Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/4 cup canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sliced pitted kalamata or green olives Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes....
Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 c. orange juice 1/2 c. soy sauce 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh ginger 1/4 c. light brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp. madras curry powder 2 small acorn squashes (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3 leeks, sliced lengthwise 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Brush a jelly roll pan with olive oil; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, curry powder, and olive oil....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened24 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade6 large eggs2-3/4 cups 2% milk1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/3 cup finely chopped walnutsSYRUP:1-1/4 cups maple syrup1/3 cup orange juice2 teaspoons grated orange zest Preparation Spread butter over 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange half of the bread slices overlapping in a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish, buttered side down....
Ingredients 10 cups popped popcorn1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Pour over popcorn and stir until well coated. Press into a buttered 13x9-in....
Ingredients 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/3 cup honey1/4 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons canola oil1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon curry powder2-1/2 pounds chicken wings Preparation In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, oil, garlic and curry powder until blended. Cut chicken wings into 3 sections; discard wing tips. Add wings to peanut butter mixture; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Transfer to an ungreased 13 x9-in....
Ingredients 3/4 cup plus 6 teaspoons maple syrup, divided3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten2 cups heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted Whipped cream, optional Preparation In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat 3/4 cup syrup just until it simmers. Reduce heat to low. Whisk a small amount of hot syrup into egg yolks; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil3 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 bottle (12 ounces) amber beer or 1-1/2 cups chicken broth1/4 cup packed brown sugar10 garlic cloves, minced and divided 2 tablespoons ground cumin7 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2 to 3 pounds) 1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro12 Hawaiian sweet hamburger buns2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced...
Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons butter, softened, divided 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten4 teaspoons cornstarch1/3 cup water2 drops yellow food coloringFresh raspberries Preparation In a small bowl, beat 3 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter and lemon zest until blended....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 tablespoon instant coffee granules4 large eggs, room temperature1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a microwave, heat the butter, chocolate and coffee until chocolate is melted; cool slightly. In a bowl, beat the eggs and salt; add sugar and brown sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture; mix well....
Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 large egg1/4 cup molasses1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground clovesAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets....
Ingredients 1 package (21-1/2 ounces) fudge brownie mix15 to 18 miniature peanut butter cups Preparation Mix brownie batter according to package directions. Fill paper-lined or foil-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Remove wrappers from peanut butter cups; set one in each muffin cup and press down until batter meets the top edge of the candy. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely....
Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin1 cup boiling water1/2 cup cold water3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 teaspoon lemon juice2 cups whipped topping1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drainedSHAMROCKS:1 package (6 ounces) lime gelatin2-1/2 cups boiling water Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Chill until slightly thickened. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and whipped topping until smooth; stir into gelatin....
Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 medium onion, finely chopped2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1/2 cup butter, cubed2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained1 cup frozen corn2 tablespoons poultry seasoning3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1 cup chicken broth1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place squash in a roasting pan, cut side down; add 1/2 in....
Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, minced8 large egg whites, divided4 large eggs2 cups 1% small-curd cottage cheese2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese, divided2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles1/3 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 unbaked deep-dish pastry shells (9 inches) Preparation In a small nonstick skillet, cook onion in butter over medium-low heat until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....
Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch2 eggs, beaten1 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows2 medium firm bananas, sliced1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, eggs and reserved juice; mix well. Cook and stir until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from the heat. Pour into a bowl; cool completely. In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form....
Ingredients 2/3 cup reduced-fat cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 4 whole crackers)2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup honey1/2 cup maple syrup1/4 teaspoon salt3 egg whites1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted, divided1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 blocks (8 ounces each) white cheddar cheese2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese3/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/4 cup balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons chopped green onions3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 tablespoon sugar3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperAssorted crackers or toasted sliced French bread Preparation Slice each block of cheddar cheese into twenty 1/4-in. slices. Cut each block of cream cheese into 18 slices....
Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons butter, divided3-1/2 to 4 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared with milk with butter)1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1/4 teaspoon onion salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup crushed cornflakes Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine onion and 1 tablespoon of butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Add potatoes, ham, onion salt and pepper; mix well....
Ingredients 3 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed3 medium carrots, sliced1 medium onion, chopped1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 pound lean ground beef1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef brothLemon-pepper seasoning to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine broccoli, potatoes, carrots and onion. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with sausage. Shape beef into 1-in. balls; arrange over top....
Ingredients 2 lb. ripe tomatoes 1 clove garlic 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt 1/2 tsp. crushed red-pepper flakes 1/2 c. torn fresh basil 12 oz. ground beef chuck (85 percent lean) 12 oz. ground pork 12 oz. ground veal 2 clove garlic 1/2 c. plain fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 c. finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1/2 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 large eggs Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper...
