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Ingredients 1 cup canola oil2/3 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed2-1/2 pounds boneless lean pork, beef, lamb, venison, chicken or turkey, cut into 1-1/2- to 2-inch cubesItalian rolls or hot dog buns Preparation In a glass or plastic bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Add meat and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, divided3/4 pound beef cube steaks, cubed1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup water1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup beef broth1 small potato, peeled and cubed1/2 small onion, cut into wedges1/2 cup sliced fresh carrots1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 teaspoon onion soup mix1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup frozen peas Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and 1/4 teaspoon thyme....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil3 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)1 small onion, sliced1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a skillet or wok, heat oil; stir-fry the asparagus, onion and garlic over medium-high heat until tender. Add the almonds, lemon juice, soy sauce and lemon zest; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 ounces strawberry gelatin1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartarFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, gelatin, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 3 cups cold fat-free milk2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant white chocolate pudding mix1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes3 cups sliced fresh strawberries3 cups fresh raspberries1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed3 whole strawberries, quartered Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Place a third of the cake cubes in a trifle bowl or 3-1/2-qt....

Ingredients 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted1 cup ketchup1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons steak sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 beef eye round roast (3-1/2 pounds), cut in half1 teaspoon salt16 sandwich buns, splitDill pickle slices, optional Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients. Pour half of mixture into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle beef with salt; add to slow cooker and top with remaining broth mixture....

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped onion1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup fat-free milk1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined3/4 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon lemon juice2 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and curry in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) fruit cocktail, drained1 medium firm banana, halved and sliced1/2 cup miniature marshmallows1/3 cup peach yogurt2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut2 maraschino cherries, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the fruit cocktail, banana and marshmallows. Combine yogurt and mayonnaise until blended; add to fruit mixture and stir to coat. Spoon into individual dishes; top with coconut and a cherry if desired.

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium green pepper, chopped1 cup canned pumpkin1/4 cup golden raisins1 tablespoon maple syrup2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerrootHot cooked couscous and chopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lb. smoky slab bacon 1 large white onion 4 large garlic cloves 3 lb. green beans 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 35-ounce can peeled Italian tomatoes 2 c. chicken stock 2 bay leaves salt Preparation Step 1In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the bacon and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi1 tablespoon olive oil3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed1 garlic clove, minced1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce Preparation Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook sausage 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked linguine, broken in half1 tablespoon cornstarch3/4 cup dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup additional reduced-sodium chicken broth1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 cups broccoli florets4 teaspoons canola oil1 large sweet yellow, red or green pepper, julienned2 garlic cloves, minced2 tuna or swordfish steak (8 ounces each), cut into 1-inch cubes1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions....

Ingredients 3 c. warm water 2 tsp. baking powder 1 3/4 c. fine semolina (see Tips & Techniques) c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. active dry yeast 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt vegetable oil c. honey 6 tbsp. unsalted butter Preparation Step 1In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the warm water with the baking powder. In a food processor, combine the semolina with the flour, yeast, sugar, and the remaining 2 3/4 cups of warm water; process for 30 seconds, until smooth....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat angel hair pasta2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1-1/2 cups coleslaw mix1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved3 green onions, chopped1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup reduced-fat Asian toasted sesame salad dressing1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine chicken, coleslaw mix, oranges, red pepper, snap peas and green onions; sprinkle with salt and toss to combine....

Ingredients 2 cups torn leaf lettuce1 medium tomato, chopped1/2 cup chopped celerySalad dressing of your choice Preparation Divide the lettuce, tomato and celery among four salad plates. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 7 bacon strips, divided 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds), well trimmed1 tablespoon coarse sea salt1 medium head cabbage (about 2 pounds), coarsely chopped Preparation Line bottom of a 6-qt. slow cooker with 4 bacon strips. Sprinkle all sides of roast with salt; place in slow cooker. Arrange remaining bacon over top of roast. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until pork is tender. Add cabbage, spreading cabbage around roast....

Ingredients 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons minced chives2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons celery salt2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 small garlic clove, minced1-1/4 cups seasoned bread crumbs1 broiler/fryer chicken (2 to 3 pounds), cut up and skin removed2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Coat chicken with sour cream mixture, then coat with bread crumbs....

Ingredients 4 cups ground walnuts (about 14 ounces)1 cup sugar3/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup 2% milk1/3 cup honeyDOUGH:2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 teaspoon plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1 cup butter, melted1 cup sour cream4 large eggs, room temperature, divided use1 teaspoon salt 5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients until blended. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm milk; let stand 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 4 bone-in chicken thighs (1-1/2 pounds), skin removed2 cups frozen lima beans2 cups frozen corn1 large green pepper, chopped1 large onion, chopped2 cans (14 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 cup tomato paste3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperChopped fresh cilantro or parsley Preparation Place the first five ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and dry seasonings; pour over top....