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Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 can (16 ounces) refried beans1 envelope taco seasoning1/4 cup salsa2 cups shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup sliced ripe olives, divided4 tubes (13.8 ounces each) refrigerated pizza crust2 large egg whites, lightly beaten3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. In a large bowl, combine beans, taco seasoning and salsa....

Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)1/2 cup fat-free coconut Greek yogurt1 medium apple, chopped2 tablespoons maple syrup1/4 cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until tender, 45-60 minutes. With a sharp knife, cut an “X” in each potato. Fluff pulp with a fork. Top with remaining ingredients.

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 egg1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb Preparation In a large bowl, combine the six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in rhubarb. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 romaine hearts, cut into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)1 cup grape tomatoes, halved3/4 cup Caesar salad croutons, slightly crushed1/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing Preparation In a small bowl, toss cheese with pepper. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese mixture into pan to form a 6-in. circle; cook, uncovered, until bubbly and edges are golden brown, 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites, room temperature2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup cake flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugarFILLING:4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons fat-free caramel ice cream topping Preparation Line a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 pt. coconut or vanilla ice cream 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 c. fresh pineapple chunks (12 ounces) 3 tbsp. dulce de leche 1 large egg white boiling water pinch of salt 1/4 c. superfine sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat the broiler and position the rack nearest the heat. Peel the cardboard carton off the ice cream and cut the ice cream into 4 round slices. Pack the slices into four 6-ounce ramekins, transfer to a baking sheet, and place in the freezer....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) baby carrots1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, chopped or 6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed3/4 cup butter, divided1-3/4 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 40 crackers) Preparation Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broccoli; cover and simmer 6-8 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, halved and thinly sliced1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups cubed deli ham1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, toss potatoes with green pepper, onion and pepper; place in center of a greased 24x18-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Fold foil around vegetables and crimp edges to seal. Grill, covered, over medium heat 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 8 eggs 1 c. cottage cheese 1/4 c. milk 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Pepper 1 package frozen chopped spinach 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese 6 Morningstar Farms® Veggie Sausage Patties 1/2 c. Sliced green onions 8 cherry tomatoes (optional) 8 Fresh parsley sprigs (optional) Preparation Step 1In large bowl beat together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1/4 cup canola oil3 eggs1/2 cup water1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking pan, combine cake mix and oil. Combine eggs and water; stir into cake mix until blended. Drop tablespoons of pie filling into batter; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (top will have an uneven appearance)....

Ingredients 5 peeled garlic cloves 1 1/2 c. milk 6 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 12 oz. peeled precut butternut squash 1/4 c. sofrito (see Note) One 3 1/2-pound rotisserie chicken-juices reserved 1/4 c. frozen peas Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, combine the prepeeled garlic cloves with the milk and bring to a simmer. Cook over moderately low heat until the garlic is soft and the milk has reduced to 1 cup, about 40 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups cooked chicken strips2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped, optional1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 garlic clove, minced1/2 large bunch romaine lettuce, torn1 small red onion, sliced into rings1 carrot, julienned Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Just before serving, stir in lettuce, onion and carrot; toss to coat.

Ingredients 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated fettuccine1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 tablespoon canola oil1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles2 tablespoons butter1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink....

Ingredients 30 caramels3 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons water1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup milk chocolate chips3 tablespoons hot water1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedChocolate hearts or curls, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, add the caramels, butter and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until caramels are melted. Spread over crust; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda2 cups sour cream2 cups semisweet chocolate chipsGLAZE:1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons butter1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs, toasted2 eggs1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 pounds bulk sage pork sausageScrambled eggsPimiento strips and additional parsley, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, eggs, onion and parsley. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well. Pat into a greased oven-proof 6-cup ring mold. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes; drain. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 cups (16 ounces) fat-free raspberry yogurt or flavored yogurt of your choice1 cup reduced-fat granola cereal2 medium firm bananas, sliced1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained Preparation In four parfait glasses or bowls, layer half of the yogurt, granola, bananas and oranges. Repeat layers. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons chopped onion4 garlic cloves, minced5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/8 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups whole milk2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)2 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed and patted dry Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh baby carrots1 celery rib, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low until carrots are tender, 6-8 hours.

Ingredients 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning2 teaspoons olive oil6 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, diced2 celery ribs, diced1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce1 cup bulgur1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth3/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional Preparation Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute chicken until browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan....