Ingredients 1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/2 cup finely chopped red onion2 tablespoons dried basil2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 cup crumbled goat cheese8 hamburger buns, splitMixed salad greens, optional Preparation Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/3 cup oil; set aside. In a large skillet, saute sliced onions in 3 Tbsp....

Ingredients 2 slices sweet onion1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided5 Greek olives, sliced2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard2 slices rye or pumpernickel bread3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese2 slices Swiss cheese Preparation Saute onion in 1 teaspoon butter in a small skillet until tender and lightly browned. Add olives; cook 1 minute longer. Spread mustard over bread slices. Layer one slice with onion mixture and cheeses. Top with remaining bread. Spread outside of sandwich with remaining butter....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. tomato paste kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 3 (15-oz.) cans black beans, drained 3 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, plus more as needed 1 bay leaf Sour cream, for garnish Sliced avocado, for garnish Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish...

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups lightly crushed Oreo cookies (about 24 cookies)1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar2 jars (26-1/2 ounces each) Nutella1 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon salt4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Pulse cookies and sugar in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Continue processing while gradually adding butter in a steady stream....

Ingredients 1/3 c. low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 c. plus 3 tbsp. distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. packed dark brown sugar 2 tbsp. fish sauce 1 tbsp. sriracha (optional) 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger 2 1/2 lb. skin-on pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2" pieces 2 tbsp. virgin coconut oil 2 small yellow onions, each cut into 6 wedges 8 cloves garlic, smashed 1 dried ancho chile, stemmed (optional)...

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed1/4 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the remaining ingredients until butter is melted. Transfer beans to a serving bowl; drizzle with butter mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/2 c. plus 1 tablespoon instant polenta 1 tbsp. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 c. milk 5 1/2 oz. fresh goat cheese (2/3 cup) 4 eggs 2 tbsp. snipped chives kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 bunch arugula 1 head radicchio Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the polenta with the cheese....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 tablespoons chili sauce1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 hamburger-size pretzel buns or hamburger buns, split1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce, warmed Preparation In a large bowl, combine beef, chili sauce and chili powder, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/4-in.-thick patties. Place 2 tablespoons cheese onto the center of each of four patties. Top with remaining patties; press edges firmly to seal. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage 1 large fennel bulb 5 1/2 c. chicken stock 1 small onion Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 c. arborio rice pinch saffron threads 1/2 c. dry white wine 1/2 c. freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add sausage and cook over high heat, breaking up meat with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 oz. pancetta or regular bacon, diced 3 cloves garlic, peeled but whole 1/2 lb. ground pork Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. red wine, such as Pinot Noir or Cabernet 8 oz. mushrooms (white or baby portobellos), washed, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 box (26 oz.) strained tomatoes 1 pound fusilli, or other short pasta 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 8 cups diced seeded peeled tomatoes (about 10 large)2 medium green peppers, chopped2 large onions, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped3/4 cup tomato paste2/3 cup condensed tomato soup, undiluted1/2 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons salt4-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 tablespoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring often. Pour into small freezer containers....

Ingredients 4 medium peaches, peeled and quartered2 large tomatoes, seeded and cut into wedges2/3 cup chopped sweet onion1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles4 teaspoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon pepperBaked tortilla chip scoops Preparation Place first five ingredients in a food processor; pulse until peaches are coarsely chopped. Add chiles, vinegar, lime juice and pepper; pulse just until blended....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, softened3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1/2 cup molasses1 large egg, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon grated lemon zest3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons ground ginger1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground clovesDecorating icing and assorted candies Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg, vanilla and lemon zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely crushed gingersnap cookies (about 9 cookies)1/3 cup finely crushed vanilla wafers (about 10 wafers)2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts2 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries, divided3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries Preparation In a bowl, combine the gingersnap crumbs, wafer crumbs, walnuts and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 6-in. springform pan....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temperature2 cups sugar1 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1-3/4 cups creamy peanut butter5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), chopped2 tablespoons butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in milk and vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 sticks butter, softened 3/4 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. lightly packed brown sugar 2 extra-large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375°.Step 2In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.Step 3In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground turkey1 medium onion, finely chopped1 small green pepper, chopped2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce1 cup water2 envelopes sloppy joe mix1 tablespoon brown sugar10 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, sloppy joe mix and brown sugar....

Ingredients Baguette or hoagie roll 4 slice fresh mozzarella cheese (Sold at delis and upscale grocery stores, sometimes in a tub of water to help it stay fresh.) 5 fresh basil leaves 1/2 tomato salt Pepper olive oil Preparation Step 1Grab the bottom half of the bread and drizzle on about 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Then sprinkle the bread with as many basil leaves as you like, plus fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, and a dash each of salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cubed3 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons maple syrup1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Preparation Place sweet potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding orange juice, brown sugar, syrup and pie spice to reach desired consistency.

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, softened1/3 cup sugar2 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 ounces white candy coatingRed sprinkles, optional Preparation Write fortunes on 10 strips of paper (5x3/4-in.); fold in half. Set aside. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Draw two 5-in. circles on the parchment. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, egg whites and extracts. Add flour; mix well....