Ingredients 1 cup soy sauce1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup pineapple juice2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 pound each pork and beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes2 to 3 cups vegetable oil Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour into two large resealable plastic bags; add pork to one bag and beef to the other. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally....
Ingredients 8 medium red potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1 tbsp. salt 1 tsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion 1 tbsp. dark-brown sugar 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 1/2 c. hot milk 1 bunch dandelion greens, arugula, or other bitter greens Preparation Step 1Place whole potatoes and 2 teaspoons salt in a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil....
Ingredients 40 pounds ground beef16 large eggs, lightly beaten8 cups old-fashioned oats5 cups tomato juice3 large onions, chopped1/3 cup salt2 tablespoons pepperSAUCE:3 cups water1-1/2 cup ketchup6 tablespoons vinegar2 tablespoons prepared mustard2 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation Combine beef, eggs, oats, tomato juice, onions, salt and pepper. Form into 16 loaves. Place in 9x5-in. loaf pans. Combine sauce ingredients; pour 3 tablespoons over each loaf. Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until no pink remains, basting once with remaining sauce....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped green onion1 tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1/3 pound lean ground beef6 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)2 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoningDash pepper2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1 cup spaghetti sauce1/4 cup water1 garlic clove, minced Preparation In a small bowl, combine the onion, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a rack in a shallow baking pan....
Ingredients 1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds)1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes1 large red onion, chopped2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon celery seed1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke4 teaspoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water Preparation Place brisket in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, brown sugar, celery seed, pepper, salt, cumin and liquid smoke....
Ingredients 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1/4 cup apricot jam1 round (16 ounces) Brie cheese1 large egg1 tablespoon waterApple slices2 dried cranberries or raisins Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 14-in. square. Cut off corners to make a circle. Spread jam into a 4-1/2-in. circle in center of pastry. Place Brie on top; fold pastry over cheese, trimming as necessary, and pinch edges to seal....
Ingredients 4 cups self-rising flour1/2 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 cup whole milk3 ounces whiskey, rum or orange juice2 medium apples, peeled and grated8 teaspoons grated orange zest Oil for deep-fat fryingConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, whisk flour and sugar. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and whiskey until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in apples and zest. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°....
Ingredients 2 cups water1/2 cup sugar3 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 medium peach, peeled and halved2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam1/2 cup vanilla ice cream Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Reduce heat to low. Place peach halves cut side up in pan; cook for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat. Cool peaches in syrup for 30 minutes....
Ingredients 2 cups peanut butter chips1 cup milk chocolate chips1-1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts1 cup crushed ridged potato chips Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt peanut butter chips and chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in peanuts and potato chips. Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container.
Ingredients 2 cups 2% milk1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1 cup peanut butter chips1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)2-1/2 cups whipped topping1/3 cup milk chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening Preparation In a saucepan, whisk milk and pudding mix. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in peanut butter chips until melted. Pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate until set, 3-4 hours....
Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/3 cup butter, melted1/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 large egg yolk, room temperature1/2 teaspoon salt5 cups all-purpose flourTOPPING:2/3 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons butter1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, egg, egg yolk, salt and 3 cups flour....
Ingredients 1-3/4 cups milk1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1/4 cup maple syrupWhipped topping, optional Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk the milk, pudding mix and syrup until combined. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil, stirring every 2 minutes. Pour into dessert dishes; cool slightly. Garnish with whipped topping if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta3/4 cup Greek vinaigrette1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/3 cup chopped fresh dill3/4 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 small red onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese8 cups fresh arugula Preparation Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well....
Ingredients 12 7-inch flat breads or pocketless pita breads extra-virgin olive oil 3 large jalapeños 1 3/4 lb. Taleggio cheese at room temperature 2 6 1/2-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts 1/2 c. Spanish green olives 1/2 c. chopped salted roasted almonds Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly brush the flat breads on both sides with olive oil. Toast them directly on the oven rack for 6 minutes, or until golden....
Ingredients 4 cups cubed fresh pineapple2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 cup green grapes3 tablespoons thawed lemonade concentrate2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon minced fresh mint Preparation Place fruit in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix remaining ingredients; stir gently into fruit. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
Ingredients 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 cup butter, cubed4 eggs2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnutsMOCHA FROSTING:4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup strong brewed coffee2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a microwave, melt the chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1 pound medium fresh mushrooms, sliced6 green onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon paprika2 cartons (32 ounces each ) chicken broth2 cups half-and-half cream1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and green onions; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until mushrooms begin to brown....
Ingredients 1 pound dried navy beans8 cups water1-1/2 to 2 pounds smoked ham hocks1 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 bay leaf2 cups thinly sliced carrots1 cup chopped celery3/4 cup mashed potato flakes Preparation Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes....
Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup canned pumpkin1 large egg1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice2-1/2 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter, meltedFROSTING:1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Preparation Dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, egg, butter, sugar, salt, pie spice, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed 3 minutes until smooth....
Ingredients 2 cups cubed sponge cake5 macaroon cookies, crumbled2 tablespoons sherry or orange juice2 tablespoons brandy or orange juice3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided4 egg yolks2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup fresh raspberries1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 cup sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches, thawed1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks and sugar until blended. Stir in 1-3/4 cups cream. Cook over low heat about x-x minutes or until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly but gently, about 10 minutes....
