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Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion 4 or 5 small red potatoes, sliced (2 cups) 1 cup frozen cut green beans (from 1-lb bag) 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 package (14-oz size) firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped Preparation In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 2 minutes, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 3/4 cup boiling water 1 package (0.3 oz) strawberry-flavored sugar-free gelatin 1/4 cup (from 6-oz container) 99% fat-free strawberry yogurt 1 medium banana, sliced 1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice, drained 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries Preparation In small bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin; stir about 2 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in yogurt until smooth. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm....

Ingredients 2 medium zucchini 1 roasted red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon finely grated garlic 2 tablespoons sesame tahini paste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha sauce Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Cut zucchini into 2x1/2-inch fingers; arrange on large plate or onto 4 individual plates. Arrange red pepper slices over zucchini. In small bowl, beat sesame tahini paste, oil, lemon juice, honey and Sriracha sauce with whisk until blended....

Ingredients 1 pound medium squid, cleaned, rinsed, and dried, bodies and tentacles separated 1 small head cauliflower, separated into 1-inch florets 4 cups whole milk Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper 18 to 24 fresh curry leaves Vegetable oil, for frying 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 jumbo head-on (optional) shrimp, peeled and heads removed (shells and heads reserved for broth) and deveined, halved lengthwise 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, preferably European-style...

Ingredients 1 to 2 cups assorted frozen berries (like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries) 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks 1 cup non-fat plain greek yogurt 1 1/2 cups almond milk + more if needed 1 to 2 tablespoons almond butter 1 to 2 teaspoons ground flaxseed meal, optional Fresh berries, sliced Hemp seeds, optional Honey Nut Cheerios™ Sliced almonds Preparation Place frozen fruit into your blender, top with the yogurt, almond milk, almond butter and flaxseed meal....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for rolling 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 3 to 5 tablespoons ice water 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons garam masala 6 to 10 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 1 piece (1 inch) cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons red chile flakes 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger 2 teaspoons salt 2/3 cup plain full-fat yogurt 1 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, or 4 chicken thighs, halved 1 teaspoon ground turmeric Vegetable oil, for frying 4 onions, chopped 3 to 5 cloves garlic, chopped 4 to 6 tablespoons cashews...

Ingredients 1 bag (11.5 or 12 oz) semisweet chocolate chunks (2 cups), divided 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz) 4 sugar cones, coarsely crushed (about 1 1/4 cups) 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large microwavable bowl, microwave 1 cup chocolate chunks uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package) 2 cans (6 oz each) white crabmeat, drained, cartilage removed 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa (any variety) Preparation Line cookie sheet with waxed paper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1 diced celery stalk 1 tablespoon minced chives 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard One 4.4-ounce can sardines, packed in olive oil (drained) 2 cups greens 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon olive oil Salt and pepper Preparation Stir together yogurt, celery, chives, and mustard. Fold in sardines. Toss greens with lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Top with sardine salad. Related Video

Ingredients 8 slices unpeeled eggplant, about 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 4 thin slices red onion, separated into rings 4 slices (1 ounce each) provolone cheese, cut in half 12 large fresh basil leaves 8 slices Italian bread, 1/4 inch thick, toasted 4 thin slices tomato Preparation Dip eggplant slices into egg, then coat with bread crumbs....

Ingredients 2 slices whole wheat bread 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter Betty Crocker™ Fruit Roll-Ups® chewy fruit flavored snack (any flavor) Betty Crocker™ Fruit by the Foot™ chewy fruit flavored snack (any flavor) Betty Crocker™ Fruit Gushers® fruit flavored snack (any flavor) Preparation Cut crusts from bread slices. Spread 1 side of each slice with peanut butter. Unroll fruit flavored snacks; remove paper. Using kitchen scissors, cut fruit snacks into fin shapes and various designs....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 salmon steaks, 3/4 inch thick (3/4 pound) 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon pepper Paprika, if desired Lemon wedge, if desired Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Heat butter and lemon juice in square pan, 8x8x2 inches, in oven until butter is melted. Place salmon in pan; turn to coat both sides with lemon mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup milk 1/4 cup chocolate-flavored syrup 1/4 cup tequila, if desired 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules or crystals 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 cups crushed ice Whipped cream, if desired Cinnamon sticks, if desired Preparation In blender, place all ingredients except ice, whipped cream and cinnamon sticks. Cover; blend on high speed until mixed. Add ice; cover and blend until slushy. Top individual servings with dollop of whipped cream and cinnamon stick....

Ingredients 12 ounces Lillet Rose 12 ounces Ruby Red grapefruit juice 6 ounces gin 6 edible flower blossoms (optional) Preparation Combine 6 ounces Lillet, 6 ounces grapefruit juice, 3 ounces gin, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until well chilled. Strain and divide cocktail among 3 stemmed cocktail glasses, such as Champagne coupes. Repeat. Garnish with flowers. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 8 uncooked manicotti shells 1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey 1 cup shredded carrots (1 1/2 medium) 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons sliced green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 cup salsa 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (1 ounce) Preparation Heat oven to 325°. Cook and drain manicotti shells as directed on package. Mix chicken, carrots, ricotta cheese, onions, cilantro and garlic....

Ingredients 2 ounces Parmesan 8 slices white sandwich bread 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 8 teaspoons apricot jam 1 1/2 cups grated fontina (6 ounces) 2 cups baby arugula Preparation With a rasp grater, finely grate Parmesan onto a plate (you should have 1 cup). Brush one side of bread slices with oil and press into Parmesan, coating completely. Place bread, cheese side down, on a work surface....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Chocolate Ice Cream for Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and peanut butter until smooth....

Ingredients 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla fat-free sugar-free instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 1/4 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain or Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1/2 cup low-fat granola 4 medium plums, pitted and chopped (about 2 cups) Preparation Make pudding mix as directed on box except use 1 1/4 cups fat-free (skim) milk. Fold in yogurt. Place about 1/4 cup pudding mixture in bottom of each of 4 parfait glasses....

Ingredients 5 teaspoons unsalted butter 4 cups frozen hash browns (1 pound), thawed Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In an 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 1/2 teaspoons butter over medium-high. Add hash browns and press evenly into skillet with a rubber spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, pressing on potatoes and tucking in edge occasionally with spatula, until crisp and deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Adjust heat if necessary to prevent cake from over-browning....