Ingredients 2 large egg whites2-2/3 cups sugar2/3 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup water1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped Preparation Place egg whites in bowl of a stand mixer; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line two 15x10x1-in. pans with waxed paper. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil....
Ingredients 4 cups water, divided1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin1-1/2 cups sugar1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice1 can (46 ounces) orange juice1 cup lemon juice1/2 gallon orange sherbet, softened1 liter ginger ale, chilled Preparation Heat 2 cups water to boiling; add gelatin and sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add 2 cups cold water and fruit juices. Refrigerate until chilled. Place mixture in a punch bowl; spoon in sherbet and pour in ginger ale....
Ingredients 2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 large carrot, julienned1/2 cup milk1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon pepper3 cups cooked spaghetti Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in spaghetti; heat through.
Ingredients 1/2 cup water3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice4 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced Preparation In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly; transfer to a blender. Add the peaches; cover and process until smooth. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Transfer sorbet to a freezer container; cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm....
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon milk1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, well drained3 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 carton (16 ounces) strawberry glaze Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and milk until smooth. Spread over the bottom and up the sides of the crust. Cut peach slices in half if desired. Arrange over cream cheese. Combine strawberries and glaze; spoon over peaches....
Ingredients Block of cheddar or Colby-Monterey Jack cheeseCooked tortelliniGrape tomatoesWhole wheat bread slices, cut into 1-inch piecesLeaf lettuce, optionalSliced deli ham, cut into 1-inch stripsSeedless red or green grapesWooden skewers (5 to 6 inches) Preparation Cut cheese into 1/4-in. slices and then into 1-in. pieces. (Smaller pieces may break when threaded on the skewer.) Mac & Cheese on a Stick: Alternately thread cheese and tortellini on a skewer. Add grape tomatoes if desired....
Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1/3 pound bulk Italian sausage2 tablespoons chopped onion1 tablespoon chopped green pepper1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained2/3 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/4 cup 2% milk1/8 teaspoon pepper2 ounces process cheese (Velveeta) Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain macaroni; stir into sausage mixture....
Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 box white cake mix 1 c. water 1/3 c. Duke’s Mayonnaise 3 egg whites Zest of 1 lime 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 4 c. powdered sugar 1/4 c. tequila 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice Zest of 1 lime 1 lime, halved and very thinly sliced, for garnish 1/2 tsp. salt Preparation Step 1Make cake: Preheat oven to 350° and line a 9”-x-13” metal pan with parchment paper leaving at least a two-inch overhang on the two long sides....
Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped3/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons white vinegar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 garlic clove, minced1 bay leaf1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon paprika3 drops hot pepper sauce12 to 15 hoagie buns, split Preparation Place roast in a Dutch oven; add the broth, onion and celery. Bring to a boil....
Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice2/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth2 tablespoons brown sugar1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each) Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour 1-1/2 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight....
Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar9 large egg whites, room temperature1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar3/4 cup cake flour1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugarFILLING:1 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup water1 large egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon zestYellow food coloring, optionalAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; lightly coat paper with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°. Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form....
Ingredients 2 tubes (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup chopped nuts1/2 cup maple syrup Preparation Cut each biscuit into quarters. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Dip biscuits in butter, then roll in sugar mixture. Layer half the biscuits in a 10-in. fluted pan; sprinkle with half the nuts. Repeat layers. Pour syrup over top....
Ingredients 1 medium tart apple, peeled and diced1/4 cup each chopped carrot, celery and onion1/4 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground mace6 cups chicken or turkey broth1 cup cubed cooked chicken or turkey1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 whole cloves1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 cup cooked rice Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute the apple, carrot, celery and onion in butter for 5 minutes or until tender....
Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon butter2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup medium pearl barley1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 medium carrot, sliced1/2 teaspoon dill weedSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a small saucepan, saute mushrooms and garlic in butter for 3 minutes. Stir in the broth, barley and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes....
Ingredients 8 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 6 pounds)2 teaspoons salt2-1/2 cups 2% milk1/2 cup butter, cubed3 teaspoons garlic salt1 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup sour creamAdditional 2% milk, optionalChopped fresh parsley Preparation Place potatoes and salt in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat milk, butter, garlic salt and pepper over medium heat until butter is melted....
Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon dried oregano6 hamburger buns, split and toasted1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles. Drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, mushrooms, sugar and oregano; mix well....
Ingredients 8 scoops vanilla ice cream (1/4 cup each)4 cups orange soda, chilled1/4 teaspoon orange extract Preparation Place two scoops ice cream in each of four chilled 16-oz. glasses. In a pitcher, combine the soda and extract. Pour over ice cream.
Ingredients 1 package (5.7 ounces) instant creamy chicken-flavored rice and sauce mix2 cups water1 tablespoon butter, optional1 cup fresh broccoli florets1/4 teaspoon onion salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon dill weed1/8 teaspoon paprika4 orange roughy fillets (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the rice mix, water and butter if desired. Bring to a boil; stir in broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7 minutes or until rice is tender....
Ingredients 8 cups lemonade2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) peach nectar or apricot nectar1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced peachesFresh mint sprigs, snapdragons and lemon balm Preparation In a 3-qt. glass pitcher, combine the lemonade and nectar; refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, stir the lemonade mixture; add frozen peach slices. Place mint sprigs along the sides of the pitcher and float the flowers on top of the lemonade.
Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers1/2 cup peanut butter chips2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup butter, meltedFILLING:1 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup butter, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extractGANACHE:3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts Preparation In a food processor, place the wafers, peanut butter chips and sugar; cover and process until finely crushed....
