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Ingredients 2 cups barley flour 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal 1/3 cup shredded cheddar 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and about 3 tablespoons water to form a dough. Roll out mixture between two sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thick; remove plastic wrap and cut out biscuits with a 3 1/2-inch bone-shaped cookie cutter....

Ingredients 1 cup maple-flavored syrup 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, if desired Preparation Heat maple syrup and cranberry sauce in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberry sauce is melted. Stir in walnuts. Serve warm. Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 weeks. Related Video

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup hot water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large egg whites 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup cornstarch Momma Reiner’s Chocolate Fudge Preparation Lightly spray a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle gelatin over a small bowl filled with 1/2 cup cold water; let stand to soften....

Ingredients 3/4 cup fig spread or preserves 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups mixed baby salad greens 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 8 slices rustic Italian bread, toasted 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (2 oz) Preparation In small bowl, mix fig spread, shallots, vinegar and oil. In medium bowl, toss salad greens with 1/2 cup of the fig dressing. Divide greens and chicken mixture evenly among toasted bread slices; drizzle with remaining fig dressing and top with goat cheese....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 ounces) cranberries Grated zest and juice of 2 oranges 1/4 cup ruby port 3/4 cup sugar, or more to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 cup toasted pecans or walnuts Preparation Combine the cranberries, orange zest and juice, port, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup cold water 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1/3 to 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Mix Bisquick and cold water until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 30 seconds. Turn onto surface well dusted with Bisquick. Gently roll in Bisquick to coat; shape into ball. Kneed 10 times. Roll or pat into 12-inch circle. Spread with butter; sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 1/3 cup horseradish mustard 2 pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets 1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked roast beef (from deli) 1 small tomato, thinly sliced 4 slices (1 oz each) provolone cheese Baby spinach leaves or lettuce leaves Preparation Spread mustard on inside of pita pocket halves. Fill pockets with beef, tomato, cheese and spinach. Related Video

Ingredients 4 thin stalks asparagus (about 2 oz) 1 1/2 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened (about 2 rounded tablespoons) 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 bagel, cut in half horizontally 1 1/2 oz salmon lox (from 3-oz package) Lemon wedges, if desired Preparation Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Cut asparagus in half crosswise into about 3-inch pieces....

Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided, plus more for dish 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), divided 4 teaspoons baking powder Coarse salt and pepper 1 1/4 cups whole milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 4 bone-in pork chops (1 1/2 pounds total; 3/4 inch thick) 1 medium white onion, sliced 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth...

Ingredients 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips (24 oz) 3 cups miniature marshmallows 2 cups chopped dried strawberries 1 cup unblanched whole almonds, coarsely chopped Preparation Line 15x10x1-inch pan with waxed paper; spray paper with cooking spray. Fill 3-quart saucepan half full with water; heat to simmering. In 2-quart heatproof bowl, place chocolate chips; place bowl over pan of simmering water. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until melted and chips can be stirred smooth....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 oz each) lo mein noodles 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups) 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas or snow pea pods 4 medium green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup) 4 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil Preparation Cook and drain noodles as directed on package; cover to keep warm....

Ingredients 4 cups cranberry-apple juice drink or apple cider 2 cups orange juice 2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies 1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons honey Preparation Mix all ingredients except honey in 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove allspice. Stir in honey. Serve warm. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup finely chopped, peeled apple 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 egg 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well....

Ingredients 4 large unwaxed lemons 8 fresh, unsprayed lemon, basil, or bay leaves 1 pound fresh buffalo mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch slices 8 fresh basil leaves 4 anchovy fillets, halved 4 cherry tomatoes, halved Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 dried red chiles, crumbled (optional) Grilled baguette, slices for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a work surface, trim both ends of lemons so they stand upright; cut crosswise 1 inch thick rounds....

Ingredients Extra-virgin olive oil 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed into large pieces 8 fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped 4 slices rustic bread 2 1/2 cups cooked beans, plus 1/2 cup cooking liquid Pinch of red-pepper flakes, plus more if desired 4 large eggs Preparation Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil, the bacon, and garlic, and cook until bacon is almost crisp....

Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup bourbon or apple cider 5 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons red pepper sauce 1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained 1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained 3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/3 cup cider vinegar 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts...

Ingredients 1/2 cup Homemade Vegetable Stock, or canned low-sodium vegetable broth 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon mirin 1 teaspoon Chinese chile paste 8 ounces firm tofu, cut in 1/2-inch cubes 4 baby heads bok choy, or 1/2 head regular bok choy 12 ounces broccoli, florets 4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal 8 ounces small shiitake or white mushrooms, stemmed and julienned 1 eight-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained...

Ingredients 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1/2 white onion, chopped Juice of 1/2 lime 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together tomatoes, onions, lime juice, and cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 1 bag (10 ounces) salad mix 2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 package (6 ounces) diced dried fruits and raisins (about 1 1/4 cups) 1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup fat-free sweet-spicy French dressing Preparation Place salad mix, chicken, dried fruits and celery in large bowl. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup animal crackers 1 cup teddy bear-shaped chocolate or honey graham snacks 1 cup miniature pretzel twists 1 cup yogurt-covered raisins 1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies Preparation In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Store in covered container up to 1 month. Related Video