Savory French Toast with Homemade Sausage Patties

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 2/3 cup whole milk or cream
• 1/2-2/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (a couple of handfuls)
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
• 2 1/4 teaspoons ground sage or rubbed sage (half a palmful)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons granulated onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 2 1/4 teaspoons fennel seed (half a palmful)
• 3 pinches ground cloves or ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 8 thick-cut slices good-quality white bread
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups strawberries, halved or sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced or torn
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Good-quality honey of your favorite variety, for liberal drizzling

Chewy Ginger-Molasses Fig Cookies

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg white
• 3 tablespoons light molasses
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup stemmed, finely chopped Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid Figs
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Turkey chili with cheesy corn fritters

Ingredients

Chili:

• 1 pound ground turkey breast*
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (14.5 oz. each) cans Del Monte Zesty Chili Style Diced Tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can Del Monte Cut Green Beans, drained

Corn Fritters:

• 1 (8.5 oz.) package corn muffin mix
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 (8.75 oz.) can Del Monte Whole Kernel Corn, drained
• 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil

Blueberry, Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 cup raw quinoa, rinsed well
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 Green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups Chilean blueberries
• 3 cups baby arugula

Pork Chop Noodle Soup

Ingredients

Courtesy of Chef Ray Lampe, Dr. BBQ, from his cookbook "Pork Chop" (2013, Chronicle Books)

• 3 ribeye pork chops, bone-in, about 3/4-inch thick
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups chicken broth or pork stock
• 4 cups unsalted vegetable broth
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 2 large celery sticks, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup dried rotini pasta

Healthy Potato Lasagna

Ingredients

• 2 links Italian turkey sausage (3 1/2 ounces each)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg white
• 2 cups marinara sauce, divided
• 1 1/4 pounds Wisconsin Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, divided
• 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Pad Thai With Creamy Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

Peanut Sauce

• 2/3 cup (5-fluid-ounce can)
• Carnation Evaporated Milk
• 1/3 cup smooth or chunky peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Pad Thai

• 8 ounces dried, thin rice noodles*
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 large fresh lime, cut into wedges, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 ounces small shrimp, peeled and deveined, or 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 cups (about 4 ounces) fresh bean sprouts
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced (about 3/4 cup), divided
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, divided