Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/4 teaspoon salt1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust1/2 cup Thousand Island salad dressing1 small onion, chopped2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups shredded lettuce1/2 cup sliced dill pickles Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat, until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Sprinkle beef with salt. Place crust on an ungreased pizza pan or baking sheet; spread with salad dressing....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, softened1 egg, separated2 teaspoons salt, divided4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon each poppy seeds, sesame seeds and caraway seeds1 teaspoon dried minced onion Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, egg yolk, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt and 2 cups flour....

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 teaspoon butter2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach2 tablespoons chopped green onion1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/8 teaspoon white pepper1 cup cooked long grain rice2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted Preparation In a skillet, saute red pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the spinach, onion, garlic, rosemary and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted. Stir in the rice, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts; cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine2 medium ears sweet corn, husked2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper4 green onions, chopped2 medium tomatoes, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup crumbled feta cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding corn during the last 8 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup buttermilkLEMON BUTTER FROSTING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons mashed ripe banana1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup salted cashews, chopped1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup butter, melted2 cups heavy whipping cream1-1/2 cups sweetened condensed milk1 cup Key lime juice3 teaspoons grated Key lime zest1 teaspoon vanilla extractOptional: Whipped cream and Key lime slices Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour, cashews, coconut and brown sugar. Stir in butter. Sprinkle into a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 lime wedge Coarse sugar, optional1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila1 ounce Triple Sec1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries4 fresh basil leaves Fresh strawberries, optional Preparation Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge. If desired, sprinkle sugar on a plate; dip rim in sugar. Place tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, strawberries and basil in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into prepared glass....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted2 green onions, finely chopped3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3 garlic cloves, minced1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Unroll dough; spread butter mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut into 12 slices; place in greased muffin cups, cut side down. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients all-purpose flour 1/2 package frozen puff pastry 1 large egg yolk 1 tbsp. heavy cream 2 c. Red and green seedless grapes 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 pinch salt Sanding sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. On a lightly floured work surface, unfold pastry. Cut into 4 squares (4 3/4 inches each). Transfer to a rimless baking sheet. Using the tip of a paring knife, score a 1/2-inch border around edges of squares, being careful not to cut all the way through pastry....

Ingredients 1 lb. boneless c. plus 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil salt fresh-ground black pepper 1 lb. asparagus 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp. water 1 1/2 c. loosely packed parsley leaves 1 tbsp. lemon juice 3 head Bibb lettuce (about 1 1/2 pounds in all) Preparation Step 1Light the grill or heat the broiler. Coat the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/4 c. (40 g.) muscovado sugar 1/4 c. (30 g.) powdered sugar 1 tbsp. (20 g.) sour cream 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest (optional) Pinch of grated fresh nutmeg 1 c. (120 g.) whole wheat flour 3/4 c. (90 g.) oat flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. milk or dark chocolate chips...

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 cup picante sauce or salsa1 can (16 ounces) refried beans10 flour tortillas (6 inches)4 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic until the meat is browned and onion is tender; drain. Stir in tomato soup, picante sauce or salsa and refried beans. Heat thoroughly. Arrange five tortillas in a 12x8x2-in....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour60 walnut or pecan halves, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls into greased miniature muffin cups; flatten slightly. Press a walnut half into the center of each. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)4 eggs1 cup milk1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon saltFresh raspberries and blackberries Preparation Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the eggs, milk, condensed milk, sugar, vanilla and salt; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam1 tablespoon prepared mustard Preparation In a large skillet, brown pork chops on both sides over medium heat in oil. Stir in the vinegar, jam and mustard. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chops and keep warm. Bring sauce to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 8 bacon strips, chopped3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs1 large onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 medium limes1/4 cup dry sherry3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons molasses2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot3 bay leaves1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce Minced fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seedsHot cooked riceLime wedges, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken in half1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream1/2 cup whole milk1/4 cup butter, melted, divided2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 to 3 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained5 cups cubed cooked chicken1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes...

Ingredients 1 medium sweet onion, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed4 cups cooked long grain rice2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon beau monde seasoning Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the rice, spinach, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and onion mixture....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons each dried savory, marjoram and thyme1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 eggs1 cup milk3 cups thin dill pickle slices, drainedOil for deep-fat fryingRanch salad dressing, optional Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat eggs and milk. Blot pickles with paper towels to remove moisture. Coat pickles with flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture; coat again with flour mixture. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°....