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Ingredients 2 large chipotle chiles in adobo 1 tbsp. adobo sauce 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 1/4 lb. boneless turkey breast 2 orange bell peppers 20 shiitake mushrooms 16 fresh bay leaves (optional) 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Soak 8 (8-inch) wooden skewers in water 15 to 30 minutes. (You can also use metal skewers.) In a large bowl, combine chipotles and adobo sauce, shallots, mustard, and 1 teaspoon oil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups unsweetened applesauceTOPPING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons sugar Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with applesauce. Pour into a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup 2% milk1 cup strong brewed coffee1 cup canola oil2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa1 tablespoon instant coffee granules2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup seedless raspberry jamFROSTING:9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1-1/2 cups butter, softened3 cups marshmallow creme1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractFresh raspberries and chocolate curls Preparation In a large bowl, beat the sugar, milk, coffee, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended....

Ingredients 1 bone-in fully cooked spiral-sliced ham (7 to 9 pounds)1 cup honey1/2 cup bourbon1/2 cup molasses1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Preparation Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Bake at 325° for 2 hours. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until smooth. Brush ham with some of the glaze; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°, brushing occasionally with remaining glaze....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter3 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 6 cups)2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed8 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Preparation Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 25-30 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2/3 cup fresh cauliflowerets2/3 cup fresh broccoli florets1/2 cup chopped zucchini1/3 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/4 cup chopped celery3 tablespoons chopped red onion2 tablespoons plain yogurt2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon celery seed1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons chopped cashews Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, celery seed, salt and pepper. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese4 eggs, separated Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir broccoli and butter until the butter is melted. Set 2 tablespoons broccoli aside for topping. Add flour and salt to the remaining broccoli; stir until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients Crust:1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, meltedFilling:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup creamy peanut butter3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup heavy whipping creamGanache: 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons half-and-half cream2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and butter. Firmly press mixture onto bottom and up the side of a 9-in. pie plate....

Ingredients 1 egg1 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons shortening, melted2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup chopped nuts Preparation In a bowl, beat the egg. Gradually beat in brown sugar and shortening. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1-1/2 cups warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup canola oil3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Beat in the buttermilk, oil, sugar, salt, baking soda and 2 cups of flour until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices3 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced1/3 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Layer squash and apples in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over top. Drizzle with butter. Bake, covered, until squash and apples are tender, 45-55 minutes....

Ingredients 5 cups shredded peeled butternut squashJuice and grated peel of 1 lemon1 cup raisins6 to 8 dried apricots, chopped (about 1/3 cup)1 medium apple, cubed2 cups ricotta cheese1 large egg, lightly beaten3 tablespoons plain yogurt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, toss squash with lemon juice and peel. Place half in the bottom of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the raisins, apricots and apple; sprinkle over squash....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons caraway seeds2 cups 4% cottage cheese1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 cup sugar2-1/2 teaspoons salt2 large eggs, beaten4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add caraway seeds. In a small saucepan, heat cottage cheese until lukewarm; add baking soda and mix well. Stir into yeast mixture....

Ingredients 9 lasagna noodles1 large onion, chopped1 teaspoon canola oil3 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (16 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste1 cup water2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes4 large egg whites, lightly beaten1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend...

Ingredients 1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery1 cup chopped onion4 teaspoons butter, divided1-1/2 cups (6 ounces each) shredded cheddar cheese, divided2 cups fresh broccoli florets1/4 cup chicken or vegetable brothSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery and onion in 3 teaspoons butter until tender. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheese. In the same skillet, saute broccoli in the remaining butter for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms2 celery ribs, sliced1 medium onion, chopped1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, rinsed and drained1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water1/2 cup frozen shelled edamameHot cooked rice...

Ingredients 6 uncooked jumbo pasta shells2/3 cup ricotta cheese2 ounces cream cheese, softened1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules2/3 cup shredded cooked chicken breast2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheeseSAUCE:1/3 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream1 tablespoon butter5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the ricotta, cream cheese and bouillon until blended. Stir in chicken and Parmesan cheese....

Ingredients 1 package fresh cranberries 3 c. water 1 c. granulated sugar plus more if needed 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 2 allspice berries 2 whole cloves 4 black peppercorns 1 tbsp. cornstarch 3/4 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. dry red wine or to taste Preparation Step 1Thoroughly rinse the cranberries under running water, shaking to remove excess water.Step 2In a 6-quart pot, combine the water, granulated and brown sugars, the cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and peppercorns....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)1/2 teaspoon garlic salt2 tablespoons canola oil1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup chunky salsa1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve Spanish rice1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley Preparation Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powderDash salt2 tablespoons cold butter1 large egg3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine egg and cream; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times....