Ingredients 3 large green peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips1 cup sliced celery1 small onion, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon dried basilSalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup crushed seasoned salad croutons Preparation In a large skillet, saute the peppers, celery, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and mixture is thickened....

Ingredients 4 large radishes 3/4 c. Spanish green olives 4 oz. mesclun 2 head baby Bibb lettuce 6 oz. dry chorizo 1 1/2 tbsp. sherry vinegar 1 tbsp. minced shallots 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 2 celery ribs Preparation Step 1Line a large microwave-safe plate with paper towels. Arrange half of the chorizo slices on the plate and cover with a paper towel. Microwave at high power for 1 minute; the fat should be rendered and the chorizo slightly browned....

Ingredients 10 to 11 cups sliced peeled tart apples1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup cold butter, cubed Vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples in a large bowl. Combine sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over apples and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, nutmeg and remaining cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided1 cup water4 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, dividedDough for double-crust pie 6 small to medium apples, peeled and cored Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. For syrup, place 1 cup sugar, water, 3 tablespoons butter and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil 3 minutes; remove from heat. Mix the remaining ½ cup sugar and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 21x14-in....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milk2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine milk, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Preheat a lightly greased griddle or skillet. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until light brown. Turn and cook other side....

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, defrosted 1 c. grated parmesan, divided Egg wash Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.Step 2Scatter about one third cup of Parmesan on a clean working surface. Place puff pastry on top. Sprinkle another third cup of Parmesan over the puff pastry and roll the puff pastry out to make a larger rectangle, about 1/8” thick....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter2-1/4 cups milk1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of shrimp soup, undiluted1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1/3 c. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. prepared horseradish, drained 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 large egg white 1 tsp. grated or finely minced fresh ginger 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar (optional) 1/4 tsp. fish sauce (optional) 6 slices bread, crusts removed, very lightly toasted Vegetable oil, for frying Preparation Step 1Make sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together mustard and horseradish....

Ingredients 1 jar (16 ounces) sliced pepperoncini, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup water2 packages Italian salad dressing mix1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 to 4 pounds)12 Italian rolls, split Preparation In a bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour pepperoncini mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground turkey1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped green pepper4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper...

Ingredients 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast2 teaspoons dried basil1-3/4 teaspoons dill weed1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup water1/4 cup butter, cubed1 large egg, room temperature1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and seasonings. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and cubed butter to 120°-130°....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. eggplant, cut into 1” cubes 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cloves garlic, 2 smashed, 2 grated or finely minced, divided 1/2 tsp. dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch red pepper flakes 1/4 c. thinly sliced basil, plus more for serving 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/3 c. panko bread crumbs 4 oz. feta, crumbled (about ½ c.) 1/2 lb. medium-sized pasta, like rigatoni...

Ingredients 6 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling12 gingersnaps, crumbled2 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups unsweetened apple juice Preparation Cut a pocket in each pork chop. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Cool for 5 minutes. Combine the pie filling and gingersnaps; stuff some of the mixture into the pocket of each chop....

Ingredients 1/4 cup peach preserves1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1 medium honeydew melon, cut into 2-inch cubes Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Thread honeydew onto 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with half the glaze. On a lightly oiled rack, grill honeydew, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from the heat just until melon begins to soften and brown, 4-6 minutes, turning and basting frequently with remaining glaze....

Ingredients 2 cups molasses2 cups dark corn syrup1/2 cup shortening, melted2 tablespoons white vinegar1 tablespoon cold water10 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon powdered star anise1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegDash salt Preparation Combine the first five ingredients. Whisk together remaining ingredients; add to molasses mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 3 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1 large egg, room temperature, beaten2/3 cup half-and-half cream1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/8 teaspoon vanilla extractAdditional butter1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk egg and half-and-half. Add all at once to crumb mixture; stir just until moistened....

Ingredients 2 large egg whites2/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)8 multigrain hamburger buns, split8 lettuce leaves8 tomato slices Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 8 tbsp. butter c. black olives 2 tsp. anchovy paste 1 tbsp. grated orange zest (from about 1 navel orange) 2 tsp. orange juice 2 cloves garlic 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 2 Cornish hens (about 1 1/4 pounds each) 2 tbsp. Cooking oil Boiled or steamed rice Preparation Step 1Light the grill. In a food processor, puree the butter and olives with the anchovy paste, orange zest, orange juice, garlic and pepper....

Ingredients Cooking spray, for pan 2 large apples Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 2/3 c. granulated sugar 3 large eggs 3 tbsp. sour cream 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. cake flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt Powdered sugar, for serving Preparation Step 1 Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9" springform pan with cooking spray. Step 2Peel and quarter apples, then squeeze lemon juice over them to prevent browning....

Ingredients 1/3 cup canola oil2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon steak sauce1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon saltMARINADE:2 tablespoons steak sauce1 teaspoon canola oil1 teaspoon lime juice1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauceSALAD:1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin steak3 cups torn mixed salad greens1 medium tomato, cut into wedges1 small ripe avocado, peeled and cubed2 slices red onion, separated into rings Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 6 ingredients; shake well....