This lightened version of Chicken Cordon Bleu remains tres dé licieuse despite a modest amount of butter. Fix mashed potatoes and a side of green beans while the chicken bakes.

(3)

Use a combination of your favorite varieties. We like a mix of red Brandywine, Green Zebra, and Persimmon for the beefsteak tomatoes, and Sungold, Yellow Pear, and Green Grape for the cherry tomatoes.

(3)

CATEGORY WINNERStarters and Beverages"I am originally from Nebraska; one of my favorite places to eat is a small chain of sandwich restaurants called Runza. They are famous for their pillowlike beef and cabbage sandwiches. Since my husband is Korean, I...

(1)

Legumes brighten in flavor with the fresh herbs that season this salad. In Weir's class, participants learn that the easiest way to pit a niçoise olive is to smack it with the side of a chef's knife.

(1)

Cool and comforting at the same time, this frozen chocolate milk is a calcium-rich, low-fat concoction we could eat once a week. Prep and Cook Time: At least 3 hours, depending on your ice cream maker. Notes: This recipe easily doubles or triples.

(2)

(7)

(10)

(5)

(6)

(1)

Notes: Caramelized sugar infuses the sauce with sweetness and gives it a deep mahogany shine. Serve this great vegetarian dish with hot cooked rice and stir-fried spinach with garlic.

(2)

Prep: 10 min., Broil: 7 min.

(5)

Time: 15 minutes. No ball game would be complete without the traditional peanuts and Cracker Jack. These sundaes give you both. You can use store-bought Cracker Jack (the cook gets to keep the prize) or make your own with gourmet caramel corn and salty...

(2)

A tart vinaigrette dresses this fresh combination of mild-tasting wax beans, sweet roasted red bell pepper, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Pungent goat cheese adds an extra dimension of flavor. To save time, you can use bottled roasted red bell peppers; just ...

(3)

Mild apple jelly and hot horseradish pair well with rich salmon. Serve with a neutral-flavored side of couscous or rice.

(2)