Ingredients

• 2  pounds  fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 2  tablespoons  olive oil
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 6  (1/8-inch-thick) pancetta slices
• 1  tablespoon  freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Toss together Brussels sprouts and next 3 ingredients in a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until sprouts are tender and edges are lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

2. Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium ...

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• 1/2  cup  walnut pieces
• 8  heads Belgian endive (about 2 1/4 lb.)
• 1/2  cup  firmly packed fresh parsley leaves
• Dijon Vinegrette (Cumin)
• 2  red grapefruits, peeled and sectioned

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake walnuts in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.

2. Remove and discard outer leaves of endive. Rinse endive with cold water, and pat dry. Cut each endive head diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and place...

Ingredients

• 1/4  cup  olive oil
• 3  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  Dijon mustard
• 3/4  teaspoon  sugar
• 1/2  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 1  (5-oz.) package arugula, thoroughly washed*
• 6  radishes, thinly sliced
• 2  (4-oz.) packages thinly sliced smoked salmon
• 1  avocado, sliced

Preparation

1. Whisk together first 6 ingredients. Gently toss together arugula, radishes, and half of olive oil mixture in a large bowl. Arrange on a serving platter with salmon and avocado. Serve immedia...

Ingredients

• 1 1/2  pounds  Brussels sprouts, trimmed
• 4  bacon slices
• 1  Braeburn apple, peeled and diced
• 2  tablespoons  minced shallots
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1/4  cup  dry white wine
• 1/4  cup  low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  pepper
• 1/4  cup  freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Cut Brussels sprouts in half, and cut into shreds.

2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving ...

Ingredients

• 4  pounds  yellow squash, sliced
• 1  large sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1  cup  (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2  cup  chopped fresh chives
• 1  (8-oz.) container sour cream
• 1  teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
• 2  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 1/2  cups  soft, fresh breadcrumbs, divided
• 1 1/4  cups  (5 oz.) freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2  tablespoons  butter, melted

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cook yellow squash and onion in boiling water to cover in...

Ingredients

• 5  bacon slices, diced
• 1  small onion, minced
• 1/2  cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 1  (16-oz.) package frozen butterbeans
• 1/4  cup  butter
• 2  teaspoons  salt
• 1  teaspoon  cracked pepper

Preparation

1. Cook bacon and onion in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes. Add brown sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in butterbeans and butter until butter is melted and beans are thoroughly coated. Stir in 12 cups water.

2. Bring to a b...

Ingredients

• 4 1/2  pounds  sweet potatoes
• 1  cup  granulated sugar
• 1/2  cup  butter, softened
• 1/4  cup  milk
• 2  large eggs
• 1  teaspoon  vanilla extract
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1 1/4  cups  cornflakes cereal, crushed
• 1/4  cup  chopped pecans
• 1  tablespoon  brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon  butter, melted
• 1 1/2  cups  miniature marshmallows

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake sweet potatoes at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Let stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash sweet potatoes. Reduce...

Ingredients

• Sugared Curried Pecans
• 1  (6-oz.) package pecan halves
• 2  tablespoons  butter, melted
• 3  tablespoons  sugar
• 1/4  teaspoon  ground ginger
• 1/8  teaspoon  curry powder
• 1/8  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 1/8  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• Maple-Cider Vinaigrette
• 1/3  cup  cider vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  pure maple syrup
• 1  tablespoon  Dijon mustard
• 1/4  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 2/3  cup  olive oil
• Salad
• 1  (10-oz.) package fresh baby spinach, thoroughly washed
• 1  Gala apple, thinly sliced
• 1  smal...

Ingredients

• 1  (8.5-oz.) French bread baguette, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
• Olive oil cooking spray
• 1  (15.5-oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4  cup  olive oil
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 1/2  cup  pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
• 1/2  cup  diced jarred roasted red bell peppers
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• Garnish: torn basil leaves

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet, and coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with desired amou...

Ingredients

• 1  (16-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1  cup  mayonnaise
• 1/2  cup  chopped onion
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2  teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1  cup  chopped pecans, toasted
• 1  (8-ounce) can whole-berry cranberry sauce
• Garnishes: green onion strips, fresh cranberries, orange curls
• Crackers or bread rounds

Preparation

Beat first 6 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended; stir in pecans.

Shape mixture into a 5- x 5- x 2-inch box, or spoon...

Ingredients

• 1/2  (32-oz.) container plain low-fat yogurt
• 1  (12-oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
• 1/4  cup  crumbled feta cheese
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh dill
• 1  teaspoon  Greek seasoning
• 1  small garlic clove, pressed
• Pita chips

Preparation

1. Line a fine wire-mesh strainer with a coffee filter. Place strainer over a bowl. Spoon yogurt into strainer. Let stand 15 minutes. Spoon yogurt into a medium bowl, and discard strained liquid.

2. Pat bell peppers dry with paper towels. ...

Ingredients

• 5  bacon slices, chopped
• 1/2  medium-size sweet onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4  cup  dry white wine
• 1  (16-oz.) package frozen chopped turnip greens, thawed
• 12  ounces  cream cheese, cut into pieces
• 1  (8-oz.) container sour cream
• 1/2  teaspoon  dried crushed red pepper
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 3/4  cup  freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Garnish: dried crushed red pepper
• Assorted crackers, flatbread, and gourmet wafers

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to broil. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over ...

Ingredients

• 3  (8-oz.) blocks mozzarella cheese
• 1  (8.5-oz.) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and halved
• 1/2  cup  olive oil
• 3  tablespoons  finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1  teaspoon  garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon  onion powder
• 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano
• 1/2  teaspoon  Italian seasoning
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
• Garnish: flat-leaf parsley sprigs or fresh rosemary stems

Preparation

1. Cut blocks of cheese into 1-inch cubes. Arrange cheese cubes and tomato halves in an ...

Ingredients

• 12  thin slices pancetta (about 1/3 lb.)
• 1  Bartlett pear
• 1/2  (4-oz.) package goat cheese, crumbled
• Freshly cracked pepper
• Honey
• Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation

1. Arrange pancetta slices in a single layer on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.

2. Bake at 450° for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a paper towel-lined wire rack using a spatula. Let stand 10 minutes or until crisp.

3. Core pear with an apple corer. Cut pear crosswise into 12 thin rings. Arrange on a serv...

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• 12  unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
• 12  jalapeño peppers
• 6  bacon slices, halved lengthwise

Preparation

Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.

Cut a slit in each jalapeño pepper; remove seeds and membranes. Carefully place one shrimp in cavity of each pepper.

Wrap each pepper with 1 bacon piece, and secure with a wooden pick. Place in a jellyroll pan.

Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until bacon is cooked. Serve warm.

Ingredients

• 2  (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4  cup  butter, softened
• 1  teaspoon  salt, divided
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 1 1/3  cups  sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
• 2  (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and divided
• 1/3  cup  tomato paste
• 4  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1/2  cups  firmly packed fresh basil
• 1/4  cup  pine nuts
• 2  tablespoons  olive oil
• 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 1/4  cup  grated Parmesan cheese
• Vegetable cooking spray
• Garnishes: fresh rosemary sprigs, sun-dried tomat...

Ingredients

• 2  (14-oz.) cans chicken broth
• 3/4  cup  uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1/2  (8-oz.) container chive-and-onion cream cheese
• 1/2  cup  freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
• 1/4  teaspoon  ground white pepper

Preparation

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in grits. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes or until thickened. Add cheeses and pepper, stirring until melted.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2  pounds  unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp
• 1  tablespoon  butter
• 1/2  pound  andouille sausage, diced
• 3/4  cup  whipping cream
• 1/3  cup  chicken broth
• 1/3  cup  dry white wine
• 1/2  cup  freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
• 1/4  teaspoon  ground white pepper
• Asiago Grits
• Garnish: chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add sausage, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add shrim...