Ingredients 8 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups shredded peeled butternut squash2 medium parsnips, peeled and shredded2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded1 can (12 ounces) cola1 can (8 ounces) tomato paste1 cup water1/3 cup honey mustard1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1-1/4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon pepper18 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 pound ground beef1 pound bulk Italian sausage3 medium carrots, sliced3 celery ribs, diced1 large onion, chopped4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/4 cup minced fresh basil1 envelope onion soup mix4-1/2 teaspoons ketchup1/2 teaspoon dried thyme3 bay leaves1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta...

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon minced chives1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions, adding garlic to the water. Drain; discard garlic. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl; add butter. Toss gently until butter is melted. Add the Parmesan, chives and garlic salt if desired; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium leek (white portion only), sliced1/2 cup chopped carrot1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped peeled parsnip1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth2/3 cup dry white wine2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheeseCrushed baked pita chipsMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed4 cups miniature marshmallows6 cups crisp rice cereal28 chocolate sandwich cookies1-1/2 cups chocolate frosting1 package (11 ounces) candy corn28 malted milk balls White candy coating, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add marshmallows; stir over low heat until melted. Stir in cereal. Cool for 10 minutes. With buttered hands, form cereal mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls. Twist apart sandwich cookies. If desired, remove filling and save for another use....

Ingredients 3 whole green chiles, such as Anaheim or Hatch2 pounds ground beef1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 slices slices sharp cheddar cheese6 hamburger buns, split and toastedOptional: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced onion, bacon and mayonnaise Preparation Grill peppers, covered, over high heat until all sides are blistered and blackened, 8-10 minutes, turning as needed. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Reduce grill temperature to medium heat....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup chocolate syrup, divided1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool on wire rack. Meanwhile, prepare pudding according to package directions; pour into a 13x9-in. dish. Tear cake into small pieces and gently push down into the pudding....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold butter3/4 cup buttermilk1 large egg, room temperature3/4 cup white baking chips3/4 cup dried cranberries1 tablespoon turbinado (washed raw) sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 c. lentils du Puy 3 c. water 1 small onion 1 bay leaf 3 sprig thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 head celeriac 1/2 head butternut squash 2 small turnips 5 cipollini or pearl onions 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tsp. duck fat 4 duck confit legs 1 c. chicken or veal stock Preparation Step 1Combine lentils and water in a pot over medium-high heat and bring to boil....

Ingredients 20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup prepared pesto1 large egg1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce, divided Preparation Cook pasta shells according to package directions to al dente; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot2 garlic cloves, minced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garam masala1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained3 cups hot cooked brown rice1/4 cup plain yogurtMinced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic and, if desired, jalapeno; cook and stir until onion is softened and lightly browned, 4-5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 cups water4 cups diced peeled potatoes1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup shredded carrot1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) cream-style corn1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 cups chopped fully cooked ham1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1-1/4 cups milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. (180 g.) all-purpose flour 1/4 c. (20 g.) black cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 c. (150 g.) granulated sugar 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 c. (105 g.) packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Sanding sugar, for rolling 48 sliced raw almonds 1/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips 48 mini green M&M’s 24 mini brown M&M’s...

Ingredients 2 rack baby back ribs 6 tbsp. Emeril’s Rustic Rub 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. celery salt Emeril’s Bam B Q Sweet Original Barbecue Sauce 8 tbsp. paprika 3 tbsp. cayenne 5 tbsp. Freshly ground black pepper 6 tbsp. garlic powder 3 tbsp. onion powder 6 tbsp. salt 2 1/2 tbsp. dried oregano 2 1/2 tbsp. dried thyme Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the pan twice (you will be folding this over the ribs and sealing....

Ingredients 12 small submarine sandwich buns, split1 large egg1/4 cup milk1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)2 tablespoons canola oil, divided2 medium green peppers, julienned1 medium onion, sliced1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce1 cup water1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustardSliced pimiento-stuffed olives Preparation Hollow out bun bottoms, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Crumble 1-1/4 cups removed bread and place in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup butter, melted, divided1 tablespoon brown sugar2 teaspoons salt4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, salt and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves1 tablespoon lime juice4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 large egg white, beaten1/2 cup panko bread crumbs1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon each white pepper, cayenne pepper and paprika8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed1 large tomato, finely choppedAdditional fresh cilantro leaves, optional Preparation Place the sour cream, chiles, cilantro and lime juice in a food processor; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 cup chopped onion2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes1 cup enchilada sauce1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper12 flour or corn tortillas (6 inches)6 ounces cream cheese, softened1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheeseMinced fresh cilantro, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter1 jar (12 ounces) dry roasted peanuts1 can (4 ounces) potato sticks Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Stir in peanuts and potato sticks. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonFILLING:1/3 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons maple syrup1 teaspoon instant coffee granulesConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, maple syrup and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into creamed mixture....