Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds fresh beets1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons honey1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup olive oil5 cups fresh baby spinach2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 30-60 minutes. Remove from the water; cool. Peel beets and cut into 1-in....

Ingredients 1/4 c. soy sauce 2 tbsp. dry sherry 1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3 tbsp. water 1 egg white 2 lb. center-cut salmon fillet 1/4 c. sesame seeds 1/4 c. Cooking oil Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sherry, chicken broth, sugar, ginger and garlic....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds beef flank steak1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon ground ginger3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation Score steak and place in a large shallow glass container. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over meat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or over night. Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat until the meat reaches desired doneness for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/4 cup chopped onion4 to 5 teaspoons chili powder2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 6 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed1 cup sugar1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 pint fresh strawberries, halvedVanilla ice cream Preparation Place the rhubarb, sugar, juice, cinnamon sticks, orange zest and ginger in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until rhubarb is tender. Stir in strawberries; cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1/3 cup water1/4 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, chili powder and paprika1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch4-1/2 teaspoons cold waterHot cooked noodlesChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the onion, water, lemon juice, oil and seasonings. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 hours....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon sugar2 cups cooked rice1 celery rib, thinly sliced4 green onions, thinly sliced2 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large bowl, combine the salad dressing, soy sauce and sugar. Stir in the rice, celery and onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in spinach and bacon.

Ingredients 3 cups cold water1 quart fresh strawberries3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup lemon juice2 cups cold club sodaLemon slices, optional Preparation Place half of the water, strawberries and sugar in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. Transfer to a large pitcher. Repeat with remaining water, strawberries and sugar. Stir in lemon juice, then add soda. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon if desired.

Ingredients 3 ounces milk chocolate, chopped1/4 cup half-and-half cream1 teaspoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonPOT STICKERS:2 cups chopped fresh strawberries3 ounces milk chocolate, chopped1 tablespoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon32 pot sticker or gyoza wrappers1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons canola oil, divided1/2 cup water, divided Preparation Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream and butter just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth....

Ingredients 2 c. finely crushed pretzels 1/2 c. sugar c. butter or margarine 1 1/2 package Philadelphia® Cream Cheese 2 tbsp. milk 1 c. thawed Cool Whip® Whipped Topping 2 c. boiling water 1 package Jell-O® Strawberry Flavored Gelatin 1 1/2 c. cold water 1 qt. strawberries Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Mix pretzel crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and butter. Press onto bottom of 13- x 9-inch pan....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. whole cooked chestnuts (from a 14.8-ounce vacuum-packed jar) Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 medium garlic cloves 1 large anchovy fillet 1/2 c. dry white wine 6 large leeks 1 large carrot 3/4 c. Rich Turkey Stock or low-sodium chicken broth 2 tbsp. heavy cream Preparation Step 1Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet. Add the chestnuts, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, 4 minutes....

Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless salmon fillet steaks 4 tbsp. virgin olive oil 1/2 lb. spinach 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 3 ripe tomatoes 1 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1Arrange the salmon steaks on a plate, spoon 1 tablespoon of the oil over them, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.Step 2In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chili powder5 teaspoons paprika4-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin3 teaspoons onion powder3 teaspoons salt2-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:1 pound ground beef2/3 to 3/4 cup water Preparation In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (about 1/2 cup total). To prepare taco meat: In a saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water1-1/4 cups ketchup1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup lemon juice6 teaspoons chili powder3 teaspoons spicy brown mustard1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce3 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce3-1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes12 to 14 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in pork. Cover and bake at 350° for 3 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. peanut or canola oil 1 medium onion 1 garlic clove 1 jalapeño 1/2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 1/2 tbsp. mild curry powder One 28-ounce can Italian peeled tomatoes One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk 1 tsp. sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 lb. shelled and deveined large shrimp 1/4 c. very coarsely chopped cilantro Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil until shimmering....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta1 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes2 to 3 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick1/2 cup frozen corn1/2 cup water1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon pepperShredded Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 jar (16 ounces) mild salsa4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)Optional toppings: Sweet red and yellow pepper strips, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, layer three-fourths each of the corn and beans and half the salsa. Arrange chicken over salsa; top with remaining corn, beans and salsa....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 medium onion, chopped1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 large eggs3 tablespoons milk or heavy whipping cream1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained1/2 cup each shredded cheddar, part-skim mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses Preparation In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, mushrooms, salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg, lightly beaten2 cups shredded peeled tart apples1/4 cup chopped walnutsCARAMEL SAUCE:1/2 cup packed light brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup water1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Combine egg and apples; add to flour mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts....

Ingredients 1 tsp. finely diced cucumber 1 tsp. finely diced celery 1/2 tsp. finely diced tomato 5 raw spot prawns 2 oz. albacore tuna 2 tbsp. Yuzu Vinaigrette (recipe below) 5 cucumber “moons” (see Tips & Techniques) chervil 450 mL yuzu juice (see Tips & Techniques) 100 mL orange juice 100 mL lime juice 50 mL lemon juice 1 1/2 tbsp. smooth Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. honey 1/2 liter olive oil...