Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugarFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon almond extract2 large eggs, room temperatureFROSTING:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon almond extract4 to 5 teaspoons 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine flour, butter and confectioners’ sugar; press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup raisins1 cup water3/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon baking soda2 cups packed brown sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots4 cups fresh broccoli florets2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon Nature’s seasoning blend1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil; add carrots. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes; drain and pat dry. In an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, combine the carrots with remaining ingredients. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 7-9 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) iceberg lettuce blend2 cups grape tomatoes, halved3/4 cup coleslaw salad dressing3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large bowl, combine lettuce blend and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

Ingredients 12 slices cinnamon bread, divided1/4 cup butter, softened9 eggs1 quart milk2 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup sugar4-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractWarmed blackberry preserves, optionalWhipped cream, optional Preparation Line the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish with six slices of bread. butter remaining bread; place with butter side up over bread in pan. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, cream, sugar and vanilla; mix well. Pour over bread; let stand for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil4 garlic cloves1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oil, garlic, rosemary and salt; add sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered at 350° for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups water1-3/4 cups dried lentils, rinsed1 cup chopped onion2 medium carrots, thinly sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced celery2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1 bay leaf2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a 13x9-in. baking dish, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes....

Ingredients 4 medium carrots, sliced2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)1-2/3 cups cherry tomatoes1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder8 ounces uncooked rigatoni or whole wheat rigatoni1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Combine carrots, zucchini and tomatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan....

Ingredients 4 pounds pork baby back ribs2 whole garlic bulbs1 large navel orange, quartered1 cup Korean barbecue sauce, divided3/4 cup rice vinegar1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup water1/2 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup shredded daikon radish1/2 cup thinly sliced green onionsToppings: Thinly sliced cucumber, sliced fresh jalapeno pepper, cilantro leaves and lime wedges Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place ribs in a large roasting pan. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulbs, but do not peel or separate the cloves....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon saltDash paprika1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch slices6 tablespoons prepared olive oil vinaigrette salad dressing, divided6 ciabatta rolls, split18 basil leaves1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained1/4 cup shredded Romano cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the pepper, salt and paprika; sprinkle over chicken slices. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons salad dressing for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 c. finely crushed Nilla Wafers (from about 60 wafers) 6 tbsp. melted butter Pinch kosher salt 4 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 (3.4-oz.) box banana cream pudding mix 3 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 c. sour cream 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 c. Cool Whip, for garnish 1 banana, sliced, for garnish 1/4 c. crushed Nilla Wafers, for garnish...

Ingredients extra-virgin olive oil, for pan 1 Tyson Cornish Hen 3/4 tsp. chili powder Kosher Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 head of cauliflower crumbled blue cheese, for garnish 1/2 c. hot sauce, such as Franks Red Hot 1/4 c. melted butter 1 tbsp. Sriracha 1 1/2 tsp. honey 2 cloves garlic,inced 2 dashes of worcestershire sauce Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425º and brush a medium sheet pan with oil....

Ingredients Preparation Preheat oven to 425° F. In a medium bowl, whisk 2 tbsp. oil, maple syrup, Dijon, lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp. salt.Toss potatoes, apples, Brussels sprouts, and thyme sprigs with maple syrup mixture on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes.Remove baking sheet from oven, nestle chicken into vegetable mixture, and season all over with paprika, thyme leaves, ¾ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper. Drizzle chicken with remaining 1 tbsp....

Ingredients 3 cups whole wheat flour1 cup all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups buttermilk1 cup molasses1 cup golden raisins3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk and molasses. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts. Transfer to 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 envelope (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning3/4 cup water1 bottle (15 ounces) mild green taco sauce9 flour tortillas (6 inches)2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 can (16 ounces) refried beans2 cups sour cream4 green onions, chopped1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drainedOptional: Chopped tomatoes and chopped avocados Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 50)1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1 large egg, beaten1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut upCooking spray Preparation Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Place egg in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg, then in cracker mixture, patting to help coating adhere....

Ingredients 1 cup warm beer or ginger ale (70° to 80°)1/3 cup water (70° to 80°)2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt3 cups bread flour2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast Preparation In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 3 medium apples, sliced2 large onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon butter6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice Preparation In a large skillet, saute apples and onions in butter for 10 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens2 large apples, coarsely chopped1 can (9-1/4 ounces) lightly salted cashews1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseVINAIGRETTE:2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup canola oil1/3 cup cider vinegar1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon poppy seeds1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad and toss to coat; serve immediately....

Ingredients 10 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)1/2 cup chopped dried apricots1/2 cup apricot nectar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/4 cup apricot preserves2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° until toasted, 4-6 minutes. Cool. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine apricots, nectar and lemon zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature....