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Ingredients 2 green onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil1/2 pound lean ground turkey20 wonton wrappers9 lettuce leavesDIPPING SAUCE:1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil1 garlic clove, minced Preparation In a large bowl, combine the onions, cornstarch, ginger, soy sauce and oil. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Place 1 tablespoon turkey mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper....

Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons canola oil1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup chicken brothHot cooked riceLemon slices Preparation In a large skillet or wok, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, mushrooms and onions; stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in the broth; cook 2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice; garnish with lemon....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/3 cup baking cocoa2/3 cup sugar2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup milk chocolate M&M’sADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:3 large eggs, room temperature2/3 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Combine flour, salt and baking powder. In a 1-qt. glass container, layer flour mixture, cocoa, sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips and M&M’s, packing well between each layer. Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup apple cider or juice1/2 cup canola oil2 medium apples, peeled and shredded (about 1-1/2 cups)TOPPING:1/4 cup old-fashioned oats1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cold butterMaple syrup, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9-in. round baking pan. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil1-1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme1-1/2 teaspoons pepper3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR POPCORN:2 cups air-popped popcorn1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted Preparation Combine first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container up to 6 months. To prepare popcorn: Combine popcorn, butter and 1/2 teaspoon seasoning; toss to coat.

Ingredients 8 large eggs 3 large egg yolks 1 lb. confectioners’ sugar confectioners’ sugar 1 vanilla bean 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. milk 5 oz. bittersweet chocolate 3 large egg yolks 1/4 c. sugar 1 pinch salt 1 c. half-and-half 2 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder 5 stick unsalted butter 1 c. sugar 3 large egg whites 1 pinch salt Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and position racks in the lower and middle thirds....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 cups uncooked long grain brown rice2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon saffron threads6 cups chicken stock2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 cup frozen peas Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper and mushrooms; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 small head bok choy1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons canola oil, divided2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot1 garlic clove, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms1/4 cup chow mein noodlesHot cooked brown rice, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 c. olive oil 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 3 c. diced tomatoes with their liquid (two 14 1/2-ounce cans) c. dry white wine 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 3/4 lb. large shrimp 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/4 lb. feta cheese 4 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large onion, chopped 1 1/2 c. carrots, chopped 1 1/2 c. celery, chopped kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out pie dough 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1 c. whole milk 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded 1 package store bough pie crust, thawed in refrigerator over night...

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt1 pound sea scallops2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a shallow bowl, toss bread crumbs with salt. Dip scallops in crumb mixture to coat both sides, patting to help coating adhere. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until firm and opaque....

Ingredients 1 large head cabbage1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce3/4 cup quick-cooking rice1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)1 large egg, lightly beaten1 ounce onion soup mix1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (46 ounces) V8 juiceSalt to tasteGrated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Cook cabbage in boiling water just until leaves fall off head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls; drain well. (Refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 ounces each) 1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup Marsala wine8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup golden raisins2 tablespoons capers, drained1/4 cup chopped fresh basilHot cooked couscous Preparation In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; brown chicken on both sides in batches, adding oil as needed....

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zestDash ground nutmeg9 thin slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed1 package (4 ounces) smoked salmon or loxDill sprigs Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spread over each slice of bread; cut each into four triangles. Top with salmon. Garnish with dill sprigs.

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 5 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 c. plus1 tsp. granulated sugar 1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 6 tbsp. sour cream 6 tbsp. Vermont maple syrup 2 tbsp. finely chopped walnuts tsp. ground cinnamon Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place paper liners in 12 muffin cups.Step 2In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt....

Ingredients 4 ear (large) corn 3/4 c. heavy cream 3 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3/4 lb. spaghetti 1/4 lb. sliced 2 tbsp. butter Preparation Step 1In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the ears of corn until just done, about 3 minutes. Remove the corn from the pot and save the hot water to cook the spaghetti. When the ears of corn are cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cob....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon garlic salt1 tablespoon dried basil2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons dried oregano1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 bay leavesHot cooked spaghetti Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 beef standing rib roast 1/4 c. olive oil 2 tsp. cracked black pepper 1 lb. potatoes 1 lb. pumpkin 1 lb. sweet potato 1/2 c. brandy 1 1/2 c. beef stock 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 c. water 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F/350 degrees F fan-forced.Step 2Using a simple knot, tie kitchen string between each rib bone to ensure the outer layers of meat do not pull away from the rib-eye during roasting....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 beef top sirloin steak (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 package (16 ounces) frozen vegetables for stew, thawed1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 cup fresh baby spinach Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add steak, basil, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup julienned sweet red pepper1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions2 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1/4 cup sliced dried apricots1 teaspoon sesame oil2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beans over medium-high heat in oil for 2 minutes. Add sweet pepper and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer....