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Ingredients 1 large egg white1/4 cup panko bread crumbs1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 pound ground pork2 medium carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped1 small onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons olive oil6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth3 teaspoons herbes de Provence1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup uncooked orzo pasta1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg white, bread crumbs and Italian seasoning....

Ingredients 8 tangerines, peeled, quartered and sliced1 pound medium jicama, peeled and cubed2 shallots, thinly sliced2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients; refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 8 ounces dried baby lima beans2 cups chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham1 cup sliced fresh carrots (1/4-inch slices)1/2 cup water1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place lima beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules3/4 cup water1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauceCHOP SUEY:1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 celery ribs, sliced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium green pepper, sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, drained1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 cup fresh spinach, torn3 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, ginger and bouillon; stir in water and soy sauce until blended....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2-1/2 cups sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon almond extract4-1/2 cups all-purpose flourICING:3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup water4 teaspoons meringue powder Blue and yellow paste food coloring Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extract. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover and refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 2 hours....

Ingredients 1 egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced chives1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 cups finely shredded uncooked potatoesAdditional all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, mix the first eight ingredients. Stir in potatoes. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; dust with flour. Drop dumplings on top of simmering soup or stew of your choice....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon coconut extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice2-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple1 cup chopped macadamia nuts1 cup golden raisins1/2 cup chopped dried mangoes1/2 cup chopped green candied cherries1/2 cup chopped red candied cherriesCOCONUT GLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons coconut milk or 2% milk1/4 teaspoon coconut extract1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped celery4 cups cubed day-old bread1/2 cup dried fruit bits1/2 cup water1/8 teaspoon ground allspiceCORNISH HENS:4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon honey Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the bread, fruit bits, water and allspice; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 2 cups mayonnaise2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese4 cans (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained1 envelope ranch salad dressing mixMinced fresh parsleyAssorted crackers Preparation In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cheeses, mushrooms and dressing mix. Spread into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with crackers.

Ingredients 8 bacon strips1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup cider vinegar3/4 teaspoon celery seed1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup chopped pimientos1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon chopped onion3-1/2 cups hot cooked rice1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced Preparation In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Add the sugar, vinegar, celery seed and pepper to drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute....

Ingredients 4 cups 2% milk1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup sugar1 cup milk chocolate chips1/3 cup malted milk powder2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Whisk chocolate chips and milk powder into milk until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; whisk in vanilla....

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon pepper, divided1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 large onion, chopped2 celery ribs, sliced3 small carrots, sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons each dried oregano, basil and marjoram1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth1 teaspoon sugar1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach...

Ingredients 1 fennel bulb, chopped1/2 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons olive oil2 cups hot water4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1-1/2 cups chopped carrots1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta2 tablespoons finely chopped fennel fronds Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute fennel bulb and onion in oil until fennel is tender. Add the next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduced heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 small red onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped1/2 cup tomato sauce1/4 cup dry red wine or chicken broth1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 cup crumbled feta cheeseHot cooked gemelli or spiral pastaMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix1/3 cup finely chopped avocado1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomatoOptional: Assorted crackers, cucumber slices, julienned sweet red pepper and carrot sticks Preparation In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and dressing mix. Toss avocado with lemon juice; stir into sour cream mixture. Stir in tomato. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers and assorted vegetables as desired....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, chopped6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milk1 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings; cool slightly....

Ingredients 1 large onion, thinly sliced1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach4 pita breads (6 inches)8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/4 cup sliced ripe olives2 tablespoons capers, drained Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, cook arugula just until wilted; remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 2 pounds fingerling potatoes2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Pierce potatoes with a fork. Place in a large microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring halfway. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Place one-fourth of the potatoes on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 14x12 in.). Fold foil around potatoes and seal tightly....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons sour cream1/2 teaspoon salt3-1/2 cups diced red apples2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cups green grapes1 cup thinly sliced celery1/2 cup chopped dates1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation For dressing, mix first four ingredients. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add grapes, celery and dates. Add dressing; toss to coat. Stir in walnuts.

Ingredients 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt2/3 cup warm milk (120° to 130°)2 tablespoons butter, softened7 eggs1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds1/2 teaspoon aniseedCanola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add milk and butter; beat 2 minutes on medium. Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes on high....