Ingredients 4 strip thick-cut bacon 8 slice sandwich bread 3/4 c. all-natural peanut butter 2 bananas c. strawberry preserves 1 tsp. Hot pepper sauce Preparation Step 1Light a grill for direct medium heat, about 375 degrees F.Step 2Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until cooked through, but still moist and flexible. Drain the bacon on two layers of paper towels, and break each piece in half....

Ingredients 3 medium zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound smoked deli ham, cut into strips1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper. Place half of the zucchini in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with half of the ham, marinara sauce and cheese....

Ingredients 3 cups ground fully cooked ham1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped2 tablespoons finely chopped celery2 teaspoons finely chopped onion2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon prepared mustardAssorted crackers Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; add to ham mixture and mix well. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers.

Ingredients 1 cup fat-free milk1/2 cup plain yogurt1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed1/2 cup canned unsweetened pineapple chunks1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder4 ice cubes2 tablespoons sugar Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30-45 seconds or until blended. Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)Fresh mint, optional Preparation Scoop ice cream into 12 balls. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Roll in coconut. Garnish with mint if desired.

Ingredients 1 large egg white 1 tbsp. cornstarch 3 tbsp. dry sherry kosher salt 1 lb. skinless boneless chicken breasts 1 1/4 c. jasmine rice (1/2 pound) 1/2 c. sliced blanched almonds (2 ounces) 20 fresh or frozen Asian thin rice cakes (see Note) 1/4 c. vegetable oil 4 oz. small white mushrooms 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 medium white onion 2 large garlic cloves 1 1/2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger...

Ingredients 3 pitas 1 1/2 lb. butterflied leg of lamb c. plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 5 tbsp. lemon juice (from about 2 lemons) 3 cloves garlic 1 lb. tomatoes (about 2 large) 1 cucumber 1 green bell pepper 6 scallions including green tops 1 small red onion 1/2 c. Chopped fresh mint 1/4 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 3/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon c. red wine 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tsp. finely chopped thyme 2 clove thinly sliced garlic 1 piece boneless leg of lamb Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 c. plain (2 percent) Greek-style yogurt 1/4 c. Chopped mint 1 English cucumber 1 c. pitted kalamata olives Preparation Step 1Combine 3/4 cup olive oil with wine, vinegar, oregano, and thyme in a 9" x 13" baking dish and whisk together; stir in garlic....

Ingredients 1 piece fresh ginger 2 clove garlic 1 fresh red chile 1 bunch fresh cilantro peanut or vegetable oil 1/2 lb. large shrimp 1 tsp. five-spice powder 1 tsp. cornstarch 6 fresh baby corn 1 handful snow peas 2 tbsp. soy sauce Juice of 1 lime 1/2 tsp. honey 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 handful frozen peas 7 oz. rice sticks or vermicelli 1 handful beansprouts Preparation Step 1To prepare your stir-fry: Put a large pan of water on to boil....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked spiral pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 cups thinly sliced green onions3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon fennel seed1 can (12 ounces) evaporated skim milk1/2 cup 1% milk2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin3 cups cubed cooked turkey1-1/4 cups dried cranberries1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseChopped fennel fronds, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes1/3 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1 pound bulk pork sausage1/3 cup chopped onion1 cup 4% cottage cheese3 large eggs, lightly beaten4 slices process American cheese, chopped Preparation In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, butter and bouillon. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 10-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 pound bulk pork sausage6 celery ribs, diced2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted1-1/4 cups water1 medium onion, chopped1 cup uncooked wild rice1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the celery, broth, water, onion, rice, mushrooms and soy sauce....

Ingredients 7 large heirloom tomatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), cut into wedges3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced2 medium sweet yellow peppers, thinly sliced1/3 cup cider vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil, parsley and tarragon Preparation In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, sugar and salt until blended. Stir in herbs. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 teaspoon plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup butter, melted2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons salt6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 large egg white, beaten Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with 1 teaspoon sugar. Add milk, melted butter, eggs, salt, 3 cups flour and remaining sugar; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 teaspoon olive oil2 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 packages (8 ounces each) red beans and rice mix6 cups water2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 can (29 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained1 jar (12 ounces) pickled jalapeno peppers, drained and chopped1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup corn chips, crushed Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown sausage in oil; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 3/4-inch cubes1 tablespoon canola oil2 medium onions, chopped1 garlic clove, minced3 cups chicken broth1 to 2 tablespoons paprika1 teaspoon caraway seeds1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup water1-1/2 cups sour cream2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weedHot boiled potatoes Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown pork in oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 3 cups fat-free milk, divided1/4 cup hazelnut Belgian cafe coffee drink mix2 tablespoons refrigerated hazelnut coffee creamerCrushed ice Preparation Place 1 cup milk in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until hot. Stir in drink mix until dissolved. Add coffee creamer and remaining milk. Serve over ice.

Ingredients 4 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick)1 cup milk2 eggs1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley4 garlic cloves, peeled1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground allspice2 pounds ground beef1/2 pound bulk Italian sausageMarinara sauceHot cooked pasta Preparation Soak bread in milk for 10 minutes; drain and squeeze bread. In a blender in food processor, combine the bread, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oil, salt, pepper and allspice; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 4 ears fresh sweet corn2 jalapeno peppers3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup media crema table cream or sour cream thinned with 1 teaspoon 2% milk2 tablespoons lime juiceGround chipotle pepper or chili powderOptional: Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges Preparation Husk corn. Rub corn and jalapenos with 2 tablespoons canola oil....

Ingredients 1 can (15.25 ounces) mixed tropical fruit1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-1/2-in. strips3 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (green portion only)1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided 1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscousLime wedges Preparation Drain mixed fruit, reserving 1/4 cup syrup....