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Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon water 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 drops red pepper sauce 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced Salad greens, if desired Preparation Place tomatoes in glass or plastic dish. Shake remaining ingredients except cheese and salad greens in tightly covered container....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked bulgur 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 medium cucumber, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup chopped) 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted...

Ingredients 1/4 cup real maple syrup 1/4 cup apple butter 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 4 pork bone-in loin chops, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick, trimmed of fat 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In 1-quart saucepan, mix maple syrup, apple butter and mustard. Cook over low heat about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until well blended. Sprinkle pork chops with garlic pepper and salt....

Ingredients 3 cups cooked rice 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/3 cup chopped green onion 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos 1 whole drawn whitefish, 2 1/2 to 3 pounds 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted Lemon wedge, if desired Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Lightly brush hinged wire grill basket with vegetable oil....

Ingredients 4 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 apples, peeled and chopped Coarse salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Preparation Place potatoes and apples in a large pot; cover with water. Season with coarse salt. Cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain. Add butter, sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg. Mash. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste 21 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup grated Vermont cheddar cheese 3/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese 2/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn in half 8 ounces spinach, leaves picked and torn in half...

Ingredients 1 bag (16 oz) frozen mango chunks, thawed, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, thawed, drained Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix mangoes, nutmeg and lime juice; set aside....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, plus more for pans 2 cups pure maple syrup, preferably grade A dark amber 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups chopped (6 ounces) walnuts Maple-Buttercream Frosting Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light-brown sugar 1 large egg yolk 3/4 cup maple syrup (preferably grade A) Vegetable oil cooking spray 1/3 cup sanding sugar Preparation Sift flour and salt into a medium bowl. Beat butter and granulated and brown sugars with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 20 whole cloves 5 lady apples 1 gallon apple cider 2 cinnamon sticks Zest of 1 orange, removed in large strips with a vegetable peeler Preparation Press 4 cloves into each lady apple. Place cider, cinnamon, orange zest, and studded lady apples in a large pot, and warm over medium-low heat. Let steep for 1 1/2 hours, without boiling, until aromatic and flavorful. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons milk Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and milk until completely smooth. Immediately drizzle glaze over cake. Related Video

Ingredients 4 frozen vegetable burgers 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 4 slices (about 1 oz each) reduced-fat Swiss cheese 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise 4 whole-grain hamburger buns 4 tomato slices 4 lettuce leaves Ketchup and mustard, if desired Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place vegetable burger on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 6 to 9 minutes, turning once, until thoroughly heated. Divide mushrooms evenly onto patties; top with cheese....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix yellow Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Creamy White Frosting (or your favorite flavor) 18 assorted Christmas PEEPS® brand marshmallow shapes Christmas candy sprinkles or colored nonpareils Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed on box....

Ingredients 1 beef sirloin steak, 1 1/2 inches thick (1 1/2 lb) 3 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 container (7 oz) refrigerated basil pesto 1 jar (7 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Sprinkle both sides of steak with pepper and salt; brush with oil. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add steak; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until of desired doneness....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1 teaspoon salt 4 boneless pork sirloin chops, 1/2 inch thick (1 1/2 lb), cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can) 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 dried bay leaf 2...

Ingredients Spice Cookie Dough 2/3 cup raspberry jam 3/4 cup ground blanched almonds Preparation Shape dough into 2 disks. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Roll out each disk to a 1/8-inch thickness on a floured piece of parchment. Cut into 2-by-9-inch strips. Spread 2 teaspoons jam onto 1 strip; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons ground nut filling. Repeat, layering 3 to 5 more strips, ending with a plain strip....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound red snapper or cod fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups 1-inch pieces asparagus 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1/2 cup teriyaki baste and glaze Preparation Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add fish; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add asparagus and bell pepper; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Roasted Garlic 1 tablespoon cooking oil from Roasted Garlic recipe Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 loaf rustic French or Italian bread Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, mash Roasted Garlic and Roasted Garlic cooking oil to a coarse paste with a fork. Split bread horizontally and spread garlic paste evenly on cut sides. Season generously with salt and pepper. Place bread on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until garlic is golden and edges of bread are crisp, 20 to 25 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound green asparagus, ends trimmed 1 pound white asparagus, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven just until tender, or about 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 2 large red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges (about 2 cups) Cooking spray 3 cups uncooked penne pasta (10 ounces) 1 cup sliced 70%-less-fat turkey pepperoni (about 3 ounces), cut in half (2 ounces) feta cheese, crumbed 1/2 cup 1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves Preparation Heat oven to 450°....