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Ingredients 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges1 tablespoon cornstarch1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons honey1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 garlic clove, mincedHot cooked riceGreen onion and orange peel curls, optional Preparation Drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons reserved juice until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in oil....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh broccoli florets5 tablespoons butter, cubed1/4 cup orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup slivered almonds Preparation Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm. In the same pan, combine the butter, orange juice, orange zest and salt; heat until butter is melted. Return the broccoli to the saucepan; toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed2-2/3 cups orange juice, divided1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Place sweet potatoes and 2-1/3 cups orange juice in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cover and bring to a boil. Boil for 35-45 minutes or just until potatoes are tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Mash potatoes with the brown sugar, butter, salt, nutmeg, ginger and remaining orange juice....

Ingredients 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped green onions1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium tomato, chopped2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, onions, garlic, salt and pepper in oil for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in tomato. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup packed brown sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg3/4 cup 2% milk2/3 cup chunky peanut butter1/4 cup canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, peanut butter, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips....

Ingredients 2 oz. semisweet chocolate 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 frozen pound cake 1/4 c. creamy or chunky peanut butter c. marshmallow Fluff 1 tbsp. unsalted butter Preparation Step 1Put the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the cream until hot to the touch. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand until melted. Whisk until smooth.Step 2Preheat a griddle or large skillet. Using a serrated knife, trim off the top and bottom of the pound cake so that the cake is about 1 1/4 inches thick....

Ingredients 1 whole duck (available at Whole Foods, nationwide) 1 small yellow onion 1 head garlic 1 bunch fresh thyme 1 bunch fresh parsley 1 bunch fresh rosemary 2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. Pepper 1/2 c. red wine vinegar 1 c. Vermont maple syrup 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 tbsp. butter 2 stalk celery 2 large carrots 1 medium yellow onion 4 clove garlic 2 head Savoy cabbage (cored and white ribs removed)...

Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 c. plus 3 tbsp. Duke’s Real Mayonnaise, divided 1/2 c. whole milk 4 pieces of Baby Gem lettuce or romaine, torn into small pieces 5 slices bacon, cooked and cut into quarters, lengthwise 5 cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk flour with baking powder and salt.Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk ¼ cup mayonnaise with milk....

Ingredients 3 cups Cheerios3 cups mixed nuts2 cups Goldfish cheddar crackers1/2 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Greek seasoning Preparation Combine Cheerios, nuts and crackers in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Whisk together butter, Worcestershire sauce and Greek seasoning. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Cook, covered, on high 1 hour, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; cook 30-45 minutes longer or until crisp, stirring frequently. Spread onto a baking sheet to cool....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin2/3 cup boiling water1/2 cup cold water1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup milk1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers, split1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until syrupy. Fold in 3 cups whipped topping; set aside....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1-1/2 cups water1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 envelope taco seasoning6 cups tortilla or corn chips4 to 5 cups shredded lettuce9 to 10 pitted large olives, sliced lengthwise2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble beef; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste and taco seasoning....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup chopped pecans3/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup peach or vanilla yogurt1/2 cup melted butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped peeled fresh or well-drained canned peaches Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, pecans, sugar and baking powder. Combine egg, yogurt, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in peaches. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup water2/3 cup peanut butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In another bowl, combine the pumpkin, eggs, oil, water and peanut butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into 2 greased 9x5-in....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 cup peanut butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 cup water3 eggs1/4 cup canola oil1/2 to 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided1/2 to 3/4 cup peanut butter chips, divided1/2 cup chopped peanuts Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, peanut butter and brown sugar on low speed until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup. Add the water, eggs and oil to remaining crumb mixture; blend on low until moistened....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)1/3 cup tarragon wine vinegar1/4 cup olive oil1 envelope zesty Italian salad dressing mix1/2 teaspoon meat tenderizer, optional Preparation Pierce meat generously with meat fork; turn meat and pierce again. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, oil, salad dressing mix and meat tenderizer if desired. Add roast; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning often....

Ingredients 1 boneless fully cooked ham (3 to 4 pounds)12 to 15 whole cloves1 can (12 ounces) beer or beef broth1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup orange marmalade Preparation Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep; insert a clove in each diamond. Pour beer or broth over ham. Rub brown sugar over surface of ham. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/4 hours....

Ingredients 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup whipped cream cheese1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon butter10 slices white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes15 miniature peanut butter cups, quartered Creamy peanut butter, melted, optional Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine cream, chocolate chips, cream cheese, sugar and butter. Cover and microwave on high until chips are melted, 2-3 minutes; stir until smooth. Add bread cubes; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed1 to 2 tablespoons fennel seed2 cups kosher salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, grind rosemary and fennel until powdery. Stir rosemary mixture into salt; add garlic powder. Transfer seasoning mix to clean 3- or 4-ounce jars. Store in a cool dry place up to 6 months.

Ingredients 12 fresh asparagus spears3 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 shallot, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter, divided2-2/3 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms2-1/2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup sherry1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 tablespoon white vinegar4 eggs4 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick), toasted1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Preparation Saute asparagus in 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet until crisp-tender; remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 lb. ground pork 1/4 lb. chicken livers 1 onion 1 small green bell pepper 4 clove garlic 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. chopped thyme salt Freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth 16 empanada wrappers vegetable oil Ranch dressing mixed with chopped cilantro Preparation Step 1In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the beef, pork, and chicken livers and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly browned, 8 minutes....