Ingredients 1/2 c. oat flour (60 g.) 1/2 c. whole wheat flour (68 g.) 1/4 c. almond flour (33 g.) 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon Pinch ground nutmeg (optional) 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 1 tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger (optional) 1 tsp. orange zest 1 large egg 2 tbsp. butter, melted 2 tbsp. coconut oil 8 oz. dried figs, stems removed and halved...

Ingredients 12 c. water, divided 12 tea bags 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar Ice Preparation Step 1In a medium pot over high heat, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Turn off heat and add tea bags. Let steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Step 2Stir in sugar until dissolved. Let tea cool to room temperature. Step 3Pour cooled tea into a pitcher and add remaining 6 cups cold water. Refrigerate until chilled....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking sodaFROSTING:1/4 cup butter, softened3 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milkColored sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 7 cups Rice Chex2 cups miniature pretzels2 cups Parmesan and garlic-flavored snack crackers1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons seasoned salt2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a 3-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels and crackers. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning and fennel. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Stir in cheese....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons Italian salad dressing mix16 slices whole wheat or white bread8 slices American cheese1 pound shaved deli chicken or turkey8 lettuce leaves Preparation In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and salad dressing mix; spread over one side of each slice of bread. Top half of the slices with cheese, chicken and lettuce. Top with remaining bread. Cut sandwiches with a 4-in. pumpkin-shaped cutter. Remove top slice; using a small triangular cutter and a knife, decorate as desired....

Ingredients 1/2 pound pork tenderloin1 egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup butter1/2 cup sliced mushrooms1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons white wine, optional1-1/2 cups prepared brown gravy2 tablespoons sour cream Preparation Trim tenderloin, removing any visible fat. Cut in half lengthwise. Pound each half to 1/4-in. thickness. Dip into egg; coat with flour and shake off excess. In a skillet over medium heat, fry tenderloin in butter until no pink remains....

Ingredients 2 tubes (12 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits2-1/2 cups garden-style spaghetti sauce1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cubed1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Separate biscuits; cut each biscuit into fourths. Arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (do not flatten). Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until biscuits begin to brown....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup molasses2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1 cup waterFILLING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 16 cups water24 tea bags6 fresh mint sprigs3-1/3 cups sugar3 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1 cup lemon juice Preparation In a stockpot, bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add mint; steep 5 minutes. Discard mint. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar. Transfer to pitchers or a large covered container. Refrigerate, covered, until cold. If desired, serve with ice....

Ingredients 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained3 fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices1 cup dried lentils, rinsed1 medium onion, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped1 celery rib, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Preparation In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender.

Ingredients 2 large eggs1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 2% milk5 tablespoons canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon white vinegar2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup club soda, chilledOptional: Butter and maple syrup Preparation Separate eggs. Place egg whites in a clean, dry bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. In another bowl, whisk together next 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, milk, oil, vanilla and vinegar until blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup butter, cubed10 slices white bread, cubed2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1/2 pound American cheese, cubed6 large eggs2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon ground mustard Preparation In a large skillet, saute green pepper in butter until tender. Remove green pepper, reserving drippings. Combine the green pepper, bread and ham; place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Add cheese to drippings; cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder8 ounces Velveeta, shredded24 slices snack rye breadFresh parsley sprigs, stems removed Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add chili powder and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Spread a heaping tablespoonful on each slice of bread. Place on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles2 tablespoons butter1 green onion, sliced1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh chives1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup grated Romano cheese Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir until tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 large egg, beaten3/4 pound cod fillets, cut into 1-inch stripsButter-flavored cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and seasonings. Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. Dip fish in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere....

Ingredients 2 lb. strawberries 1/4 c. honey 3 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. lime juice 1/2 tsp. lime zest 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom 1 c. heavy cream 2 pt. lemon sorbet Preparation Step 1Put the strawberries in a large heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the honey with the lime juice and bring to a boil. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of lime zest and the cardamom....

Ingredients 4 small pears4 cups water2 cups sugar1 cup honey1 small lemon, halved3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)6 to 8 whole cloves1 vanilla bean1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut 1/4 in. from the bottom of each to level if necessary. In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, honey, lemon halves, cinnamon and cloves. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds; add bean and seeds to sugar mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons prepared mustard1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 tablespoon poppy seeds2 to 3 teaspoons sugar15 dinner rolls (about 3-inch diameter), sliced15 slices Colby cheese15 thin slices deli ham (about 1 pound)2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butter, mustard, onion, poppy seeds and sugar. Place roll bottoms, cut side up, in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Top each with Colby cheese, ham and mozzarella....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup cake flour1/4 cup baking cocoa3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3 cups ice cream, softenedCHOCOLATE SAUCE:2 ounces unsweetened chocolate1/4 cup butter2/3 cup evaporated milk, heated to 160° to 170°1 cup sugar Preparation Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease and flour paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks on high for 3 minutes or until lemon-colored....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta1 pound bulk Italian sausage1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried basilShredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble sausage with onion and pepper flakes over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes....