Ingredients 6 bacon strips, chopped2 large onions, finely chopped3 shallots, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup white wine2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon pepper1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg white, beaten1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, cut into 12 slices Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups frozen French-style green beans1-3/4 cups frozen peas1-1/2 cups canned white or shoepeg corn1-1/2 cups frozen lima beans1 medium red onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 jar (2 ounces)sliced pimientos, drained1 cup sugar3/4 cup cider vinegar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and vinegar to a boil; boil for 3 minutes. Pour over vegetables....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 4 firm, ripe pears 8 precooked chicken-and-apple sausage links Fresh thyme, chutney, and assorted mustards, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat grill to medium-high. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 to 4 seconds....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, cubed4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped3 large eggs, room temperature2 cups sugar1 teaspoon orange extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture. Beat in extract. Gradually add flour to chocolate mixture. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips....

Ingredients 1 cup orange juice1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, partially thawed1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries1 medium ripe banana, cut into chunks6 ice cubes1 to 2 tablespoons sugar4 orange wedges, optional Preparation In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with an orange wedge if desired. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 12 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup mayonnaise2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce2 cups whipped topping Preparation Beat cream cheese, sugar and mayonnaise until smooth. Fold in remaining ingredients; spoon into a foil-lined 8x4-in loaf pan. Cover and freeze 8 hours or overnight. Remove from freezer 5 minutes before slicing.

Ingredients 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon almond extract3/4 cup strawberry yogurt2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping3 medium peaches, peeled and sliced2 cups halved fresh strawberries2 cups fresh blueberries2 cups green grapes1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/4 cup sliced almonds, toastedFresh strawberries, optional Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and extract until smooth. Add yogurt; beat until blended. Fold in whipped topping....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups sugar, divided1 cup 2% milk3/4 cup creamy peanut butter3 tablespoons canola oil2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa, divided3 teaspoons baking powder2 cups boiling waterChopped salted peanuts, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, milk, peanut butter and oil until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 cup cocoa and baking powder; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture (batter will be thick). Transfer to a greased 5-qt....

Ingredients 1/4 c. water 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. sugar 1/4 c. finely grated fresh ginger 2 tbsp. finely grated fresh ginger 1/4 c. unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1/2 c. vegetable oil salt 8 Asian eggplants Purple basil Preparation Step 1In a heatproof glass bowl, combine water and sugar and microwave at high power 10 seconds, until sugar is dissolved. Add grated ginger, vinegar, sesame oil, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil and season with salt....

Ingredients 1 pound baby red potatoes (about 16), halved1/4 cup cranberry juice2 tablespoons butter, cubed1 teaspoon each minced fresh dill, oregano, rosemary and thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; place on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 18x12-in. rectangle). Fold foil around mixture, sealing tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons minced parsley1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 salmon fillet (2-1/2 to 3 pounds and 3/4 inch thick) Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted; set aside. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca4 cups sliced fresh apricots (about 16)1 tablespoon lemon juicePastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)TOPPING:2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a small bowl, combine sugar and tapioca. Add apricots and lemon juice; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/4 pound bulk pork sausage1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg1/3 cup 2% milk1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mixDash paprika1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Combine the beef, sausage, onion and garlic in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, stirring once to crumble meat....

Ingredients 2 eggs1 teaspoon fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 slices Canadian bacon (1/2 ounce each)1 English muffin, split and toasted2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Divide between two 10-oz. microwave-safe custard cups coated with cooking spray. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20 seconds. Stir; microwave 20-25 seconds longer or until center of egg is almost set. Place a slice of bacon on each muffin half; top with egg and sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup butter, divided1 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms2 large shallots, chopped1 cup marsala wine1 cup chicken broth1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons minced fresh parsleyPASTA:1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta1 whole garlic bulb, minced1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperDash crushed red pepper flakes...

Ingredients 2 cups pecan halves2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons maple syrup1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook pecans over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Add the brown sugar, syrup and five-spice powder. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 stick cold unsalted butter 1/2 c. ice water 1/4 pineapple 1/2 mango 1 small banana 8 medium strawberries 24 blueberries 2 tbsp. unsalted butter sugar Crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream Preparation Step 1Make the pastry: In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt. Add the butter and pulse until it is the size of small peas. Sprinkle the ice water over the mixture and pulse until the pastry starts to come together....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1-1/2 cups warm whole milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup canola oil4 teaspoons salt7-1/2 to 8-1/2 cups all-purpose flourButter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Add warm milk, oil, salt and remaining sugar. Stir in enough flour to form a stiff dough....

Ingredients unsalted butter freshly grated Parmesan cheese salt 4 ear corn 1/4 lb. thickly sliced bacon 1 c. milk Freshly ground pepper 3 large egg yolks 2 c. shredded Comté cheese (6 ounces) 1/2 tsp. chopped thyme 6 large egg whites Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a 1 1/2-quart soufflé dish and coat it with the Parmesan. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/4 cups V8 juice1 cup beef broth1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber1/4 cup chopped red onion1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro3 tablespoons lime juice1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving.