Ingredients 1 cup shortening3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon almond extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powderDash saltOptional: Assorted sprinkles and colored sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and almond extract; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture until blended. Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough shapes 2 in....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed1 each sweet red, yellow and green pepper, julienned1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium tomato, chopped1 medium onion, sliced1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 teaspoon dill weed Preparation In a disposable foil pan, combine the vegetables, olives and garlic; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley, salt, pepper, lemon-pepper and dill; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced celery1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 cup bottled barbecue sauce Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; brown in a skillet in butter. Remove the chicken to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In the drippings, saute onion and celery until tender. Add cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce; mix well....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper1 small garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/3 pound lean ground beef2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoningHot cooked spaghetti, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef and sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese over mixture; mix well. Shape into two patties....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth 3 sprigs thyme 2 c. half-and-half Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. cooked chicken, shredded 1 (16-oz.) package fresh gnocchi 2 c. baby spinach Preparation Step 1In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom2 eggs7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, butter, salt, cardamom, eggs and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust2 slices process American cheese4 string cheese, cut in half lenthwise1 jar (15 ounces) pizza sauce Preparation Unroll pizza dough and press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Using a 1-in. star cookie cutter, cut eight stars from the American cheese. Cut each strip of string cheese in half lengthwise....

Ingredients 4 quarts water2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups salt10 fresh parsley sprigs10 fresh thyme sprigs5 fresh rosemary sprigs7 bay leaves4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes4 teaspoons whole peppercorns4-1/2 quarts cold water2 turkey-size oven roasting bags1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)TURKEY:2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt, optional Preparation In a large stockpot, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 8 slices sourdough bread, toasted1/4 cup wasabi mayonnaise1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced2 medium tomatoes, sliced4 thin slices sweet onion8 fresh basil leaves Preparation Spread toast with mayonnaise. On 4 slices, layer cheese, tomatoes, onion and basil; top with remaining toast.

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups crushed Oreo cookies (about 22 cookies)1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar3 cups vanilla or white chips, melted and cooled1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsAdditional miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, optional1/4 cup butter, melted4 cups chocolate chip or coffee ice cream, softened1/4 cup chocolate syrupAdditional Oreo cookies, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar if desired. Stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spoon 2 cups ice cream into crust. Drizzle with half of the chocolate syrup; swirl with a knife....

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)2 medium rutabagas, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups)2 garlic cloves, peeled2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/3 cup warm buttermilk Preparation Place potatoes, rutabagas and garlic in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, salt, pepper and enough buttermilk to reach desired consistency....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless pork, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes2 tablespoons vegetable oil1-1/2 quarts water2 cups ketchup1 large onion, chopped2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-in slices1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans (1-inch pieces)1 cup shredded cabbage2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup crushed gingersnaps (about 16 cookies) Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown pork in oil....

Ingredients 4 cups whole milk4 large eggs1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extractGround nutmeg Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, heat milk until bubbles form around sides of pan; remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar and salt until blended but not foamy. Slowly stir in hot milk. Stir in vanilla. Pour egg mixture through a strainer into a 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish; sprinkle with nutmeg....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1-1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice3 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced1 cup chopped walnuts, toastedGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. Line bottom of a 10-in. springform pan or a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment; grease parchment....

Ingredients 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)Salt and pepper to taste2 to 3 teaspoons dried oregano, divided4 to 6 baking potatoes, peeled and quartered1/4 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons lemon juice3/4 cup chicken broth Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and half of the oregano. Arrange potatoes around chicken; sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining oregano....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork8 to 10 Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled and chopped or 3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles, drained4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cups water1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried coriander Preparation In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, brown beef and pork; drain. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, softened3 teaspoons ground cinnamonDOUGH:2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter3/4 cup 2% milk1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, undrained1 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, butter and cinnamon until crumbly. Reserve half for topping. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet....

Ingredients 1 egg, lightly beaten1 can (5-1/2 ounces) V8 juice1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 envelope onion soup mix1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/3 cup ketchup Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, V8 juice, bread crumbs, soup mix, cheese and garlic powder. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes. Spread ketchup over top; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 lb. ground pork 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1 c. shredded carrot 1/4 green cabbage, thinly sliced 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp. sriracha Kosher salt 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat vegetable oil. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute....