Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) sliced pears, drained1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1/4 cup old-fashioned oats1/4 cup sliced almonds1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 cup butter, meltedVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, combine pears and pie filling; stir in extract. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oats, almonds and brown sugar; stir in melted butter. Sprinkle over fruit....

Ingredients 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)1 medium onion, chopped2 medium green peppers, chopped 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice3 tablespoons packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth Preparation In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; transfer to a 6-qt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup vanilla or white chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, sour cream and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture....

Ingredients 2 unbaked pastry shells (9 inches)2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese8 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups half-and-half cream2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained1/4 cup chopped green onions2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperOptional: Salsa and sour cream Preparation Line unpricked pastry shells with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons sugar1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger3-1/4 cups water1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups old-fashioned oats8 pitted dates, chopped1-1/2 cups orange segments1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and cardamom; beat until soft peaks form. Stir in ginger. In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in oats and dates; cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed1/2 teaspoon canola oil2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce1 cup shredded lettuce2 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed2 teaspoons reduced-fat ranch salad dressing2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 6 minutes; drain. Stir in hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sauce is thickened and chicken is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 pound beef round steak, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch strips1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons olive oil3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut into wedges2 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon dried basil Preparation In a large resealable bag, combine the vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the beef; seal bag and turn to coat....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) linguine1 cup chicken broth1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained1/3 cup whole milk2 tablespoons cream cheeseSalt and pepper to taste1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring broth to a boil. Add onion and garlic. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup milk1 tablespoon soy sauce7 slices bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and choppedCHERRY SAUCE:1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1/3 cup apple juice1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup steak sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons soy sauce Preparation In a bowl, combine the milk, soy sauce, bread cubes, garlic salt and onion powder....

Ingredients 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil1/4 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 small onion, finely chopped1 small green pepper, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups water1 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon thyme and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink....

Ingredients all-pupose flour 1 homemade or store-bought single-crust pie dough 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 c. thinly sliced shallots Coarse salt ground pepper 6 large eggs 3/4 c. heavy cream 3/4 lb. mushrooms 1 c. grated Fontina Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly flour a rolling pin and work surface and roll out dough to a 12-inch round. Place in a 9-inch pie plate, fold overhang under, and crimp edge....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage4 cups frozen Tater Tots1 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 large eggs1/2 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon minced green onion1/8 teaspoon pepperDash garlic powder2 tomatoes, sliced and quarteredMinced chives Preparation In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Spread in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with Tater Tots; sprinkle with cheese. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, onion, pepper and garlic powder just until blended....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups 2% milk1 cup shredded cheddar cheese5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 6 medium)1/2 cup chopped onionAdditional pepper, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted....

Ingredients 3 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)4 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each) 1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 teaspoon Italian seasoning3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 large onion, halved and sliced1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips1 large green pepper, cut into strips1 jar (16 ounces) mild pickled pepper rings, drained 8 submarine buns, split1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend...

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds sole fillets1/4 teaspoon each salt, paprika and coarsely ground pepper3/4 pound sliced fresh mushroomsSAUCE:1-1/2 teaspoons grated onion4-1/2 teaspoons butter4 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon each salt, paprika and coarsely ground pepper3/4 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth3/4 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Place fillets in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with seasonings....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed3 tablespoons buttermilk2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornmeal1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning blend1/8 teaspoon pepperOil for deep-fat fryingAdditional salt and pepper, optional Preparation Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, seasoning blend and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk, then roll in cornmeal mixture. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided2 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 cup water4 cups pitted frozen tart cherries, thawed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar12 slices Texas toast1 egg1 cup milk Preparation For cherry sauce, combine 1 cup sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Stir in the water until smooth. Add cherries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside....

Ingredients 1 Granny Smith apple 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 loaf Italian bread Vegetable cooking spray 3 large eggs 1 1/2 c. 2% reduced-fat milk 1 c. apple cider 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 c. chopped pecans 3/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. light corn syrup 1/2 c. evaporated milk 1 1/2 tsp. butter Preparation Step 1Prepare the bread pudding: Sauté apple and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a lightly greased skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 ounces each)1 teaspoon each garlic powder, salt and paprika1/2 teaspoon each onion powder, ground cumin, chili powder and pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a small bowl, combine seasonings. Dip chicken in butter; sprinkle with seasonings. In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings2 tablespoons canola oil1-1/2 cups beef broth1 cup cubed cooked potatoesCRUST:1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cold butter3 tablespoons shortening2 to 3 tablespoons cold water1 teaspoon milk Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, pepper and paprika; add beef, a few pieces at a time....