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Ingredients 1 pound ground beef6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1 package (16 ounces) baby carrots3 cups water2 tablespoons Lipton beefy onion soup mix1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 can (6 ounces) Italian tomato paste Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the next nine ingredients....

Ingredients 2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin slices2 slices sweet onion, separated into rings4 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon each minced fresh tarragon, basil and parsleySalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a bowl, combine the tomatoes and onion. In another bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Pour over tomatoes and onion; stir gently to coat.

Ingredients 7 cups cooked wild rice, cooled1 cup chopped pecans, toasted1 cup thinly sliced green onions1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup dried cherries or additional dried cranberries1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint flakesDRESSING:1/2 cup orange juice1/3 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon lime juice2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Combine the first 9 ingredients....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 teaspoon curry powder1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 bottle (18 ounces) honey barbecue sauceHot cooked rice Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set fruit and juice aside. Sprinkle chicken with curry powder. In a large skillet, brown chicken on both sides over medium-high heat in oil. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and pineapple until vegetables are tender and pineapple is golden brown....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice1/2 cup honey1/2 cup white vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1 cup canola oil Preparation In a blender, combine the apple juice, honey, vinegar, garlic and mustard; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a bowl or jar; cover and store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 8 cups apple cider or juice4 cups cranberry juice2 cups orange juice1/2 cup sugar3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)1 teaspoon whole allspice1 teaspoon whole cloves Preparation Place first four ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Place spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. Discard spice bag....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 45 wafers)1/3 cup butter, melted4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt5 eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled1 tablespoon creme de cacao3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chunksSOUR CREAM LAYER:2 cups sour cream1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon orange liqueur (Grand Marnier)TOPPINGS:1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening...

Ingredients 1 package lasagna noodles 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. lean ground beef or meatloaf mix (ground beef, pork, and veal) 1/2 c. dry red wine 1 jar marinara sauce c. whole milk 3/4 c. part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 c. Fresh basil 1/4 c. freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese Pepper c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Step 1Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling. Add lasagna noodles, and cook as label directs, increasing cooking time by 2 to 3 minutes or until al dente....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water4 egg whites1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce1 tablespoon canola oil1 teaspoon lemon extract4 drops yellow food coloring, optionalLEMON GLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, gelatin, water, egg whites, applesauce, oil, lemon extract and food coloring if desired; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 medium lemons4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)LEMON-DILL SAUCE:2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup water1/3 cup lemon juice4 teaspoons butter3 lemon slices, quartered1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon dried chervilDash cayenne pepper Preparation Trim both ends from each lemon; cut lemons into thick slices. Grill salmon and lemon slices, covered, over high heat on an oiled grill rack or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and lemons are lightly browned....

Ingredients 1/3 cup fresh lime juice3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon salt, optional1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch stripsSALSA:2 cups diced fresh plum tomatoes1 cup diced green pepper1/2 cup diced red onion1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon fresh lime juice2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt, optional Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, garlic, ginger, red pepper and salt if desired; add the chicken....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms4 celery ribs with leaves, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth6 medium unpeeled red potatoes, cubed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the mushrooms, celery and onion in margarine until tender....

Ingredients 8 to 10 frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links4 cups diced red potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)4 medium carrots, diced2 green onions, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese1 tablespoon butter4 large eggs2 tablespoons maple syrup...

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter1 tablespoon vinegarFILLING:4 cups fresh blueberries, divided 2/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Add vinegar, tossing with a fork to moisten. Press onto bottom and up the sides of a lightly greased 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom....

Ingredients 6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)1 cup lemon juice3/4 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon paprika1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided1-1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt, divided1-1/8 teaspoons garlic powder, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place the hens on a wire rack in a large roasting pan. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, butter, paprika and 1 teaspoon each of thyme, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Pour half over the hens; set the remaining mixture aside for basting....

Ingredients 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/4 tsp. basil leaves dried thyme leaves 4 boneless pork chops 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 onion 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 1/4 c. milk cooked rice Preparation Step 1Stir the garlic powder, paprika and basil on a plate. Coat the pork with the garlic powder mixture.Step 2Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until well browned on both sides....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped pecans2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon honey, divided1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs8 ounces fresh goat cheese4 cups spring mix salad greens Preparation In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine pecans and 2 teaspoons honey; microwave, uncovered, on high until toasted, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring twice. Immediately transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheet to cool....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons canola oil1 envelope (.87 ounce) brown gravy mix1 cup water1/4 cup honey3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1 medium onion, cut into wedges1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch piecesHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pork in oil until browned, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 gallon apple cider or juice2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin Preparation Place cider in a 6-qt. slow cooker; add cinnamon sticks. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. Stir in gelatin; cook 1 hour longer. Discard cinnamon sticks before serving.

Ingredients 1 package (24 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables1/4 cup water1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Bring vegetables and water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Uncover; cook and stir until liquid is evaporated. Add the salad dressing, salt, basil and oregano. Cook and stir until heated through.