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Ingredients 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli spears 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 (8-oz.) can pineapple slices, drained 4 oz. (4 slices) Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Cook broccoli as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, place 1 chicken breast half, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs Cooking spray 12 (6-inch) white corn tortillas 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (such as Tillamook) Low-fat sour cream (optional) Preparation Prepare grill. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; rub spice mixture over chicken....

Ingredients 8 sm Chicken Thighs, trimmed excess fat Salt and Pepper to taste 3/4C Apricot or Peach Preserves 1T Red Wine Vinegar 1T Olive Oil 1 Jalapeno, diced 1T minced garlic Pinch red pepper flakes Salt & Pepper to taste 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish Cilantro Sprigs for Garnish Preparation Preheat the grill to medium-high for direct heat. Coat the grill rack with a flavorless oil, such as canola....

Ingredients 1 7-ounce can whole green chilies 1/4 pound Cheddar, shredded 1 8-ounce carton unflavored yogurt 2 eggs 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 cup bottled chile salsa Preparation Split chiles and open flat. Cover bottom of 1-quart baking dish with half of the chilies. Sprinkle half of the cheese. Repeat layers. Beat yogurt, eggs, flour, chili powder and cumin together until smooth. Pour over layers in the baking dish....

Ingredients For Salad 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas (cooked and chilled) 1 1/2 cups asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces (cooked and chilled) 1/2 cup radish, thinly sliced and chilled 1 1/2 tbls. fresh dill, finely chopped For Vinagrette 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tbls. white wine vinegar 1 tbls. dill chopped finely Juice from 1 large lemon Salt and Pepper to Taste 4 medium eggs...

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus more for serving Coarse salt 1 cup oyster crackers, crushed (3/4 cup) 1 pound lump crabmeat, preferably Dungeness, picked over 2 tablespoons safflower oil Lemon wedges, for serving Preparation Combine mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire, chives, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Fold in crackers and crab just until combined. Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, form mixture into 3-inch round patties....

Ingredients For the cookie layers: 1 cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips For the cheesecake layer: 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1/2 cup mini-chocolate chips Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Place tablespoon of chocolate chips on wide end of each triangle. Roll up, starting at shortest side of triangle, rolling to opposite point. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar....

Ingredients 2 1/2 ounces good-quality unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 1/2 tablespoons good-quality unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream Preparation Melt chocolate with the cocoa powder in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring constantly, until thickened and difficult to stir. Remove from heat, continuing to stir, and add sugar. Return bowl to the pan of simmering water. Heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved and sauce is smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons milk 2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Alternately add flour and milk to butter mixture, mixing until well combined. Add cooled chocolate; blend well. If necessary, cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes for easier handling....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 large eggs, beaten 4 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature 3/4 mini chocolate chips, optional Preparation Preheat waffle maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Preheat oven to 200°F. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda....

Ingredients 10 ounces pearl onions, peeled 2 ears corn, husked 3 small, thin yellow squash, quartered lengthwise 3 small, thin zucchini, quartered lengthwise Olive oil, for brushing Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 baby Japanese or Kirby cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise and then into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 Hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 bunch watercress, stems trimmed Shallot and Sherry-Wine Vinaigrette Preparation Heat a grill or grill pan until medium hot....

Ingredients 14 to 17.3 ounces puff pastry, preferably all-butter 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling 6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) frozen pitted sour cherries (not defrosted) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup ricotta 3/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Unfold puff pastry onto a flour-dusted, parchment-lined baking sheet....

Ingredients 3 sprigs fresh thyme 3/4 C EVOO 4 rounds fresh goat cheese 1/2" thick 4 slices 1/4" day old baguette 4 T butter melted 3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved 3/4 C, fine breadcrumbs 1 tsp dried thyme 2T red wine vinegar sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 C fresh mixed salad greens Preparation Mix fresh thume and 1/2 EVOO in deep dish large enough to hold goat cheese rounds in 1 layer....

Ingredients 2 lbs. boneless,skinless chicken thighs 1/2 chopped onion 3 garlic cloves chopped 1 chopped carrot 2 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped in large pieces 1 bell pepper chopped (red or green) 1 tablespoon spanish olives 1 tablespoon capers 1 12 oz. can tomato sauce 1/3 cup water salt & pepper drizzle of olive oil Preparation Combine all of the ingredients in the crockpot and heat on LOW for 5 hours....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon (about 6 slices) 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese (12 oz) 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 18x13-inch cookie sheet with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together cream cheese, garlic salt and onion powder until evenly combined....

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lbs) 1 egg beaten 3/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs 1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce 1 cup Parmesan or shredded Mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Dip chicken in egg, then bread crumbs, coating well. In a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish, arrange chicken. Bake uncovered 20 minutes. NOTE: If using a metal pan, increase the oven temperature by 25 degrees....

Ingredients 2 whole chicken breasts, bones removed, skin on (2 1/2-3 lb. total), cooked as directed* 1 stalk celery including some tender leaves, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 3 fresh Jerusalem artichokes, peeled and finely chopped (1/3 cup), or 1/3 cup finely chopped peeled jicama or canned water chestnuts, drained 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh chervil 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives 2 tsp. snipped fresh tarragon 2 tsp. snipped fresh parsley 1/4-1/2 tsp....

Ingredients 1 whole bone-in chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds), skinned and halved 1/2 cup rice-wine vinegar (not seasoned) 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon sugar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1 mango, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced lengthwise 3/4 pound Jerusalem artichokes (7 to 8 small), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices and reserved in cold water (drain and pat dry before using)...

Ingredients 1 stick (½ cup) butter 10 eggs 2 egg whites ½ cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 (8-oz) cans diced green chiles 1 quart (4 cups) cottage cheese ½ cup mascarpone cheese 1 lb shredded Monterey Jack Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Place butter in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Place pan in oven until butter is melted. Pour half the butter into a small bowl and set aside....