Ingredients 4 foil muffin liners4 chocolate wafers1 cup reduced-fat strawberry ice cream3 egg whites6 tablespoons sugar1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Flatten muffin liners; place on a baking sheet. Place a wafer on each. Scoop 1/4 cup of ice cream onto each wafer; freeze. Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar; beat on low speed with a portable mixer for 1 minute....
Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) mixed nuts2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 package (9 ounces) raisins1 package (6 ounces) chopped dried pineapple1 jar (5.85 ounces) sunflower kernels1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container.
Ingredients 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1 cup beer or chicken broth1 cup sour cream1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 package (14 ounces) fully cooked bratwurst links, chopped2 cups pretzel pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk soup, beer and sour cream until combined. Stir in potatoes, sauerkraut, cheese and chopped bratwurst....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, finely chopped2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 1/4 cup each chopped pitted green and ripe olives Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes....
Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon garlic salt3 tablespoons blue cheese or ranch salad dressing2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese4 ounces provolone cheese, shredded3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced into rings1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained15 pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese...
Ingredients 6 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)2 teaspoons canola oil1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 large onion, sliced1 large green pepper, sliced1 envelope pork gravy mix1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups water Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown pork chops in oil on both sides; drain. Remove chops from pan and keep warm. Layer rice, onion and green pepper in Dutch oven; top with pork chops....
Ingredients 4 pounds pork spareribs2 medium oranges1 bottle (28 ounces) barbecue sauce1 cup coarsely chopped onion2/3 to 1 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Place ribs in two foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 325° for 2 hours; drain. Cut into serving size portions. Place ribs in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Squeeze oranges, reserving 1/2 cup juice and the peel....
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups whole milk1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese3 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup soft bread crumbs1 cup elbow macaroni, cooked and drained3 large eggs, separated1/4 cup diced pimientos1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around the edge of pan. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese and butter. Let stand for 1 minute....
Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter2 eggs1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperDash hot pepper sauce, optional1 tablespoon water Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, lightly beat one egg. Add the onion, potatoes, flour, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce if desired. Shape into four to six patties; place on a greased baking sheet....
Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped celery3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained1 cup dry red wine or chicken broth2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt2 bay leaves8 ounces uncooked fettuccine1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil....
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1/3 cup chili sauce or ketchup1 tablespoon cider vinegar1-1/4 cups water3 ounces cream cheese, cubed3 tablespoons butter1-1/4 cups mashed potato flakes2 tubes (6 ounces each) small refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1/2 cup crushed potato chipsPaprika, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in chili sauce and vinegar....
Ingredients 1 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:1 tablespoon butter1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/3 cup chopped walnuts1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt2 large eggs, lightly beatenAssorted crackers, baguette slices or sliced apples Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter....
Ingredients 4 large tomatoesDash salt1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons soft bread crumbs3/4 cup minced fresh parsley2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation Cut tomatoes in half; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a thin shell. Sprinkle lightly with salt; invert on paper towels to drain for 15 minutes. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1 egg, lightly beaten3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish8 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, divided1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard10 ounces ground fully cooked ham2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk, optional3 tablespoons butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, pickle relish, 6 tablespoons bread crumbs and mustard. Crumble ham over mixture and mix well. Gradually add milk if mixture is too thick. Shape into four patties. Sprinkle each side with remaining bread crumbs....
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas1 meaty ham bone1 large onion, chopped1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 bay leaf1 cup chopped carrot1 cup chopped celery Preparation Sort peas and rinse with cold water. Place peas in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1-4 hours or until peas are softened....
Ingredients 1 pound slivered almonds1 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons grated orange zest1-1/2 cups butter, melted1 package (16 ounces, 14x9-inch sheets) frozen phyllo dough, thawedSYRUP:1-1/4 cups orange juice3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup honey2 tablespoons lemon juiceDRIZZLE:2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped3 tablespoons water Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place almonds and chocolate chips in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. In a large bowl, combine almond mixture, sugar and orange zest....
Ingredients Ice cubes1/2 cup orange juice2 ounces raspberry-flavored rum1/2 ounce Triple SecOrange peel strips and fresh raspberries, optional Preparation Fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice. Add the orange juice, rum and Triple Sec; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass. Strain into 2 chilled cocktail glasses. Garnish with orange zest strips and raspberries if desired. Serve immediately.
Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 cup butter, cubed1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn1 cup grated Romano cheese1 tablespoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon pepper2 pounds kosher salt3 dozen fresh oysters in the shell, washed Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese, lemon juice and pepper. Spread kosher salt into 2 ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter1 slice crusty white bread3 tablespoons shredded cooked chicken1 tablespoon torn fresh basil1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil Preparation Spread peanut butter over bread. Top with chicken, basil and salt; drizzle with oil.
Ingredients 6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons rubbed sage1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme2 teaspoons pepper1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, ginger and mustard1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 turkey-size oven roasting bag2 celery ribs, chopped2 small carrots, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 small potato, sliced1 turkey (14 pounds)1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix garlic, herbs and spices until blended....
