Ingredients 1 cup water1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed1/4 cup barbecue sauce Preparation In a large skillet, bring water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes; drain and pat dry. Cool Slightly. Thread several asparagus spears onto 2 parallel soaked wooden skewers. Repeat. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2 minutes, turning once. Baste with barbecue sauce. Grill 2 minutes longer, turning and basting once.

Ingredients 1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons rum or unsweetened apple juice4 medium bananas2 cups vanilla ice cream Preparation In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and rum. Cut bananas into 1-in. slices; place each banana on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Top with brown sugar mixture. Fold foil around banana mixture; seal packets tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 7-9 minutes or until bananas are tender....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. butter 1/2 lb. mushrooms 1/4 tsp. salt tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 4 tsp. chopped fresh sage 8 slice from a large round loaf of country-style bread 1/2 lb. Fontina Preparation Step 1In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat. Add the mushrooms, salt, pepper, and dried sage, if using, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh sage, if using....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons butter, meltedGRAVY:1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1 tablespoon butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups 2% milk1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Divide dough into 4 portions and drop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits4 cups cubed cooked chicken4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1 cup thinly sliced celery1 cup slivered almonds1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon poppy seedsSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, chicken, eggs, celery and almonds. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in reserved pineapple juice....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1-3/4 cups sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups 2% milkFROSTING:3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup shortening1-1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract6 cups confectioners’ sugar4 to 6 tablespoons 2% milkDECORATIONS:44 miniature candy canesPastel miniature marshmallowsCandy cane kisses Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 22 muffin cups with paper liners. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and 1 egg at a time....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening2 cups sugar5 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconutCREAM CHEESE FROSTING:11 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans. Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 bone-in fully cooked ham (5 to 8 pounds)1-1/2 cups orange juice1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Score surface of ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Place in a large baking dish. In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over ham. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning ham occasionally. Reserving glaze, remove ham to a rack in a shallow roasting pan....

Ingredients 2 cups sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise2 cans (11 ounces each) Mexicorn, drained2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese4 green onions, chopped1/4 cup diced canned jalapeno peppers, drained2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantroCorn chips Preparation In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with corn chips.

Ingredients 2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt8 ounces ziti or small tube pasta2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/3 cup grated Romano cheese Preparation Toss the tomatoes with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic and salt. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-in. slices2 teaspoons butter2 cups leftover or refrigerated mashed potatoes1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 teaspoon caraway seeds Preparation Unroll dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute kielbasa in butter until browned....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon pepper3/4 pound sliced deli turkey6 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature4 cups spring mix salad greens2 medium pears, peeled and sliced6 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese6 tablespoons dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the water, vinegar, oil and pepper. Divide turkey among tortillas; top with salad greens, pears, cheese, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with dressing....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped pecans2/3 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup crumbled cooked baconFILLING:3 cups smoked sharp cheddar cheese, shredded6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup finely chopped pecans1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon1/4 cup minced fresh basil Preparation Place pecans, cranberries and bacon in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Place remaining ingredients in the same food processor. Pulse until combined. Shape cheese mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in pecan mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 pound processed cheese spread3/4 cup butter, cubed1 pound crab meat, shredded1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms, chopped2 packages English muffins, toasted lightly Preparation Melt cheese and butter; add crab meat and mushrooms. Spoon on quartered muffins. Place under broiler until slightly browned.

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons grated orange zest3 tubes (10 ounces each) refrigerated biscuits Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, orange juice and zest. Heat until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Place 12 biscuits on their sides along the perimeter of the pan, overlapping slightly. Arrange remaining biscuits in the same manner, creating 2 concentric rings, using 10 biscuits for the middle ring and 8 biscuits for the inside ring....

Ingredients 5 medium artichokes4 teaspoons lemon juice2 medium lemons, sliced2 garlic cloves, mincedLEMON-PEPPER DIP:1 cup canola oil1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup diced green pepper2 tablespoons sliced green onion Preparation Cut off stems at base of artichokes. Cut 1 in. from tops. With scissors, snip the tip end of each leaf. Remove outer leaves. Rub cut ends of leaves with lemon juice....

Ingredients 1 loaf focaccia bread 4 tbsp. pine nuts 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion 2 clove garlic 6 sundried tomatoes in oil 1/2 c. marinated artichoke hearts 3 tbsp. chopped fresh basil 3 c. vegetable stock 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Black pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place cubed bread in a large bowl and set aside.Step 2In a dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large egg1 tablespoon water1 cup panko bread crumbs1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveinedOil for deep-fat frying1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade1/4 cup rum Preparation In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and coconut. Dip shrimp into egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 1/4 in....

Ingredients 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drainedShredded cheddar cheese and sour cream, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, corn and beans; heat through. Garnish serving with cheese and sour cream if desired.

Ingredients 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) French-style green beans, drained1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 cups chopped sweet onions1 cup sweet pickle relish1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup white vinegar1/3 cup sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine the green beans, kidney beans, onion, pickle relish and green pepper. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and sugar; mix well. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours....