Orange Bagel Spread

Ingredients 1 (8 oz.) pkg. 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 3 T. orange marmalade 2 T. pecans, finely chopped Preparation method Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until well blended. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within one week for best quality. Yields: about 1 1/2 cups spread [...]

 
 

Open-Faced Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients 2 lbs. boneless country style ribs 1 cup onions, chopped 1 c. spicy BBQ sauce — choose your favorite variety 1 c. whole berry cranberry sauce 8 slices bread — toasted 4 T. mustard — choose your favorite variety 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese Preparation method In a slow cooker, combine the ribs, onions, [...]

 
 

Mulberry-Maple-Nut Bread

Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. whole wheat flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. mulberries — I like to have these individually frozen so they keep their shape (blackberries can also be used) 1/2 c. coarsely chopped hickory nuts (pecans, since they are really a hickory, can also be used) [...]

 
 

Marina’s Ciambelle

Ingredients 2 tsp. yeast 1 ¼ c. warm water 4 c. flour 1 T. salt 1-2 T. anise seed 1 T. light brown sugar 1/4 c. white wine 3 T. olive oil Beaten egg Coarse salt (optional) Preparation method Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Make a well in the flour. Throw the salt, [...]

 
 

Maple Nut Bagel Spread

Ingredients 1 (8 oz.) pkg. 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 2 T. maple syrup 2 T. walnuts, chopped Preparation method Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until well blended. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within one week for best quality. Yields: about 1 1/2 cups spread Preparation [...]

 
 

Lightened Broccoli Cheese Cornbread

Ingredients Butter-flavored cooking spray 4 T. butter 2 boxes corn muffin mix (e.g. Jiffy) 1 cup chopped onion 1 lb. frozen chopped broccoli (thawed and drained) 3 eggs 1/2 c. nonfat yogurt 1/4 c. nonfat sour cream 1 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation method Melt the butter and spray a 9x13x2 pan or [...]

 
 

Ham Salad or Spread

Ingredients 1 pound chopped ham 2 tablespoons Mircle Whip or mayo 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish 1 teaspoon pimento 1 teaspoon sugar — to taste Preparation method Combine ingredients together and store in a sealed container. Serve on bread. Yields: about 2 pounds spread Preparation Time: 10 minutes

 
 

Ham Party Spread

Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1/4 cup real mayonnaise 2 cups ground ham 1 tablespoon parsley 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Preparation method Blend all ingredients together. Serve with crackers or vegetables. You can also form into a ball and roll in crushed nuts. A good use for leftover [...]

 
 

Green Chili Corn Cakes

Ingredients 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal 2/3 cup masa harina (or additional cornmeal) 1/4 unbleached all purpose flour 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs well beaten 2 long hot green chiles, roasted, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup sweet corn kernels and juices scraped from one medium ear [...]

 
 

Grandma Dicie’s Stuffing

Ingredients Canola oil cooking spray 3 bags (6 ounces each) seasoned stuffing mix 1 can (15-ounce) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup butter, melted 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon 1 can (16-ounce) whole cranberry sauce Preparation method Coat a 5-quart slow cooker [...]