Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons sugar3/4 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup olive oil Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped1 cup evaporated milkSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Place green beans and salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until tender, stirring occasionally, 5-8 minutes. Drain and remove from pan. In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pistachios; cook and stir until pistachios begin to brown, 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 6 marshmallows6 chocolate or vanilla cupcakes baked in black foil liners1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frostingNeon green food coloring6 small chocolate-coated mints Preparation Trim a corner from one short end of each marshmallow. Attach the marshmallows, cut side down, on top of the cupcakes with a dot of frosting. Spoon 2 tablespoons of vanilla frosting into a small resealable bag; set aside. Tint the remaining vanilla frosting neon green with the food coloring....

Ingredients 8 slices Texas toast1/3 cup whipped cream cheese1/3 cup dulce de leche3 large eggs1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 cup half-and-half cream3 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon corn syrup3/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place Texas toast on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes or until light brown. Cool. Arrange half of the toast in a single layer in a greased 8-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest1/2 cup packed brown sugar12 fresh strawberries Preparation In a small bowl, combine sour cream and lime zest. Place brown sugar in another small bowl. Dip strawberries in sour cream mixture, then coat with brown sugar. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 cups sour cream1-1/2 cups mayonnaise2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes2 tablespoons minced chives2 teaspoons dill weed1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 medium onion, finely chopped2 packages (2-1/2 ounces each) thinly sliced dried beef, choppedPlain bagels, split and cut into bite-size pieces Preparation In a large bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise. Add the parsley, chives, dill and garlic salt. Stir in onion and dried beef. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with bagels....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1-1/2 cups ketchup3/4 cup sweet pickle relish1/2 cup packed brown sugar8 hamburger buns, split8 slices process American cheese2 baby dill pickles, sliced Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, relish and brown sugar. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Spoon over hamburger bun halves....

Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth1-1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups cooked elbow macaroni5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked oat bran cereal1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoon baking powder1 egg or 2 egg whites, lightly beaten1 cup milk1/4 cup dark molasses2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine cereal, brown sugar and baking powder. Combine egg, milk, molasses and oil; mix well. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 425° for 15-17 minutes or until muffins test done....

Ingredients 1 oz. dried mushrooms 1 c. hot water 3 tbsp. butter 1/4 c. flour 2 c. milk 2 c. crumbled goat cheese 4 c. spinach Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lb. dried fettuccine 2 tbsp. oil 1 c. chopped onions 1 lb. mixed wild and cultivated mushrooms 2 tsp. chopped garlic 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. chopped Italian parsley 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1Soak mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup shortening4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 to 1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a bowl, cream shortening, 1 cup of sugar, vanilla and salt. Add the remaining sugar alternately with cream. Beat until the frosting reaches desired consistency. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw before using.

Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1-1/2 cups sugar1 cinnamon stick (2 inches)6 whole cloves1/4 cup cornstarch2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cups sliced fresh strawberries2 medium bananas, sliced2 cups halved green grapes Preparation In a large saucepan, mix orange juice with water according to package directions. Remove 1/2 cup of juice; set aside. Add sugar, cinnamon stick and cloves to saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 small zucchini, cubed1 teaspoon olive oil2 teaspoons minced garlic1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small skillet, saute zucchini in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes if desired; heat through....

Ingredients 6 garlic cloves, peeled1 teaspoon olive oil2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/3 pound Stilton cheese, crumbled6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place garlic on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with oil. Wrap foil around garlic. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup raisins2/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup sour cream1/2 cup 2% milk3 large egg yolks, room temperature1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional1 pie shell (9 inches), bakedMERINGUE:3 large egg whites, room temperature1/4 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons sugar Preparation In a small saucepan, place raisins and enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt, cloves and cinnamon....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. yellow mustard seeds 4 medium shallots c. sherry vinegar 1/4 cube water 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter 1/4 c. whole-grain mustard Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 1/2 lb. green beans Preparation Step 1In a large skillet, toast the mustard seeds over moderately high heat, shaking the pan frequently, until they pop and start to brown, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and let cool....

Ingredients 1 c. Pace® Picante Sauce OR Pace® Chunky Salsa 1 tsp. chili powder 1 package cream cheese 1 can refrigerated pasteurized crabmeat 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 c. sliced pitted ripe olives Pita triangles, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 350° F.Step 2Stir the picante sauce and chili powder in a small bowl. Spread the cream cheese in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter5 cups whole milk4 cups half-and-half cream12 tablespoons butter, cubed, divided2 cups yellow cornmeal3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded Asiago cheese Preparation Generously grease a 5-qt. slow cooker with 1 tablespoon butter. Add milk, cream, 6 tablespoons cubed butter, cornmeal, salt, rosemary and pepper; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until polenta is thickened, whisking every hour. Just before serving, whisk again; stir in cheese and remaining 6 Tbsp....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons olive oil, divided4 medium onions, chopped6 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons paprika1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon salt, optional2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth2 cups cubed peeled potatoes2 cups sliced carrots2 cups cubed peeled rutabagas2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 large sweet red pepper, choppedSour cream, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown beef in 1 tablespoon oil....

Ingredients 1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, halved and thinly sliced1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced4 cups diced potatoes3 cups water2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk Preparation In a soup kettle or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the sausage and onion....