Fresh Herb Salad

Recipe courtesy Kelsey's Essentials, Cooking Channel

Ingredients

• 2 cups watercress
• 1 cup picked fresh parsley leaves
• Lemon juice, for drizzling
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Risotto Cakes

Recipe courtesy Kelsey's Essentials, Cooking Channel

Ingredients

• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large shallots, minced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 3/4 cups dry white wine
• 5 ounces frozen peas, defrosted
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
• 4 ounces low-moisture shredded mozzarella
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Pineapple Upside-Down Coffee Cake

Recipe courtesy Better Homes and Garden

Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 350°F 35 mins to 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 12 canned pineapple rings in juice*
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Vanilla Greek yogurt or sweetened whipped cream (optional)
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar (optional)
• 12 maraschino cherries (optional)

Double-Strawberry Scones

Recipe courtesy Better Homes and Garden

Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 400°F 16 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into chunks
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, (optional)
• 2 tablespoons snipped basil
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• Half-and-half or milk
• Sugar

Carrot Bread with Cream Cheese Icing

Recipe courtesy Better Homes and Garden

Makes: 16 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 350°F 55 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded carrot
• 2 beaten eggs
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• Cream Cheese Icing
• Candied Carrots

Cream Cheese Icing

Recipe courtesy Better Homes and Garden

Ingredients

1 ounce (2 tablespoons) cream cheese
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3 - 4 teaspoons milk

Candied Carrots

Recipe courtesy Better Homes and Garden

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shaved carrots
2 - 3 tablespoons honey