Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup uncooked instant rice1/4 teaspoon dried basil1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1/4 cup water1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided Preparation In a small skillet, cook the sausage, onion and red pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Stir in the rice, basil, soup, water and 1/4 cup cheese....

Ingredients 5 medium sweet red peppers, coarsely chopped3 jalapeno peppers, stemmed and seeded2 garlic cloves, peeled1/2 cup red wine vinegar3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin3-1/4 cups sugar Preparation Place red peppers, jalapenos and garlic in a blender; cover and process until finely chopped. Set aside 1/2 cup; puree remaining pepper mixture. Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl....

Ingredients 1 large bunch broccoli, cut into florets1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Immediately place broccoli in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Place in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups sour creamFROSTING:3 tablespoons butter, softened2-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milkAdditional lemon zest, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 7 slices pumpernickel bread4 tablespoons butter, divided1 tablespoon olive oilDash salt1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped celery2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon curry powderDash cayenne pepper2 cups chicken broth1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk3 cups mashed cooked acorn squashAdditional cayenne pepper, optional Preparation Cut pumpernickel bread with bat- or cat-shaped 3-1/2-in. cookie cutters; discard scraps. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. In a small bowl, combine the butter, oil and salt; brush over both sides of cutouts....

Ingredients 2 pounds uncooked extra lean ground beef or ground round (90% lean)4 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick1 large onion, sliced1/2 teaspoon pepper1 low-sodium beef bouillon cube1 cup hot water1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrainedChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, layer half of the meat, potatoes and onion. Sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper. Repeat layers. Dissolve bouillon in water; pour over all....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper1-3/4 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed2 cups egg substitute1/4 cup water1/8 teaspoon pepper3 slices reduced-fat process American cheese product Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and green pepper. Add potatoes; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. In a bowl, beat egg substitute, water and pepper; pour over vegetables. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath....

Ingredients 1 cup Nutella2/3 cup all-purpose flour1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat Nutella, flour and egg until blended. Stir in hazelnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Ingredients 1 package (6-1/2 ounces) pizza crust mix1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon Italian seasoningPizza sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Mix pizza dough according to package directions, adding garlic powder to dry mix. Cover; let rest 5 minutes. Knead dough 4-5 times or until easy to handle. On a greased baking sheet, press dough into an 8-in. square. Brush top with oil; sprinkle with cheeses and Italian seasoning....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)3 tablespoons canola oil1 small onion, chopped8 dried apricots8 pitted dates1/2 cup chicken stock1/4 cup lemon juice1 cup crumbled feta cheese2 green onions, thinly slicedHot cooked couscous, optional Preparation Combine the first 5 ingredients; sprinkle over chicken. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken in batches; return all to skillet....

Ingredients 1 cup cold evaporated milk3 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup sugar4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups heavy whipping creamChocolate curls, optional Preparation In a blender, combine the milk, vanilla, sugar, chocolate and salt; cover and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl. In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired....

Ingredients 1 package fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)1 large egg1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup water1-1/2 cups vanilla or white chips, divided14 to 16 milk chocolate kisses14 to 16 striped chocolate kisses1-1/2 teaspoons shortening Preparation In a large bowl, stir brownie mix, egg, oil and water until well blended. Fold in 1 cup vanilla chips. Pour into a greased 9-in. heart-shaped or round springform pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2 in....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced peeled tart apples3 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon baking powder3 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons butter, meltedHalf-and-half cream, optional Preparation Gently toss the apples, brown sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Divide between two ungreased 10-oz. custard cups. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder; stir in milk and butter just until moistened. Spoon over apples. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until top is golden....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed1 cup diced carrots1 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/4 cup milk Preparation Prepare grill for indirect heat. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Place each patty on a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in....

Ingredients 1 lb. pork tenderloin 16 small mushrooms 1 medium red onion 1 bunch fresh rosemary 2 lemons 1 tsp. ground cumin Sea salt Freshly ground pepper olive oil 1 tsp. honey Preparation Step 1To prepare your kabobs: If you’re using wooden skewers, trim them down so they fit in your pan and soak them in water for at least 30 minutes so they don’t burn.Step 2Preheat a grill pan on a high heat for 5 minutes and let it get screaming hot....

Ingredients 2 cups Basic Cookie DoughAssorted jellies or jams Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Using a 1-1/2-in. cookie cutter of your choice, cut out the center of half of the cookies. Place whole cookies 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Spread with 1 teaspoon jelly or jam; top with cutout cookies. Pinch edges with a fork to seal....

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split3 cups vanilla ice cream, softened1 jar (16 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping1 package (8 ounces) toffee bits3 cups chocolate ice cream, softened3 cups coffee ice cream, softened Preparation Arrange ladyfingers around the edge and on the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Spoon vanilla ice cream into prepared pan. Top with a third of the ice cream topping and toffee bits....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous1/3 cup lemon juice1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons Dijon mustard3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup minced fresh basil, divided2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation Cook couscous according to package directions; remove from heat. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; stir in 1/4 cup basil. Stir 1/4 cup dressing into cooked couscous; reserve remaining dressing....

Ingredients 5 cups frozen broccoli florets2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until broccoli is tender; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

Ingredients 3/4 pound Yukon Gold potatoes3/4 pound red potatoes1 medium sweet potato, peeled1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 cup canola oil2 to 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes and sweet potato in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut into 1-in....