Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1-3/4 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups 2% milkCHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM:2 cups butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa, sifted1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, peeled1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon pepper4 to 6 cups torn romaine1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation For dressing, combine the first seven ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Place romaine in a salad bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss to coat. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.

Ingredients 3 tbsp. canola oil 1 lb. ground chuck 1 package Taco Seasoning 2 scallions 1 c. fresh or canned corn 1 carrot 1 c. coarsely chopped cilantro 1 can black beans 1/2 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 ripe avocado 1 head lettuce (or equivalent amount of mixed greens, such as arugula or baby romaine) 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. lime juice...

Ingredients 5 oz. (150 g.) roughly chopped lobster meat 1 c. (8 oz.) mascarpone 1/2 c. (4 oz.) part-skim ricotta 1/4 c. (3/4 oz.) grated Pecorino Romano 1 clove garlic, grated 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley 3/4 tsp. lemon pepper Kosher salt 1 (16-oz.) package wonton wrappers 1 large egg mixed with a splash of water 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 leek, dark green leaves removed, washed, and thinly sliced 1 large shallot, thinly sliced Kosher salt...

Ingredients 1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup minced fresh parsley3 tablespoons chili sauce2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add the shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. On two metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp....

Ingredients 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch squares1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch squares1 pound fresh mushrooms, halved1 large onion, cubed6 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 cups fresh broccoli florets2 cups fresh caulifloweretsDRESSING:1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Place vegetables in the center of two pieces of double-layered heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes2 medium carrots, sliced1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 cup water1 small onion, chopped1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried savory1/8 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender. In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth. Stir into stew....

Ingredients 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)5 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil1 to 2 teaspoons pepper1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon garlic salt1 medium onion, cut into wedges1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. With fingers, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of turkey breast. Combine lemon juice and oil; brush under the skin....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up2 medium carrots, cut into chunks1 medium onion, cut into chunks2-1/2 quarts water1 celery rib with leaves, cut into chunks3 sprigs fresh parsley1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns Preparation In a large stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides in batches. Remove from pot. Add carrots and onion to same pot; cook and stir until onion is tender, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon butter3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans Preparation Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, turning once. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pecans....

Ingredients 2 boneless pork loin chops (about 1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Pound pork chops with a meat mallet to flatten slightly. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. Dip chops in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add pork chops; cook until a thermometer reads 145°, 3-4 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons dried thyme2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed2 tablespoons rubbed sage1 tablespoon kosher salt1 tablespoon pepper1 small lemon, quartered, optional1 small onion, quartered, optional3 garlic cloves, smashed, optional1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 cup chicken broth or water Preparation In a small bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. If desired, insert lemon, onion and garlic into the cavity of the chicken. Brush outside of chicken with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with herb mixture....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup canned kidney beans, drained1 cup diced pepperoni1/4 cup chopped onion2 medium tomatoes, diced1/4 to 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, cheese, beans, pepperoni, onion and diced tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon minced garlic2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided2 tablespoons sliced green onion2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute squash and mushrooms in oil for 4-5 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta1 pound ground pork1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pork and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon grated lime zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarchSugarGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar4 teaspoons Key lime or regular lime juice1 teaspoon grated lime zestGreen decorating gel, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lime zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 2 sweet onions oil 5 oz. curly-leaf spinach 1 lb. ground lamb 2 tsp. ancho chile powder tsp. cinnamon 2 c. coarse fresh bread crumbs 3/4 c. shredded Gruyère cheese 1 c. beef broth 1 c. canned crushed tomatoes salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. heavy cream 3/4 c. coarse fresh bread crumbs 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/4 tsp. ancho chile powder 1/4 c. shredded Gruyère cheese...

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup water1 cup uncooked instant riceMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Spoon into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 eggs4 ounces white candy coating. melted1 teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 cup buttermilk1 cup sweetened shredded coconutWhite frosting Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add candy coating and extracts; beat well. Combine the flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sliced potatoes, drained1/4 cup thinly sliced celery1/4 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup shredded carrot1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1 to 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder and pepper. Drizzle over potato mixture; toss to coat....