Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened48 Triscuits or other crackers1/4 cup prepared pesto1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and thinly sliced Preparation Spread cream cheese on each cracker. Top with pesto and a tomato slice. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup barbecue sauce2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon ketchup2 garlic cloves, minced1 pound bulk Italian sausage3/4 pound ground beefSAUCE:1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup chopped sweet onion1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup barbecue sauce1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1 medium onion, diced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1/2 cup ricotta cheese1 large egg white3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese6 small submarine or hoagie buns (8 inches) Preparation In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and salt. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups cold milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix24 vanilla wafers2 large firm bananas1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedGrated chocolate, optional Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Arrange half of the vanilla wafers in a 1-qt. bowl. Top with half of the pudding, bananas and whipped topping. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours....

Ingredients 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)1-1/3 cups water1/3 cup canola oil3 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 cup lemon creme pie fillingMERINGUE:3 large egg whites, room temperature1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 cup sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, eggs and lemon zest; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full....

Ingredients 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp. soy sauce c. peanut butter c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 1/2 tbsp. lime juice 1/2 tsp. red-pepper flakes 3/4 tsp. salt 3/4 lb. linguine 1/2 lb. snow peas 1 1/2 c. bean sprouts (about 1/4 pound) 2 scallions including green tops 1 cucumber 1/2 c. Chopped peanuts Preparation Step 1In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, soy sauce, peanut butter, chicken broth, lime juice, red-pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt....

Ingredients 2 whole green chiles, such as Hatch or poblano pepper1 cup minced fresh cilantro1/2 cup butter, softened2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano1 tablespoon lime juice1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided3 pounds beef ribeye steaks1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon coarse sea salt Pickled jalapeno slices, optional Preparation Cut peppers lengthwise in half. Remove stems and seeds; flatten slightly. Grill chiles, skin side down, until skins blister, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 lb. mixed yellow squash and zucchini 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 1/2 lb. orzo pasta 1/2 c. pine nuts 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 3 tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1Trim and cut the squash lengthwise into slices 1/4-inch thick. Put in a bowl and add 1/2 tablespoon of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grindings of pepper....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips2 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 slices onion (1/4 inch thick)2 slices tomato (1/2 inch thick)1/2 medium green pepper, cut in half2 slices Swiss cheese Preparation Cross two bacon strips to form an “X”; repeat. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper; place over bacon strips. Layer with onion, tomato and green pepper. Wrap bacon strips over vegetables and secure with a toothpick....

Ingredients 1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped1/4 cup chopped red onion1/4 cup fresh mint leaves1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 tablespoon honey4 halibut steaks (6 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the papaya, onion, mint, chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon oil and honey. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a large skillet, cook halibut in remaining oil until fish flakes easily with a fork, 4-6 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups pumpkin pie filling2 cups sugar1 cup canola oil4 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped pecans1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frostingYellow and red food coloring1/2 cup milk chocolate chips Candy corn and additional milk chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat pumpkin, sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, chopped1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon orange peel1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup water1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts6 sheets phyllo dough (14-inches x 9-inches)2 tablespoons butter, melted1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 5 squares) Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the apricots, sugar and peel. Stir in orange juice and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until juice is absorbed, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 small onion 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/4 tsp. dried parsley leaves 3 1/2 c. Swanson® Beef Broth (Regular, 50% Less Sodium, or Certified Organic) 1 can diced tomatoes 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 1/2 c. uncooked mafalda or corkscrew-shaped pasta 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1Cook the beef, onion, garlic, and parsley in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, or until it’s well browned, stirring often to break up the meat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh chives2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1-1/2 pounds) Preparation Whisk together all ingredients except chicken. In a bowl, toss chicken with 1/3 cup vinegar mixture; let stand 10 minutes. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes per side....

Ingredients 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup warm water (120° to 130°)Cornmeal Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda. Add warm milk and water; beat on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat on high 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour (batter will be stiff)....

Ingredients 12 cinnamon sticks, broken (3 inches)4 teaspoons whole cloves2 teaspoons whole allspicePeel of 1 lemon, cut into 1-inch strips9 cups white grape juice1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate1/2 cup sugarAdditional cinnamon sticks, optional Preparation Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and lemon peel in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. In a large kettle, combine the grape juice, pineapple juice, lemonade concentrate and sugar; add the spice bag....

Ingredients 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer1/3 cup instant coffee granules1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mixADDITIONAL INGREDIENT FOR HOT LATTE:3/4 cup hot waterADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR ICED LATTE:1/4 cup hot water1/4 cup cold water1/2 cup ice cubes Preparation In a blender, combine the milk powder, creamer, coffee granules, sugar and pudding mix; cover and process until mixture is a fine powder. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons rice vinegar3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons hoisin sauce1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1 boneless beef sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 1-1/4 pounds)2 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon sesame oil1/3 cup fresh snow peas3 cups sliced Chinese or napa cabbage3 cups torn romaine1/3 cup uncooked instant rice1/2 cup julienned carrot1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber1/2 cup sliced radishes Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup buttermilk4 cups fresh raspberries1/4 cup sugar1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curdTOPPING:1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonOptional whipped cream and additional raspberries. Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup broken uncooked spaghetti (2-inch pieces)2 tablespoons vegetable oil5 teaspoons soy sauce1 tablespoon vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup diced fully cooked ham2 green onions, chopped1/2 head lettuce, torn1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Cook spaghetti until tender; drain, rinse and set aside. In a large bowl, combine oil, soy sauce, vinegar and salt. Add spaghetti, ham and onions; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1-3 hours. Just before serving, add lettuce and sesame seeds; toss gently....