Ingredients 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh carrots1-1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh beets4 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons honey1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger3/4 teaspoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place vegetables in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Whisk remaining ingredients; drizzle over vegetables. Toss to coat. Bake until carrots and beets are crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes.

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups crushed gingersnap cookies1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup molasses3 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beatenTOPPING:4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped1/2 cup heavy whipping creamChopped pecans and melted chocolate, optional Preparation Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced carrots2 tablespoons water1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas, thawed1 green onion, sliced1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon cornstarch1 tablespoon butter, melted1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper Preparation Place carrots and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add snow peas and onion. Cover and microwave for 45 seconds or until tender; drain. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, butter, salt and pepper until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened1 package (4.67 ounces) mint Andes candies, chopped2 tablespoons creme de menthe1 tablespoon creme de cacaoGreen food coloring, optionalMERINGUE:8 large egg whites1 cup sugar1 teaspoon cream of tartar Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in sugar....

Ingredients 1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper4 medium tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges6 medium pitted whole ripe olives, halved3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, oregano, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Add red onion and green pepper; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/2 c. butter 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. light brown sugar 2 eggs 4 tbsp. sour cream 1 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract 2 c. ripe bananas 1/2 c. butter 1/4 c. pure maple syrup 6 slice very crispy cooked bacon Preparation Step 1Make bacon butter: Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.Step 2Make banana bread: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons shortening1 large egg, beaten2 teaspoons celery seed1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flourMelted butter Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, egg, celery seed, salt, sage, nutmeg, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until mixture resembles sand....

Ingredients 1/2 pound Italian sausage links1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup cubed yellow summer squash (3/4-inch pieces)1/2 cup chopped green onions2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat in oil until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Add the sausage, squash and onions to the skillet; cook for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)3 tablespoons butter, softened6 tablespoons baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons 2% milk64 pretzel sticks, halved4-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons shortening32 red M&M’s minis Preparation Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Crumble cake into a large bowl to measure 7 cups. In a large bowl, beat butter, cocoa and vanilla until creamy....

Ingredients 1 small eggplant1 tablespoon salt1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup soft bread crumbs1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon minced fresh parsleyDash pepper1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation Cut eggplant in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in.-thick shell. Set shell aside. Chop pulp; place in a colander over a plate. Sprinkle with salt; let stand for 30 minutes. Blot moisture with a paper towel. In a skillet, saute eggplant pulp and onion in butter until tender....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits1 can (15 ounces) pear halves in juice, drained and cubed2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon white vinegar1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1 cup; set aside. Combine pineapple and pears in an 8-in. square dish; cover and refrigerate. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt....

Ingredients 2 ounces frozen popcorn chicken1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix4 seeded jalapeno peppers or pickled jalapeno peppers, cut into 6 slices each1/4 cup refrigerated fully cooked barbecued pulled pork1/2 cup maple syrup or honey1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Bake popcorn chicken according to package directions. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into 12 pieces. Meanwhile, prepare cornbread mix according to package directions. Place a jalapeno slice in each of 24 foil-lined mini muffin cups....

Ingredients 4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepepr1/4 cup canola oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste1 cup beef broth2 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons dried oregano1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup grated Parmesan cheeseHot cooked spaghetti...

Ingredients 1 lb. fingerling potatoes salt 3 c. cauliflower florets 1 lb. green beans 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. spicy pimentón de la Vera (hot smoked Spanish paprika) 1 tbsp. sherry vinegar Preparation Step 1In a large pot, cover the fingerling potatoes with 2 inches of salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderate and cook until the potatoes are almost tender, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound yellow summer squash1/2 pound small zucchini, sliced1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 medium green pepper, julienned4 teaspoons butter3 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Cut yellow squash in half lengthwise, then into 1/2-in. slices. In a large skillet, saute squash, zucchini, onion and green peppers for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt and ginger. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 3 c. golden raisins 1 1/2 c. candied citrus peel 3/4 c. coarsely chopped dark raisins 3/4 c. coarsely chopped pitted dried dates c. coarsely chopped pitted prunes 1/2 c. coarsely chopped glacé apricots c. coarsely chopped glacé pineapple 1/2 c. slivered almonds 1/2 c. coarsely chopped walnuts 1 tbsp. finely grated orange rind 1/2 c. superfine sugar 1/4 c. orange juice 1/2 c. Grand Marnier 2 stick butter...

Ingredients 12 cups cubed cooked turkey breast2 pounds green grapes, halved5-1/4 cups diced celery1 to 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted3 green onions, sliced2 cups mayonnaise1-1/2 cups chicken broth3/4 cup vinaigrette1 tablespoon prepared mustard Preparation In several large bowls, combine the turkey, grapes, celery, pecans and onions. In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, broth, vinaigrette and mustard until smooth. Pour over turkey mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving....

Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta2 cups fresh broccoli florets1/3 cup pitted Greek olives1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil4-1/2 teaspoons slivered almonds, toasted1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until pasta is tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olives, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil....

Ingredients 4 large poblano peppers 1/4 c. packed cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tbsp. butter 1/4 c. low-sodium vegetable stock or water 1 lb. spaghetti 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Turn broiler to high and line a medium baking sheet with foil. Place peppers on baking sheet and broil, turning occasionally with tongs, until blackened on all sides....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cut up3 cups water1 cup chopped onion4 celery ribs, sliced3 medium carrots, sliced1 teaspoon celery seed2 teaspoons rubbed sage, divided1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups biscuit/baking mix3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Place chicken and water in a Dutch oven. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes....