Ingredients 1 pound butter, softened8 ounces superfine sugar (about 1-1/4 cups)1 pound all-purpose flour (3-2/3 cups)8 ounces white rice flour (1-1/3 cups) Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Combine flours; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Press dough into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Prick with a fork. Bake until light brown, 45-50 minutes. Cut into 48 bars or triangles while warm. Cool completely on a wire rack....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup 2% milk1 large red onion, finely chopped3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and finely chopped1/3 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into two greased 8x4-in....

Ingredients 3 medium acorn squash, halved and seeds removed1 cup lentils2 cups chicken broth3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta1 pound bulk pork sausage1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese2 teaspoons Greek seasoning2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup french-fried onionsAdditional crumbled feta cheese, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place squash halves, cut side up, on a large baking sheet; roast until they can just be pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool....

Ingredients 1 egg1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons ketchup1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beef5 bacon strips5 hamburger buns, splitLeaf lettuce, tomato slices and onion slices, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the egg, cheese, onion, soy sauce, ketchup and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into five patties. Wrap a bacon strip around each; secure with a toothpick. Grill patties, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided 8 slices sourdough bread1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese1/8 teaspoon onion powder4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed, slicedOven-Roasted TomatoesCrispy Fried Onion RingsEasy Glazed Bacon Preparation Spread 3 tablespoons butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove....

Ingredients 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried oregano3 tablespoons butter Preparation Place tomatoes on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 24 in. x 12 in.). In a small skillet, saute garlic and oregano in butter for 2 minutes. Pour over tomatoes. Fold foil around tomatoes and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tomatoes are heated through. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. dried red-pepper flakes 1 clove garlic 1/4 c. olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all) Preparation Step 1Light the grill or heat the broiler. In a shallow dish, combine the lemon juice with the thyme, red-pepper flakes, garlic, oil, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken with the mixture....

Ingredients CRUST:1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, cubedFILLING2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar; stir in vanilla....

Ingredients 4 Bosc pears 1 c. red wine 3 tbsp. sugar 6 homemade or store-bought gingersnaps 2 tbsp. finely chopped walnuts 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tsp. honey Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional) Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400°F. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the pears. Slice them in half lengthwise using a sharp chef’s knife. Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out the cores. Using a sharp paring knife, trim off the base of each pear half and gently cut out the stem....

Ingredients 1 to 2 cans vanilla frosting (16 ounces each)Green paste food coloringCupcakes and miniature cupcakes of your choiceCandy-coated sunflower kernelsAssorted stick chewing gumJumbo heart sprinklesCanned chocolate frostingMiniature marshmallowsCorn syrupWhite nonpareils Preparation Tint desired amount of frosting green. Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert #4 round pastry tip. Fill bag with green frosting; pipe grass onto desired amount of cupcakes. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lean ground chicken1 celery rib, diced1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup ketchup1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar2 teaspoons yellow mustard12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leavesCrumbled blue cheese, optional Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook and crumble chicken over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Stir in celery and pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and celery is crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. raw, unsalted pecans 1 c. (226 g.; 2 sticks) butter, room temperature 1/2 c. (99 g.) granulated sugar 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 c. (240 g.) all-purpose flour 1/4 c. coarse decorative sugar (optional) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, stirring every 5 minutes, until toasty smelling and light golden inside, 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 medium cauliflower (2 to 3 lbs), cut into florets 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425ºF. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, olive oil, Old Bay, salt and black pepper.Step 2Add cauliflower to a sheet tray and distribute into a single layer. Roast the cauliflower for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the florets have browned on the edges....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chopped onion3 tablespoons vegetable oil4 cups diced peeled cooked potatoes8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham1/2 cup diced cooked roast beef12 large eggs3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon celery salt Preparation In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, cook onion until tender. Add potatoes, bacon, ham and beef: heat through. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, beat eggs: stir in parsley and seasonings....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil6 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices6 tablespoons crumbled feta or blue cheese6 whole wheat hamburger buns or sourdough rolls, split10 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced Preparation Combine first 4 ingredients; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 1/2-in....

Ingredients 1 medium green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped3 tablespoons butter4 cups fresh corn (about 9 ears of corn)1/4 cup hot water1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add the corn, water, pimientos, honey, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until corn is tender....

Ingredients 1 package (11-1/4 ounces) frozen garlic Texas toast1/2 cup pizza sauce1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced regular or turkey pepperoni2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place Texas toast in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 5 minutes. Spread toast with pizza sauce; top with pepperoni and cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes longer.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef2 medium onions, diced2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules1 cup waterSalt and pepper to taste1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder1 bay leaf1 can (46 ounces) tomato or vegetable juice3 celery ribs, diced6 medium carrots, sliced3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced3 cups shredded cabbage1 small green pepper, chopped1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (8-1/2 ounces) peas, drained1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup molasses3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and molasses; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating just until blended. Fill greased muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes kosher salt 1 c. milk 6 tbsp. butter 6 oz. goat cheese 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1/4 c. finely chopped chives Preparation Step 1Put potatoes in a large pot and add enough generously salted water to cover potatoes by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender throughout when pierced with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes....