Ingredients 9 tablespoons butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1 cup molasses1 large egg, room temperature2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup waterCARAMEL SAUCE:1 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup cold water1/4 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses and egg until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water....

Ingredients 4 medium pears, peeled and thinly sliced2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup peach preserves, warmedTOPPING:1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 tablespoons cold butter1 cup granola with fruit and nuts Preparation Place pears in a large bowl; sprinkle with cornstarch and toss to coat. Gently stir in preserves just until combined. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 tablespoons orange juice3 teaspoons vanilla extract5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add 2 eggs; beat well. Beat in orange juice and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (made with milk and butter)1/4 cup sugar1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powderOil for deep-fat fryingOptional: Additional sugar or confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine potatoes, sugar, egg, sour cream and vanilla. Combine next 3 ingredients; stir in potato mixture. Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 375°....

Ingredients 8 large eggs 2 tbsp. ghee or neutral oil 1 1/4 tsp. turmeric, divided 1 - 2 tsp chili powder (such as Kashmiri or cayenne), to taste 1/2 tbsp. cumin seed 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated 1 inch piece ginger, minced or grated 1 tbsp. garam masala 1 tsp. coriander, ground 1 1/2 c. tomato puree or grated plum tomatoes 2 tbsp. full-fat yogurt (not Greek)...

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup minced chives Preparation Cut bread into 1-in. slices. In a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley and chives; spread over one side of each slice of bread. Place buttered side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.

Ingredients 1 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup burgundy wine or beef broth1/4 cup lemon juice1 beef flank steak (2 pounds) Preparation In a small bowl, whisk barbecue sauce, wine and lemon juice until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add beef and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. Drain beef, discarding marinade in dish. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 6-8 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 3 cups chopped seeded tomatoes (about 4 large)1-1/3 cups chopped fresh strawberries1/2 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 small)1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped1/3 cup chopped sweet yellow or orange pepper1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup honey4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon chili powderBaked tortilla chip scoops Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Serve with chips....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 envelope taco seasoning1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce3/4 cup water1 package (15-1/2 ounces) nacho-flavored tortilla chips, crushed2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 cups shredded cheddar cheese4 cups torn iceberg lettuce1 medium red onion, finely chopped10 slices tomato, halved1 cup sour cream10 pitted ripe olives, halved Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 7-9 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh broccoli florets2 cups fresh cauliflowerets1 medium cucumber, halved and thinly sliced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1/3 cup finely chopped red onion1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing Preparation In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms, tomatoes and onion. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Ingredients 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper6 eggs1-1/2 pounds bluegill or crappie fillets1/2 cup canola oil, divided Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs. Dip fillets in eggs, then coat with crumb mixture. Dip again in eggs and crumb mixture. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook fillets in batches in 2 tablespoons oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, adding oil as needed....

Ingredients 1 medium firm banana, sliced2 tablespoons lemon juice1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)3 cups low-fat strawberry frozen yogurt, softened1 can (8-1/4 ounces) reduced-sugar fruit cocktail, drained1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping1/2 cup fresh raspberries1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, combine banana slices and lemon juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well. Arrange banana slices over bottom of crust. Spread with frozen yogurt. Top with fruit cocktail and whipped topping....

Ingredients 2 lb. ripe tomatoes (about 4) 1 large clove garlic 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper c. lightly packed fresh basil 1 lb. fusilli c. grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1In a food processor or blender, combine the tomatoes, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper and puree. Add the basil and pulse just to mix.Step 2In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the fusilli until just done, about 13 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup lime juice1/4 cup cider vinegar6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano1 tablespoon dried coriander2 teaspoons pepper1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprika8 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)1/4 cup vegetable oil Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, vinegar, garlic and seasonings; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Discard marinade. In a skillet, brown chicken on all sides in oil....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds small red potatoes, quartered4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges1 tablespoon olive oil6 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1 teaspoon pepper, divided 1 teaspoon paprika4 chicken drumsticks4 bone-in chicken thighs1 small lemon, sliced1 package (5 ounces) fresh spinach Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, onion, oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat....

Ingredients Cooking spray 2/3 c. warm milk (100-100º) 1/4 c. plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar, divided 1 (0.25-oz.) package active dry yeast 2 3/4 c. all purpose flour, plus more for rolling out dough 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 large egg 4 tbsp. butter, softened and cut into cubes 6 tbsp. melted butter, divided 3/4 packed brown sugar, divided 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 apples, thinly sliced...

Ingredients 1/2 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon pepperDash salt1 bone-in turkey breast (5 pounds) Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Combine preserves, vinegar, pepper and salt. Place turkey breast on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting every 30 minutes with apricot mixture. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand 15 minutes before slicing....

Ingredients 2 c. masa harina 1 1/4 c. water 1/4 c. vegetable oil Shredded chicken salsa sour cream Cotija cheese Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, mix the masa harina with the water and the 1/4 cup of oil. Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a 10-inch log; cut into 10 pieces. Using a 3-inch round biscuit cutter, mold the pieces into flat disks a scant 1/2 inch thick....

Ingredients 1 c. slivered blanched almonds 1 tsp. yellow mustard seeds 1 tsp. brown mustard seeds 1 tsp. cumin seeds 1/4 c. sugar 1 c. water 3 tbsp. white vinegar 1 c. golden raisins 1 c. dark raisins 1 c. dried cranberries 2 qt. Capon Poaching Liquid or chicken stock or low-sodium broth 3 cauliflower 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil salt 2 tbsp. minced chives 1 tbsp. coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup butter, softened1 cup sour cream2 large eggs1 can (6 ounces) orange juice concentrate, thawed, divided4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons grated orange zestFROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 tablespoon reserved orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add sour cream and eggs....