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Ingredients 3-1/2 to 4 pounds bone-in chicken thighs1/2 cup soy sauce, divided2 tablespoons brown sugar1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, optional2 tablespoons canola oil2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained3 tablespoons cornstarch1-1/4 cups waterHot cooked rice Preparation Bone and skin chicken; cut into bite-size pieces. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and cumin if desired; add chicken....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon honey Preparation Cut pork into 1/2-in. slices and pound to flatten. Combine butter and garlic powder; brush over pork. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over pork. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4 minutes on each side. Brush with honey; broil for 1 minute longer or until meat juices run clear....

Ingredients 4 large eggs2 cups sugar2 tablespoons shortening, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups chopped dates1 cup chopped walnuts2 oranges, peeled and sectioned2 bananas, peeled and sliced1 cup raspberries1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light. Add shortening and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts; add to bowl and mix well....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 medium onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and parsley flakes1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup cold waterGreen pepper rings, optional Preparation In a nonstick skillet, brown pork chops on both sides. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the mushrooms, onion and garlic. Top with the pork chops....

Ingredients 3 quarts water4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)2 cups sugar1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the water, cranberries and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until berries pop, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Discard cinnamon. Strain cranberry mixture through a cheesecloth-lined colander. Return to Dutch oven. Stir in the sugar, orange juice and lemon juice; heat through....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)1 tablespoon canola oilTOPPING:1/4 to 1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried thymeDash pepper1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Beat in water and oil until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 1 3/4 c. Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned) 2 tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar 1 c. all-purpose flour (add 2 tablespoons more if using old fashioned oats) 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. Salt (optional) 1 c. skim milk 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute with yolk or 1 egg 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 tsp. grated lemon peel 1 tsp. vanilla...

Ingredients 2 cups heavy whipping cream1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon ground ginger8 egg yolks, beaten1 teaspoon lemon extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, heat the cream, 1/3 cup sugar and ginger until bubbles form around sides of pan. Remove from the heat; stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in extracts....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup golden raisins2 tablespoons butter, melted2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuitsGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Separate biscuits and cut each into quarters; toss with sugar mixture. Arrange in a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Immediately invert onto a wire rack....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless pork loin roast3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon canola oil3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Cut pork into 1/8-in. slices, then cut each slice widthwise in half. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the remaining ingredients; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-4 hours, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Thread pork onto metal or soaked wooden skewers....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 pound ground chicken1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons olive oil1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 cup sliced fresh okra1 cup chicken broth1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon ground thyme1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook the chicken, celery, green pepper and onion in oil over medium heat for 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients Ice cubes2 ounces coconut rum2 ounces guava nectar2 teaspoons lemon juice3 to 4 dashes bitters1 teaspoon simple syrup2 ounces coconut waterGARNISH:Fresh pineapple wedge Preparation Fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice. Add rum, guava nectar, lemon juice, bitters and simple syrup; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add ice and top with coconut water. Garnish as desired.

Ingredients 8 large eggs2 cups 2% milk2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ground mustard1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (about 14 slices)1 cup cubed fully cooked ham3/4 cup pineapple tidbits1 package (12 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 cup coarsely crushed french-fried onions Preparation In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce and mustard until blended. Stir in cheeses, bacon, ham and pineapple....

Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed4 cups vegetable broth1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 teaspoon white vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano12 ounces uncooked spaghetti1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 cup butter, cubed3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground cloves3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices3 medium apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices3/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup chopped pecans Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, apple cider, maple syrup, butter and reserved pineapple juice....

Ingredients 1/4 c. rice vinegar 1 tbsp. Asian sesame oil 1 tbsp. grated peeled fresh ginger 1 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 Chicken 4 plums 2 bunch green onions 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt tsp. coarsely ground black pepper c. hoisin sauce 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp. sesame seeds Preparation Step 1In large bowl, stir vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, five-spice powder, and ground red pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups sugar4 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups cake flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup well-drained maraschino cherries1 cup chopped pecans, divided1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons milkAdditional cherries and pecans for garnish, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla....

Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/8 teaspoon celery seed Preparation Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over coleslaw mix and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Ingredients 1 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup orange juice1/2 cup white grape juice1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawedSNOWBALLS:4 cups sweetened shredded coconut5 cups vanilla ice cream Preparation In a small saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in juices until smooth. Add raspberries; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a small bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until cold....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips3 tablespoons butter1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1/4 cup chicken broth3 tablespoons lemon juice20 cherry tomatoes, halved3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese3/4 cup crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat until no longer pink. Add yellow squash and zucchini; cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender....