Ingredients 4 pounds Rome Beauty or McIntosh apples1 cup honey1 cup water1/2 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons grenadine syrup, optional Preparation Peel, core and cut apples into wedges. In a large kettle, combine all ingredients except grenadine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes or until apples are fork-tender. Mash apples to a chunky texture or process with food mill for smooth sauce....
Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups whipped topping1 cup strawberry glaze1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)2 pints fresh strawberries, thinly slicedFresh mint and additional strawberries, optional Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in sour cream and vanilla until blended. Fold in whipped topping. Spread half of the glaze over bottom of crust; layer with strawberries....
Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked yolk-free noodles1/2 cup chopped onion1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup fat-free milk1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/8 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, place onion in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for...
Ingredients 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup water1/4 cup soy sauce4 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons brown sugar3/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 cups shredded red cabbageChopped green onions Preparation In a saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until smooth. Reserve half of sauce for serving. Slice chicken lengthwise into 1-in....
Ingredients 1 package (17-1/2 ounces) double chocolate chunk cookie mix1 large egg1/4 cup canola oil2 tablespoons water1-1/2 cups chocolate-covered coffee beans, finely chopped1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cookie mix, egg, oil and water until blended. Stir in coffee beans and nuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool....
Ingredients 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)2 teaspoons poultry seasoning1 teaspoon pepper3 cups chicken broth1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/4 cup lemon juice2 garlic cloves, mincedFOR SERVING:1-1/2 cups chicken broth1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up....
Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3/4 teaspoon saltSALAD:3/4 cup slivered almonds4-1/2 teaspoons sugar7 cups torn romaine7 cups chopped fresh spinach1-1/2 cups sliced celery1-1/2 cups sliced green onion3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. Set aside. In a skillet, cook and stir the almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar is melted and almonds are coated, 5-7 minutes....
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1/3 cup 2% milk2 cups 2% cottage cheese1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend2/3 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine process cheese and milk; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat....
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup shredded carrot1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon tomato paste1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and carrot over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain....
Ingredients 1 pound medium red potatoes, quartered1 cup fresh baby carrots1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup chopped onion1-1/2 cups beef brothMinced fresh thyme, optional Preparation Place potatoes and carrots in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cut roast in half. Combine the mustard, rosemary, garlic salt, thyme and pepper; rub over roast. Place in slow cooker; top with onion and broth....
Ingredients 2 ounces champagne or other sparkling wine, chilled1/2 ounce Triple Sec2 ounces orange juiceGARNISH:Optional: orange slice or orange twist Preparation Pour champagne into a champagne flute or wine glass. Pour the Triple Sec and orange juice into the glass. Garnish as desired.
Ingredients Coleslaw 2 lb. boneless chicken breasts 5 c. root beer 1 (18-oz.) bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce Kosher Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 12-count King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls Sliced dill pickles, to serve Preparation Step 1Prepare coleslaw according to recipe. Step 2In a large slow cooker, combine chicken and root beer. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and extremely tender....
Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups sugar2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon5 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4 to 5 medium)1 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped nuts, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....
Ingredients 1 cup water2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup reduced-fat evaporated milk1/3 cup orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juice1 medium banana, cut into chunks Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; set aside to cool. Place the evaporated milk, orange juice, lemon juice and banana in a blender. Add the sugar syrup; cover and process until smooth. Pour into cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions....
Ingredients 2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 large onions, finely chopped2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano8 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound ground pork1/2 pound ground veal16 fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained and patted dryHot cooked spaghettiMarinara or spaghetti sauce, warmed...
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups old-fashioned oats2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well....
Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1 large egg1/2 cup orange juice1-3/4 cups biscuit/baking mix1/4 cup chopped pecans6 teaspoons orange marmalade Preparation In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add the egg and juice. Beat well. Stir in the biscuit mix just until moistened. Fold in pecans. Grease six Texas-size or jumbo muffin pans generously. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into each cup. Spoon 1 teaspoon marmalade into the center of each muffin....
Ingredients 2 cups dried navy beans8 cups cold water1 teaspoon salt, divided2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 cup dark molasses1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 pound salt pork, cut up1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper Preparation Rinse beans; place in a Dutch oven with cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour....
Ingredients 2 c. whole milk 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 pinch granulated sugar 3/4 c. salted butter 2 tsp. salt 2 packets active dry yeast 1/2 c. warm water (110 to 115 degrees F) 2 large eggs 6 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. salted butter 1 c. granulated sugar 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 8 c. firmly packed light-brown sugar 6 c. raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries or coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts...
Ingredients 2 salmon steaks (about 1-1/8 inches thick)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 egg white1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon lemon juiceHot cooked rice Preparation Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg white until frothy. Dip fish in egg white, then coat with nuts. Gently pat nut mixture onto fish. In a large skillet, cook fish in oil over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork....
