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Ingredients 1 14oz can of canelli beans, drained and rinsed 2 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 pound baby bella mushrooms, sliced ½ cup black olives, sliced 1 large egg pepper, to taste 1 Tbsp. fresh sage, chopped 1 Tbsp. Fresh thyme, chopped 1 Tbsp. Fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup cooked wild rice 4 oil packed sun dried tomatoes 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns ½ cup mayonnaise juice of ½ lemon Preparation Heat olive oil in large skillet Add mushrooms and olives to skillet and cooked until mushrooms are soft and release juices....

Ingredients 1 cup herring or salmon with sauce 4 english muffins 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup tomato, diced 1/4 cup onion, diced 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup carrot, diced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees f. Combine fish, onion, tomato, carrot, and mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper Brush the muffins with olive oil Distribute the herring mix to each bun....

Ingredients 3 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 stick unsalted butter Preparation Place egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt in a blender; blend until combined. Melt butter in a saucepan or in microwave. With blender running, slowly pour butter through opening in lid in a thin stream until sauce is thick, about 1 minute. Serve immediately or transfer to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm; serve within thirty minutes....

Ingredients 3 packages unflavored gelatin 1 cup ice cold water, divided 12 ounces granulated sugar, approximately 1 1/2 cups 1 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch Nonstick spray optional hot chocolate! Preparation Place the gelatin into the bowl of a stand mixer along with 1/2 cup of the water. Have the whisk attachment standing by. In a small saucepan combine the remaining 1/2 cup water, granulated sugar, corn syrup and salt....

Ingredients 4 oz. (one-half 8-oz. tub) fat free cream cheese 1/4 cup lime juice (from concentrate) 3 Tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 cup light sour cream Assorted fresh fruit dippers Preparation With mixer, beat cream cheese, lime juice, honey and ginger in small bowl until smooth. With wooden spoon, stir in sour cream. Cover and chill until serving time. Serve with assorted fresh fruit dippers. Garnish as desired. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator....

Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 6 ounces extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 8 ounces crab meat, picked over 1/4 cup chopped pimiento (from a 4-ounce jar) 1/4 cup sliced scallions (from about 3 scallions) 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Hot sauce 1 1/2 cups torn rustic bread (from 1 loaf, crust trimmed)...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 (15.6-oz.) pkg. Pillsbury™ Cranberry Quick Bread & Muffin Mix 2 tablespoons grated orange peel 2 (29-oz.) cans peach slices in light syrup, drained, reserving 1 cup liquid 1 egg 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/3 cup sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place butter in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Place in oven until butter is melted. Remove from oven. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine quick bread mix, 1 tablespoon of the orange peel, 1 cup reserved peach liquid and egg; stir 50 to 75 strokes with spoon until mix is moistened....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 7 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 6-ounce boneless salmon fillets Preparation Purée the first 8 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season marinade to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead....

Ingredients 1 large orange, peeled and segmented 1/2 of a large banana, cut into chunks 6 large strawberries 2 cups spinach 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 cup ice Preparation Put all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

Ingredients 6 cloves garlic 2 T. minced fresh rosemary 1-2 t. coarse ground pepper pinch cinnamon 3 T plus 1 1/2 t olive oil 3 T. red wine 6 lb. leg of lamb, boned and butterflied 5 T. Dijon mustard 1/2 c olive oil 3 T red wine fresh rosemary and other herbs Preparation Grind the first 6 ingredients in a food processor. Arrange lamb cut side down in large glass baking dish....

Ingredients 8 jumbo shrimp, shell on 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 ears corn, shucked and cut into 1-inch-thick rounds 1 pound linguica, cut into 2-inch pieces (16 pieces) Lemon wedges, for serving Grainy-Mustard Aioli, for serving Preparation Using sharp kitchen shears, cut along back of shell of each shrimp, and devein (leave shells on)....

Ingredients 3 tbsp butter 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp lime juice 1 cup non fat vanilla yogurt (use greek if you have it) 2 eggs 2 tbsp vanilla extract (if you only have the good stuff, reduce to 2 tsp and add milk to make 2 tbsp 3/4 cup flour 2 cups Bisquick 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp reserved pineapple marinade 1 1/2 cup chopped grilled pineapple (1/2 cup for topping)...

Ingredients GRILLED SPICY SHRIMP WITH FRESH PLUMS + BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD 10 pieces fresh shrimp 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Pinch fresh ground pepper 1 tablespoon srirachi chile pepper paste 4 whole fresh plums sliced in half, pit removed, sliced slivers 4 whole pieces of Belgian endive, sliced on the bias 1 small red onion, sliced thin PASSION FRUIT VINAIGRETTE 1/2 cup passion fruit puree 1 tablespoon dijon mustard...

Ingredients 1 large, firm peaches, peeled and pitted 1 large, firm nectarines, peeled and pitted 1 large, firm plums, peeled and pitted 2 cups orange juice 2 cups water 1 cup light brown sugar ¼ cup light rum 2 cups turbinado sugar 2 pints coconut ice cream 1 cup crème fraîche 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted 4 maraschino cherries Preparation Cut each peach, nectarine, and plum into fourths. Place stone fruit in shallow bowl....

Ingredients Between 1.5 - 2 lbs. extra-lean ground beef 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 soup can of milk 1 can green beans 1 bag of frozen TaterTots Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In an ungreased 9x13 baking pan, press the uncooked ground beef into the bottom of the pan, covering the bottom completely. In a mixing bowl, combine the soup and milk and stir until lumps are gone....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 packages (2 1/2 oz each) hazelnuts (filberts) or pecans 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom only of 10-inch springform pan with shortening or cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat; set aside to cool....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup granulated sugar Table salt 1-1/2 cups coarsely crushed toasted hazelnuts 5 large egg yolks 1/3 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chunks Preparation In a medium saucepan, mix 1 cup of the cream with the milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Warm the cream mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and tiny bubbles begin to form around the edge of the pan, 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup vinegar (apple cider) 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 2 tbs. chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp. of dried 1 tbs. dried chervil 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard 2 cups salad oil salt and pepper Preparation Mix all ingredients together except oil in mixing bowl, slowly whisk in oil, salt and pepper to taste. Alternatively, in food processor or blender, combine all ingredients adding salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients Ingredients: 16 (16-ounce) bag fresh cranberries 1 cup sugar ½cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1 packaged piecrust 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 16 ounces brie, frozen and coarsely grated 8 ounces chopped pecans Preparation Directions: Prepare the filling ahead of time. Place cranberries in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add sugar and lemon juice; stir until cranberries pop and mixture becomes thick, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool for 1 hour at room temperature....

Ingredients 1 package (4-serving size) chocolate flavor instant pudding & pie filling 1 package (4-serving size) vanilla flavor instant pudding & pie filling 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted Frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed Preparation Prepare chocolate pudding mix and vanilla pudding mix according to package directions. Refrigerate. In small bowl toss together crumbs and margarine or butter. Spoon half f crumb mixture into 8 individual dessert dishes or parfait glasses....