Ingredients 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped1 cup finely chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon canola oil2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 cup frozen corn, thawed1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt10 flour tortillas (6 inches)1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the yellow pepper, onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and corn; cook 2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepperTortilla chips or assorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and salad dressing mix. Stir in the corn, red pepper, olives and jalapeno. Serve with tortilla chips or vegetables.

Ingredients 4-1/2 teaspoons butter4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 eggs, separated Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Remove from the heat. Beat egg yolks. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup dried tart cherries1 cup dark chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling3 large egg whites1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a small saucepan, heat pie filling on low. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 1 bottle (14 ounces) ketchup1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped1/3 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrainedHot cooked rice Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix ketchup, soup, green pepper, vinegar, brown sugar and mustard; stir in pineapple....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup milk1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup finely chopped celery4 green onions with tops, thinly sliced3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, dill, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in the chicken, celery and onions. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 12 rectangles, four from each tube; place on a greased baking sheet and press the perforations together....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups julienned green pepper3/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms3/4 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup apple juice1/4 cup cold waterHot cooked rice Preparation In a wok or skillet, stir-fry green peppers and onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 1 minute longer. Remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix1/3 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, well drained1 ounce semisweet chocolate, gratedGLAZE:2 tablespoons butter1 ounce semisweet chocolate1 tablespoon light corn syrup1 cup confectioners’ sugar3 to 5 teaspoons maraschino cherry juiceMaraschino cherries and fresh mint, optional Preparation In a large bowl, prepare cake mix according to package directions. Fold cherries and chocolate into batter. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg, separated2 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped pecans2/3 cup Biscoff creamy cookie spread or NutellaAdditional miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, milk and vanilla. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 4 slice bacon 1 c. fresh brioche, or challah bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. Black pepper 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 1/4 lb. Brussels sprouts 1/4 tsp. kosher salt Preparation Step 1In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble bacon.Step 2Pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from skillet. Return pan to stove and add bread crumbs....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta2 cups chopped cooked chicken3 medium carrots, shredded2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce1/3 cup olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon celery salt1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled blue cheese Preparation Cook penne according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, carrots and celery. In a small bowl, whisk the hot sauce, oil, lemon juice, onion and garlic powders and celery salt....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup buttermilk4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 cup canola oil1/2 cup hot pepper sauce1/4 cup butter, melted4 spinach tortillas (10 inches)1 cup shredded lettuce1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2/3 cup chopped tomatoes1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Place buttermilk in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then roll in flour mixture....

Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (about 2-1/2 pounds)3/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons butter2 cups seasoned salad croutons1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups cubed cooked turkey1 cup chicken broth1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas in butter sauce2 tablespoons water1 medium zucchini, cut into thin strips1 tablespoon diced pimientos Preparation Cook peas according to package directions. Pour into a serving bowl; cover with plastic wrap and set aside. Meanwhile, in a skillet, simmer water and zucchini over medium heat until water is evaporated and zucchini is tender. Stir in peas and pimientos.

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 tablespoon butter, softened2 plain milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), broken into small pieces1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons sliced almonds Preparation Unroll crescent roll dough; separate into triangles. Brush with butter. Arrange candy bar pieces evenly over triangles; roll up from the wide end. Place point side down on a greased baking sheet; curve ends slightly. Brush with egg and sprinkle with almonds....

Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)1-1/4 teaspoons caraway seeds, divided1 teaspoon rotisserie chicken seasoning1 teaspoon brown sugar1 tablespoon canola oil4 cups shredded red cabbage1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 small onion, sliced1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules4 tablespoons apple jelly Preparation Season pork chops with 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, chicken seasoning and brown sugar. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops in oil....

Ingredients 4 cups shredded cabbage2 cups shredded carrots2 medium Golden Delicious apples, chopped1 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup honey1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup sour cream1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional Preparation In a large serving bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, apples, raisins and walnuts. In a small bowl, combine the honey and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the sour cream, salt, pepper and, if desired, nutmeg....

Ingredients 6 medium sweet potatoes1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup coarsely chopped cashews1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained3 tablespoons butter Preparation Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-45 minutes or just until tender. Drain and cool slightly; peel and cut into cubes. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cashews, salt and ginger....

Ingredients 3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted1/3 cup chopped sweet onion1 small tomato, seeded and chopped1 celery rib, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional Tortilla chips Preparation In a small bowl, mash avocados. Stir in onion, tomato, celery, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire, salt, pepper and, if desired, cilantro. Chill 1 hour before serving....