Hasselback Tex-Mex Avocados Ingredients 2 firm ripe avocados, halved, pitted and peeled 1 medium plum tomato, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons crumbled queso blanco 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Directions…

Herbed Tomato Gratin Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups crusty whole-grain bread cubes ( ½-inch) ⅓ cup heavy cream ½ cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram, plus more for garnish 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 3 pounds…

Date & Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts Ingredients 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup whole pitted dates, chopped ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil. Trim stems…

Thai Curry Vegetable and Tofu Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 14-ounce can coconut milk kosher salt 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps thinly sliced 4 ounces green beans, halved 2 carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 14 ounces extra-firm…

Seared Tilapia with Asparagus and Spicy Mint Gremolata Ingredients 2 pounds thin, tender asparagus, trimmed 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint leaves 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Pinch red pepper flakes 2 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound total), halved Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra virgin…

Asian Chicken Burger Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 small carrot 1 small red onion, halved 1 pound ground chicken 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger 4 teaspoons Briggs Liquid Aminos 3 teaspoons hot Asian chili sauce, such as sambal oelek 8 ounces white mushrooms, thinly sliced 2…

Shrimp and Couscous Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat couscous 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped (or golden raisins) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup 2-percent plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon prepared hummus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or dill Kosher salt 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved…

Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, chopped 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from the pepper can Directions Put the sweet potatoes in a steamer basket and put the steamer in a large pot of simmering…

Herb Roasted Turkey Ingredients 1 whole bone-in turkey breast, 6 1/2 to 7 pounds 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves) 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons good…

Witches Broomsticks Ingredients Reduced fat mozzarella cheese sticks pretzel sticks chives Directions  To make the broom, slice the mozzarella stick across in thirds. Use a knife or scissors to cut a fringe pattern on the lower half of the cheese. Insert a pretzel stick into the cheese, making the broomstick, and tie a chive around…

Candy Corn Ice Pops Ingredients 1 cup coconut milk (from a 15 oz. can) 5 drops liquid stevia, to taste (plain or vanilla) 1 cup frozen pineapple 1 cup frozen peaches 1/2 cup orange juice or water Cooking Directions Sweeten coconut milk to taste with a few drops of stevia. Fill about 1/3 of the ice pop molds or small…

Jack o’ Lantern Fruit Cup Ingredients: 3 Medium Navel Oranges 1 cup Mixed Fruit Directions: Slice off the tops of the oranges. Using a spoon, scoop out the pulp of the oranges. Cut out faces on each orange to resemble a Jack O Lantern. Fill each orange with mixed fruit and serve

Saurebraten Ingredients Marinade 2 cups dry red wine, such as pinot noir 1 cup red-wine vinegar 2 cups water 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons pickling spice 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 4 sprigs fresh thyme Roast 1 4-pound boneless beef roast, such as rump roast or chuck roast, trimmed 1 teaspoon ground ginger…

Kielbasa & Swiss Casserole Ingredients 1 2½- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup refrigerated sauerkraut, squeezed dry and chopped 1 cup fresh rye breadcrumbs, preferably seeded rye ½ cup chopped turkey kielbasa (3 ounces) 1 bunch scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated ¼ teaspoon ground pepper…

Okra Fry Ingredients 2 tablespoons safflower oil or grapeseed oil ½ teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 8 -10 fresh curry leaves (optional) 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1¼ pounds okra, trimmed and sliced ½ inch thick (about 5 cups sliced), or two 10-ounce bags frozen sliced okra, thawed 2 teaspoons…

Borscht with Beef Ingredients 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 8 ounces sirloin or flank steak, trimmed, cut into ½-inch cubes 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 4 medium beets (about 1 pound), peeled and shredded 1½ cups shredded cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped celery ½ cup red wine…

Vegan Cauliflower Wings Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower Cauliflower Wings 1/2 cup all purpose gluten free flour 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes  1 cup crispy gluten free panko bread crumbs (seasoned with salt and pepper) Sauce 4…

Mango Fruit Leather Ingredients 3 large ripe mangoes, peeled and flesh cut away from the pit ½ cup water 1 teaspoon lemon juice Directions Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat. Puree mangoes, water and lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Pour into a medium saucepan…

Homemade Hot Sauce Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup diced onion 2 medium chile peppers, such as poblano, New Mexico or Anaheim, diced 2-4 habanero peppers, or other small hot chile peppers, stemmed, halved and seeded (see Tip) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound tomatoes, diced (about 3 cups) 1 cup distilled white…

Quinoa Crusted Chicken Parm Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 large egg 2 cups cooked quinoa ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup low-sodium marinara sauce ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½…