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Ingredients 4 bacon strips4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup barbecue sauce3 green onions, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Drain drippings from skillet; cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 onion 1 lb. boneless 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 sweet potato (about 1/2 pound) 1 zucchini 3/4 c. tomato puree 1 qt. water 2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1/2 c. couscous c. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 c. milk 1 tbsp. whole-milk plain yogurt 3 slice white sourdough bread 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 onion 1 tbsp. ground allspice 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1 lb. ground lamb 1 lb. ground veal 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 qt. beef stock c. brandy 1 1/2 c. Crème fraîche 3 oz. gjetost cheese 1 tbsp....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup honey1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups square oat cereal1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup chocolate-covered raisins Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oats and nuts. Drizzle with butter mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 pounds fresh okra pods3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika1/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Toss together all ingredients. Arrange in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; roast until okra is tender and lightly browned, 30-35 minutes.

Ingredients 1/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 egg1 egg white1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup boiling waterFROSTING:3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup miniature marshmallows1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, then egg white, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla....

Ingredients 1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 teaspoons canola oil1 cup fresh snow peas1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings1/4 cup reduced-sugar orange marmalade1 tablespoon chili sauceHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium; add the snow peas, onion, marmalade and chili sauce. Cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 4 slices pancetta1 tablespoon olive oil1 shallot, finely chopped3/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/2 cup prepared pesto Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp; drain on paper towels. In same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 4 slice pancetta 1 1/4 lb. ground chuck 3/4 tsp. Coarse salt 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. paprika Freshly ground pepper 4 oz. Fontina cheese 4 Hamburger buns Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pancetta on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, flipping the slices halfway through, until crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.Step 2Meanwhile, using your hands, combine ground chuck, salt, chili powder, and paprika in a bowl, and season with pepper....

Ingredients 6 cups sugar3 cups packed brown sugar2 cups peanut butter1 cup shortening12 eggs2 tablespoons vanilla extract8 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons baking powder2 teaspoons saltConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, in batches, cream the sugars, peanut butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press into three greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup water3/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup chunky peanut butter1/4 cup canola oil2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extractGLAZE:2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup evaporated milk1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup chunky peanut butter1/3 cup miniature marshmallows1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 2 quarts water1 bottle (12 ounces) beer2 tablespoons seafood seasoning1-1/2 teaspoons salt4 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges1 medium sweet onion, cut into wedges4 medium ears sweet corn, cut in half1/3 pound smoked chorizo or kielbasa, cut into 1-inch slices3 tablespoons olive oil6 large garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined1 pound uncooked snow crab legsOptional: Seafood cocktail sauce, lemon wedges and melted butter...

Ingredients 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/2 cup chopped dill pickles1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup applesauce3 tablespoons chopped onion3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives1 tablespoon mustard seed1 tablespoon pickle juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperPinch garlic powderLettuce leavesPaprika Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 14 ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 tablespoon curry powder2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup mango chutney1/2 cup half-and-half cream Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken. Stir in curry powder, garlic, salt and pepper; cook until aromatic, 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in chutney and cream. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1/4 cup tomato juice1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 4 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 15 ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped dates1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda, divided1-1/2 cups boiling water3/4 cup shortening1-1/2 cups sugar, divided1 large egg2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Place dates and 1 teaspoon baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water; cool completely. In another large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, salt and remaining baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with date mixture....

Ingredients 2 cups quick-cooking oats2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon salt2-1/2 cups boiling water2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flourAdditional butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter and salt; stir in boiling water. Cool to 110°-115°. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon active dry yeast1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons salt Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in remaining ingredients to form a wet dough; transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover; let stand in a warm place 1 hour. Stir down dough. Cover; let stand 1 hour. Preheat oven to 425°. Bake 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup (8 ounces) vanilla yogurt1/2 cup peanut butter1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup whipped toppingAssorted fresh fruit Preparation In a bowl, combine the yogurt, peanut butter and cinnamon; mix well. Fold in the whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with fruit.

Ingredients 2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons 2% milk2 tablespoons maple syrup1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring Preparation In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until smooth.