Ingredients 1 meaty ham bone6 cups water1-1/4 cups dried lentils, rinsed1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 to 3 carrots, sliced2 celery ribs, sliced1/4 cup chopped green onions1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper12 ounces bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring ham bone and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 1 fully cooked ham slice (about 1 inch thick and 2 pounds)1 tablespoon butter1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened sliced pineapple3 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons cornstarchDash ground ginger1/3 cup orange juice1 teaspoon white wine vinegar Preparation In a large skillet, brown ham in butter. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set juice aside. Place pineapple over ham; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, orange juice, vinegar and reserved pineapple juice....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained1 cup cooked elbow macaroni1/2 cup diced cooked chicken1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed2 tablespoons slivered almonds1/3 cup plain yogurt3 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons juice; set juice aside. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, macaroni, chicken, celery, green beans and almonds. Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over salad; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions2 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup reduced-fat margarine1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a small nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in margarine for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the seasonings. Brush over cut sides of French bread; sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup cubed cooked chicken1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/4 cup sliced fresh carrot1/4 cup sliced celery1 bay leaf1/8 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 cup uncooked egg noodles Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Stir in noodles; cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons prepared pesto6 slices part-skim mozzarella or provolone cheese6 thin slices deli ham9 thin slices hard salami6 thin slices deli pastrami1-1/4 cups giardiniera1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup sliced red onion1/4 cup prepared zesty Italian salad dressingPepperoncini Preparation Preheat oven to 350º. Cut rolls horizontally in half; place roll bottoms in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish....

Ingredients 1/2 gal. (8 c.) apple cider or unfiltered apple juice 1 organic gala apple, very thinly sliced, plus 4 more thinly sliced for garnish (about 5 oz. each), from one Good & Gather™ 2 lb. bag Organic Gala Apples 1 small navel orange, ends trimmed, thinly sliced into rounds 2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish 2 star anise, plus more for garnish 2 whole cloves 1 2 ½" piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced...

Ingredients 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 10 oz. (2 1/2 sticks), cut into 1/4-inch pieces 6-7 tablespoons ice water 1 egg 3 lb. apples, skinned, cored, and cut into 1/2" wedges (Honeycrisp, Gala, Granny Smith, Macintosh) 1 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. artisanal honey, preferably local 1/3 c. cornstarch 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 lemon, zested and juiced Preparation Step 1In a food processor, briefly pulse together the flour and 1/2 tsp salt....

Ingredients 1 medium green or sweet yellow pepper, julienned1 small onion, julienned1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes1-1/2 pounds cod fillets Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook the green pepper, onion, salad dressing and Italian seasoning for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes; add fillets. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, divided8 ounces brick cheese, sliced1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped onion1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 package (3 ounces) sliced pepperoni5 ounces sliced deli ham Preparation Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 4 boneless beef top loin steaks (8 ounces each)3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 shallot, finely chopped3 tablespoons chopped red onion2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary1/2 cup roasted sweet red peppers, cut into strips1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 focaccia bread (12 ounces), cut into quarters2/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives Preparation In a large skillet, cook steaks in 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1/4 lb. mild or hot sausages 2 onions 3 cloves garlic 1 lb. kale 3 c. canned diced tomatoes with their juice (two 15-ounce cans) 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 4 c. drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans (two 19-ounce cans) Preparation Step 1In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking the meat up with a fork, until the it loses its pink color, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 cup whole milk1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest8 freezer pop molds or 8 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, lemon juice, sugar and grated lemon zest until sugar is dissolved. Pour into freezer pop molds or cups; top molds with holders or insert wooden sticks into cups....

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1-1/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta2 cups chopped fresh spinach1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons minced fresh basilLemon wedges, optional Preparation In a shallow bowl, mix flour and garlic powder. Cut chicken into 1-1/2-in. pieces; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/4-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2 to 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon lemon extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup half-and-half creamFROSTING:1/4 cup shortening1-1/2 to 1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon lemon extract5 to 6 teaspoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup vanilla yogurt1/2 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extractSTREUSEL:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, yogurt, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup water1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 32)1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks1 medium onion, cut into chunks3 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon garlic salt2 large ripe avocadosOptional decorations: Red and yellow pepper pieces, radishes, ripe olives and sliced miniature cucumbersAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation For dip, place the first 4 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Cut avocados lengthwise in half around the seed; remove seeds. Reserving skins, carefully scoop out avocado and add to bean mixture; process until blended....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter1-1/2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped2 cups pretzels, coarsely chopped10 Oreo cookies, chopped3/4 cup candy corn3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts1/2 cup milk chocolate M&M’s1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil with butter. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients; press into candy coating. Let stand about 1 hour. Break or cut bark into pieces....

Ingredients 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup honey2 green onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon sherry or apple juice1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 salmon fillet (1 pound) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add salmon. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning several times. Line an 8-in. square baking dish with foil; coat the foil with cooking spray....