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1 small onion, chopped1/2 medium green pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon butter3/4 cup canned bean sprouts, rinsed, drained and chopped1/2 cup chopped cabbage1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup sliced almonds Preparation Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place zucchini cut side down in a baking dish....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons canola oil12 large fresh mushrooms (about 1 pound), stems removed1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 cup soft bread crumbs6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 tablespoons chopped pecans2 tablespoons sherry or beef broth2 tablespoons sour cream2 tablespoons minced fresh chives Preparation Preheat broiler. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add mushroom caps; cook 2 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups mayonnaise1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon onion powder4 cups cubed cooked chicken8 celery ribs, thinly sliced4 medium nectarines, coarsely chopped8 green onions, sliced2 cans (3 ounces each) crispy chow mein noodles Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, nectarines and onions. Add mayonnaise mixture; toss gently to coat....

Ingredients 1 medium zucchini6 large fresh mushrooms, finely chopped1 green onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth1/8 teaspoon saltDash white pepper2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Chop pulp; set shells aside. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the zucchini pulp, mushrooms and onion in butter for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add wine or broth....

Ingredients 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)1/2 cup chunky peanut butter1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 cup dried cranberries or raisins Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Beat bananas, peanut butter, honey and vanilla until blended. In another bowl, combine next 6 ingredients; gradually beat into wet mixture. Stir in dried cranberries....

Ingredients 1 cup refried beans, warmed3 cups tortilla chips1 cup shredded lettuce1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese1 large tomato, chopped1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/4 cup sour cream Preparation Spread refried beans over tortilla chips, about 1 teaspoon on each. Place on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the lettuce, cheese, tomato and olives. Top with a dollop of sour cream.

Ingredients 1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and quartered2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon chopped green onions1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oilFresh basil leaves, julienned Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place the first 7 ingredients in a small heavy saucepan....