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Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs3/4 cup finely chopped pecans1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened, divided1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd2 tablespoons lemon juiceMERINGUE:4 egg whites6 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes1/4 cup water1/4 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon minced chivesSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Cut a strip of peel from around the middle of each potato. Place potatoes and water in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until tender (do not overcook); drain. In a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley, lemon juice and chives....

Ingredients 1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon dried tarragon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper3 large egg whites2 tablespoons fat-free milk1/2 cup all-purpose flour6 bone-in chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)Refrigerated butter-flavored spray Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another shallow bowl, combine egg whites and milk. Place flour in a third shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour; dip in the egg white mixture, then roll in cornmeal mixture....

Ingredients 2 large ripe mangoes 1/4 c. minced red onion 1/4 c. chopped cilantro leaves 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp. fresh orange juice 2 tbsp. olive oil Preparation Step 1To make salsa: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.Step 2To make shrimp: Rinse and drain shrimp; pat dry with paper towels....

Ingredients 12 slices white bread, crusts removed1 pound fully cooked ham, diced2 cups shredded cheddar cheese6 large eggs3 cups whole milk2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperDash cayenne pepper1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper1/4 cup butter, melted1 cup crushed cornflakes Preparation Arrange six slices of bread in the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with ham and cheese. Cover with remaining bread....

Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 c. finely diced bread and butter or dill pickles 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika 1/8 tsp. ground cumin 8 flour or sun dried tomato tortillas 32 thin slices ham deli meat 1/3 c. French’s Classic Yellow Mustard 16 deli thin slices swiss cheese Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, pickles, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Step 2On a work surface, spread cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of each tortillas....

Ingredients 6 ounces thin spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces6 green onions, chopped1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/4 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 cup cubed cooked chicken1 cup sour cream1 cup 4% cottage cheese1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperShredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions and mushrooms in butter until tender; reduce heat; to low. Drain spaghetti....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon rubbed sage1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons sherry or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth Preparation In a small bowl, combine the parsley, marjoram, sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush both sides of pork chops with 1 teaspoon oil; rub with herb mixture....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water2 tablespoons cider vinegar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in cheese. Gradually add water and vinegar, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Wrap securely in waxed paper and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup honey2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, mix shortening, peanut butter and honey. Add eggs; mix well. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to peanut butter mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-11/2-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1/3 cup chopped onion1/3 cup water1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter3 tablespoons chili sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups hot cooked brown rice6 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts6 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepperJulienned green onions, optional Preparation Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the onion, water, peanut butter, chili sauce, salt, cayenne and pepper; pour over chicken....

Ingredients 2 cups broccoli coleslaw mix1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped3 tablespoons reduced-fat coleslaw dressing1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon prepared mustard1-1/2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning2 turkey breast tenderloins (8 ounces each)4 flour tortillas (8 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, toss coleslaw mix, tomato, coleslaw dressing, jalapeno and mustard. Rub seasoning over turkey tenderloins. On a greased grill, cook turkey, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 8-10 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed1/3 cup shortening6 to 10 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:5 cups fresh tart cherries, pitted 2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 cup sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamonSUGAR TOPPING:1 tablespoon 2% milk1 teaspoon sugar Preparation In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 large eggs, separated1 tablespoon honey1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest2 medium ripe bananas, mashed1 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, beat egg yolks until light and lemon-colored. Beat in honey and orange zest. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded cabbage1 cup canned bean sprouts1/2 cup shredded carrots1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided1/3 pound ground beef1/3 cup sliced green onions1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper36 wonton wrappers1 large egg, lightly beaten3 tablespoons water Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, stir-fry cabbage, bean sprouts and carrots in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil until tender; set aside....

Ingredients 1 large shallot, coarsely chopped6 garlic cloves, quartered3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme2 tablespoons minced fresh sage or 2 teaspoons rubbed sage2 tablespoons olive oil3 teaspoons pepper1 teaspoon salt1 bone-in beef rib roast (4 pounds)SAUCE:1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth1 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth1 teaspoon butter1/2 teaspoon salt...

Ingredients 1/2 cup slivered almonds1 cup butter, cubed1 cup sugar3 tablespoons boiling water2 tablespoons light corn syrup1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup white baking chips Preparation Sprinkle almonds on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 15 minutes or until toasted and golden brown; remove from the oven and set aside. In a large saucepan over low heat, cook butter and sugar for 5 minutes. Add water and corn syrup....

Ingredients 4 cups Honey Nut Chex2 cups Cinnamon Chex1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon rum extract3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine cereals; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and honey. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Stir in the extract and spices; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons active dry yeast5 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)5 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 cup shortening1-1/2 cups warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)Raspberry or plum jelly or jam Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 12 slices1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons olive oil4 medium peaches, peeled and sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 cup peach preserves Preparation Flatten each tenderloin slice to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook pork in oil until tender. Remove and keep warm. Add peaches and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Cook and stir until peaches are tender, 3-4 minutes....