Ingredients 1 garlic clove, peeled, optional12 to 18 inches fresh oregano, basil or tarragon sprigs1-1/4 cups white vinegar or white wine vinegar Preparation If desired, cut garlic in half and skewer with a toothpick. Place in a glass jar or bottle. Add oregano; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a simmer (do not boil). Carefully pour into containers. Let cool to room temperature. Remove garlic after 24 hours....

Ingredients 2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar6 sugar cookies (about 3-1/2 inches)Assorted decorations: miniature marshmallows, orange and brown jimmies, Fruit Roll-Ups, spearmint leaves, peppermint candies, edible glitter and holiday sprinkles3 clear plastic ornaments (3 inches) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, water, meringue powder and cream of tartar; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces) apricot halves, drained1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drained1 can (29 ounces) peach halves, drained1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained3/4 cup golden raisins1/4 cup butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon curry powder Preparation In a 2-1/2-qt. casserole, combine fruit and raisins. Melt butter in a small saucepan; stir in brown sugar and curry powder. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over fruit mixture; mix gently....

Ingredients 2 cups water1 envelope onion soup mix1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless venison roast (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes10 to 12 sandwich rolls, splitGreen pepper rings, optional Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Add venison and stir. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 1 package (19 ounces) Johnsonville® Fresh Italian Mild Sausage Links, casings removed1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained1 cup baking mix2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup milk1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powderMarinara sauce, heated Preparation In a bowl, combine sausage, spinach, baking mix, cheeses, milk and seasonings. Mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a lightly greased shallow baking pan....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons butter, melted1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juicePinch dried tarragonSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Place asparagus and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Ingredients c. vegetable oil, such as safflower 1 c. packed light-brown sugar 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. whole-wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. teaspoon baking soda 1/2 tsp. teaspoon salt 3/4 c. low-fat buttermilk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 ripe firm pineapple 2 large eggs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with oil; line with a strip of parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups pineapple juice1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted1 to 2 tablespoons ground mustard1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon paprika2 fully cooked ham steaks (1 pound each) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Add ham and turn to coat. Seal bag; refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally. Drain and reserve marinade. Grill ham, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, basting frequently with reserved marinade....

Ingredients 1 package (26 ounces) frozen shredded hash browns3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups diced fully cooked ham2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted2 cups sour cream2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, fry hash browns in oil until browned. Remove from heat, stir in ham, soup, sour cream, 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. Pour into a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt1 pound bulk pork sausage1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil and salt. Microwave, covered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring every 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons chopped onion3 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper2 green onions, thinly sliced3 tablespoons olive oil2 packages (6 ounces each) long grain and wild rice mix2-1/3 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef brothDash cayenne pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the onion, red pepper and green onions in oil until tender. Stir in the rice mixes with contents of seasoning packets, water, broth and cayenne. bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 10- to 12-pound turkey)2 quarts water1 medium onion, cut into wedges1/2 teaspoon salt2 bay leaves1 cup chopped carrots1 cup uncooked long grain rice1/3 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup, undiluted Preparation Place the turkey carcass in a stockpot; add the water, onion, salt and bay leaves. Slowly bring to a boil over low heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours....

Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 large onion, chopped 2 serrano peppers, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 oz. adobo seasoning 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes 1 (12-oz.) can Italian whole plum tomatoes 2 (15.5-oz.) cans Clover Valley® Light Red Kidney Beans...

Ingredients 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup butter, melted1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticks Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Place butter in another shallow bowl. Separate dough into individual breadsticks. Dip in butter, then in cheese mixture. Twist 2-3 times and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground nutmeg2 cups 2% milk2 to 4 tablespoons Kahlua (coffee liqueur)Optional toppings: marshmallows and miniature marshmallows, salted caramel sauce and chocolate syrup Preparation In a small saucepan, whisk sugar, cocoa, cinnamon and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in Kahlua. Ladle into mugs; serve with toppings as desired.

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold waterSugar substitute equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup lemon juice1 1/2 cups fat-free lemon yogurt1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)Optional: Lemon slice and mint Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20 seconds. Stir in sugar substitute and lemon juice....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/4 cups sugar10 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperatureOptional: White baking chocolate curls and lemon zest strips Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place a 9-in....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 40 wafers)2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese1 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 large egg whites, lightly beaten1 cup sliced fresh strawberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs, butter and 1 teaspoon sugar....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme3/4 cup lime custard-style yogurt1 drop green food coloring, optionalAssorted fresh fruit Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in marshmallow creme. Fold in yogurt and food coloring if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with fruit.

Ingredients 1 cup cornmeal1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon baking powder2 large eggs1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 cup sour cream1/2 cup vegetable oil1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, cheese and baking powder. In another bowl, combine the eggs, corn, sour cream, oil and chilies. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean....