Ingredients 2 cups 1% cottage cheese1 tablespoon minced chives1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon celery seed1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar4 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup water2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. Add raspberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; strain to remove seeds. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a small bowl. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cold water3 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blendHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Mix cornstarch and water until smooth. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken and garlic 1 minute. Add honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients Butter-flavored cooking spray1/2 cup spreadable honey nut cream cheese1-1/4 cups sugar, divided3 cups chopped walnuts1 package (16 ounces, 14x9-inch sheets) frozen phyllo dough, thawed1 cup water1/2 cup honey Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until blended. Stir in walnuts. Unroll phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan. Layer 20 sheets of phyllo in prepared pan, spritzing each with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3-1/2 cups)3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons salt1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast5-1/2 to 6 cups bread flour1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup water1/2 cup shortening3 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup butter, melted Preparation Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes (you should have about 2 cups)....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 medium onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, sliced4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup medium pearl barley1 large carrot, sliced1 celery rib, sliced1 teaspoon minced fresh sage1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed6 cups chopped fresh kale Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook and stir sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 lb. pork 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 5 shiitake mushroom caps 1 medium onion 1 3/4 c. short-grain white rice 4 c. dashi or water 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. mirin 1 lb. asparagus salt Preparation Step 1Slice pork as thinly as possible (it’s easier if you freeze it for 15 to 30 minutes first), then cut into bite-sized pieces (about the size of a quarter).Step 2Put oil in a large pot with a lid or a Dutch oven over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1/4 cup finely chopped lemon balm leaves2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional1 tablespoon grated lemon zestGLAZE:1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons finely chopped lemon balm leaves Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and lemon balm. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar, divided4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese1 large egg2 teaspoons grated lemon zest18 fresh raspberries, halved Preparation Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; coat with cooking spray and set aside. In a small bowl, beat butter and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/2 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon pepper4 beef T-bone steaks (1-inch thick and 3/4 pound each) Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add steaks and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups plain yogurt1/3 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons garam masala2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 drops yellow food coloring, optional3 drops red food coloring, optional2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro1 medium lemon, cut into six wedges Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat....

Ingredients DRESSING:1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely shredded1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sour cream3/4 cup plain yogurt2 tablespoons white vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepperSALAD:1/2 pound ground lamb or ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 teaspoon Greek seasoning or oregano leaves8 cups mixed salad greens2 tomatoes, chopped1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, drainedToasted pita bread wedges Preparation In a large bowl, sprinkle cucumber with salt; mix well....

Ingredients 5 to 6 cups confectioners’ sugar2 cups sugar3/4 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup water1 to 2 teaspoons anise, lemon or orange extractRed, yellow or orange liquid food coloring, optional Preparation Fill a 15x10x1-in. pan with confectioners’ sugar to a depth of 1/2 in. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, make a continuous curved-line indentation in the sugar; set pan aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)3 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix4 cups cold whole milk1-1/2 teaspoons coconut extract1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped and sweetened2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation Mix cake batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until the cakes test done....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt1/4 cup stone-ground mustard1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons prepared horseradishCold cooked shrimp and fresh sugar snap peas Preparation Combine yogurt, mustard, honey and horseradish; refrigerate 1 hour. Serve with shrimp and snap peas.

Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup cranberry or white grape juice3 medium pears, peeled and sliced3 medium apples, peeled and sliced1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and chopped1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients; gradually whisk in cranberry juice. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1 large onion, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped1 celery rib, chopped2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed1 bay leaf3/4 cup uncooked orzo pastaGrated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook the sausage, onion, carrot and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, quartered2 jalapeno peppers1 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise2 ounces cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon smoked paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 cups fresh corn (about 8 ears), cooked and cooled1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided Preparation Grill onion and jalapenos, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-5 minutes on each side or until lightly charred....

Ingredients 1 jar (32 ounces) whole dill pickles, undrained2/3 cup sugar1 envelope unsweetened Kool-Aid mix, flavor of your choice Preparation Drain pickles, reserving juice. In a small bowl, combine the reserved juice, sugar and Kool-Aid, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Set aside. Slice pickles; return to jar. Pour juice mixture over pickles. Discard any remaining juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1 week before serving. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 months....

Ingredients 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed1/4 cup shortening or butter, softened1 teaspoon sugar3/4 teaspoon salt2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain. Press through a potato ricer or strainer into a large bowl. Stir in cream, shortening, sugar and salt. Cool completely. Preheat griddle over medium-high heat....