Ingredients 2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon whole cloves1 teaspoon ground allspice3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches), broken1 gallon apple cider Preparation Fill the filter-lined basket of a large automatic percolator with the brown sugar, cloves, allspice and cinnamon sticks. Prepare as you would coffee according to manufacturer’s directions, but substitute cider for water.

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed1 garlic clove, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/4 cup fresh or frozen peas1/2 teaspoon dried basil2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil and butter until tender. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is lightly browned and meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms2 cups chopped fresh spinachBURGERS:2 egg whites, lightly beaten1/2 cup panko bread crumbs2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons prepared pesto1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 pound lean ground turkey4 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split Preparation Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) cola1/4 cup soy sauce3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon ground ginger3/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each) Preparation In a 2-cup measuring cup, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1-1/2 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter3 eggs3 tablespoons water1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a small nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Add egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, place ham on one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling....

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti3 tablespoons butter2 cups shredded or cubed fully cooked ham2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups frozen peas (about 12 ounces), thawed2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add ham; cook and stir until browned, 2-4 minutes . Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in spaghetti, peas and parsley; heat through....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups cubed fully cooked ham3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits1 large carrot, chopped1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise1 tablespoon honey mustard4 pita pocket halves4 lettuce leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the ham, pineapple and carrot. Stir in the mayonnaise and mustard until blended. Line each pita half with a lettuce leaf; fill with ham salad.

Ingredients 1 lb. beef for stew 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 clove garlic 1 3/4 c. Swanson® Beef Stock 2 medium onions 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 c. whole baby carrots 2 medium potatoes 1/4 c. water Preparation Step 1Season the beef as desired. Coat with 1 tablespoon flour. Heat the oil in a 6-quart saucepot over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 tablespoon salt-free herb seasoning blend2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2/3 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup cranberry juice4-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Rub chicken with seasoning blend. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) baby carrots1 tablespoon water2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Place carrots and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over low heat; stir in honey and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes. Add carrots; cook and stir until glazed, about 1 minute.

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 teaspoons olive oil4 medium fresh mushrooms, chopped4 thin slices hard salami, julienned2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted sweet red pepper4 large eggs1 tablespoon 2% milk1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon minced fresh chivesDash pepper1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseChopped fresh chives, optional Preparation In a small skillet, cook and stir onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add mushrooms; cook 2-4 minutes longer or until tender....

Ingredients 3 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon salt, divided3 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced2 tablespoons butter1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1/2 cup sunflower kernels1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon pepper5 cups chicken broth3/4 cup stout beer or additional chicken broth2 tablespoons brown sugar10 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)10 slices white cheddar cheese1 log (11 ounces) fresh goat cheese, sliced...

Ingredients 4 whole wheat pita or flat breads1/4 cup prepared pesto2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 cups fresh baby spinach1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper1 plum tomato, halved and sliced1/4 cup chopped red onion1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, optional1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced Preparation Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with pesto. Layer with mozzarella cheese, spinach, mushrooms, yellow pepper, tomato, onion, Parmesan cheese, olives if desired and pepper flakes....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 pound bulk spicy Italian sausage4 garlic cloves, minced1 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon fennel seed8 to 10 French or submarine rolls, split3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook sausage, garlic, green pepper and onion over medium heat until the sausage is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches2-1/2 cups sliced peeled fresh pears1 tablespoon lemon juice1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)TOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 cup cold butter1/3 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a bowl, sprinkle the peaches and pears with lemon juice. Combine the sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon and allspice....

Ingredients 3 quarts water9 tea bags3/4 to 1-1/4 cups sugar1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawedLemon slices, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Stir in sugar and lemonade concentrate. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice. If desired, garnish with lemon slices.

Ingredients 8 slices Canadian bacon8 large eggsHOLLANDAISE SAUCE:2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup fat-free milk1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk1 egg yolk, lightly beaten1 tablespoon butter-flavored sprinkles1 tablespoon lemon juice4 whole wheat English muffins, split and toasted Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown bacon on both sides; remove and keep warm. Place 2-3 in. of water in a large skillet with high sides....

Ingredients 2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons buttermilk3 tablespoons reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt4 teaspoons minced fresh chives2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon minced garlicDash saltDash pepper1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Brush romaine halves with oil. Grill romaine, uncovered, over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until leaves begin to wilt and color, turning once. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, yogurt, chives, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; drizzle over cut sides of romaine....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon minced garlic2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme2 cups whole milk2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 pound sliced deli ham, chopped Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; add garlic....

Ingredients 3 cups (1-1/2 pounds) dried navy beans1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 large onion, chopped1 meaty ham hock or 1 cup diced cooked ham2 cups chicken broth2-1/2 cups waterSalt and pepper to tasteMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Place in a Dutch oven. Add the tomatoes with juice, onion, ham hock, broth, water, salt and pepper....