Ingredients 12 small red potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), scrubbed6 to 7 medium carrots (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 medium onions, quartered1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 pounds), trimmed1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 cup stout beer or additional beef broth1/2 cup honey3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold waterMinced fresh thyme, optional...

Ingredients 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup strawberry preserves1 quart strawberry ice cream, softened2 cups heavy whipping cream3 drops red food coloring, optional1/4 cup confectioners’ sugarFresh strawberries and mint, optional Preparation Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for cake-like brownies. Stir in walnuts. Pour the batter into two greased and waxed paper-lined 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 12 eggs, lightly beaten6 cups milk6 cups soft bread crumbs1-1/2 teaspoons pepper4 pounds ground fully cooked ham8 pounds bulk pork sausageGLAZE:6 tablespoons ground mustard4 cups packed brown sugar1-1/2 cups white vinegar Preparation In a several large bowls, combine the eggs, milk, bread crumbs and pepper. Crumble ham and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into four loaves; place each in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound fresh baby carrots1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 medium zucchini, slicedSliced French bread baguette, optional Preparation Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts in bread crumbs to coat both sides; shake off excess. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper9 large eggs, room temperature, divided use2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1-1/2 cups 2% milk6 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded1 fully cooked boneless ham steak (12 ounces), cubed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange onions and asparagus on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 pounds meaty beef soup bones (beef shanks or short ribs)8 cups water6 whole peppercorns1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 cup chopped carrots1 cup chopped turnips1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup medium pearl barley Preparation In a large soup kettle, combine soup bones, water, peppercorns and salt. Cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until the meat comes easily off the bones. Remove bones. Strain broth; cool and chill. Skim off fat....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into spears1/4 cup water2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Preparation Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Ingredients 6 hard-boiled large eggs3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tomato juice3/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperCrumbled cooked bacon, optional Preparation Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; set aside egg whites and 4 yolks (discard remaining yolks or save for another use). In a large bowl, mash reserved yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, tomato juice, horseradish, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Stuff or pipe into egg whites....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp. red- or white-wine vinegar 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp. salt fresh-ground black pepper c. plus 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 12 slice (1/2-inch-thick) baguette 6 oz. goat cheese 1 lb. spinach 1 large head radicchio (about 3/4 pound) 1/2 lb. smoked trout fillets Preparation Step 1In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the 1/3 cup oil slowly, whisking....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt, divided1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup warm water (120° to 130°)1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon paprikaItalian seasoning or grated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a food processor, combine the sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, yeast and 2 cups flour. Cover and process for 5-10 seconds. While processing, gradually add warm water and oil in a steady stream....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups raisins2 cups water1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon orange juice2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon rum extractDough for double-crust pie2 tablespoons butter Preparation In a small saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes. Add sugars and salt; cook until sugars are dissolved. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan....

Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest 6 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3/4 tsp. ground cardamom 2 large eggs 1/2 c. sour cream 1 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons butter1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/8 teaspoon pepper6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed3/4 cup picante sauce, divided2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add spinach and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Place about 3 tablespoons of the mixture off center on each tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon picante sauce and 2 tablespoons cheese....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked penne pasta3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 package (16 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute chicken until no longer pink; set aside....

Ingredients 3 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 4 cups)4 green onions, chopped1 small tomato, chopped2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend1/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese6 flour tortillas (6 inches)Reduced-fat sour cream, optional Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir first 6 ingredients until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses. Top half of each tortilla with spinach mixture; fold other half over filling....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup water2 bottles (750 ml each) rose wine2 cups ruby red grapefruit juice1 can (12 ounces) ginger ale1 cup ruby red grapefruit-flavored vodkaGrapefruit slicesCoarse sea salt and grated grapefruit zest Preparation In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Cool completely. Transfer to a large pitcher. Stir in the wine, juice, ginger ale, vodka and grapefruit slices. Refrigerate at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in butter. Remove from the heat; stir in spinach, salt and nutmeg. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream, cheese and eggs....

Ingredients 1/2 c. raw cashews 1 1/4 tsp. fine sea salt 2 ear fresh sweet corn 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion 1 tsp. ground cumin 2 clove garlic 1/2 c. cornmeal 1/2 c. stone-ground grits freshly ground white pepper Preparation Step 1Soak cashews in water overnight; drain. In a blender, combine cashews, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup water; blend until smooth. Set aside.Step 2Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package (6-1/2 ounces) pizza crust mix3 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole milk1/4 cup chicken broth1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/4 pound uncooked bay scallops, chopped1/4 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, chopped1/4 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheesePaprika, optional Preparation Prepare pizza dough according to package directions. Press onto a lightly greased 12-in. pizza pan; build up edges slightly....