Ingredients 3 boneless 7 tbsp. olive oil 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3/4 lb. fusilli 1 1/4 c. canned 3 scallions including green tops 1/4 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp. red-wine vinegar 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1Light the grill or heat the broiler. Coat the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper....

Ingredients 4-1/2 teaspoons shortening1/3 cup sugar1 large egg3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup buttermilk1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries, halved Preparation In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cherries. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners; fill three-fourths full....

Ingredients 3 quarts water1 cup uncooked egg noodles1 cup shredded cabbage1 cup frozen chopped broccoli1 cup cubed fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage1/2 cup chopped carrot1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup mayonnaise4-1/2 teaspoons butter Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add the noodles, cabbage, broccoli, sausage and carrot. Return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until noodles and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in cheese, mayonnaise and butter....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped tart apple1/2 cup finely chopped peeled mango1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple2 green onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro3 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce, optionalTortilla chips Preparation In a small bowl, combine the apple, mango, pineapple, onions, cilantro and pepper sauce if desired. Chill until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest1/4 cup lime juice2 tablespoons honey1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 tablespoons canola oil1 small head red cabbage (about 3/4 pound), shredded 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)2 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves Preparation Whisk together the first 7 ingredients until smooth. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Combine cabbage, carrots and green onions; toss with lime mixture to lightly coat....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped3 small fennel bulbs, thinly sliced1-1/2 cups walnut halves1-1/4 cups (5 ounces) crumbled Stilton cheese, divided1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper3/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Remove drippings, reserving 3 tablespoons in pan. Saute fennel in reserved drippings for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp. lime (or lemon) juice 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar 2 lb. flank steak Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Add steak and toss until coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.Step 2Remove steak from marinade and pat dry with paper towels....

Ingredients 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 stick unsalted butter 2 tbsp. ice water or chilled vodka 1/2 c. blanched almonds 1/2 c. sugar 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 large eggs 1 vanilla bean 1 tbsp. bourbon tsp. salt 1 lb. ripe figs 1 tbsp. lemon zest 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 c. heavy cream 2 c. whole-milk ricotta...

Ingredients 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese ravioli3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 cup blue cheese salad dressing Preparation Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain and pat dry. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ravioli in oil in batches until crispy, turning often. Add garlic, salt and pepper while ravioli is frying. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with parsley....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar4 large eggs1 can (16 ounces) chocolate syrup2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped nutsCHOCOLATE SOUR CREAM FROSTING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup sour cream2-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate syrup and vanilla....

Ingredients 2 quarts sliced unpeeled small cucumbers2 medium onions, sliced1 tablespoon salt1 cup vinegar1-1/4 cups sugar Preparation Combine cucumbers, onions and salt. Let mixture soak for 3 hours. In a saucepan, warm the vinegar and sugar; stir to dissolve sugar. Drain cucumbers and add to vinegar mixture. Ladle into plastic freezer containers and freeze. When ready to use, defrost and serve chilled.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup butter, melted1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)FROSTING:3 tablespoons butter1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate2-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar3 to 4 tablespoons hot water1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter until combined. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-11 minutes or until puffed and edges are lightly browned....

Ingredients GINGERBREAD DOUGH:1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup molasses2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground clovesPEPPERMINT DOUGH:1/3 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies Preparation For the gingerbread dough, in a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon cider or white wine vinegar1 pound beef flank steak, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips2 teaspoons canola oil, divided2 medium green peppers, juliennedHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Mix first 5 ingredients until smooth. Add beef; toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry peppers until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed2 large tomatoes, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 cup chicken broth1/4 cup snipped fresh dill2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperOptional: Lemon wedges and additional snipped fresh dill Preparation Combine the first 7 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Top with chicken. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh blueberries, divided1 small red onion, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/8 teaspoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided1/8 teaspoon pepper6 halibut fillets (5 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, coarsely mash 1 cup blueberries. Stir in the onion, cilantro, jalapeno, orange juice, vinegar, 1 teaspoon oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, pepper and remaining blueberries....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage4 cups seasoned stuffing cubes1-1/2 cups crushed cornbread stuffing1/2 cup chopped toasted chestnuts or pecans1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-3/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 package (5 ounces) sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms1 large onion, chopped1 medium apple, peeled and chopped1 celery rib, chopped3 tablespoons butter1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. kosher salt 2 large eggs, separated 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. melted butter 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Vegetable oil, for frying Powdered sugar, for dusting Preparation Step 1 In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar, ¼ cup water, melted butter, and vanilla and stir to combine....

Ingredients 2 cups frozen corn1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix1/2 cup egg substitute2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until the top and edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm.

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 egg1/2 cup milk1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/2 cup boiling waterFrosting or confectioners’ sugar Preparation Place all ingredients in order listed in a large bowl; beat well. Pour into a greased and floured 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool on a wire rack. Frost as desired or dust with confectioners’ sugar....