Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt, divided3 medium ripe avocados, peeled1/2 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, chopped1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1/4 cup sliced almonds, toastedSourdough baguette slices, toasted, or baked pita chips Preparation Place beans, oil, lemon juice, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor; process until creamy....

Ingredients 3/4 c. Bisquick 1/4 c. confectioners’ sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened 3 whole eggs 2 egg yolks Zest from 1 large lemon 2/3 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 c. all-purpose flour Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Combine Bisquick, sugar, salt, and butter in a large bowl. Blend together with a spatula or wooden spoon until smooth and well mixed....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1/4 cup lemon curd3 tablespoons lemon juice3 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 cup butter, softened3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup seedless strawberry jam2 tablespoons 2% milk1 cup sliced fresh strawberries Preparation Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, decreasing water by 1 tablespoon and adding lemon curd, lemon juice and lemon zest before mixing batter. Fill prepared cups about two-thirds full....

Ingredients 4 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)4 naan flatbreads or whole pita breads1/4 cup olive oil1 cup tomato basil pasta sauce2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil Preparation Grill sausages, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Brush both sides of flatbreads with oil. Grill flatbreads, covered, over medium heat until bottoms are lightly browned, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 4 thick ham slices (about 1 pound)3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups milk1/2 cup waterHot mashed potatoes Preparation In a large skillet, brown ham in oil; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes4 cups cut fresh green beans4 medium carrots, halved widthwise1 cup chicken broth1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon salt1 fully cooked ham steak (about 1 pound) Preparation Place cooking rack in pressure cooker. Add the potatoes, beans, carrots, broth, onion and salt. Place ham over vegetables. Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract3/4 teaspoon almond extract1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and extracts until well-blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into egg mixture. Stir in nuts (mixture will be stiff). Divide dough in half....

Ingredients 8 cups cubed day-old multigrain bread3/4 cup golden raisins1/2 cup apple juice1/4 cup olive oil4 celery ribs, diced1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper1 large egg1-1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 225°. Place bread cubes in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 pound mixed dried fruit (about 4 cups)3/4 cup small pearl tapioca6 cups water, divided5 apples, peeled and cubed1 cup sugarGround cinnamon Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the fruit, tapioca and 4 cups water. Cover and let stand overnight. Stir in the apples, sugar and remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until tapioca is transparent. Add additional water if necessary....

Ingredients 3/4 cup honey3/4 cup peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups Special K cereal1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring honey and peanut butter to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and cereal. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square pan. Spread chocolate over bars. Chill until firm.

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup honey3 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided1/2 teaspoon minced garlic3/4 teaspoon salt, divided3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided3 egg whites2 tablespoons water1-1/3 cups ground pecans1 package (17.6 ounces) turkey breast cutlets1/4 cup butter, cubed1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens3 medium tart apples, sliced1 medium red onion, sliced2 cups salad croutons1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese...

Ingredients 1 c. unsweetened applesauce 1/3 c. fresh strawberries, roughly chopped 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/3 c. almond butter 2 tsp. honey or maple syrup 1 c. Clover Valley® Quick Oats 1 c. plant-based milk 1/4 c. chopped fresh pineapple, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, stir together applesauce, cinnamon, and strawberries. In another small bowl stir together almond butter and honey. Step 2To assemble, divide half the applesauce mixture between the bottom of 2 medium jars, then add ½ cup of Clover Valley® Quick Oats to each, and pour ½ cup of milk into each....

Ingredients 1 can black beans 1 1/2 clove garlic 2 tbsp. tahini (Find this sesame paste with international foods or peanut butter in the grocery store.) 1/2 tsp. salt Juice of half a lemon 2 plantains Cooking oil pinch salt 3 or 4 flour tortillas (I like whole wheat.) 4 handful baby spinach leaves 2 tomatoes 1/2 sweet white onion 1/2 jalapeño pepper 1 clove garlic 2 tsp. vinegar 1/4 tsp....

Ingredients 1 cup plain or frosted animal crackers1 cup bear-shaped crackers1 cup miniature pretzels1 cup salted peanuts1 cup M&M’s1 cup yogurt- or chocolate-covered raisins Preparation In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 3 c. water 1 c. plus 2 tablespoons sugar 4 4-inch sprigs fresh rosemary 4 1/2-by-3-inch strips lemon zest 1 1/4 c. lemon juice (from about 5 lemons) 3 tbsp. Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, rosemary, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, cover, and let infuse for 10 minutes.Step 2In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the lemon juice and Grand Marnier....

Ingredients 3 quarts water1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves1/4 cup grated lemon zest1/4 cup English breakfast or other black tea leaves Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add basil, lemon zest and tea leaves; cover and steep for 4 minutes. Strain, discarding basil, zest and tea leaves. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 c. whole wheat flour 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c. low-fat buttermilk 1 large ripe banana 3 large egg whites 2 lemons 1/2 tsp. pure almond extract 1 tbsp. poppy seeds Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a standard 12-capacity muffin pan with paper liners or coat with nonstick cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips4 teaspoons shortening2 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted4 teaspoons grated lime zest Preparation Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; set aside. In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in food coloring if desired. Stir in the coconut, almonds and lime zest. Spread into prepared pan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound liver, cut into bite-size pieces1 large onion, thinly sliced into rings1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces4 tablespoons canola oil, divided1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup beef broth2 tablespoons soy sauceCooked rice or noodles Preparation In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add liver; toss to coat. In a large skillet, cook onion and peppers in 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons peanut butter2 tablespoons strawberry jam4 slices English muffin or white toasting bread2 tablespoons butter, softenedConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Spread peanut butter and jam on two slices of bread; top with remaining bread. Butter the outsides of sandwiches; cook in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown on each side. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.