Ingredients 1 c. warm water 1 package active dry yeast 1/2 tsp. honey 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 large onion 1 tsp. light brown sugar 1 large Bosc pear 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, and honey, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the flour and 1/4 cup of the oil; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 8 medium red potatoes, quartered3 garlic cloves, peeled2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup fat-free milk, warmed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Drain well. Add the butter, milk and salt; mash. Stir in cheese.

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)2 eggs1-1/3 cups waterFROSTING:3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon meringue powder1 cup shortening3 tablespoons water1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract1 package (24 ounces) plain ready-to-use rolled fondantOrange, black, red, brown and green paste food coloringAdditional clear vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and water; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour 2-1/4 cups batter into each of two greased and floured 6-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup molasses3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda3 teaspoons ground ginger1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milkFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons grated lemon zest3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugarChopped crystallized ginger, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 6 large tart apples2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg6 tablespoons butter, meltedVanilla ice cream Preparation Peel, core and cut each apple into eight wedges; transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Drizzle with lemon juice. Combine the sugars, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples. Drizzle with butter. Cover and cook on low until apples are tender, 3-4 hours....

Ingredients 2 celery ribs2 medium carrots1 medium onion2 teaspoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk2 teaspoons cornstarch2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Finely chop the celery, carrots and onion. In a Dutch oven, saute vegetables in oil until tender....

Ingredients 9 graham crackers (1 sleeve), finely crushed (about 1 1/4 cup) 1/4 c. granulated sugar 5 tbsp. butter, melted Pinch kosher salt Chocolate boxed pudding Whipped cream Crushed Oreos or shaved chocolate Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Step 2Mix until mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed. Step 3Pour into a 9” pie plate or spring form pan and press into an even layer, going up the sides....

Ingredients 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour1 cup cornmeal1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup rice milk1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 cup frozen corn, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, rice milk, oil and vinegar. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened; stir in corn....

Ingredients 5 pounds apples, peeled and sliced (about 13 cups)3/4 cup packed light brown sugar2/3 cup unsweetened apple juice2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 tablespoon vanilla extract Preparation In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until apples are soft. Add vanilla; stir to break up apples. Reserve 3/4 cup applesauce for Double-Duty Applesauce Mini Muffins. Serve remaining applesauce warm or refrigerate and serve cold....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter4 large eggs, room temperature2/3 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon almond extract2/3 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon kosher saltTOPPING:1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place butter in a 9-in. pie plate. Place in oven for 4-5 minutes or until butter is melted; carefully swirl to coat evenly. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, orange zest and extract until blended....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 c. shredded cooked chicken 1 1/2 c. corn kernals Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 (28-oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1 bay leaf Juice of 1 lime 4 small corn tortillas, sliced into thin strips...

Ingredients 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth3 cups shredded cooked turkey or rotisserie chicken1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1/2 cup medium salsa5 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantroAdditional salsa, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, spread tortilla strips in a single layer on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 2 large onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/4 cup butter, cubed1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 to 4 pounds)5 cups water1/2 cup soy sauce1 envelope onion soup mix1-1/2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional1 garlic clove, minced14 French rolls, split2 cups shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cut roast in half; place over onions. In a large bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, soup mix, browning sauce if desired and garlic; pour over roast....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Kosher salt 5 c. lightly crushed corn flakes Cooking spray 3 c. strawberry ice cream, slightly softened 3 c. chocolate ice cream, slightly softened 3 c. vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 3/4 c. heavy cream 1/3 c. cocoa powder 1/4 c. light corn syrup 2 tbsp. butter 6 oz. chocolate chips 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract...

Ingredients 1/3 cup shortening1/2 cup peanut butter1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup milkFROSTING:2/3 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup shortening4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 to 1/2 cup milkTOPPING:1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening Preparation In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 2 cups unsweetened apple juice1-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1 can (12 ounces) frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 cup golden or light rum1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilledIce cubesGARNISH:Pineapple wedges and orange twists Preparation In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the apple juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice concentrate, orange juice concentrate and rum. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, add club soda....

Ingredients 3 cups sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate1 teaspoon salt2 cans (no. 10 size) baby carrots, drained or 12 pounds medium carrots, sliced and cooked Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place carrots in two 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Pour sugar mixture over carrots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 3 bacon strips, chopped1-1/2 pounds beef top round steak2 tablespoons Dijon mustard3 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise6 dill pickle spears1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 small parsnip, peeled and chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed golden cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/3 cup dry red wine2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving drippings....

Ingredients 4 pounds loukaniko or other smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 each large sweet yellow, orange and red peppers, chopped1 large sweet onion, chopped2 cups beef stock1 whole garlic bulb, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon coarse sea salt1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper3 to 3-1/2 cups cherry tomatoesHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a 7- or 8-qt. slow cooker, combine sausage, sweet peppers, onion, stock, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained1-1/3 cups orange marmalade1 cup picante sauce1 teaspoon chili powder, divided1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oilHot cooked riceMinced fresh cilantro Preparation In a bowl, combine the pineapple, marmalade, picante sauce and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; set aside. Sprinkle remaining chili powder over chicken. In a large skillet, saute the chicken, green pepper and onion in oil until chicken juices run clear....