Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups 2% milk1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepperPOACHED EGGS:1 tablespoon white vinegar8 eggs4 English muffins, split and toasted8 slices Canadian bacon, warmed8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation For cheese sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 large eggs, lightly beaten4 tablespoons sesame oil, divided3 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve garden vegetable rice1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Prepare frozen vegetables according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter2 teaspoons curry powder3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup light coconut milk1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined1/3 cup chopped dried apricots2 cups hot cooked brown rice Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter. Add the curry, cumin, salt, garlic powder, coriander and cinnamon; cook over medium heat until lightly browned. Stir in coconut milk. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk8 ounces Velveeta, cubed1 teaspoon prepared mustard3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham1/2 cup frozen peas2 tablespoons butter10 large eggs, lightly beaten1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, combine milk, cheese and mustard; cook over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Stir in ham and peas. Melt butter in a large skillet; heat butter until hot. Add eggs; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 packages (12-1/2 ounces each) frozen French toast1/2 pound thin sliced deli ham2 cups shredded three-cheese blend, divided1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling1 cup granola with raisins Preparation In a small bowl, combine sour cream and brown sugar; refrigerate until serving. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer six slices French toast, ham, 1-1/2 cups cheese and remaining French toast. Spread with pie filling and sprinkle with granola....

Ingredients 2 lb. baking potatoes (about 4) 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 4 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. heavy cream 2 lb. cod fillets 2 tsp. Cooking oil 4 cloves garlic Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 450°F. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil and continue boiling until tender, about 15 minutes.Step 2Drain the potatoes and put them back into the saucepan along with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup whole milk3 large eggs1/2 cup canola oil3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups sugar3/4 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries1 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch3 tablespoons cherry brandy or 2 teaspoons vanilla extractWHIPPED CREAM:3 cups heavy whipping cream1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans; grease paper....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground Sichuan peppercorns 1/4 tsp. five-spice powder 2 lb. chicken wingettes and drumettes (see Tips & Techniques) 2 1/2 tbsp. red hot sauce 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 2 tbsp. scallions Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with vegetable oil....

Ingredients 9 large potatoes (about 4 pounds), peeled and cubed1 pound carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks8 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup butter1 cup sour cream1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook the potatoes and carrots in boiling salted water until tender; drain. Place in a bowl; mash and set aside. In a skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Add to potato mixture....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup cold butter1 cup Sourdough Starter1/2 cup buttermilkAdditional butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine Sourdough Starter and buttermilk; stir into crumb mixture with a fork until dough forms a ball. Turn onto a well-floured surface; knead 10-12 times. Roll to 3/4-in....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, beaten1 cup whole milk2/3 cup finely crushed butter-flavored crackers1/2 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon salt1/2 to 3/4 teaspoonground sage or poultry seasoning1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground beefGreen pepper rings, optionalOnion rings, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, crushed crackers, onion, salt, sage or poultry seasoning and pepper. Add ground beef; mix well. press mixture into an 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup grated Romano cheese4 garlic cloves, minced1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix butter, cheese and garlic; brush over cut sides of bread. Place on a baking sheet, cut sides up. Sprinkle with parsley. Bake 7-9 minutes or until light golden brown. Cut into pieces; serve warm.

Ingredients 4 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter8 large eggs3 ounces cream cheese, cubed1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in butter for 2 minutes. In a large bowl, beat the eggs; add cream cheese and seasoned salt. Pour into the skillet. As eggs set, gently move a spatula across bottom and sides of pan, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. Continue cooking and stirring until the eggs are completely set....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar4 large egg yolks, room temperature2 tablespoons eggnog1/2 teaspoon rum extract3 cups all-purpose flourEGGNOG FROSTING:4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 to 3 tablespoons eggnogAdditional ground nutmeg Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, eggnog and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt8 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1 large cucumber, sliced1 tablespoon dill weed12 slices sourdough bread, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add eggs; stir gently to combine. In another bowl, toss cucumber and dill. Spread egg salad over six slices of toast; top with cucumbers and remaining toast.

Ingredients 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1 pound ground beef1/2 cup ketchup3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon chili powder1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Separate dough into 10 biscuits; flatten into 5-in. circles. Press each onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased muffin cup; set aside. In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, crumbling beef; drain. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and chili powder; add to beef and mix well....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, thinly sliced3 tablespoons butter, divided2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 tablespoons tomato paste1-1/4 cups dry red wine or beef broth1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided6 beef tenderloin steaks (4 to 6 ounces each)3 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and oregano; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook and stir 2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 package French vanilla cake mix (regular size)1 cup buttermilk1/3 cup canola oil4 eggsFILLING:1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin1-1/2 cups boiling water, divided1 cup cold water, dividedIce cubes1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin2/3 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries1/4 cup fresh blueberriesFROSTING:3/4 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon 2% milk1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside....

Ingredients 1 lb. fresh greens (Chinese cabbage, Savoy cabbage, kale, Swiss chard, snow pea shoots, watercress, etc.) 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. minced garlic 2 tbsp. rice wine or sake tsp. salt Preparation Step 1If using cabbage, kale, or Swiss chard, trim and coarsely shred. Cut away tough ends from snow pea shoots, watercress, or other greens. In a colander, rinse vegetables thoroughly under cold running water. Drain or spin-dry and place in a bowl near the stove....

Ingredients 8 large eggs, divided 3 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. sour cream 1 tsp. hot sauce 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Kosher salt Freshly grond black pepper 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. panko breadcrumbs 1 tsp. garlic powder vegetable oil, for frying Finely chopped chives, for garnish Smoked paprika, for garnish Preparation Step 1 Place 6 eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring water to a boil....