Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) ziti or small tube pasta3 cups 4% cottage cheese1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic salt3 cups half-and-half cream1 cup whole milk4 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided1/3 cup dry bread crumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in a food processor; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided1/2 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon instant coffee granules1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar3 large eggs3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup chocolate chips and butter with coffee granules; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat sugar and eggs 3 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. cumin 1 (10-oz.) can red enchilada sauce 8 oz. crushed tomatoes 3 c. cooked, shredded chicken 2 c. shredded Monterey Jack, divided 2 c. shredded cheddar, divided 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish Kosher salt 12 corn tortillas Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears1 package (6 ounces) lemon gelatin1 cup sour cream3/4 cup eggnog1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drainedOrange slices, maraschino cherries and mint leaves, optional Preparation In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water; let stand 1 minute. Drain pears over a 2-cup measuring cup, reserving syrup. Add enough water to the syrup to measure 2 cups; pour into a saucepan....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. red wine 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. berbere 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 3 1/2 lb. boneless leg of lamb kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 red onions 6 clove garlic 2 tsp. rosemary 2 tsp. thyme 2 plum tomatoes 1 yellow bell pepper 1 large shallot Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, whisk the wine with the lemon juice, berbere, paprika, and mustard....

Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 c. panko or plain dried breadcrumbs 1 tsp. dried thyme Coarse salt ground pepper 1 lb. bocconcini (bite-size fresh mozzarella balls) 2 c. vegetable oil tomato sauce Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place flour in a bowl. In another bowl, beat eggs. In a third bowl, combine panko with thyme. Season each with salt and pepper. Working with 2 bocconcini at a time, dredge in flour, shaking off excess, coat in egg, and roll in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere....

Ingredients 5 garlic cloves 3 Thai chiles or 1 large jalapeño 3 medium shallots 3 tbsp. sugar 3 c. (packed) cilantro leaves and small sprigs 3 tbsp. Asian fish sauce 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons water 4 oz. fresh pork fat 6 6-ounce Spanish mackerel fillets with skin Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a large mortar, pound the garlic to a paste with the chiles, thickly sliced shallot and sugar....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup chopped dried apples6 cups Rice Krispies Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows; cook and stir until blended. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Press into a 13x9-in. pan coated with cooking spray; cool completely. Cut into squares.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar6 tablespoons butter, melted3 to 6 tablespoons lemon juice2-1/4 teaspoons dill weed3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 salmon fillet (about 2 pounds)Lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Remove 1/2 cup to a saucepan; simmer until heated through. Set aside remaining mixture for basting. Sprinkle salmon with lemon-pepper. Moisten a paper towel in cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. spaghetti 1/2 of a large butternut squash (leave the round bottom for another night) 1 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. chicken broth or water salt freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1Place the squash, cream, stock or water, and salt and pepper into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, until the squash is mushy and tender, about 25 minutes. Puree this mixture until very smooth with an immersion blender, or in a food processor....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups grape juice3 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 cup sugar1-3/4 cups half-and-half cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Transfer sherbet freezer container, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 4 hours or until firm.

Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast 2 tbsp. sugar 1 c. warm (110 degrees) water White rice flour for dusting 2 large eggs 2 c. Carol’s Sorghum Blend 1 c. potato starch 1 tsp. Xanthan gum 1 tsp. guar gum 1 tsp. salt 1/4 c. light olive oil 1 tsp. cider vinegar 1 can diced green chiles 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese or cheese alternative Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon of the sugar in warm water....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted3/4 cup 2% milk1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the soup, milk and chiles until blended. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained1 celery rib, finely chopped2 sweet pickles, finely chopped2 tablespoons dried cranberries2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise2 teaspoons sweet pickle juice1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 slices provolone cheese8 slices multigrain bread Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 10 ingredients. Place cheese slices on 4 bread slices; top with chickpea mixture and remaining bread....

Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup olive oil1 cup red wine vinegar2/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons dried basil1 boneless beef chuck steak (1-1/2 inches thick and about 3 pounds) Preparation In a small saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes over low heat until tender; remove from the heat. Stir in the vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and basil. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish; add the meat and turn to coat....

Ingredients 1 c. dried porcini or other dried mushrooms (about 1 ounce) 3 c. hot water 3 1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion 5 cloves garlic 2 c. arborio rice 1 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. butter 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 2 oz. mild goat cheese grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1Put the dried mushrooms in a medium bowl and pour the hot water over them....

Ingredients 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed2 raisins2 sliced almonds1 large egg, lightly beatenDip of your choice Preparation Cut a fourth off of one loaf of dough; shape into a pear to form head. For body, flatten remaining portion into a 7x6-in. oval; place on a greased baking sheet. Place head above body. Make narrow cuts, about 3/4 in. deep, on each side of head for whiskers....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes)1 large onion, chopped1 large sweet red pepper, chopped1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup waterChopped cilantro, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add squash, onion and red pepper; cook and stir until onion is translucent and red pepper is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 8 frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage1 egg1 tablespoon waterDried parsley flakesPaprika Preparation Heat sausage links according to package directions. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into four rectangles; seal perforations. Place two sausage links end to end along the long side of each rectangle. Sprinkle with garlic powder and sage. Roll up jelly-roll style and seal the seam with water....

Ingredients 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 11 medium), peeled and thinly sliced1/4 cup water1/4 cup butter, cubed1 large sweet onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cups chicken broth1/3 cup half-and-half cream1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheeseMinced fresh chives, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes and water in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high until almost tender, 12-14 minutes....