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Ingredients 4 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds total), sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick 4 medium yellow squash (about 2 pounds total), sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Heat grill to medium. In a large bowl, gently toss zucchini, squash, oil, vinegar, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, lift vegetables from marinade, and grill, covered, turning once, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes....

Ingredients 2 envelopes (each 1 scant tablespoon) unflavored gelatin 1 1/2 cups sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Vegetable-oil cooking spray Preparation Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; line with parchment paper. Spray parchment; set aside. Pour 1/3 cup cold water into the bowl of an electric mixer. Sprinkle with gelatin; let mixture soften, about 5 minutes. Place sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/3 cup water in a medium saucepan....

Ingredients 1 small seedless orange, quartered 2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur, if desired Preparation In food processor bowl with metal blade, place orange pieces. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, about 15 seconds or until finely chopped. Add cranberries; process until finely chopped. In nonmetal container, combine cranberry mixture, sugar, walnuts and mint....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, halved, sliced 2 red or orange bell peppers, sliced 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 package (1.1 oz) onion recipe and dip soup mix 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 fresh beef brisket (not corned beef), 3 lb Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. In 4-quart ovenproof Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions and bell peppers in oil 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and beginning to brown....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Montreal chicken seasoning 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 3/4 lb), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (4 cups) 1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation Heat oven to 400°F or heat gas or charcoal grill for direct grilling. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of foil....

Ingredients 1 lb Italian sausage or ground beef 2 slices white or wheat bread 1 jar (8 oz) basil pesto 1 egg 1 lb uncooked jumbo pasta shells 1 lb uncooked mini pasta shells 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (8 oz) 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream Pinch of pepper 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup honey 1 1/2 navel oranges, thinly sliced 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped, pod reserved for another use 2 green cardamom pods, smashed 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 40 dried apricots (1 1/2 cups) 1 cup currants Zabaglione Preparation Bring water, wine, sugar, honey, oranges, vanilla seeds, and spices to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 - 1 pound each), trimmed Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper; transfer to skillet and cook, turning, until browned all over, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover skillet; cook pork, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer registers 150 degrees....

Ingredients 1 head broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into long florets 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 garlic cloves (skin on) 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together broccoli, olive oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Roast until broccoli is browned and tender, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through....

Ingredients 4- to 5-lb bone-in turkey breast, thawed if frozen 2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup water Preparation Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place turkey in cooker. In small bowl, mix butter, lemon peel and garlic; rub over turkey breast. Sprinkle with thyme and lemon-pepper seasoning....

Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Thick & Creamy crème caramel low-fat yogurt 1 ripe medium banana, cut into chunks 1 1/4 cups soymilk 1 tablespoon caramel fat-free topping 1 1/2 cups crushed ice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In blender or food processor, place ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, butter and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors orange, blue and purple sugars Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Frost with frosting. To decorate: Gently press cookie cutter into frosting on cake where you want sugar design; remove cutter and dip bottom edge into one of the sugars, then gently press cutter back into same stamped image on cake; remove....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup hot freshly brewed espresso 1/4 cup Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur (optional) Vanilla Sponge Cake 1/4 cup instant espresso powder 2 quarts coffee ice cream Chocolate Curls Preparation Stir sugar into espresso until dissolved. Stir in liqueur; set aside to cool. Using a long serrated knife, cut cake in half horizontally, making 2 layers. Place 1 layer in the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish....

Ingredients 1 pound dried cranberry, navy, or yellow eye beans 1/4 cup molasses, preferably organic 1/4 cup grade A medium-amber maple syrup 1/4 cup grainy mustard 6 fresh, peeled, or canned whole plum tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered Boiling water Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place beans in a large pot and add enough water to cover; let soak overnight....

Ingredients 1 package (4 ounces) vermicelli rice noodles 8-inch spring roll wrappers Fresh chives (optional) Creamy Peanut Dipping Sauce Spicy Hoisin Dipping Sauce 1 avocado, thinly sliced 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks (1 1/2 cups) 1 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks (3/4 cup) Preparation Pour boiling water over vermicelli rice noodles and soak 15 minutes. Drain and rinse. Divide into 8 equal portions. Fill a wide, shallow bowl with cool water....

Ingredients 2 portobello mushrooms (8 ounces), stems removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small zucchini 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1/4 cup minced shallot (1 large shallot) 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions (2 cups cooked) 2 teaspoons coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs...

Ingredients 10 slices whole-grain bread 4 medium cooking apples, peeled, cubed (4 cups) 8 eggs 2 1/2 cups half-and-half 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans 3 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups apple cider 1/4 cup butter or margarine Preparation Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with shortening or cooking spray. Arrange 5 of the bread slices in baking dish, trimming to fit if necessary....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 cup whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Ground cloves 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons whole milk 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced small 1 cup raisins 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds....

Ingredients 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb) 4 slices bacon 2 medium poblano chiles 3 medium sweet potatoes (1 1/2 lb), peeled, each cut lengthwise into 8 wedges 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Preparation Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Spray 16x12-inch perforated grill pan with cooking spray. Heat gas or charcoal grill....

Ingredients 1/3 cup pine nuts 2 pounds quahog clams, shucked, liquid and shells reserved 5 pounds cherrystone clams, shucked, liquid reserved 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon melted 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon dry vermouth 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1 lemon, sliced into wedges Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees....