Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta2 pounds ground beef2/3 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon minced garlic2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, basil and oregano....

Ingredients 1 large egg2 teaspoons 2% milk2 teaspoons butter1 ounce thinly sliced deli ham, chopped2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine egg and milk. In a small skillet heat butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until egg is completely set. Remove from the heat. Fold in ham and cheese. On a greased baking sheet, separate crescent dough into 2 rectangles....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups 2% milk3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 8 ounces)1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Cook broccoli and cauliflower according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt 2 teaspoons butter....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked ham or chicken4 cups cooked elbow macaroni1 cup frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed1 celery rib, chopped1/4 cup each chopped onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseDRESSING:1/3 cup sour cream1/3 cup mayonnaise4 teaspoons vinegar1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine the ham, macaroni, shrimp, celery, onion, peppers and cheese....

Ingredients 1 slice whole wheat bread, crust removed1 tablespoon peanut butter1 thin slice deli turkey1 raisin5 pieces Rice Chex1 slice American cheese1 celery stick Preparation Spread bread with peanut butter. For door, cut turkey into a 1-1/2-in. x 1-1/4-in. rectangle; position on bread. Add raisin for doorknob and cereal for windows. Cut the cheese slice in half diagonally; place one piece above bread for roof (save remaining piece for another use)....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed peeled rutabaga3/4 cup chopped peeled turnip1 small onion, cut into wedges1 small carrot, chopped1/2 cup chopped peeled parsnip1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x1 0x1-in....

Ingredients 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper3 eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups roasted sweet red peppers, drained and finely chopped3/4 cup minced fresh basil1/3 cup minced fresh chives3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oilRoasted sweet red pepper strips and additional minced chives, optionalBaked pita chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 15 small red potatoes (about 2 pounds), cut in half1/3 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced chives1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain well....

Ingredients 1 can (46 ounces) V8 juice, chilled1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes3 medium tomatoes, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium cucumber, chopped1/2 cup Italian salad dressing1/4 cup minced fresh parsley4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperCooked chopped shrimp, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with shrimp if desired.

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 beef flank steak (1 pound)1 round loaf Italian bread (about 2 pounds), unsliced4 plum tomatoes, chopped4 green onions, thinly sliced1/4 cup Greek olives, coarsely chopped1/4 cup sliced pepperoni1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing, divided2 cups fresh arugula Preparation Place first 4 ingredients in a large bowl or shallow dish....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced3-1/4 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth1 cup dried lentils, rinsed1 medium carrot, shredded1 small green pepper, finely chopped1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon lemon juice2 cups cooked brown rice Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender....

Ingredients 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup Sriracha chili sauce1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey, divided 1/2 cup water3 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons grated lime zest2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper12 mini pretzel buns, split12 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesCoarse salt, optional 2 green onions, choppedSRIRACHA-LIME DIPPING SAUCE:1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons grated lime zest...

Ingredients MERINGUE:3 large eggs, separated, room temperature1/2 teaspoon white vinegar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt, divided2 cups sugar, dividedCUSTARD:1/3 cup cornstarch1-1/2 cups cold water1 tablespoon grated lemon zest6 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons butterSweetened whipped cream Preparation For meringue, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vinegar, vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oil, dill and salt; shake well. Transfer beans to a serving dish; add dressing and toss to coat....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups butter-flavored cracker crumbs (about 64 crackers)1/2 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons sugar2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained6 to 8 maraschino cherries Preparation Combine cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish; set aside. In a bowl, combine milk and lemonade concentrate until smooth (mixture will begin to thicken)....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup orange juice concentrate3 egg whites1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup grated carrots2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; beat for 30 seconds. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, baking soda and salt; add to the orange juice mixture and mix well. Stir in carrots....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 24 squares)1/3 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, meltedFILLING:1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin1 cup boiling water11 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Combine the first three ingredients; set aside 2 tablespoons for topping. Press remaining crumbs onto the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish; set aside. In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon grated lime or lemon zest1/2 cup lime or lemon juice1-1/4 cups 2% milk3 large eggs, room temperature, separated Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Add flour, salt, lime zest and juice; mix well. Beat in milk and egg yolks until smooth. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into batter....

Ingredients 1 (16-oz.) can chickpea, drained and rinsed 1/3 c. tahini 1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese, divided 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving 2 tbsp. fresh dill sprigs 1 clove garlic Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. diced English cucumber 1/2 c. diced cherry tomatoes 1/4 c. pitted and chopped kalamata olives Pita chips, for serving...

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 medium red onion, chopped1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped3 teaspoons chili powder3/4 teaspoon ground cumin3 medium tomatoes, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust2 cups chopped fresh spinach2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantroHot pepper sauce to taste1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese Preparation In a small bowl, mash black beans....