Ingredients 1 lettuce leaf1 medium banana, peeled1/2 medium red pear, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 raisins Preparation Place lettuce on a salad plate; top with the banana. Cut 1/4-in. V-shaped slices halfway through the banana, spacing cuts 1 in. apart. Place a pear slice, peel side up, in each cut. For eyes, gently press raisins into one end of banana. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups vanilla or plain yogurt2/3 cup orange juice2 medium ripe bananas, cut into chunks1 cup halved fresh strawberries2 teaspoons honey Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil3 tablespoons mesquite smoke-flavored barbecue sauce2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats or oat bran1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pound lean ground turkey4 whole wheat or multigrain hamburger buns, splitOptional toppings: sliced provolone cheese, red onion slices, sliced tomato, fresh basil leaves and additional barbecue sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine basil, barbecue sauce, oats, garlic, garlic salt and pepper. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp. sweet chili sauce 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. sriracha 1/8 tsp. kosher salt 1 bunch of broccolini (about 8 oz.), ends trimmed Fresh cilantro leaves and toasted sesame seeds, for serving Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, whisk garlic, chili sauce, lime juice, oil, sriracha, and salt. Add broccolini and toss to coat.Step 2In an air-fryer basket, arrange broccolini in a single layer, scraping any sauce from bowl over broccolini....

Ingredients 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 c. dijon mustard 2 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine oil, soy sauce, dijon, honey, brown sugar, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes....

Ingredients 1 lb. bacon slices, halved 1 lb. ground beef kosher salt fresh ground black pepper 1/2 c. mayonnaise Juice of 1/2 lemon 3 tbsp. finely chopped chives Butterhead lettuce, for serving 2 tomatoes, sliced Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400º and place a baking rack inside of a baking sheet (to help catch grease).Step 2Make a bacon weave: On the baking rack, line 3 bacon halves side-by-side. Lift one end of the middle bacon slice and place a fourth bacon half on top of the side pieces and underneath the middle slice....

Ingredients 24 corn tortillas 1/2 lb. tomatillos (about 4 medium tomatillos) 3 clove garlic 2 hot green chilies, to taste (roughly 2 or 3 serranos or 1 or 2 jalapeños) 1/4 c. loosely packed cilantro 1 large ripe avocado 1/4 c. water salt 1 lb. fresh Mexican chorizo sausage 6 oz. Mexican fresh cheese (queso fresco), or other fresh garnishing cheese, like feta or salted dry-pressed farmer cheese 1/4 c. fresh-rendered, room temperature pork lard or vegetable oil (see Tip)...

Ingredients 1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (8 count)3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat air fryer to 375°. Separate biscuits. Cut out centers using a 1-inch cutter; save centers. In batches, place doughnuts in a single layer on greased tray air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown and puffed, about 5 minutes, turning once. In batches, cook doughnut holes until golden brown, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons butter2 tablespoons apple jelly2 tablespoons brown sugar8 ounces miniature smoked sausage links1 small apple, peeled and sliced3/4 teaspoon cornstarch1-1/2 teaspoons water Preparation In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in apple jelly and brown sugar; add sausage links. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add apple. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1 large onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth2 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped3/4 cup water1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup fat-free milk Preparation In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and sage; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until tender. Add broth, apples and water; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 lb. asparagus 4 large eggs extra-virgin olive oil 1 oz. Parmesan cheese fine sea salt Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Tie asparagus into a bundle using kitchen twine. Place in the basket of an asparagus pot filled with 1 inch water. Cover, and bring water to a boil. Steam asparagus until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.Step 2Fill a large saucepan with 4 inches of water and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartarPink and blue colored sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg; beat well. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled2 cup shredded Swiss cheese4 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups sour cream2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Roll pastry to fit a 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 425° for 5 minutes. Sprinkle bacon and cheese evenly over crust. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sour cream and parsley until smooth; pour over pizza. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until pizza is puffy and lightly browned....

Ingredients 2 1/4 c. pastry flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. Sea salt 3/4 c. butter, diced into 1/4" pieces 1 c. shredded aged Cheddar 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 3 green onions, diced 2 extra-large eggs 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. heavy cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°.Step 2In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add diced butter.Step 3Working quickly, cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender....

Ingredients 4 orange roughy fillets (4 ounces each)1 tablespoon butter, melted2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon all-purpose flour3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place fish in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Brush with butter; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1/2 cup lemon juice3 medium ripe bananas, cut into chunks1-1/2 cups sugar2 cups cold water1-1/2 cups orange juice Preparation Place lemon juice and bananas in blender; cover and process until smooth. Add sugar; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in water and orange juice. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. (Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer to a freezer container, allowing headspace for expansion....

Ingredients 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 slices provolone cheese, cut in half1/4 cup pizza sauce18 slices pepperoni1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup sliced ripe olives Preparation Unroll pizza dough onto a greased baking sheet; flatten dough. With kitchen scissors, cut into a 10-in. heart. (Use dough trimmings to make breadsticks if desired.) Bake at 425° for 8 minutes. Combine the Italian and mozzarella cheeses; set aside....

Ingredients 1 portion Basic Beef Starter, thawed1-1/4 cups cooked rice1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon pepper4 medium green pepper1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the beef starter, rice, tomato sauce, basil and pepper. Cut tops off green peppers and remove seeds. Spoon 1 cup of beef mixture into each pepper. Place in a 10-in. round microwave-safe dish. Cover loosely; cook on high for 7-9 minutes or until peppers are tender, rotating a half turn once....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed2 tablespoons minced garlic1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 beef tenderloin roast (2 pounds)SAUCE:2 cups port wine or 1 cup grape juice and 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Combine the rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper; rub evenly over tenderloin. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Place meat on a rack in shallow roasting pan....

Ingredients 1 beef flank steak (1 pound)1 teaspoon olive oil1 small onion, chopped3 ounces fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced5 ounces fat-free cream cheese3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon lime juice1/2 teaspoon pepper4 poblano peppers1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese1 cup salsa verde Preparation Cut steak into four serving-size pieces; pound with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....