Ingredients 2 teaspoons garlic salt1 teaspoon ground ginger1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2-1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon canola oil1 large onion, diced1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 medium green pepper, diced3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon tomato paste1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup ginger beer8 sandwich buns, split and toasted2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Combine garlic salt and ginger; rub onto all sides of roast. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons lime juice2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast2 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmedOptional toppings: chopped green onions, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and/or shredded lettuce Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 2 hours....

Ingredients 2 cups water1/2 cup uncooked brown rice1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)1 tablespoon butterDash salt1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk8 caramels1 tablespoon coarse sugar1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until water is absorbed. Stir in milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-16 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 8 oz. melted semisweet chocolate 2 oz. melted white chocolate 12 chocolate kisses 12 marshmallows 12 thin pretzel sticks Preparation Step 1Dip bottom of chocolate kiss in melted semisweet chocolate. Press onto marshmallow; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat to make 12 dreidels. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.Step 2Cut a small slit in bottom of each marshmallow; insert 1 thin pretzel stick. Dip dreidels in chocolate, and return to baking sheet....

Ingredients c. heavy cream 1 piece vanilla bean 1/2 c. sugar 1 tbsp. light corn syrup tsp. Sea salt 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 3/4 c. sugar c. fresh lemon juice 3 large egg yolks 1 large egg yolk pinch of sea salt 16 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 large egg yolks 9 tbsp. sugar 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons) 1/4 c. fresh grapefruit juice (from 1 small grapefruit)...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1-3/4 cups butter, softened, divided2 cups sugar1 tablespoon light corn syrup1 cup chopped pecans1/4 teaspoon salt1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped Preparation Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Add sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and salt....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed2 tablespoons canola oil1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup sesame seeds1 large onion, sliced2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained or 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms Preparation In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame seeds. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon; set aside and keep warm....

Ingredients 3 cups fiddleheads1 cup cooked shell macaroni1/2 cup diced unpeeled apple1/4 cup chopped celery1 cup diced cooked shrimp1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zestSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Cook ferns in a small amount of water until tender. Drain. Toss with all remaining ingredients. Chill.

Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 pound halibut or tilapia filletsSAUCE:2 medium ripe avocados, divided1/4 cup fat-free sour cream1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon lime juice1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakesDash cayenne pepperSALSA:1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped1 small red onion, chopped4-1/2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon saltTACOS:8 flour tortillas (6 inches)2 cups shredded cabbage...

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin2 cups boiling water3/4 cup miniature marshmallows2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) apricot halves1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add marshmallows; stir until melted. Drain apricots, reserving 1 cup juice; set juice aside....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar3/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped nuts2/3 cup vegetable oil4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup chopped nuts, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine oil, eggs and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Do not overmix. Spread in a 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts if desired....

Ingredients lb. bacon 3/4 lb. fusilli 1/2 c. grated Parmesan 3 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. 1-inch pieces fresh chives 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large frying pan, cook the pieces of bacon until they are golden brown and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pan and drain it on paper towels.Step 2In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the fusilli until done, about 13 minutes....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 teaspoons olive oil, divided3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon grated lemon zest3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided1/2 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 medium lemon, cut into thin slices1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil until lightly browned, 3 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 4 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast3 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)2 cups canola oil8 large eggs, room temperature4 large eggs, room temperature, separated1-1/3 cups sugar4 teaspoons ground cinnamon3 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons ground cardamom13 to 15 cups all-purpose flour2-2/3 cups raisins2 teaspoons waterICING:3 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a very large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add oil, eggs, egg yolks, sugar, cinnamon, salt, cardamom, yeast mixture and 10 cups flour....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce2 large egg whites, room temperature, beaten1 teaspoon salt3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the sugar, applesauce, egg whites, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes (dough will be slightly sticky)....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups water3/4 cup sugar1 can (12 ounces) frozen grape juice concentrate, thawed1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine water and sugar. Cover and microwave on high for 30-90 seconds; stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in grape juice concentrate and lemon juice. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. freezer container. Cover and freeze for at least 12 hours, stirring several times. May be frozen for up to 3 months....

Ingredients 2 large eggs3/4 cup sugar2/3 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltAdditional sugar or colored sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla and lemon zest until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3 large eggs3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups whole milk1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling2 teaspoons ground cinnamonTOPPING:1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, meltedGLAZE:3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon butter, softened3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 teaspoons water Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk....

Ingredients 6 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped1 teaspoon finely chopped onion3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 cup mayonnaise1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until blended. Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll cheese. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole wheat flour2 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 cup shortening1 cup buttermilk Preparation In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead for 3-5 minutes. Pat onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown....