Ingredients 2 cups buttermilk1 cup sugar2 eggs2 tablespoons butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie fillingTOPPING:1 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup cold butter, cubed1/4 cup sliced almonds, toastedReduced-fat vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into buttermilk mixture until blended....

Ingredients 1 medium lemon1 cup finely chopped walnuts1 cup raisins1 cup apricot spreadable fruit2/3 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut2 teaspoons ground cinnamon8 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)1/3 cup butter, meltedSweetened whipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cut unpeeled lemon into 8 wedges; remove seeds. Place wedges in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in walnuts, raisins, spreadable fruit, coconut and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 cup chopped celery3/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed2-1/2 cups water1 package (2 to 2-1/2 ounces) chicken noodle soup mix1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley1 tablespoon chopped pimientos, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook the rice, celery and onion in butter, stirring constantly, until rice is browned. Stir in the next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons baking cocoa Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. In a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar and cocoa; add to creamed mixture. Beat until dough holds together, about 3 minutes. Pat into a 9x4-in. rectangle. Cut into 2x1-1/2-in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper4 pork sirloin cutlets (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup honey Preparation Mix flour, salt and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of cutlets. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add pork; cook until a thermometer reads 145°, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan. Add lemon juice and honey to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey1 egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon ground ginger6 tablespoon Dijon mustard, divided1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon onion powder1-1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1/4 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons honey Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, cracker crumbs, cheese, onion, ginger and 3 tablespoons mustard. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 30 (1-in.) balls....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, sliced3 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 boneless butterflied pork chops (1-1/2 inches thick and 6 ounces each)2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced1 large carrot, sliced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup frozen peas Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; reserve drippings in pan. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper; add the pork chops....

Ingredients 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces2 medium onions, thinly sliced2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon caraway seeds1 garlic clove, minced1 medium green pepper, sliced, divided1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced, divided1 cup water3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces1 large tomato, sliced Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels, reserving drippings....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafersChocolate curls, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff. Spread heaping teaspoonfuls on the cookies. Make six stacks of cookies; turn stacks on edge and place on a serving platter, forming a 14-in.-long cake. Frost top and sides with remaining whipped cream. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons canola oil3 cups water1/2 teaspoon dill weed8 pearl onions, peeled3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed1/2 cup half-and-half creamHot biscuits Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 4 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper. Add lamb; shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown lamb in oil on all sides....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon prepared pesto4 large egg yolks2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons white vinegar4 large eggs8 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham4 fresh basil leaves4 slices tomato4 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick), toasted Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in pesto. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, whisk egg yolks, water and lemon juice until blended; cook until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and temperature reaches 160°, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 4 turkey thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges1 small fennel bulb, chopped, fronds reserved1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 tubes (18 ounces each) polenta, each cut into 5 slices...

Ingredients 4 c. buttermilk 2 tbsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. garlic salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 pieces bone-in chicken, such as a mixture of drumsticks, thighs, and chicken breasts (halved crosswise) Vegetable oil, for frying 3 large eggs 3 c. all-purpose flour Kosher salt 1 c. honey 2 tbsp. poppy seeds 1 tsp. grated lemon zest 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. grated orange zest 1 tsp. fresh orange juice...

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin1 cup boiling water1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1 cup crushed pineapple, drainedCREAM CHEESE LAYER:1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin2 tablespoons cold water1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup 2% milkBERRY LAYER:2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin2 cups boiling water1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauceOptional ingredients: Thawed whipped topping, lime wedges and fresh strawberries Preparation Dissolve lime gelatin in boiling water; stir in pineapple juice....

Ingredients 2/3 cup lemon juice1/3 cup cider vinegar1/3 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 medium onion, chopped1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up Preparation Whisk together the first 10 ingredients. Add onion; set aside 1/4 cup. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons grated lemon zest3 tablespoons lemon juice2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup quick-cooking oats2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, lemon zest and lemon juice. In another bowl, whisk flour, oats, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to shape....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces3 tablespoons sesame oil1 tablespoon lemon juice3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted3 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove green beans; drain well. Whisk the remaining ingredients until blended....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. mint leaves 1 1/2 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves 6 clove garlic 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 3/4 c. (plus 2 tablespoons) extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. (plus 2 tablespoons) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 butterflied leg of lamb 1 lb. feta cheese Preparation Step 1In a food processor, pulse the mint with the parsley, garlic and crushed red pepper until finely chopped....

Ingredients 2 large egg whites1 large egg1/8 teaspoon smoked or other paprika1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 slice deli ham, chopped1 green onion, sliced2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 whole wheat pita pocket halves Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk egg whites, egg, paprika and pepper until blended; stir in ham, green onion and cheese. Microwave, covered, on high for 1 minute. Stir; cook on high 30-60 seconds longer or until almost set....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash1/2 pound fresh brussels sprouts, halved1 medium onion, cut into wedges2 teaspoons olive oil1 package (13-1/4 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes2 tablespoons tomato paste1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided Preparation In a large bowl, combine the squash, brussels sprouts and onion; drizzle with oil and toss to coat....