Ingredients 1/2 c. moong dal (split mung beans) 1/2 c. white rice 1 tsp. fenugreek seeds 2 tbsp. coconut oil 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp. ajwain seeds 1/2 tsp. nigella seeds 1/2 tsp. cumin seeeds 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds 1/2 tsp. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper 1 tsp. ground turmeric Pinch asafetida (optional) ½" piece ginger, minced...

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg1-1/2 cups milk3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in coconut. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust4 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup lemon juice1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon cornmeal2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored, about 2 minutes. Beat in the lemon juice, butter, cornmeal, flour and salt....

Ingredients 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. pieces2 tablespoons butter1/2 small sweet red pepper, julienned2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir beans in oil over medium heat for 10-13 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the lemon juice, pepper and salt.

Ingredients 3 cups heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons grated lemon zest63 Marie biscuits or Maria cookies Lemon slices, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream, sugar and lemon zest on high until stiff peaks form. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry bag. Fill with whipped cream. On a serving plate, arrange 7 cookies in a circle, placing 1 cookie in the center. Pipe 2/3 cup whipped cream over cookies....

Ingredients 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted1/4 cup toasted wheat germ1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water1 cup heavy whipping cream1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sesame seeds, wheat germ and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 10-in....

Ingredients 1 can (10 ounces) whole baby clams1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup butter1/3 cup minced fresh parsley4 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basilDash pepperDash cayenne pepperHot cooked linguineShredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Drain baby and minced clams, reserving juice; set clams and juice aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil and butter until tender....

Ingredients 2 cups ketchup1 cup cider vinegar1 cup water1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup molasses1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons prepared mustard3 teaspoons ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 pounds assorted bone-in chicken pieces Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove half of the sauce; reserve for brushing chicken....

Ingredients 2 salmon steaks (6 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup julienned sweet yellow pepper1/4 cup julienned green pepper2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Sprinkle salmon with lemon-pepper. Place each salmon steak on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Top with carrots and peppers. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients. Fold foil around fish and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes3 tablespoons canola oil1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beef1 cup water1 envelope brown gravy mix1/2 teaspoon garlic salt2 cups frozen mixed vegetables1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, oil and pepper. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are thawed and set, 25-30 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 c. vegetable oil 1 1/2 lb. skinless chicken pieces 3 tbsp. Gullah Seasoning 1 c. diced yellow onion 5 c. chicken stock 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. raw white rice 1/2 c. Finely diced green bell pepper 1/2 c. peeled and finely diced carrots 1/4 lb. shrimp 1/4 c. sliced andouille sausage Preparation Step 1Heat 1/4 cup oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Season chicken with Gullah seasoning....

Ingredients 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed1 cup chopped pecans1 slice Swiss cheeseOptional: Assorted crackers and assorted fresh vegetables Preparation Place ham and onion in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add cheddar cheese; pulse until blended. Add cream cheese; process until smooth. Shape cheese mixture into a football; press pecans into cheese mixture....

Ingredients 4 grilled boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup Catalina salad dressing1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup honey1/4 cup honey mustard1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 bunch romaine, torn2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 cup sliced cucumber3 green onions, sliced Preparation Place the chicken in a microwave-safe dish. Combine the salad dressing, lemon-pepper and garlic powder; pour over chicken....

Ingredients 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 small onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup uncooked arborio rice1 fresh thyme sprig1 bay leaf1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 cups chopped fresh spinach4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled Preparation In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices1/8 teaspoon each dried marjoram, thyme and chervil1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons reduced-fat butter1 cup baby carrots1/4 cup water Preparation In a nonstick skillet, cook the zucchini and seasonings in butter over medium heat for 8 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Meanwhile, place the carrots and water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until carrots are tender, stirring once; drain....

Ingredients 2/3 cup finely chopped onion4 teaspoons canola oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup water4 teaspoons lime juice Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add beans and mash. Add water; cook and stir until heated through and water is absorbed....

Ingredients 3 packages (12 ounces each) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and coarsely chopped2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed9 cups sugar1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup orange juice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon butter2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine cherries, pineapple and raspberries. Stir in the sugar, juices, cinnamon, cloves and butter....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar3 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1 egg2/3 cup milk1/3 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup honey1/2 cup raisins, optional1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine egg, milk, oil and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins and walnuts if desired. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full....

Ingredients 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450°. Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Rub with oil and season generously with salt and pepper, then place on a baking sheet, or on an oven-safe rack inserted inside a baking sheet. Step 2Bake until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. To make sure they’re fully cooked, use an instant-read thermometer to measure the internal temperature; it should be 200°-205°....