Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed1 tangerine, peeled, segmented, seeds removed1/4 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 garlic clove, peeled and halved1 teaspoon packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon white vinegar Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 12 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender and bright green....

Ingredients 1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (3 to 4 pounds)12 peppercorns4 bay leaves3 garlic cloves, minced2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches), broken1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakesSandwich bunsGLAZE:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds Preparation Place corned beef with seasoning packet in a Dutch oven, cover with water. Add seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4 to 4-1/4 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 1 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 48 cubes24 fresh broccoli florets (about 10 ounces)1/2 cup Greek vinaigrette24 slices hard salami2 jars (7-1/2 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and cut into 24 strips Preparation In a shallow dish, combine cheese, broccoli and vinaigrette. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Drain cheese and broccoli, reserving vinaigrette. On 24 appetizer skewers, alternately thread cheese, salami, broccoli and peppers....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 sweet onion salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. cornichons 1 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley 6 oz. Gruyère cheese 6 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 3 lb. ground beef chuck Toasted brioche buns Bread-and-butter pickles Shredded lettuce Preparation Step 1In a skillet, melt the butter....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)4 large eggs6 large egg yolks1 cup sugar3/4 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon juice2 tablespoons grated lemon zest2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)9-3/4 to 10-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup golden raisins Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs and yolks until lemon-colored; gradually add sugar....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups sugar1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin1 package (3 ounces) pineapple gelatin4 cups boiling water1 can (12 ounces) frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed1 cup lemon juice1 envelope (0.23 ounce) unsweetened lemonade Kool-Aid mix10 cups cold water2 liters ginger ale, chilledLime slices, optional Preparation In a large container, dissolve sugar and gelatins in boiling water. Stir in the pineapple juice concentrate, lemon juice, drink mix and cold water. If desired, divide among smaller containers....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup 2% milk4 large eggs4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledOptional: Cubed avocado and pico de gallo Preparation Preheat a 4-square waffle maker. Place baking mix, cheese and pepper in a bowl. Add milk; stir just until moistened. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead gently 4 to 6 times. Pat or roll dough into an 8-in. square; cut into four 4-in....

Ingredients 2 medium organic eggplants Organic olive oil 2 organic green peppers 3 tbsp. Organic olive oil 1 can organic plum tomatoes 1 c. water 1 clove organic garlic 1 organic bay leaf kosher salt 2 tbsp. organic red wine vinegar mint sprigs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Step 2Peel the eggplants, leaving thin strips of skin on. Slice into 1/4-inch rounds and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet....

Ingredients 2 lb. fish trimmings (heads and bones from scaled and gutted fish) from one or more kinds of non-oily fish such as flounder and halibut 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 large onion 1 medium parsnip 1 medium carrot 1 medium potato 1 small celery root (celeriac) 4 qt. cold water 1/4 tsp. salt 6 black peppercorns 1 bouquet garni (3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 small bunch Italian parsley, and 1 bay leaf, tied together with cotton string)...

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups frozen corn1/4 cup water1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the corn and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until corn is tender. Drain; add butter and seasonings. Stir until butter is melted.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1/2 cup sour cream1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltBROWN SUGAR FROSTING:1/4 cup butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons milk1 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and sour cream; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in....

Ingredients 1 large egg, beaten1/4 cup whole milk1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1 small onion, chopped1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika1 pound lean ground beef1/4 pound lean ground pork1/4 pound fully cooked ground hamFROSTING:2 cups hot mashed potatoes1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, bread crumbs, onion, salt, pepper and paprika. Add ground beef, pork and ham; mix well....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, chopped2 large carrots, sliced1 pound red potatoes (about 3 medium), cubed2 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in sauce1-1/2 cups vegetable broth1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium yellow summer squash, halved and sliced1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and carrots; cook and stir until onions are tender, 4-6 minutes....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped1/3 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 plum tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup grated Romano cheese, divided1 tablespoon butter Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, saute mushrooms and onion in oil in a large skillet until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 plain pound cake 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar 18 popsicle sticks (see Note) 1/2 lb. white chocolate Edible decorating pens Preparation Step 1Crumble the cake into a food processor. Add the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar, and pulse to combine. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and shape into 18 mounds. Gently press them into ghost shapes and ease each one onto a popsicle stick....

Ingredients 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges3 medium green peppers, julienned2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced2 medium onions, coarsely chopped1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh dill1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese12 pitted Greek olives6 anchovy fillets, halved Preparation In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, cucumbers and onions. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, dill, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3/4 cup milk1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/8 teaspoon pepper3 cups cooked wide egg noodles2 cups cubed cooked chicken Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the soup, milk, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Stir in the noodles and chicken; heat through.

Ingredients 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided4 ounces cream cheese, cubed1-1/2 cups salsa2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles10 flour tortillas (6 inches)1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blendOptional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream and sliced ripe olives Preparation Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat until blended, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water1-1/4 cups fat-free milkArtificial sweetener equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided Preparation In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 5 minutes. Cook over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. In a blender, combine the milk, sweetener, cocoa and vanilla. Slowly add gelatin mixture. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. Spoon into serving dishes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided3 cups sugar1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1 teaspoon vanilla extractbaking cocoa, finely chopped nuts or chocolate sprinkles Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat....