Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 teaspoons honey1-1/2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup mashed potatoes3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten2 teaspoons salt7-1/2 to 8 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flourDash salt1/2 cup butter, softenedVANILLA ICING:3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extractDash salt...

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon ground ginger5 cups sliced peeled fresh pears2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 cup butter, meltedBATTER:3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon grated lime zest1/8 teaspoon saltPinch ground ginger3/4 cup 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar and ground ginger. Stir in the pears, crystallized ginger and lime juice; set aside. Pour butter into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish....

Ingredients 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium)3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup orange juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the first seven ingredients until well blended. In a second large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, xanthan gum, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into banana mixture until blended....

Ingredients 2 loaves gluten free bread (each about 12 oz.) 8 tbsp. butter, divided, plus more for buttering baking dish 2 onions, chopped 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tbsp. freshly chopped sage 1/2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 1/2 tbsp. freshly chopped rosemary Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 2 c. gluten free low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth...

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth1 tablespoon chili sauce1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beef4 hamburger buns, split4 lettuce leaves4 slices tomato4 slices onion Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 5 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons sugar1-1/4 teaspoons salt1-1/4 cups butter-flavored shortening3 large eggs1/4 cup cold water2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegarFILLING:10-1/2 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 12 medium)1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup butter, cubed1 cup chopped walnuts1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt....

Ingredients 2 cartons (18 ounces each) old-fashioned oats2 cups Grape-Nuts1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup toasted wheat germ1 cup sunflower kernels1 cup chopped almonds1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup sesame seeds1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup butter, cubed1 cup honey1/2 cup canola oil2 tablespoons molasses3 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups raisins Preparation In a very large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the brown sugar, butter, honey, oil and molasses for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed1 pound small red potatoes, quartered1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, halved1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth2 tablespoons beefy onion soup mix2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer the green beans, potatoes, mushrooms and onion. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies2 cups diced peeled potatoes2 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook ground beef with onion until the beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, green chilies, potatoes, water and salt. Simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons mayonnaise3 tablespoons honey3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard1/4 teaspoon salt-free garlic seasoning blend2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)2 whole pita breads1/2 cup shredded lettuce2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 slices Swiss cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, mustard and seasoning blend; set aside 3 tablespoons. Pour remaining mixture in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups uncooked medium shell pasta2 pounds ground beef2 medium onions, chopped1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained and finely chopped1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups sour cream1 package (6 ounces) sliced provolone cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 tsp. ground chili powder 1/2 tsp. ground paprika 1/2 tsp. ground cumin Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 medium flour tortillas 1 1/2 c. Monterey Jack, shredded 1 avocado, sliced 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro Preparation Step 1In a large pan over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion until soft, 5 minutes. Add ground beef and spices, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound smoked sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices3/4 cup uncooked instant rice1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted3/4 cup water1 tablespoon butter1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a large skillet, combine the sausage, rice, soup, water and butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in peas and mushrooms....

Ingredients Kosher salt 12 oz. jumbo shells 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch (about 6) scallions, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 (10-oz.) packages thawed frozen spinach 1/2 c. fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/2 c. fresh dill, finely chopped 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 c. ricotta 16 oz. feta, crumbled Freshly ground black pepper 1 (24-oz.) jar marinara 1/3 c. shredded mozzarella Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375º. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to the package directions....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in natural juices, liquid drained and reserved1/2 cup water1 tablespoon cornstarch3 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon vinegar1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into thin strips2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground ginger2 medium carrots, sliced thin1 medium onion, cut into wedges1 green or sweet red pepper, sliced thin2 cups snow peas, trimmed Preparation Combine 3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice with water, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and pepper flakes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. Pecan halves 1 store-bought or homemade pie crust 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 1 c. packed light-brown sugar 1 c. light corn syrup 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 c. salted butter Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread pecans in crust. In a small bowl, toss chocolate chips in a little flour to coat, then scatter evenly over pecans....

Ingredients 2 cups torn romaine2 cups fresh baby spinach1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup grape tomatoes1/2 cup shredded carrot1 medium red onion, halved and sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium cucumber, sliced1 cup frozen peas, thawed1/2 cup Miracle Whip Light3 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon Preparation In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl, combine romaine and spinach. Layer with mushrooms, tomatoes, carrot, onion, pepper, cucumber and peas....

Ingredients 3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, finely chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped6 large eggs, divided use1-1/2 cups shredded Havarti cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup ricotta cheese1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1 cup butter, melted30 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms, onion and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain....

Ingredients 6 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings2 tablespoons butter6 medium tart red apples, cut into 1/4-inch wedges3 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation In a large skillet, cook the onions in butter over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Top with apples; sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until apples are tender.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes2 cups uncooked instant rice1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained1/2 cup fat-free French salad dressing1/3 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons salt-free garlic herb seasoning blend Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir chicken over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Stir the pineapple, salad dressing, green pepper and seasoning blend into chicken....