Ingredients 1 cup shortening1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/3 cups sugar1 cup packed brown sugar4 large eggs3 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon juice3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup quick-cooking oats2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 cups chopped nuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla and lemon juice....

Ingredients 3 green apples, peeled and sliced2 unpeeled red apples, sliced4 large firm bananas, peeled1/2 cup lemon juice2 slices kiwifruit (1/2 inch thick)1 maraschino cherry2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained9 seedless green grapes1 stick black licorice, cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch strips Preparation Toss apples and bananas with lemon juice. In the center of a large serving platter or 16-in. x 12-in. baking sheet covered with freezer paper, layer green apples in an 8-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder1-1/4 pounds pork tenderloin1/4 cup Dijon mustard1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a shallow bowl, combine the crumbs, thyme, garlic salt and onion powder; set aside. Cut tenderloin widthwise into 12 pieces and pound each piece to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine mustard and butter; brush on each side of pork, then roll in reserved crumb mixture....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 small green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons onion soup mix1 cup pizza sauce, divided2 pounds ground beef1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, olives, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, pepper, onion, soup mix and 1/2 cup pizza sauce....

Ingredients 1 envelope onion soup mix1/2 cup boiling water1 tablespoon butter3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast1 tablespoon sugar1 cup warm water (120° to 130°) Preparation In a small bowl, combine soup mix, boiling water and butter; cool to 120°-130°. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast and sugar. Add warm water; beat until smooth. Stir in 1 cup flour. Beat in onion soup mixture and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 1 pound sliced deli roast beef8 slices ciabatta bread (1/2 inch thick)2 cups fresh arugula2 cups torn romaine4 teaspoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish Preparation Place roast beef on ciabatta slices. In a large bowl, combine arugula and romaine. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Drizzle over greens; toss to coat. Arrange over beef; serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 tablespoon cold butter2 cups reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix1 egg1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup orange marmalade2 tablespoons canola oil1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside for topping. Place the biscuit mix in a bowl. Combine the egg, orange juice, marmalade, oil and remaining sugar; stir into biscuit mix just until moistened....

Ingredients 2 medium oranges2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained4 cups sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation Rinse four 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Grate outer zest from oranges and set aside. Peel off and discard white membrane from oranges and section the fruit; discard any seeds. In a food processor, combine orange zest and orange sections; cover and process until orange is in small pieces....

Ingredients 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch cubes1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup chopped fennel bulb2 teaspoons olive oil1 tablespoon chopped green onion1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1 medium apple, chopped1/4 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon lime juice3 heads Belgian endive, separated into leaves1 cup dark chocolate chips1/3 cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruit1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken and fennel in oil until chicken is no longer pink....

Ingredients 5 oz. 00 flour 5 oz. semolina 4 eggs 1 pinch salt 2 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil semolina Preparation Step 1Put the flour, semolina, eggs, salt, and oil in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the dough forms a ball and is no longer sticky when touched with clean fingers. If it is, process in more flour a little at a time.Step 2Dust a work surface with flour....

Ingredients 2 large tomatoes, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups hot cooked bow tie pasta or spaghettiFresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Serve over pasta. If desired, garnish with basil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup ground walnuts3 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 tablespoon baking cocoa1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, meltedFILLING:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups eggnog2-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin1/2 cup cold water, divided2 tablespoons baking cocoa3/4 teaspoon rum extract2 cups reduced-fat whipped toppingGARNISH:1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped toppingGround nutmeg, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, walnuts, brown sugar and cocoa. Stir in butter. Lightly coat hands with cooking spray; press mixture into an ungreased 9-in....

Ingredients 2 cups plain yogurt2 tablespoons lemon juice4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground coriander2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes8 small white onions, halved8 cherry tomatoes1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces Salt & pepper to taste Preparation In a shallow dish, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and coriander. Add pork and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 2/3 cup orange marmalade1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons butter, melted2 tubes (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits Preparation In a small bowl, combine the marmalade, pecans, honey and butter. Cut each biscuit into four pieces. Layer half of the pieces in a greased 10-in. tube pan; top with half of the marmalade mixture. Repeat. Bake at 375° for 27-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate....

Ingredients 3/4 c. cold water 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 oz. unflavored gelatin 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. light corn syrup 2 tbsp. light corn syrup confectioners’ sugar Preparation Step 1Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper. Combine 1/2 cup cold water and the vanilla in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over top, and let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.Step 2Bring granulated sugar, corn syrup, and remaining 1/4 cup cold water to a boil in a small saucepan....

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 tablespoons juice from pickled jalapenos2 tablespoons olive oil1-1/2 pounds red potatoes1 cup sliced carrots2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1/3 cup sliced green onions1 tablespoon minced pickled jalapeno peppers1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl,combine the first four ingredients; set aside. Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook about 15 minutes or until almost tender....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, separatedPastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed2-1/4 cups sugar, divided 3/4 cup water2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Let egg whites stand 30 minutes at room temperature. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple1 green onion, finely chopped1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground turkey1/2 pound uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage2/3 cup ketchup12 Hawaiian sweet rolls, split6 lettuce leaves, cut in half12 slices tomato Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, green onion, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Add turkey and chorizo; mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 2/3 cup whole milk1/3 cup maple syrup1/3 cup butter, softened1 large egg, room temperature3/4 teaspoon salt3 cups bread flour1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeastTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons bread flour4 teaspoons ground cinnamon6 tablespoons cold butterMAPLE ICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons butter, melted3 tablespoons maple syrup1 to 2 teaspoons whole milk Preparation In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or bread flour if needed)....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons salt1-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided 1-1/8 teaspoons dried thyme, divided 1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1 pound chicken drumsticks1 pound bone-in chicken thighs2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup bacon drippings or olive oil, divided 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced4 cups chicken stock4 green onions, finely chopped5 drops hot pepper sauceHot cooked rice...