Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped4 green onions, chopped1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon sherry vinegar1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the red pepper, onions and mushrooms in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1-3/4 cups water2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 tablespoon baking cocoa2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperGARNISHES:1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup crushed baked tortilla chip scoops1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese...

Ingredients 1/3 cup vegetable oil, divided2 tablespoons chopped onion2 cups ketchup1/2 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce2/3 cup Worcestershire sauce1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add the ketchup, vinegar, lemon juice, pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, brown chicken on all sides in remaining oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, melted and cooled2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups sugar1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup water1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsGLAZE:3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup 2% milk1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the butter, eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to butter mixture. Stir in water and chocolate chips until blended....

Ingredients 1/3 cup maple syrup1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon almond extract1 cup brown rice flour1/2 cup almond flour1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup finely chopped almonds Preparation In a small bowl, beat the syrup, oil, water and extract until well blended. Combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into syrup mixture until blended. Stir in almonds. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets; flatten slightly....

Ingredients 2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder2-1/4 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt2 large egg whites2-1/2 teaspoons Kahlua coffee liqueur1 cup chopped walnuts, toastedAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt. Stir in egg whites and coffee liqueur until batter resembles frosting. Add walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 300° until set, 10-14 minutes....

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1/4 c. cocoa powder 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. powdered sugar 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into ½" pieces 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. ice water Egg wash 3/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. thick dulce de leche, chilled 3 tbsp. cream cheese, softened 3 tbsp. powdered sugar 1 to 2 tbsp. heavy cream Flaky sea salt...

Ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1 package (4 ounces) single-serve graham cracker crusts (6 crusts)Frozen whipped topping, thawedChocolate sprinkles Preparation Divide pie filling among crusts. Top with whipped topping and chocolate sprinkles. Chill.

Ingredients 6 frozen prepared bean and cheese burritos2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups water1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, optional1/3 cup chopped green onions Preparation Place frozen burritos in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until a smooth; gradually stir in water....

Ingredients 24 tbsp. cold unsalted butter 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 large egg 4 tbsp. ice water 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. finely diced onion 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1 1/2 lb. ground pork 1 c. diced smoked ham 1 tbsp. Coarse salt 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1/2 c. chicken stock or canned broth 1 c. chicken stock or canned broth for aspic (optional)...

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked fettuccine1/2 cup fresh cauliflowerets1/2 cup fresh snow peas1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets1/4 cup julienned carrot1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 cup julienned zucchini1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup chicken broth1/4 cup grated Romano cheese Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet or wok, stir-fry the cauliflower, peas, broccoli and carrot in oil for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini, red pepper and garlic; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 16 cups water1 large sweet onion, quartered3 tablespoons seafood seasoning2 medium lemons, halved, optional1 pound small red potatoes1 pound smoked kielbasa or fully cooked hot links, cut into 1-inch pieces4 medium ears sweet corn, cut into thirds2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveinedSeafood cocktail sauceMelted butterAdditional seafood seasoning Preparation In a stockpot, combine water, onion, seafood seasoning and, if desired, lemons; bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs1/2 cup molasses2 teaspoon vanilla extract4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground ginger2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground clovesFROSTING:1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons butter2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch salt Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 4 cups water1 to 1-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate3 medium firm bananas, sliced1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, undrained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/2 cup halved maraschino cherries Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar and concentrates. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in the fruit. Pour into a shallow 3-qt. freezer container. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon butter, softened1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves of your choice Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, butter and lemon juice until smooth. Use for Braided Coffee Cake or Coffee Cake Ring. Refer to each coffee cake recipe for directions on adding jam.

Ingredients PANCAKE:3 large eggs, room temperature1 cup 2% milk3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 tablespoons butterTOPPING:2 tart baking apples, peeled and sliced3 to 4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sugarConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat a 10-in. cast-iron skillet in a 425° oven. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the eggs, milk, flour, salt and nutmeg; cover and process until smooth. Add butter to hot skillet; return to oven until butter bubbles. Pour batter into skillet....

Ingredients 2 cups diet ginger ale, chilled2 cups cold water1/4 cup sugar-free instant lemon iced tea mix1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a pitcher, combine all ingredients. Serve immediately over ice.

Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 cup molasses2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground ginger1-1/2 teaspoons aniseed, crushed1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup buttermilk1 tablespoon lemon juiceConfectioners’ sugar, optionalSAUCE:12 ounces Calimyrna dried figs, cut into eighths1 cup finely chopped walnuts2 tablespoons walnut or canola oil1 tablespoon aniseed, crushed1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1-3/4 cups water1 cup sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt...

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta6 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 medium red onion, finely chopped1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/3 cup red wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon pepper2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped12 pitted ripe or Greek olives, halved1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large serving bowl, toss orzo with 2 teaspoons oil....

Ingredients Ice 2 oz. Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, or other dark rum 3 oz. ginger beer Squeeze of fresh lime juice, to taste Lime wheel, for garnish Preparation Step 1Fill a highball glass with ice, then add rum and ginger beer. Add fresh lime juice to taste. Garnish as desired and serve immediately. The flavor combination was so good in fact that Goslings (who were by then also producing their own ginger beer) trademarked the drink in 1991....