Ingredients 5 tsp. olive oil 1 1/4 lb. boneless leg of lamb Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 large onion 4 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/2 c. dried apricots 1/2 c. pitted prunes 1 can whole peeled tomatoes 1/2 c. packed fresh cilantro leaves 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice Best Couscous Preparation Step 1In a 5-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over high heat. Swirl to coat bottom of pan....
Ingredients 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes2 teaspoons chopped onion1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cheese, tomatoes and onion. In another small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Let stand at least 15 minutes. Stir just before serving.
Ingredients 1 pound dried navy beans2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth2 cups water1 meaty ham bone2 to 2-1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 5 cups)1 large onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a large saucepan or 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 hour....
Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon shortening2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter1 can (13-1/2 ounces) Pirouette cookies1/2 cup chopped nuts Preparation In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips, shortening and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each cookie into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with nuts. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
Ingredients 1 whole egg 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce c. Hellman’s mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. celery seed 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Pepper 1 lb. fresh jumbo lump crabmeat 1 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tbsp. bread crumbs Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Whisk the egg in a bowl until blended. Stir in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and mayonnaise....
Ingredients 4 cups julienned fresh carrots1/3 cup orange juice, divided2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine carrots and 1/4 cup orange juice. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and remaining orange juice until smooth; stir into carrots. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until sauce has come to a boil and is thickened, stirring twice....
Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/2 cup maple syrup1/3 cup stone-ground mustard2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapiocaHot cooked brown rice Preparation Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the syrup, mustard and tapioca; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until tender. Serve with rice.
Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons olive oil, divided3 teaspoons minced garlic1-1/4 cups water1 package (5.6 ounces) couscous with toasted pine nuts1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the water, contents of seasoning packet from couscous mix, bouillon and remaining oil....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced almonds1/3 cup canola oil3 tablespoons honey, dividedDash ground cinnamon3 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (10 ounces) mixed salad greens1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced1 medium grapefruit or orange, peeled and sectioned Preparation In a small skillet over medium heat, cook almonds in 2 teaspoons oil until lightly browned, stirring constantly. Add 1 tablespoon honey and cinnamon; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes longer or until almonds are glazed and golden brown....
Ingredients 3 cups salted cashews1/2 cup butter, softened, divided1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 teaspoons instant coffee granules2 teaspoons waterAdditional salted cashews, optional Preparation Place cashews in a food processor. Cover and process until finely ground. Add 1/4 cup butter; process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. In a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips, coffee granules, water and remaining butter. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Stir into cashew mixture....
Ingredients 1/2 medium head cabbage (about 1-1/4 pounds)1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red or green pepper1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion DRESSING:1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup buttermilk2 teaspoons white vinegar1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauceDash pepper Preparation Cut cabbage into 1-1/2- to 2-in. pieces. Place half of the cabbage in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; repeat with remaining cabbage....
Ingredients 12 whole cloves12 whole allspice2-1/2 quarts water1 can (12 ounces) frozen apple juice concentrate1 can (11-1/2 ounces) frozen cranberry juice concentrate1/2 cup packed brown sugar Preparation Place cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Place the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan; add spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes....
Ingredients 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon butter1 cup shredded Swiss cheese2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/4 cups whole milk1 tablespoon minced fresh savory or 1 teaspoon dried savory1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove foil; set the crust aside....
Ingredients 1 1/2 c. finely crushed gingersnaps 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 5 tbsp. butter, melted 1 c. heavy cream 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin puree 1 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. kosher salt Whipped cream Roughly crushed gingersnaps Preparation Pack in your crumb crust. The crust holds the cheesecake together at the bottom, so it’s essential that it’s as firm and stable as it can be....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup ground almonds (about 3 ounces), toasted1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 18-20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned....
Ingredients 3 cups sliced onions2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1 round loaf sourdough bread (1 pound)1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; add the brown sugar, vinegar and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-35 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown. Cut top third off loaf of bread; hollow out enough bread from the bottom to make room for cheese....
Ingredients 7 1/2 oz. white chocolate 1/4 c. heavy cream 1 tbsp. light corn syrup 3/4 c. smooth peanut butter 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/2 lb. bittersweet chocolate 50 sturdy foil cups c. seedless raspberry jam Maldon salt Preparation Step 1Make the Filling: In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the white chocolate in 20-second bursts until softened. In a small saucepan, bring the cream and corn syrup to a simmer; stir the cream mixture into the white chocolate....
Ingredients 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 teaspoons poppy seeds1 cup crushed reduced-fat butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers)3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine chicken, soup, sour cream and poppy seeds. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter; set aside 1/2 cup for topping....
Ingredients 4 teaspoons butter plus 1/2 cup butter, divided2 jars (7 ounces each) marshmallow creme2 cups chopped walnuts2 cups semisweet chocolate chips12 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk4-1/2 cups sugarPinch salt Preparation Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 4 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large bowl, place the marshmallow creme, walnuts, chocolate chips, chopped sweet chocolate in the order listed; top with remaining butter....
Ingredients 1 cup blanched almonds, toasted3 cans (6 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained3 jars (7 ounces each) pimiento-stuffed olives, undrained1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar1/2 cup dry red wine 1/2 cup canola oil 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes Preparation Insert an almond into each ripe olive; place in a large bowl....
