Ingredients 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles4 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef3/4 pound bulk pork sausage8 slices Monterey Jack cheese8 hamburger buns, split, toasted8 lettuce leaves1 large tomato, sliced1 to 2 ripe avocados, peeled and slicedOptional: Mayonnaise or mustard Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 6 pounds tart apples (about 18 medium), peeled and quartered1 cup apple cider or juice3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground mace1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom Preparation Place all ingredients in a Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; discard the cinnamon stick....

Ingredients 1/2 cup tarragon or cider vinegar1/2 cup water1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons prepared horseradish1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup ground mustard1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the container and process for 30 seconds. Transfer to a small saucepan and let stand for 10 minutes. Cook over low heat until bubbly, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 15 pecan shortbread cookies (about 8 ounces)1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mascarpone cheese1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1/2 cup lemon juice1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 cup fresh blueberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place cookies and sugar in a food processor; process until cookies are ground. Add melted butter; pulse just until combined. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper2 cups whole milk8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shreddedPaprika, optional Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted....

Ingredients 10 tablespoons shortening1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup buttermilkSTREUSEL TOPPING:2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups sliced fresh strawberriesWhipped cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted1 tablespoon sugar1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups cold 2% milk, divided1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix Preparation In a small bowl, combine the strawberries, almonds and sugar. Pour into crust; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add 1/2 cup of milk. Add dry pudding mix and remaining milk....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 cup sugar1 cup water4 to 5 tarragon sprigs2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon whole peppercorns3 cups sweet white wine, such as riesling, chilled3 cups club soda, chilled Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the first 6 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool completely. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl (do not press berries). Refrigerate syrup until chilled....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. dried currants c. hot water 3 tbsp. honey 1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger 1 1/2 tsp. minced rosemary 2 1/4 lb. white turnips 3 medium carrots 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 3 Italian frying peppers Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, soak the currants in the hot water. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, ginger and rosemary and simmer over low heat for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 3 pounds boneless beef short ribs2 tablespoons canola oil1 medium onion, cut into wedges1 garlic clove, minced1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup beef broth, divided2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarchCORNMEAL DUMPLINGS:3/4 cup water1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg, beaten1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powderDash pepper1 can (7 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained...

Ingredients 1/4 cup canola oil, divided 1 small onion, chopped1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded (about 3-1/2 cups)1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmedOptional: Salsa, sour cream, guacamole and chopped tomatoes...

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 envelope taco seasoning, divided1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 small onion, finely chopped3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons diced green or sweet red pepper6 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon sugar3 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 package (8 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens1 medium tomato, chopped2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese...

Ingredients 2 cups crushed tortilla chips1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup salsa2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1 envelope taco seasoning2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce Preparation Cut four 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. Coat strips with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 c. sweet Thai chili sauce 2 tbsp. Sriracha 2 tbsp. brown sugar Juice of 1 lime 1" fresh ginger, peeled and minced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 4 to 4 1/2 lb. chicken drumsticks 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, chili sauce, Sriracha, brown sugar, and lime juice....

Ingredients 6 oz. bacon, chopped 4 lb. chicken, cut into 8 pieces kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. carrots, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 c. dry red wine 2 c. low-sodium chicken stock 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 2 tbsp. tomato paste 10 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4 c. Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat until combined....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 cup mayonnaise1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained, divided1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 medium tomato, chopped1/4 cup chopped green onionsTortilla chips Preparation In a bowl, combine cheese, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup olives, chilies, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce. Transfer to an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped5 garlic cloves, minced12 cherry tomatoes, halved1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained1 cup white wine or chicken broth1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend1 cup shredded Parmesan or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook shrimp and pepper flakes in oil for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink....

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups cubed watermelon, divided1/2 cup sweet chili sauce3 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot7 ounces uncooked stir-fry rice noodles1-1/2 cups julienned carrots1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped3 tablespoons minced fresh mint1-1/4 cups salted peanuts, choppedLime wedges Preparation Place 2 cups watermelon in a blender; cover and puree until smooth. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard pulp....

Ingredients 1 qt. water 1/2 lb. small new potatoes salt 4 c. shelled early spring peas or two 10-ounce packages frozen baby peas 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium leek 2 tbsp. Chopped mint 2 tbsp. Chopped chives 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice Freshly ground pepper 2 medium bunches of watercress Preparation Step 1Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the potatoes and a pinch of salt....