Ingredients 1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugarSTRAWBERRY SODA:2 packages (14 ounces each) frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries (about 6 cups), thawed1 cup sugar1/3 cup lime juice2 cups chilled carbonated waterASSEMBLY:4 cups vanilla ice creamSliced fresh strawberries, optional Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving. Place strawberries, sugar and lime juice in a blender; cover and process until pureed....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes Preparation In a large skillet, saute beans in butter for 4-5 minutes. Add the onion and seasonings. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Ingredients 2 medium lemons, seeded and very thinly sliced2 cups sugar1/8 teaspoon saltDough for double-crust pie4 large eggs, room temperature2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large glass bowl, combine lemons, sugar and salt. Cover and let stand overnight at room temperature. Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef3 cups water2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) tomato juice (about 2-3/4 cups)1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic salt1 package (7 ounces) spaghettiGrated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomato juice, tomato paste and seasonings....

Ingredients 1 stick cold unsalted butter 1 1/2 c. shredded smoked Gouda cheese 3/4 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 pinch cayenne pepper 3/4 tsp. fine sea salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour Preparation Step 1In a food processor, pulse the butter with the Gouda, cheddar, cayenne, salt, and black pepper until the butter is coarsely chopped and the mixture forms small clumps. Add the flour and pulse until large moist clumps form....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 cup chicken broth1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons dried thyme1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion, green pepper and carrot; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup honey1/4 cup spicy brown mustard2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1-1/4 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces16 cherry tomatoes8 medium fresh mushrooms1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium onion, cut into eight wedges1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the sausage and vegetables; toss to coat. Drain and reserve marinade....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 large eggs1/3 cup fat-free milk1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup cooked long grain rice1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Add onion; cover and microwave at 50% power 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and rosemary....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 package (4-1/2 ounces) dried beef, chopped1/2 cup finely chopped green onions1 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 cup dried parsley flakes2 cartons (4 ounces each) spreadable cream cheese5 dried cranberries1 baby carrot2 pretzel sticks1 large round cracker4 round butter-flavored crackersAssorted crackers Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the dried beef, onions, horseradish and garlic powder until blended....

Ingredients 6 cups water, divided3/4 cup sugar2 cinnamon sticks6 whole cloves1 large lime, thinly sliced1 lemon, thinly sliced3/4 cup lemon juiceIce cubesAdditional cinnamon sticks, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water, sugar, cinnamon and cloves to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; discard cinnamon and cloves. Cool. Pour into a large pitcher. Stir in lime, lemon, lemon juice and remaining water. Chill at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained2-1/2 cups cooked rice Preparation In a nonstick skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender....

Ingredients 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth3 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cups frozen corn1 can (10-3/4 ounces) tomato puree1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles1 large onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 bay leaf1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 white or yellow corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients....

Ingredients 1 French bread baguette (8 ounces), cut into 24 slices1/4 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over bread. Bake 4-5 minutes on each side or until lightly crisp....

Ingredients 2 pounds fish fillets (walleye, bass or perch)1 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 tablespoon vegetable oil1-1/2 cups salsa8 ounces shredded or sliced part-skim mozzarella or provolone cheese Preparation Coat fish fillets in bread crumbs. In a skillet, brown fillets in oil. Arrange in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with salsa and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 7-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and cheese is melted....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices1 bay leaf6 cups beef broth, divided 1 medium onion, chopped1 jar (16 ounces) shredded sweet-and-sour red cabbage1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves8 gingersnap cookies, crushedCooked wide egg noodles Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown meat in batches. Transfer meat to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker....

Ingredients 12 ounces fresh or frozen sea scallops, thawed1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup water2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 medium carrots, thinly sliced3 celery ribs, thinly sliced3 teaspoons canola oil, divided4 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon curry powder2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerrootHot cooked rice, optional Preparation If scallops are large, cut in half and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt....

Ingredients 2 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced4 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided 1 tablespoon paprika1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 3 pounds) 2 tablespoons canola oil1 can (28 ounces) green enchilada sauceMashed potatoes, optional Preparation Place onions and 3 tablespoons brown sugar in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine remaining brown sugar and the next 6 ingredients; coat beef with mixture....

Ingredients 2 pounds oxtails, trimmed2 tablespoons olive oil4 medium carrots, sliced (about 2 cups)1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (15 ounces) beef broth3 bay leaves1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper6 cups chopped cabbage Preparation In a large skillet, brown oxtails in oil over medium heat. Remove from pan; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots and onion to drippings, cook and stir until just softened, 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dried parsley flakes1/3 cup dried minced onion1/3 cup chili powder1/4 cup ground cumin2 tablespoons dried minced chives1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons paprika1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optionalADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):1 cup mayonnaise1 cup sour creamTortilla chips or fresh vegetables Preparation Combine first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 12 batches (1-1/2 cups total). To prepare one batch of dip: Add 2 tablespoons of mix to mayonnaise and sour cream; stir until blended....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water1 cup half-and-half cream2/3 cup sugar2 cups sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin2 cups boiling water1 package (16 ounces) unsweetened frozen strawberries1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges Preparation Dissolve unflavored gelatin in cold water. In a medium saucepan over low heat, heat cream and sugar until sugar dissolves. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and vanilla....