Ingredients 4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided1 teaspoon brown sugar3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup beef broth2 tablespoons ketchup2 tablespoons sherry or white wine vinegar1 tablespoon steak sauce1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 teaspoons canola oil, divided2 large sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces6 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces8 ounces fresh snow peasHot cooked rice, optional...

Ingredients 2 c. almond flour 3 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 c. sugar 1 can almond paste 24 tbsp. unsalted butter 6 large eggs 1 c. whole milk 1 tbsp. amaretto liqueur 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. mascarpone 1 c. heavy cream 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 vanilla bean...

Ingredients 3 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch chunks1/2 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 cups ginger ale Preparation Place sausage in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with brown sugar. Pour ginger ale over the top. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms3/4 cup chopped sweet onion1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesGrated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Drain gnocchi. Add the gnocchi, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes to the skillet; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Ingredients 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 cups seedless red grapes3 cups green grapes3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Divide grapes among 8 serving bowls. Top with yogurt mixture; sprinkle with almonds.

Ingredients BASIL VINAIGRETTE:1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 teaspoon chopped shallot1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSALAD:2 ears fresh corn, husked1 teaspoon olive oil8 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach4 plum tomatoes, quartered1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Brush corn with oil; grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 2 Golden Delicious apples (about 10 ounces) 1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 1/2 lb. Montasio cheese Preparation Step 1Peel and core the apples, and slice into wedges about 1/2-inch thick. Pour the olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet, and set over medium heat. Scatter the apple wedges in the pan, and toss to coat with oil. Cook and caramelize the apples for about 8 minutes, tossing frequently, until tinged with brown and softened but not mushy....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened1-3/4 cups sugar1 egg yolk4 cups all-purpose flourPrepared vanilla frostingFood coloring and decorating sprinkles, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in flour.Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool....

Ingredients 3/4 cup cubed deli ham1/3 cup chopped apple1/3 cup drained crushed pineapple1/4 cup thinly sliced celery1/4 cup mayonnaise4 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, toasted4 thin apple slices2 slices Muenster cheese (3/4 ounce each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. On two slices of toast, layer the ham mixture, apple and cheese. Top with remaining slices of toast.

Ingredients 4 cups water1 cup sugar1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and diced1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar and tapioca; let stand for 5 minutes. Bring to a full rolling boil. Remove from the heat; stir in orange juice concentrate. Cool for 20 minutes. Stir in the peaches and oranges....

Ingredients 1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed7 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened1-1/2 cups finely chopped salted peanuts1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 jar (11-3/4 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed Preparation In a large bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Freeze for 30 minutes. Spread ice cream over crust....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups cold milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix1/2 cup canned pumpkin1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice10 gingersnaps1 cup whipped topping Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in the pumpkin and pie spice. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Set aside three gingersnaps; crush remaining cookies. Fold whipped topping into pudding; spoon into dessert bowls....

Ingredients 1 cup white wine or chicken broth1 cup apricot preserves or quince jelly1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Sprigs fresh parsley, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small saucepan, bring wine to a boil; cook until wine is reduced by half, 3-4 minutes. Stir in preserves and mustard. Reserve half of the glaze for serving. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up....

Ingredients 2 cans (16 ounces each) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, softenedPastry for double-crust pie (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and butter. Line pie plate with bottom pastry; add filling. Top with a lattice crust. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned.

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 tablespoon dried minced onion1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/8 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 cup buttermilk Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in buttermilk. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours before serving. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough1 cup sugar, divided2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup lemon juice1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon whole milk1 teaspoon grated orange zest2/3 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries1 medium peach, thinly sliced1 small banana, sliced1 small apple, thinly sliced1/2 cup fresh blueberries Preparation Let dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Press onto an ungreased 14-in....

Ingredients 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1/4 pound smoked turkey sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained1 bay leaf1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined3 cups hot cooked brown rice Preparation In a nonstick Dutch oven, saute the chicken, sausage, onion, green pepper and celery in oil until chicken is no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen corn3 tomatoes, chopped1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced pitted ripe olives, drained1/4 cup sliced green olives2 tablespoons taco seasoning1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 cup water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning mix, oil, vinegar and water; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Chill several hours before serving.

Ingredients 4 quarts fresh corn (cut from about 20 ears)1 quart hot water2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed2 teaspoons salt Preparation In a stockpot, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to large shallow containers to cool quickly, stirring occasionally. Freeze in airtight containers, allowing headspace for expansion.

Ingredients 1 egg1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup milk3 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup fresh blueberries Preparation In a bowl, beat egg. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk. Stir in butter. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining sugar....