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Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1/4 cup warm pineapple juice (70° to 80°)1/4 cup water (70° to 80°)1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt3-1/4 cups bread flour2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In bread machine pan, place the first 10 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 1 package white or orange cake mix (regular size)1-1/2 cups milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin4 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup canola oilFILLING:1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained2 cups sugar3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces) 1 cup sour cream1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedOptional: Additional toasted coconut, fresh pineapple, orange slices and fresh mint leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 1/4 c. canola oil 1 tbsp. canola oil 1 lb. turnips 1 lb. radishes 1/4 c. honey 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 lb. Swiss chard 2 tbsp. molasses 2 tbsp. water salt 6 large shiitake mushrooms 1/2 lb. Asian rice crackers Preparation Step 1In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until shimmering. Add the turnips and radishes and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 c. water 1/2 c. white wine vinegar 2 tbsp. sugar 2 whole cloves salt 2 1/2 tbsp. dry English mustard 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 lb. firm, ripe peaches 1/2 c. Pecan halves 2 tbsp. mayonnaise Freshly ground pepper 10 c. baby mustard and kale leaves or mesclun 6 oz. glazed baked ham Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, sugar and cloves and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 10 cups (2-1/2 pounds) bread flour3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder3/4 cup sugar4-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 cup butter-flavored shorteningADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR DOUGH:1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 large egg1/4 to 1/2 cup bread flourADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CINNAMON ROLLS:3 tablespoons butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk powder, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly....

Ingredients 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)4 green tea bags1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest4 cardamom pods, crushed4 cups boiling water2 tablespoons honey Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add boiling water. Cover and steep for 5-6 minutes. Strain, discarding tea bags and spices. Stir honey into tea. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 10 oz. smoked ham 4 large garlic cloves 2 medium red onions 2 Scotch bonnet chiles or jalapeños 1 large green bell pepper 1 tsp. sweet paprika 2 medium tomatoes Salt and freshly ground pepper 8 6-inch corn tortillas 8 large eggs Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 475°F. In a large skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Add the smoked ham and cook over moderately high heat until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 c. quinoa 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth or water salt and pepper 1/2 lb. asparagus 2 large radishes 1/4 lb. sugar snap peas 1/4 lb. Brussels sprouts, very thinly sliced crosswise 3 tbsp. olive oil fresh lemon juice 1/4 c. toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 1/2 c. crumbled goat cheese Carrot-Ginger Dressing Preparation Step 1In a medium pot, combine the quinoa, broth, and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat....

Ingredients 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup light brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened3 teaspoons ground cinnamonICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milkRed, blue, yellow and green food coloring Preparation Unroll both tubes of crescent dough and separate into triangles. Place triangles on a greased 12-in. pizza pan, forming a ring with pointed ends facing toward the center and wide ends overlapping....

Ingredients 8 large eggs, separated1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2/3 cup plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided1/2 cup orange juice3 tablespoons grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarFROSTING:1-1/2 cups sugar6 tablespoons all-purpose flour2/3 cup orange juice3 tablespoons grated orange zest2 large eggs2 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup chopped pecans Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°....

Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin2 cups boiling water1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup sugar4 graham cracker crusts (9 inches)TOPPING:1 cup graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons sugar Preparation Pour milk into a large metal bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool for 10 minutes. Add cream cheese and lemon juice; beat until blended....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers crumbs (about 7 whole crackers)1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided5 tablespoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup water2/3 cup buttermilk1/2 cup egg substitute1/2 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 6 cups water3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup thawed limeade concentrate4-1/2 teaspoons unsweetened instant tea1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 medium orange, sliced1 medium lemon, sliced1 medium lime, slicedIce cubes Preparation In a 2-quart pitcher, combine the water, sugar, limeade concentrate, instant tea and extracts. Add fruit slices. Serve in glasses over ice.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1 pound sliced fresh button mushrooms1 pound sliced fresh baby portobello mushrooms1 celery rib, sliced2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta2 large eggs1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and celery; cook and stir 6-7 minutes or until tender. Add broth and bouillon; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. butter 4 onions 3/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 lb. 1/2-inch-thick slices calf’s liver 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 6 fresh sage leaves Preparation Step 1In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter over moderately high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of the salt....

Ingredients 2 large red bell peppers 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 oz. aged goat cheese 1 small head lettuce Preparation Step 1Heat grill to high. Roast red peppers on grill until charred, turning as each side blackens. Transfer to a large bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Using paper towels, peel off blackened skin....

Ingredients 4 lg. Kennebec or baking potatoes, cut into 1/2 in. thick rounds salt Pepper 1 Stick unsalted butter 3 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar 2 tbsp. mustard seeds 1/4 c. sherry vinegar 2 tsp. pure maple syrup 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 c. rice bran or canola oil 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 4 scallions, thinly sliced Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, cover the potato rounds with water and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional4 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)1/2 cup chicken broth Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients and, if desired, browning sauce; rub over chicken. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add broth. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours....

Ingredients 4 pounds chicken wings1/2 cup spicy brown mustard1/2 cup honey1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Line two 15x10x1-in. baking pans with foil; grease foil. Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 chicken wing joints; discard wing tips. Place remaining wings in prepared pans. In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Pour over wings, turning to coat....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons brown sugar3 tablespoons red wine vinegar3 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes1-1/2 teaspoons paprika1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a shallow dish; add steak and turn to coat....