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Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and orange juice concentrate until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; pour into crust. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Remove from the freezer about 10 minutes before cutting....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta6 tablespoons butter, divided4 garlic cloves, minced12 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 16 cups)1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cups 2% milk3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped1/3 cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions....

Ingredients 4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)4-1/2 teaspoons Mongolian Fire oil or sesame oil1/4 cup apple jelly3 tablespoons ketchup2 tablespoons capers, drained1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot Preparation In a large skillet, cook fillets in oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork; remove and keep warm. Stir the jelly, ketchup, capers, lemon juice, soy sauce and ginger into the skillet....

Ingredients 8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped1/4 cup finely chopped onion4 large eggs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust1/2 cup Alfredo sauce1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes2 small zucchini, coarsely chopped2 small yellow summer squash, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro5 tablespoons white wine vinegar3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash and cilantro. In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. White processing, gradually add oil. Drizzle over vegetables; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups sour cream2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2 cups flaked imitation crabmeat2 cups shredded cheddar cheese4 green onions, thinly sliced2 round loaves (1 pound each) unsliced sourdough or Italian breadAdditional sliced green onions, optionalAssorted fresh vegetables, crackers and/or toasted bread cubes Preparation In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream; mix well. Fold in crab, cheese and onions....

Ingredients 12 medium carrots1/4 cup mayonnaise4 teaspoons grated onion2 teaspoons prepared horseradish1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegSalt and pepper to taste1/4 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided1/8 teaspoon paprika Preparation Place carrots in a skillet; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender. drain. Cut a thin lengthwise slice out of each carrot. Scoop out carrot, leaving a 1/4-in....

Ingredients 5 teaspoons instant coffee granules5 teaspoons hot water3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar1 large egg1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in hot water. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Beat in bananas, vanilla and coffee mixture....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. basmati rice 2 tbsp. plain yogurt 3 tbsp. Cooking oil 2 onions 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 3/4 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1/4 tsp. ground coriander tsp. ground cloves 2 tsp. salt 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds) 1 lb. baking potatoes (about 2) 3 tbsp. raisins 3 to 4 tablespoons cider or wine vinegar 3 1/2 c....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamonFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1/4 cup sugar1 egg1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractTOPPING:4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 4 medium)1/3 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla, flour and cinnamon. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 9-in....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 18)3 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, optional1/2 cup barbecue sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cut bacon crosswise into thirds. Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels; microwave on high 3-4 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp. Place chicken in a small bowl; sprinkle with steak seasoning and toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded fresh beets1 cup shredded carrots1 cup chopped onion2 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1 cup shredded cabbage1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon lemon juiceOptional: Sour cream and chopped chives or fresh dill sprigs Preparation In a saucepan, bring the beets, carrots, onion, water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add broth, cabbage and butter; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin2 cups boiling cranberry juice1-1/2 cups club soda, chilled1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup each fresh blueberries, raspberries and sliced strawberriesLettuce leavesAdditional mixed fresh berries, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling cranberry juice. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in club soda and lemon juice; refrigerate for 45 minutes or until partially set. Fold in berries. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. Dijon mustard Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with oil; season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, then toss again.Step 2Working in batches if necessary, in an air-fryer basket, arrange sprouts in a single layer; reserve bowl....

Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened 2/3 c. powdered sugar 1 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract 10 drops green food coloring 1 c. mini chocolate chips 3/4 c. chopped Andes mints Cookies, such as animal crackers, chocolate chip cookies, or Nilla wafers, for serving Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and sugar until well combined. Add extract and 10 drops food coloring; beat until combined....

Ingredients 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 c. chopped tomatoes 3 c. baby spinach 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 c. heavy cream or half-and-half 1 c. shredded mozzarella 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish 12 oz. cooked angel hair Sliced fresh basil, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted 2/3 c. whole milk, room temperature 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 c. granulated sugar 3 tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 c. whole milk 4 large egg yolks 2 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract...

Ingredients 1 c. (240 g.) creamy unsweetened peanut butter 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 c. (230 g.) powdered sugar 2 c. (340 g.) semisweet chocolate 2 tbsp. coconut oil or vegetable shortening Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, cream peanut butter, butter, and salt until smooth. Reduce mixer speed to low and blend in powdered sugar until batter is smooth and homogenous....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-serve quinoa or 1-3/4 cups cooked quinoa2 large eggs, lightly beaten, divided use1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper6 cubes part-skim mozzarella cheese (3/4 inch each)Cooking sprayWarmed pasta sauce, optional Preparation Preheat air fryer to 375°. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Stir in 1 egg, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oil, basil and seasonings....

Ingredients 3 cups old-fashioned oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 large eggs2 cups fat-free milk1 medium apple, chopped1/3 cup raisins1/3 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients. Whisk eggs and milk; stir into dry ingredients until blended. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in apple, raisins and walnuts. Transfer to a greased 8-in....