Makes 4 ample servings. Takes 15 minutes to prepare. It felt like a mafia movie scene – an offer I couldn’t refuse. While visiting my friendly colleague Amy at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, she looked me straight in the eye, gifted me...

Natural and golden raisins add perfect balance to this spicy chicken salad. Recipe courtesy of loveyourraisins.com. Serves: 10 INGREDIENTS: 3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in and skin-on* Olive oil, as needed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; to taste 1-1/2 cup low calorie, low sodium mayonnaise 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/4...

Whole milk and cornstarch replace the traditional half and half creamer, resulting in a lighter, custardy quiche. Corn oil replaces the butter in the crust. Leeks, asparagus, and tomatoes make this the perfect main dish for Easter brunch, Mother’s Day breakfast in bed, or...

Add a tropical accent to a favorite brunch offering. These are perfect for Easter. Recipe and photo courtesy of the National Mango Board. Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Makes 12 servings. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 cup softened butter, divided* 1 large ripe...

This dip can be prepared a day in advance before baking. My Wisconsin cheese head uncle asked for this recipe, so you know it’s got to taste good. Makes 20 servings (5 cups) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2-10oz chopped frozen...

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Makes: 12 servings   1 ½ c. ready to use frozen shredded breakfast potatoes, thawed 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, with all the water squeezed out. 11 fresh whole eggs ¼ c. nonfat milk ¾ c. shredded reduced fat...