Ingredients 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour6 large eggs1/2 cup water1 tablespoon olive oilSAUCE:1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1-1/2 cups tomato puree1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup water1/3 cup tomato paste3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperFILLING:1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 large egg, lightly beaten2 teaspoons minced fresh basil1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon aniseed, crushed1/8 teaspoon salt4 large eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup 2% milkOil for deep-fat frying1 cup honey1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup pine nuts, toastedNonpareils, optional Preparation Line 24 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, aniseseed and salt. Stir in eggs and milk. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Shape into a disk; wrap and let stand 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening, melted1/2 cup baking cocoa 1 cup molasses1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup strong brewed coffee4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground clovesConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Beat shortening and cocoa until blended. Beat in molasses, sugar and eggs. Beat in coffee. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves; gradually beat into molasses mixture. Dough will be very soft....

Ingredients 4 cups water15 tea bags3/4 cup sugar3 quarts cold water1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Stir sugar into tea until dissolved. Stir in the cold water, lemonade concentrate and extract. Serve over ice.

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature3 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconutLEMON COCONUT FROSTING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon lemon juice1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided Lemon slices, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen cut asparagus, thawed and drained4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch stripsSalt and pepper to taste3 tablespoons butter1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Place asparagus in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; set aside. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 each medium sweet yellow, red and green pepper, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 pound ground chicken1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoons ground coriander1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 cup lime juice1 teaspoon grated lime zest1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained2 flour tortillas (8 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream...

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon minced garlic1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, basil, oregano, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 packages (2-1/2 ounces each) deli ham, chopped2 to 3 green onions, thinly slicedMiniature bagels, split Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in ham and onions. Serve with bagels.

Ingredients 2/3 cup cubed ripe avocado3 large eggs1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons canola oil1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 375º. In a large bowl, beat avocado until only small lumps remain. Add eggs, honey and oil; beat until blended. Stir in pineapple. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon....

Ingredients 3 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup milk1/2 cup butter, melted2 eggs, lightly beatenAdditional milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes. Serve warm with milk.

Ingredients 3 cups water3 cups vegetable broth3 medium carrots, sliced1 medium onion, chopped1 cup dried lentils, rinsed2 celery ribs, sliced1 small green pepper, chopped1/4 cup uncooked brown rice1 teaspoon dried basil1 garlic clove, minced1 bay leaf3/4 cup tomato paste1/2 cup frozen corn1/2 cup frozen peas Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until lentils and rice are tender....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/3 cups sugar1/4 cup honey1 large egg, room temperature1 cup canned pumpkin1 teaspoon whole milk2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup chopped dates3/4 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons poppy seedsFROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Gradually beat in honey and egg....

Ingredients 1 (4-oz.) bottle glue Food coloring 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tbsp. contact solution (with borate) Preparation Step 1Mix glue with food coloring until desired color is achieved. Stir in baking soda and contact solution. Once thickened, knead with your hands until no longer sticky. What to remember: 1. Food coloring + kids = mess. It’s best to do this on a plastic tablecloth, placemat, or cutting board. You don’t want this stuff to dry on your nice rustic farm table....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix6 large eggs1 tablespoon butter1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained8 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 cups shredded provolone cheeseGarlic powder to taste1 large egg yolk1 tablespoon water Preparation Prepare roll mix and knead dough according to package directions. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, In a large bowl, whisk eggs. In a large skillet, heat butter until hot....

Ingredients 2 tubes (16-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated sugar cookie dough1 cup all-purpose flour, divided1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries4 to 6 drops red food coloring, optional2 tablespoons baking cocoa2 teaspoons hazelnut liqueur1/3 cup chopped pistachios4 to 6 drops green food coloring, optional Preparation Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 5-10 minutes to soften. In a large bowl, beat cookie dough and 3/4 cup flour until combined. Divide dough into three portions....

Ingredients 1/3 cup uncooked brown rice1 medium head cabbage1/2 cup shredded carrot1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup egg substitute1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-sodium condensed tomato soup, undiluted, divided1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed vegetable beef soup, undiluted, divided2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, divided1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound lean ground turkey Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook cabbage in boiling water just until leaves fall off head....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed2 teaspoons olive oil3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)4 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place green beans in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; toss with oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Roast 15-20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 12 extra-large jalapenos (with stems) 3 c. mozzarella cheese 2 qt. canola oil 2 c. masa harina 1 tsp. chipotle chili powder 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. all-purpose flour Preparation Step 1Place a rack in the oven about 8 inches from the heat source; preheat broiler. Arrange jalapeños on a baking sheet and broil, turning occasionally, until charred and softened but still somewhat firm, 7 to 8 minutes....

Ingredients 2 large ripe plantains, slice on a bias into ½” pieces Vegetable oil for frying Kosher salt 1 small red cabbage, shredded 1 large carrot, thinly sliced into matchsticks 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar Juice of 1 lime 1/2 tbsp. honey 1/2 tbsp. dijon mustard Kosher Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained 1 (7-ounce) can coconut milk...