Ingredients HUMMUS:2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperSANDWICH:1 loaf (8 ounces) unsliced French bread2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into thin strips1/2 medium cucumber, sliced2 small tomatoes, sliced1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion1/4 cup chopped ripe olives1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese4 lettuce leaves Preparation For hummus, in a food processor, combine the lemon juice, oil and beans; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted1 tablespoon sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, meltedCHEESECAKE LAYER:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extractPUMPKIN LAYER:2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1-1/3 cups canned pumpkin1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/8 teaspoon salt2/3 cup heavy whipping creamOptional: Sweetened whipped cream and toasted chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 325°....

Ingredients 3/4 pound bulk hot or mild Italian sausage1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth2 cups diced fully cooked ham3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice1 bay leaf1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 pound fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage until browned; drain. Stir in onion and green pepper until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) uncooked Japanese soba noodles or whole wheat spaghetti2 tablespoons sesame oil2 cups fresh small broccoli florets1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced3 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed2 large carrots, cut into ribbons with a vegetable peeler4 garlic cloves, minced1 cup reduced-fat Asian toasted sesame salad dressing1/4 teaspoon pepper Sesame seeds, toasted, optional Preparation In a 6 qt. stockpot, cook noodles according to package directions; drain and return to pan....

Ingredients 2 cups crushed shortbread cookies2 tablespoons sugar1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange zest2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 large eggs, lightly beatenTOPPING:3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped1-1/4 cups sugar1 cup water2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup orange juice1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon butter, softened1/2 cup milk1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped walnutsTOPPING:1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1-1/4 cup boiling waterIce cream, optional Preparation In a bowl, beat sugar, butter and milk. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Add walnuts. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. For topping, combine sugars and cocoa; sprinkle over batter....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milk24 ice cream cake cones (about 3 inches tall)Frosting of your choiceAssorted jimmies and sprinkles Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients Ice cubes2 ounces gin1 ounce lime juice1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugarLime slices Preparation Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add the gin, lime juice and confectioners’ sugar; cover and shake for 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with lime.

Ingredients 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. canola oil 2 tbsp. canola oil 5 small ears corn 4 skin-on salmon fillets 20 slice pickled ginger salt Freshly ground pepper 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. honey 1 bunch watercress Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a small saucepan, boil 1/2 cup of the balsamic vinegar until reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 oz. thickly sliced pancetta 1 red onion 1 tsp. ground cumin salt Freshly ground pepper 1 lb. Gouda 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. dry Riesling 8 soft pretzels Cubed seeded rye bread, cornichons, and other pickled vegetables Preparation Step 1In a medium skillet, cook the chopped pancetta over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until it is crisp, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate....

Ingredients 24 miniature peanut butter cups1 tube (4.25 ounces) decorating frosting in color of your choice24 After Eight thin mints24 milk chocolate M&M’s in color of your choice or 24 semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Remove paper liners from peanut butter cups; place upside down on waxed paper. Place a small amount of frosting on each peanut butter cup; center a mint on each. Using frosting, make a loop for each cap’s tassel....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 lb. lean ground lamb 1 onion 1 tsp. dried oregano 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 pinch ground cloves Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 c. jarred marinara sauce 1 lb. ziti or penne 3 c. fresh ricotta 4 large egg yolks 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 3/4 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil....

Ingredients 6 large eggs 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1 tsp. hot sauce 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Finely chopped chives, for garnish Smoked paprika, for garnish Preparation Step 1Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring water to a boil. Turn off heat, cover pan with a lid, and let sit for 11 minutes. Drain, rinse eggs under cold water, and peel....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin1 cup boiling water3 cups 1% milk1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin powder in boiling water. Add the milk, sugar and lemon juice; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a freezer container; freeze for 4 hours or until frozen. Remove from the freezer and let stand for 10 minutes or until slightly softened. In a large bowl, beat until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 pound frozen crinkle-cut French fries, thawed2 cups frozen peas, thawed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup, undiluted3/4 cup water2 tablespoons ketchup1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon ground mustardSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a greased 13-in....

Ingredients 2 c. pecans 3 tbsp. light brown sugar tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1 pinch salt 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. pure grade B maple syrup 2 large egg whites 1 pinch cream of tartar 1 pinch salt 1 1/2 c. chilled heavy cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 8 oz. fresh cranberries 1 1/4 c. sugar 3/4 c. water Preparation Step 1Make the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 6 medium potatoes1 garlic clove, minced6 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried tarragon3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Peel potatoes if desired and cut into cubes. Place in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute garlic in 2 tablespoons butter for 1 minute or until tender....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges3 medium onions, cut into wedges1 medium yellow tomato, cut into wedges Preparation In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, lemon juice, mustard and seasonings. Rub over roast. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix1 teaspoon milk2 teaspoons sesame seeds1/2 cup creamy Italian salad dressing6 to 8 lettuce leaves6 ounces thinly sliced fully cooked ham6 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami1 medium cucumber, sliced4 slices red onion, separated into rings6 ounces sliced Swiss cheese1 medium green pepper, sliced2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced Preparation Prepare hot roll mix according to package instructions. Pat or roll into a 12-in. circle; place on a greased 12-in....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar1 large egg1/2 cup molasses1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon saltColored sugar or multicolored jimmies Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....