Ingredients 3 oz. shiitake mushrooms, cleaned, stems in tact 1 medium onion, sliced thick 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus more for cooking Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. black lentils 1/3 c. red quinoa 6 dried porcini mushrooms 1 tsp. low sodium soy sauce 1 egg white, beaten slices Swiss cheese, optional 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, grated Potato buns Sliced pickles...

Ingredients 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon-mayonnaise blend1 garlic clove, mincedDash cayenne pepper1 bunch romaine, tornSalad croutons and additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Place romaine in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve with salad croutons and additional cheese if desired.

Ingredients 4 oz. white chocolate 1/2 c. smooth peanut butter 12 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate 2 tbsp. unsalted roasted peanuts Preparation Step 1Line two 12-cup mini muffin pans with paper liners; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate and peanut butter. Microwave, until almost melted, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside to cool slightly.Step 2Meanwhile, place semisweet chocolate in another microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, stirring once or twice, until almost melted, 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/4 cup chopped onion2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce1 cup water3 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken1/4 pound reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, water and spaghetti; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until spaghetti is tender....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls1 pound bulk pork sausage1/3 cup chopped onion1 small green pepper, chopped1 envelope country gravy mix6 large eggs2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheeseMinced chives, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Separate crescent dough into 16 triangles and place on a greased 14-in. round pizza pan with points toward the center....

Ingredients 1/2 cup buttermilk1/4 cup orange juice1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries2 tablespoons sugar Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 cup vanilla or white chips1/3 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup salted whole cashews Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips; stir until smooth. Stir in cranberries and cashews. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 2 stick organic sweet butter c. organic evaporated cane juice crystals 1 c. organic almond meal 2 tbsp. organic almond meal 2 1/2 c. organic barley flour 1/2 c. organic whole wheat flour 1 organic free-range egg 1 tsp. organic almond or vanilla extract 1 c. yogurt cream Mixed fresh fruit (for example 1 banana, 1 cup grapes, 1 orange sectioned, 1/2 cup blueberry) 4 tbsp. amber organic agave syrup...

Ingredients 1 package (3.4 ounces) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix3 cups whole milk1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whippedFreezer pop molds or paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine pudding, milk and sugar; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool 30 minutes, stirring often. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into pop molds or 3-oz. paper cups; attach lids to molds, or if using cups, top with foil and insert pop sticks through foil....

Ingredients 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches), broken into pieces16 whole cloves3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon whole allspice1 teaspoon whole peppercorns2 cups sugar2 cups water2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Place the first 5 ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, honey, nutmeg and spice bag; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 tbsp. New Mexican Hatch green-chile powder or other mild green-chile powder 1 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. dried oregano Salt and freshly ground pepper 12 chicken thighs on the bone 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 lb. baby arugula 2 tbsp. Cilantro leaves 1/2 lb. queso fresco or farmer cheese Creamy Grits Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 cup torn romaine1 cup fresh baby spinach1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1/2 cup thinly sliced celery1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette1 cup fresh raspberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. To serve, drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine. Top with raspberries.

Ingredients 3 red bell peppers 2 red jalapeños or fresno chiles 4 clove garlic 2 1/2 tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 Chicken vegetable oil Preparation Step 1Roast the red bell peppers on a hot grill or over an open flame, turning, until charred all over. Transfer the peppers to a bowl to cool....

Ingredients 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon salt1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds) Preparation In a bowl or shallow dish, whisk vinegar, mustard, honey and salt. Add pork; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Drain pork, discarding marinade. Place pork on a greased grill rack over drip pan and cook, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 1/4 cup apricot or plum preserves1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 ham steak (about 2 pounds and 1 inch thick) Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the preserves, mustard, lemon juice and cinnamon. Cook and stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Set glaze aside. Score edges of ham. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side, brushing with glaze during the last few minutes of grilling....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold lard3 to 4 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup whole milk1/3 cup half-and-half cream3 large egg yolks1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 medium bananas, sliced2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation For dulce de leche, pour sweetened condensed milk into a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; cover with foil. Place pie plate in a large shallow pan; add 1 in....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/2 cup sun-dried tomato salad dressing2 garlic cloves, mincedBaked pita chips or assorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a food processor, combine the beans, salad dressing and garlic. Cover and process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve with chips.

Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. cornmeal 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. buttermilk Pinch cayenne pepper 1/2 onion (about 1 cup), minced 1 large egg, beaten 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives (optional) Vegetable oil, for frying Tartar sauce, for serving (optional) Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and cayenne....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon salt2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup pizza sauce1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth....

Ingredients 2/3 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt6 hard-boiled large eggs, coarsely chopped1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 small onion, finely chopped1 large carrot, grated2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3 pita breads (6 inches), halvedLettuce leaves and sliced tomatoes, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in the eggs, cheese, onion, carrot and bacon....