Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup lemon juice1 shallot, finely chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons grated lemon zestDash pepper Preparation Place 1 in. of water in a Dutch oven; add asparagus and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups vegetable oil3 large eggs, beaten2 cups grated fresh asparagus (about 1 pound), drained1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 to 2 tablespoons grated orange zest2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups chopped pecansICING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened2-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients....

Ingredients 3 cups cubed seasoned stuffing1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided1/2 cup water2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustardDash pepper1 cup half-and-half cream1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix with 1/2 cup butter or water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup water1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Drain asparagus; drizzle with balsamic mixture.

Ingredients 2 to 3 cups olive oil1/4 cup chopped garlic4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning1 teaspoon pepper18 lamb rib chops (1 inch thick and 4 ounces each) Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the oil, garlic and seasonings; add lamb chops and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Grill the chops, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (135° for medium-rare, 140° for medium, 145° for medium-well)....

Ingredients 2 c. cooked kidney beans 1 c. steamed jasmine or basmati rice 1/2 c. shredded carrot c. shredded broccoli 2 tbsp. grated ginger 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 recipe Flavor Base (see below) 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 12 small whole-wheat rolls Garnishes: Chili Mayonnaise (see below), lettuce, mango, red onion, and cilantro 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 1 onion 3 clove fresh garlic 1 fresh chili...

Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes1 pound fresh mushrooms, halved2 cups fresh baby carrots2 medium parsnips, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced2 medium onions, chopped1-1/2 cups beef broth3 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon pepper8 medium potatoes (2-1/3 pounds), peeled and cubed2/3 cup sour cream6 tablespoons butter, cubed1 teaspoon salt, divided1 cup frozen peas2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons water Preparation In a 5-qt....

Ingredients 1 cup half-and-half cream2 large egg yolks2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups fresh berries Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, mix cream, egg yolks and sugar. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°. Do not allow to boil. Transfer to a bowl; stir in vanilla. Refrigerate, covered, until cold. Serve over fresh berries....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! spread, divided 1 c. low-fat granola cereal 2 cooking apples, sliced 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tbsp. apple juice or water 2 c. Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream, divided 4 9-ounce small paper cups 4 Wooden pop sticks Preparation Step 1Melt 1 Tbsp. of the I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! spread over medium heat and toss with granola to coat evenly....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons chili sauce2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons prepared mustard4 slices American cheese or cheddar cheese, halved diagonally2 slices Swiss cheese, halved diagonally4 hamburger buns, split and toastedOptional: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced onion, cooked bacon strips, ketchup and mustard Preparation Combine first 5 ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 4 patties. Grill burgers, covered, on an oiled rack over medium direct heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, about 6 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 2 cups shortening1 cup sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons aniseed6 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup apple juice1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy; add eggs and aniseed. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Add apple juice and mix well. On a floured surface, knead until well blended, about 4-5 minutes. Roll dough to 1/2-in....

Ingredients 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and mashed2 tablespoons mayonnaiseDash cayenne pepper12 slices whole wheat or sourdough bread6 slices fully cooked ham6 slices Swiss cheese6 tablespoons cream cheese, softened Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first three ingredients; spread on six slices of bread. Top with ham and Swiss. Spread cream cheese on remaining bread; place over Swiss cheese.

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced2 medium onions, halved and sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 medium green pepper, julienned1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 pound linguine or pasta of your choice, cooked and drained Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; reserve drippings. Saute onions and garlic in drippings for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped celery3/4 cup chopped green pepper2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice1/3 cup vegetable oil1 bay leaf1 to 2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a 2-qt. baking dish, combine all ingredients. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf.

Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons stone-ground mustard2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)4 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces4 shallots, chopped1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided Preparation In a bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons oil, mustard, vinaigrette and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette1/4 cup sugar1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon salt2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained4 fresh basil leaves, torn Preparation Fill a Dutch oven three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 3-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2-1/2 to 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium onions, thinly sliced2 cups water1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, paprika, salt and cayenne. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat....

Ingredients 3/4 pound boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 tablespoon butter4 teaspoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon red currant jelly or seedless raspberry jam1 teaspoon tomato paste1-1/4 cups chicken broth1/4 cup Burgundy wine or additional chicken broth2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup pearl onions, peeled1 cup fresh baby carrotsDash pepperHot cooked egg noodles, optional Preparation In a saucepan, brown beef cubes on all sides in 1 tablespoon oil....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 small onion, chopped2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 cup sour cream3 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened1 teaspoon sugar1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic salt7 cups uncooked wide egg noodles, cooked and drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in the tomato sauce, sour cream, cream cheese, sugar and garlic salt....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard3 tablespoons reduced-sugar apricot preserves1 tablespoon prepared horseradish2 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham, chopped1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)3/4 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning8 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach2 ounces Brie cheese, cut into eight thin slices1/4 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mustard, preserves and horseradish. In a small skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir prosciutto over medium heat until lightly browned....