Ingredients 4 cups water3/4 cup uncooked medium pearl barley4 medium onions, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth2 cups sliced carrots1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water and barley to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until barley is partially cooked....

Ingredients 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)1 teaspoon onion salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried savory1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon canola oil Preparation Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Carefully loosen the skin above the breast meat. Combine the onion salt, thyme, savory, orange zest and pepper; rub half the herb mixture under the loosened skin. Rub chicken skin with oil; sprinkle with remaining herb mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons sesame seeds2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground ginger4 T-bone steaks (about 1 inch thick) Preparation In a shallow glass container, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well. Add steaks and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Drain and discard marinade. Grill steaks, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin4 cups boiling water, divided2-1/2 cups cold water, divided2 envelopes unflavored gelatin2 cups milk1 cup sugar2 cups sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin Preparation In a bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Add 1/2 cup cold water; stir. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 6 medium potatoes1 pound carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 large onion, chopped1 jar (12 ounces) fat-free beef gravy1 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup fat-free milk1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Peel and cube the potatoes; place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (5 pounds)2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided4 teaspoons paprika, divided2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1 can (12 ounces) cola1 cup chicken broth1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, mincedTOMATILLO SAUCE:1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup 2% milk2 tomatillos, husked3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and cut into chunks1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 tablespoon lime juice1 garlic clove, peeled1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper16 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature...

Ingredients 18 slices white breadRefrigerated butter-flavored sprayFILLING1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles1/4 cup diced cooked shrimp1 green onion, thinly sliced18 whole small cooked shrimpPaprika Preparation With a rolling pin, flatten bread to 1/8-in. thickness. Using a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter, cut out a circle from each slice. (Save scraps for another use.) Spritz both sides of circles with butter-flavored spray. Press into ungreased miniature muffin cups. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 15 slices fresh gingerroot (about 3 ounces) 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)25 whole cloves15 cardamom pods, lightly crushed3 whole peppercorns3-1/2 quarts water8 black tea bags1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk Preparation Place first 5 ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place spice bag and water in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 8 hours....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups seasoned stuffing croutons1 cup chicken broth1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed Preparation Cut three 20x3-in. strips of heavy duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds beef top round steak1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 tablespoon canola oil3 medium potatoes1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots1 medium onion, sliced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes1 jar (12 ounces) home-style beef gravy1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Cut steak into 6 serving-size pieces; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Rub with seasoned salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil on both sides; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 cups chopped peeled fresh peaches1/3 cup raisins2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground clovesPinch cayenne pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon cider vinegar Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine onion and oil. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until onion is tender. Add the peaches, raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, cloves and cayenne. Cover and cook at 50% power for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds), halved2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, halved and sliced8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped1-1/2 cups water1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional 10 hamburger buns, split and toastedBarbecue sauceSliced jalapeno pepper, optional Preparation Mix seasonings; rub over pork. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 c. raw, hulled pumpkin seeds 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3 c. sugar Preparation Step 1Lightly grease an 18- by 12-inch jelly roll pan, the bottom of a second jelly roll pan, and a heatproof rubber spatula with oil. Arrange the first pan on trivets or a flat, heatproof surface.Step 2In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered1 cup sour cream1/2 cup butter1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dill weed1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until very tender. Drain well and place in a bowl; mash....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup chopped onion3/4 cup water1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup uncooked instant rice2 cups fresh baby spinach Preparation In a saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in water, parsley, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; top with spinach. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand until rice is tender, 7-10 minutes. Stir to combine....

Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs6 tablespoons butter, melted1 quart strawberry ice cream, softened1-1/2 cups 2% milk2 packages (3.3 ounces each) instant white chocolate pudding mix1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided Preparation In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter; set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 10-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated diced potatoes with onion1 package (7 ounces) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed and sliced1 small green pepper, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped1/4 teaspoon saltDash cayenne pepper1 cup shredded Swiss cheese8 large eggs1/4 teaspoon pepperHot pepper sauce, optional Preparation In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; stir in the potatoes, sausage, green and red peppers, salt and cayenne....

Ingredients 3/4 tsp. unflavored gelatin 1 tbsp. water 1 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. salted roasted peanuts 3 oz. white chocolate 2 3/4 c. heavy cream 1 1/2 lb. milk chocolate 3 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate 1/2 c. sugar 3 tbsp. water 9 large egg yolks 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter 2 oz. milk chocolate 2 1/2 c. cornflakes 1/4 c. salted roasted peanuts Preparation Step 1Make peanut cream: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water and let stand until softened, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 pounds chicken wings1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce4 green onions, chopped1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup chicken broth3 tablespoons honey3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot2 teaspoons sesame oilSesame seeds and additional chopped green onions Preparation Using a sharp knife, cut through the two wing joints; discard wing tips. Place chicken wings in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, green onions, ketchup, vinegar, broth, honey, garlic, ginger and oil....

Ingredients 1 lemon-garlic pork loin filet (about 1-1/3 pounds)1 can (12 ounces) Dr Pepper1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce6 hamburger buns, split Preparation Place pork in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour Dr Pepper over top. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns....