Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved2/3 cup finely chopped green pepper1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion2/3 cup chopped fresh spinach2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced6 large eggs1 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 to 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a 9-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 3-1/2 teaspoons green tea leaves, divided1 cup boiling water4 green onions, chopped, divided3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/8 teaspoon sesame oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation Place 2-1/2 teaspoons tea leaves in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and steep for 5-6 minutes. Strain and discard leaves; pour tea into a large skillet. Add half of the onions....

Ingredients 4 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed2 cartons (8 ounces each) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese1 cup sour cream1/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1/3 cup 2% milk1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperTOPPING:1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Place russet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided1/4 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil3 garlic cloves, minced3 cups beef broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up3/4 teaspoon dried thyme3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed Preparation In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour, salt if desired and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 4 hard-boiled large egg yolks1 cup unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flourDash salt1 raw large egg yolk, lightly beaten Preparation Press hard-boiled egg yolks through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in strained egg yolks and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion 3 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (one 28-ounce can) 1 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 c. dry bread crumbs 1/2 c. grated Parmesan 2 eggplants 4 eggs Cooking oil 1/2 lb. mild goat cheese Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds eggplant, unpeeled1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1 to 2 teaspoons sugarSalt and pepper to tasteAdditional olive oil for frying1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut eggplant into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Sprinkle with salt. Place in a deep dish; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain and dry on paper towels. In a 2-qt....

Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli, separated into florets1 head cauliflower, separated into florets8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes1/3 cup chopped onion2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced1 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, tomatoes, onion and eggs; set aside. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss to coat....

Ingredients 3/4 pound beef flank steak1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried basil24 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)1/2 cup finely chopped fresh portobello mushrooms1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced chives Preparation Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Grill beef, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 10 Guajillo chiles 8 c. hot water 10 clove garlic 2 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 3 lb. whole boneless pork shoulder (see Note) kosher salt 2 1/2 c. masa harina for tamales (see Note) 1 1/2 c. hot water 1 c. cold lard 2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. cold chicken stock or low-sodium broth...

Ingredients 3 c. whole milk 1 1/4 c. sugar c. cornstarch salt 2 large egg yolks 1/4 c. amaretto or other almond-flavored liqueur 1 1/4 lb. rhubarb 2 lb. strawberries 1/2 c. heavy or whipping cream 2 frozen ready-to-serve pound cakes Preparation Step 1Prepare custard: In 4-quart saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups milk and 3/4 cup sugar on medium just to boiling. Remove saucepan from heat. In medium bowl, with wire whisk, mix remaining 1/2 cup milk with cornstarch and 1/8 teaspoon salt until smooth; beat in egg yolks....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1 can (16 ounces) fruit cocktail, drained1 can (16 ounces) sliced pears, drained and cut into chunks1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed2 cups sour cream1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juiceDash salt1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Combine all the fruit in a large bowl. In another bowl, combine whipped topping, sour cream, sugar, lemon juice and salt; fold into fruit mixture....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) mixed dried fruit1 large onion, cut into wedges1 can (5-1/2 ounces) unsweetened apple juice1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place fruit and onion in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker; add apple juice. Top with roast; sprinkle with seasonings. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. Serve beef with fruit mixture.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, melted3/4 cup baking cocoa2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour4 large eggsCOCOA FROSTING:1/4 cup butter, softened2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 tablespoons baking cocoa1/3 cup whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, beat melted butter and cocoa until smooth. Beat in sugar and flour. Beat in eggs. Pour into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, for frosting, in a small bowl, beat together all the ingredients until smooth....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided1/4 cup rum3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1/2 cup chopped pecans, toastedChocolate syrup, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk milks, 1/2 cup cream and rum....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened4 tablespoons sugar, divided1 large egg yolk3/4 to 1 cup all-purpose flour2 pounds plums, quartered (about 4 cups) Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and 3 tablespoons sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until mixture forms a soft dough. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Arrange plums, skin side up with edges overlapping, in crust; sprinkle with remaining sugar....

Ingredients 2 lb. dried navy beans 1 onion 1 clove garlic 3/4 c. light molasses or sorghum syrup 3/4 c. light brown sugar 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 1/2 lb. slab bacon in one piece Burnt Ends (optional; see Barbecued Brisket) Preparation Step 1Put the beans in a large enameled cast-iron casserole and add enough water to cover by 1/2 inch....

Ingredients 3 large eggs1 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour1 package (12 ounces) uncooked maple breakfast sausage links3 tablespoons olive oilOptional: Butter and maple syrup Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk and salt. Whisk flour into egg mixture until blended. Let stand 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cook sausage according to package directions; cut each sausage into 3 pieces. Place oil in a 12-in. nonstick ovenproof skillet....

Ingredients 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped1 large tomato, seeded and chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped4 green onions, chopped10 pitted Greek olives1/2 cup crumbled feta cheeseDRESSING:1/3 cup olive oil3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon sugar Preparation In a serving bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, green pepper, onions, olives and feta cheese. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 medium bananas, unpeeled4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter8 prepared brownies (2-in. squares)4 cups vanilla ice cream1/2 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts Preparation Cut unpeeled bananas crosswise in half, then lengthwise in half. Place quartered bananas on an oiled grill rack, cut side down. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat on each side until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes....