Ingredients 1 medium jicama, peeled and julienned1 small cucumber, seeded and julienned1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 teaspoon salt1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the jicama, cucumber, onion and chiles. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over jicama mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced fresh mint1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon ground allspice3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)Optional: Lettuce leaves and refrigerated tzatziki sauce, optional Preparation Combine the first 9 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 4x2-in. oblong patties. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 3-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)6 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons honey2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground corianderFILLING:1 large egg, lightly beaten12 ounces brick cheese, shredded Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in butter and honey. In another bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups flour, salt and coriander; gradually add to yeast mixture, beating until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust1-1/2 cups sugar6 tablespoons cornstarchDash salt1-1/2 cups water3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)2 teaspoons grated lemon zestMERINGUE:3 large egg whites, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar6 tablespoons sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing the filling. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup soft bread crumbs3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground pork6 hamburger buns, splitLettuce leaves, sliced tomato and sweet onion, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, dividedDash cayenne pepper1 tablespoon canola oil8 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation For salsa, in a small bowl, combine pineapple, green onions, green pepper, cilantro, 4 teaspoons lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and cayenne. Refrigerate until serving. Mix oil and remaining lime juice; drizzle over fillets....

Ingredients 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise into ribbons1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing1 loaf ciabatta bread (14 ounces), split2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the zucchini, pepper, onion and salad dressing. Cover and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups vanilla or white chips1/8 teaspoon coconut extractGhost lollipop/candy molds20 lollipop sticks1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips1/8 teaspoon orange extractPumpkin lollipop/candy molds Preparation In a microwave, melt vanilla chips at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in coconut extract. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a #3 round pastry tip....

Ingredients 6 large egg whites1-1/2 cups hazelnuts, toasted2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugarDash salt1/2 cup superfine sugarCOFFEE BUTTERCREAM:1 cup sugar6 tablespoons water6 large egg yolks4 teaspoons instant espresso powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups butter, softened6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Place hazelnuts and confectioners’ sugar in a food processor; pulse until nuts are finely ground....

Ingredients 6 whole-wheat lasagna noodles (about 4 ounces total) 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion 1 small eggplant 2 clove garlic Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 lb. ground sirloin 1 can tomato puree 1 pt. cottage cheese (2 cups) 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (1 1/2 ounces) 1/2 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella (2 ounces) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place noodles in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish, and cover with hot tap water; set aside to soften....

Ingredients 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix1 pound ground beef1 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 cup French-fried onions Preparation Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to prepared macaroni. Stir in tomatoes....

Ingredients 1 cup water (70° to 80°)1/3 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon pepper3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons active dry yeastTOPPING:1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In bread machine pan, place the first 11 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 9 whole graham crackers3/4 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups sour cream2-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Place graham crackers and walnuts in a food processor; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the honey, basil and thyme. Drain pasta; add to garlic mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 teaspoon Italian seasoning3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells3 plum tomatoes, sliced3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 5 cups sugar2 medium tart apples, peeled and coarsely chopped1-1/2 cups cider vinegar3/4 cup finely chopped green pepper8 to 10 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1/4 cup water6 to 8 drops green food coloring2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectinCream cheese and assorted crackers Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar, apples, vinegar, green pepper, jalapenos and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Strain mixture and return to pan....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup Key lime juice1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shellsFresh raspberries and lime wedges, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and juice until smooth; fold in whipped cream. Pipe into tart shells. Garnish with raspberries and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 3 individual lasagna noodles1/2 pound ground turkey or beef1 cup meatless pasta sauce1/3 cup 2% cottage cheese 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend or cheddar cheese1 cup grape tomatoes, halved Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with water; cut each noodle into 6 squares. In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened6 tablespoons lemon curd, divided 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon almond extract2 large eggs2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon poppy seeds3 tablespoons butter6 flour tortillas (6 inches)1-1/3 cups fresh blackberries1/4 cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruitAdditional grated lemon zest, optional Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons lemon curd, lemon zest and extract until fluffy. Set aside. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, cream and remaining lemon curd until blended; stir in poppy seeds....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped fully cooked ham2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard2 tubes (6 ounces each) small refrigerated flaky biscuits (5 count), divided1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticks5 slices American cheese1 large egg yolk1 teaspoon water10 ripe olive slices (about 2 tablespoons)1 tablespoon diced pimientos1 teaspoon poppy seeds Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Using small pieces of foil, make forty 1/2-in. foil balls for shaping spider legs; coat lightly with cooking spray....