Ingredients 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. sugar 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. cold solid vegetable shortening 1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter 1/2 c. plus 1 tablespoon ice water Preparation Step 1In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar and salt and pulse several times. Add the vegetable shortening and pulse 5 or 6 times, until the shortening is the size of peas. Add the butter and pulse 5 or 6 times, until the butter is the size of peas....

Ingredients 8 to 10 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick)5 tablespoons butter, melted4 eggs2 egg yolks3 cups milk1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Brush both sides of bread with butter; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, beat eggs and yolks. Add milk, cream, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg; mix well. Pour over the bread slices. Cover and chill overnight....

Ingredients 3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 large egg yolks 7 oz. sweetened condensed milk Zest of 1 lime c. bottled Key lime juice 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips 2 tbsp. neutral oil Preparation Step 1To Make the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and have a 6-inch pie pan ready.Step 2In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh strawberries, quartered1-1/2 cups seedless red and/or green grapes, halved2 medium bananas, sliced2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced and quartered1 cup cubed fresh pineapple1 can (21 ounces) peach pie filling3 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine strawberries, grapes, bananas, kiwi and pineapple. Fold in pie filling and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 6 cups chopped cooked chicken3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes2 celery ribs, finely chopped1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted3/4 cup sour cream3/4 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup chopped fresh basil2 teaspoons lemon juice3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper24 potato dinner rolls or Hawaiian sweet rolls, split Preparation Place first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, basil, lemon juice and seasonings; stir into chicken mixture....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, cubed4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped4 large eggs2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flourWALNUT CRUNCH TOPPING:3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups chopped walnuts Preparation In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar; stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Stir in flour until well blended....

Ingredients 10 pounds tomatoes3 large sweet onions, finely chopped2 medium sweet red peppers, finely chopped2 medium green peppers, finely chopped2 teaspoons mustard seed1 teaspoon celery seed4-1/2 cups white vinegar2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar3 tablespoons canning salt2 teaspoons ground ginger2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add tomatoes, a few at a time; boil for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 3 eggs, separated1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and ginger1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup molasses1 tablespoon butter, melted1/4 cup sugarConfectioners’ sugarFILLING:1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground clovesAdditional ground cinnamon, optional Preparation Place egg whites in a bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 4 thick-sliced bacon strips1 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes4 medium carrots, sliced1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained3/4 cup chopped dill pickles1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds) 2 packages (14.4 ounces each) frozen pearl onions, thawed4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup stout beer or beef broth1/3 cup Dusseldorf mustard1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup minced fresh parsley...

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups canola oil4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium)1 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Beat first 4 ingredients until well blended. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into sugar mixture....

Ingredients 2 cups mashed cooked winter squash1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 large eggs, separated1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) Preparation In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Whisk in egg yolks and milk. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into squash mixture. Pour into pastry shell....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) banana-nut granola1 package (15 ounces) raisins1 package (12.6 ounces) milk chocolate M&M’s1 can (12 ounces) honey-roasted peanuts Preparation Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Store in airtight containers.

Ingredients 1/2 cup hoisin sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar4 teaspoons brown sugar1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle or Italian meatballs, thawedOptional: Thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seedsHot cooked rice Preparation In a large saucepan, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended. Add meatballs, stirring to coat; cook, covered, over medium-low heat until heated through, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided1/4 cup honey2 cups creamy peanut butter1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups finely chopped honey-roasted peanuts or miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter. In a small saucepan, combine honey and remaining butter over medium heat; cook and stir until blended. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Remove from heat; whisk in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla....

Ingredients 5 c. water 1 tsp. kosher salt Pinch baking soda 1 c. polenta or coarse-ground cornmeal 1/4 c. butter 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil. Add salt and baking soda, then slowly pour polenta into the pot in a steady stream, whisking or stirring constantly. Continue stirring until mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed2 tablespoons boiling water3/4 cup butter, softened2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 egg2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking sodaConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small bowl, soak fennel seed in boiling water; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Drain fennel seed. Combine the flour, baking soda and fennel seed; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin2 cups boiling water2 cups ginger ale, chilled2 large firm bananas, sliced1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons butter1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the ginger ale, bananas and crushed pineapple. Transfer to a 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate until firm....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits12 fresh mint leaves1-1/2 cups sliced bananas, divided1-1/2 cups halved seedless red grapes2 medium grapefruit, peeled, sectioned and chopped1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved1-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1/3 cup lime juice Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place a mint leaf in each of 12 jumbo muffin cups; top each with a banana slice. Divide the pineapple, grapes, grapefruit, cherries and remaining bananas among muffin cups....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon canola oil2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 medium zucchini, chopped1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups cooked rice1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, zucchini and oregano. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 egg1/2 cup finely crushed gingersnaps (about 11 cookies)1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 cup ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, cookie crumbs and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink; drain....