Ingredients 1 cup chopped candied fruit1/2 cup raisins2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon ground cardamomDOUGH:1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/3 cup sugar, divided1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided2 large eggs1/4 cup shortening1-1/2 teaspoons salt4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flourICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon whole milkCandied cherries, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate....

Ingredients 1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup quick-cooking oats2 large eggs1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup raisins Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, oats and eggs until well blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and raisins. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool for 5 minutes; before removing to wire racks to cool completely....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped carrots2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 large onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup slivered almonds3 beef bouillon cubes2-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt2 pounds boneless round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes3 cups water Preparation Place ingredients in order listed in a 3-qt. slow cooker (do not stir). Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until rice is tender....

Ingredients 2 cups red grape juice, chilled2 cups white grape juice, chilled5 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled Preparation In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine the juices; mix well. Stir in soda just before serving.

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup sliced ripe olives4 French or Italian sandwich rolls, split4 lettuce leaves4 tomato slices8 red onion rings Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken and garlic powder in oil until chicken juices run clear; drain. Stir in the salad dressing, cheese and olives. Cook and stir until heated through....

Ingredients 2/3 cup barbecue sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 teaspoon lime juice1 teaspoon soy sauce4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup for serving. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, covered, over hot heat or broil 3-4 in....

Ingredients 2 1/2 lb. small eggplants Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 1 c. balsamic vinegar vegetable oil 1 baguette 6 oz. feta cheese Fresh basil Preparation Step 1Sprinkle eggplant slices with 2 tablespoons salt, place in a colander, and let stand 30 minutes. Wipe off salt and moisture with paper towels.Step 2Mix olive oil, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk Preparation Step 1Transfer sweetened condensed milk to a clean, pint-sized mason jar. Screw on lid.Step 2Place trivet in Instant Pot and place sealed jar in center of trivet. Fill instant pot with enough water to come 1" below the jar’s lid. Close Instant Pot lid and cook on the Manual setting on high heat for 35 minutes.Step 3Quick release the steam and use tongs or oven mitts to remove jar....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/4 cup water1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 corn tortillas (6 inches)2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In an ungreased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the beef, onion and garlic. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring once; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, water, chili powder, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 8 cups frozen broccoli florets or chopped broccoli2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon lemon juice3 cups cubed cooked chicken1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese3/4 cup dry bread crumbs3 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon sliced pimientos, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, cook the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute; drain. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise and lemon juice; add broccoli and chicken....

Ingredients 1 1/2-pound green cabbage 2 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 4 4-by-6-inch pieces of focaccia 1/4 c. ketchup 1/4 c. mayonnaise 8 1/4-inch-thick slices of Gruyère cheese 1/2 lb. Thinly sliced corned beef 2 tbsp. unsalted butter Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, toss the cabbage with the vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until softened, about 30 minutes.Step 2Heat a panini press or griddle....

Ingredients 1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup butter, softened2 to 3 tablespoons peanut butter2 tablespoons cold 2% milk4-1/2 teaspoons instant vanilla pudding mix1 can (16 ounces) chocolate fudge frosting Preparation Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions. Cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the confectioners’ sugar, butter, peanut butter, milk and pudding mix until smooth. Spread over brownies. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and patted dry1/4 cup red candied cherries, halved1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake/cookie mix Preparation In a small bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Spoon into an ungreased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Alternately arrange peaches and cherries in pan. Prepare gingerbread batter according to package directions for cake; carefully pour over fruit. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 lb. baby carrots 1/2 c. chicken stock 1 c. very dry champagne or apple cider 1 tbsp. light brown sugar 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh dill Several paper-thin lemon slices Dill sprigs Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and butter. Sauté the carrots just until they begin to brown, about 7 to 9 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup yellow or Dijon mustard1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) Preparation In a large bowl, mix mustard, brown sugar, allspice and pepper flakes. Remove 1/4 cup mixture for serving. Add chicken to remaining mixture; toss to coat. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. butter 8 slices country white bread, 1/2" thick 16 slices American cheese 1 lb. 80-percent lean ground beef, chilled kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Ketchup, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Spread butter evenly on one side of each piece of bread, then place bread buttered side down in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. Transfer to a large sheet pan with toasted side down and place 2 pieces of American cheese on each piece of bread....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup cold butter, cubed2/3 cup 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups water1-1/4 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup plus 6 teaspoons butter, divided2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup shortening1/2 cup milk6 small tart apples, peeled and coredCinnamon-sugarAdditional milk Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup butter; stir until melted. Remove from the heat; set aside....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon cold water2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold butter, cubedFILLING:8 ounces dried figs (about 1-1/3 cups)3 tablespoons unblanched almonds2 tablespoons apricot preserves4 teaspoons orange juiceGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cold water and vanilla until blended. Place flour, confectioners’ sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons sugarFILLING:1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin1 cup boiling water1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 cup chopped walnuts, divided Preparation In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, butter and sugar; press into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned; cool. Pour evaporated milk into a large bowl....