Ingredients 16 oz. fusilli pasta, cooked according to package instructions 8 oz. mozzarella balls, halved 4 oz. salami, quartered 2 c. baby spinach 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 1 c. artichoke hearts, chopped 1/2 c. pitted black olives, sliced 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley Pinch red pepper flakes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper...

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons meringue powder5 teaspoons waterPastel food coloring Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours or until dough is easy to handle. Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth1/2 cup water3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped1 tablespoon adobo sauce1 envelope au jus gravy mix1 tablespoon Creole seasoning1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin6 French rolls, splitGuacamole and salsa, optional Preparation Place roast in a 3- to 4-qt. slow cooker; top with onion. Combine the broth, water, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, gravy mix, Creole seasoning, chili powder and cumin; pour over meat....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon pepper1 bone-in pork loin roast (about 5 pounds)1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drainedGLAZE:1/2 cup orange marmalade6 tablespoons orange juice concentrate1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons honey2-1/4 teaspoons ground mustard1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger2 garlic cloves, minced Preparation Combine rosemary, garlic and pepper; rub over roast. Place roast, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. melted unsalted butter, slightly cooled, plus extra for the baking dish 3/4 c. walnut halves, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 c. rolled oats, such as Quaker 3/4 c. oat bran 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 1/2 c. low-fat milk (I used 1%) 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 c. maple syrup 3/4 c. Candied Maple Walnuts (see below)...

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups water1/3 cup milk2 tablespoons butter1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1-1/3 cups mashed potato flakes1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/3 cup chopped onion3/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound lean ground beef1 can (11-1/2 ounces) spicy hot V8 juice1/4 cup ketchup Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water, milk, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in potato flakes. Let stand for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms1/3 cup quick-cooking oats2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beef4 medium carrots, sliced1 small zucchini, sliced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained4 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup salsa2 tablespoons taco seasoning2 tablespoons diced onion2 tablespoons diced ripe avocado1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound lean ground beef Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two loaves; place in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, 30-40 minutes....

Ingredients 1 boneless moose or beef top sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick and 1-1/2 pounds)1/4 cup cornstarch1 tablespoon ground mustard1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons canola oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 medium carrot, dicedHot cooked noodles, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cut steak into serving-size pieces. Combine the cornstarch, mustard, salt and pepper; rub half over steak. Pound with a meat mallet to tenderize....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1 cup cold milk4 Milky Way candy bars (2.05 ounces each), sliced1-1/2 cups finely crushed chocolate wafers1/4 cup butter, melted2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup heavy whipping creamWhipped topping and fresh raspberries or fresh strawberries Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the milk and gelatin; let stand for 1 minute. Add the candy bars; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until candy is melted and gelatin is dissolved....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars; beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon caraway seeds1 teaspoon rubbed sage1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds), trimmed1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional2 tablespoons cornstarchPotato dumplings or mashed potatoes, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine caraway seeds, sage, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; rub over roast. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°-170°....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese4 large eggs4 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick), lightly toasted1/2 cup sandwich giardiniera, drained and finely chopped4 thin slices tomatoMinced fresh parsley Preparation For aioli, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Sprinkle Parmesan into a large nonstick skillet; heat over medium heat. Cook just until melted, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 c. thinly sliced leeks 4 lb. ripe tomatoes (6 to 8 large) 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 clove garlic 2 1/2 c. cubed peasant bread 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 20 leaves fresh basil Preparation Step 1Wash leeks thoroughly and set aside. Scald tomatoes briefly in boiling water; let cool, then slip off skins with a knife. Cut tomatoes in half crosswise; seed by squeezing over a strainer set in a bowl to collect juice....

Ingredients 24 miniature sweet red peppers1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese24 bacon strips, halved lengthwise2 slices white cheddar cheese1 jar (9-1/2 ounces) pitted Greek olives, drainedCrushed red pepper flakes, optional Preparation Preheat oven 400°. Cut miniature peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until blended. Spoon into pepper halves. Cut bacon in half lengthwise....

Ingredients 6 cups sliced peeled ripe peaches1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonTOPPING:1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup butter, melted and cooledVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place peaches in a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. Dutch oven, cast-iron pan or 2-1/2-qt. ovenproof baking dish. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, zest and cinnamon; sprinkle over the peaches....

Ingredients 3 large eggs1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream3 cups chopped peeled fresh peaches Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Line bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment; grease paper. Beat eggs on high speed 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla and salt. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Fold in biscuit mix. Spread in prepared pan....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cups 2% milk1-1/2 teaspoons pepper1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon chili powder2-1/4 cups biscuit/baking mix1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; discard drippings, reserving 1/4 cup in pan. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until golden brown (do not burn), 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup red candied cherries3/4 cup green candied cherries1-1/4 cups brandy, divided6 large eggs, separated2 large egg whites1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1-1/2 cups sliced almonds1-1/2 cups golden raisins3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a small bowl, combine cherries and 1/4 cup brandy; let stand overnight. Place eight egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 tablespoon butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons maple syrup2 large eggs, room temperatureDough for single-crust pieWhipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. 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. beyond rim of plate; flute edge....