Ingredients 3 tsp. vegetable oil 2 scallions Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 c. long-grain white rice 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. sliced jalapeño or serrano chile 1/4 lb. large shrimp 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium. Add scallion whites, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons seasoned salt1-1/2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon ground ginger3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 turkey (13 to 15 pounds) Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; pat dry. Brush with butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours....

Ingredients 8 meaty beef short ribs (6 pounds) kosher salt 1/4 c. vegetable oil 2 onions 2 Granny Smith apples 1 head garlic 1 carrot 1 celery rib 1 c. dry sherry 1 c. tomato puree 4 dried bay leaves 3 c. low-sodium chicken broth Freshly ground pepper Potato-Apple “Risotto” Preparation Step 1Generously season the short ribs with salt, cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight. Bring the ribs to room temperature before cooking....

Ingredients 1 meaty ham hock (1 1/2 pounds) 2 large carrots 4 large garlic cloves 1 small onion 1 celery rib 1 bay leaf 3 qt. water One 15-ounce can white hominy One 15-ounce can black beans 1 red bell pepper 1 ancho chile Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lb. shrimp 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 Hass avocado c. cilantro sprigs Preparation Step 1In a large pot, bring the ham hock, carrots, garlic, onion, celery, bay leaf and water to a boil....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon cornstarch1/2 cup cold water2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 medium onion, halved and sliced1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips1/2 medium zucchini, sliced1/2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced1 tablespoon canola oil3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and soy sauce until smooth; set aside....

Ingredients 6 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise, cleaned1 large tomato, chopped1 small navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons sliced Greek olives1 teaspoon capers, drained1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon pepperCrumbled feta cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place leeks in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, until tender, 8-10 minutes....

Ingredients SLOPPY JOE TOPPING:2 pounds ground beef2 celery ribs, chopped1 small green pepper, finely chopped1 small onion, chopped1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon prepared mustard1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powderDOGS:16 hot dogs16 hot dog buns, splitOptional: Warmed cheese dip and grilled onions Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 2 ounces almond paste1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided 1-1/4 cups butter, softened1 large egg1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt14 ounces clear isomalt nibsICING:2 tablespoons meringue powder1/4 cup water plus 2 tablespoons water4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugarFood coloring of your choice, optional Assorted sprinkles Preparation In the bowl of a food processor fitted with blade attachment, add almond paste and 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar; pulse until almond paste and sugar are well mixed and texture resembles finely ground cornmeal....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) Nutter Butter cookies1-1/4 pounds white candy coating, meltedMiniature chocolate chipsM&M’s minisPretzel sticks, halvedDecorating gel or frosting Preparation Using tongs, dip cookies in candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Place 2 chocolate chips on 1 end of each cookie for eyes. Place M&M’s minis down middle for buttons and between eyes for nose. For arms, dip ends of 2 pretzel stick halves into coating; attach 1 to each side of snowmen....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons water1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed1/2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, halved horizontallyBagel and/or baked pita chips Preparation In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Add berries. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan....

Ingredients 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke, optional1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 12 crackers)4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder3 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound bulk pork sausage8 slices pepper jack cheese8 sesame seed hamburger buns, splitLettuce leaves and tomato slicesToppings of your choice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 3 cups water1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate2 cups cranberry juice cocktail1/2 cup sugar1-1/2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix until sugar is dissolved. Chill for 1-2 hours. Just before serving, stir in soda.

Ingredients 2 salmon or halibut steaks (8 ounces each)2 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons lemon juice1 green onion, sliced1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation Place salmon in a lightly greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with butter and lemon juice. Combine onion, parsley, garlic salt and lemon-pepper; sprinkle over salmon. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Ingredients 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/4 cup water1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine zucchini and water. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes; drain. Stir in the hominy, corn, jalapeno and salt. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise1 package (1.7 ounces) vegetable soup mix1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseAssorted crackers Preparation In a large bowl, combine the spinach, artichokes, sour cream, mayonnaise, soup mix and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish....

Ingredients 1 package frozen chopped spinach 1 14 oz. can artichoke hearts 1 loaf crusty bread, like Sourdough 1 c. mayonnaise 1 c. grated Parmesan 2 c. shredded mozzarella Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Step 2In medium bowl, thaw frozen spinach according to package’s instructions. Turn spinach out onto kitchen towel and roll it up—then squeeze out excess water. Return to bowl. Chop artichoke hearts and add to spinach....

Ingredients 1/2 oz. dried porcini or other dried mushrooms 1 c. boiling water 5 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion 2 c. arborio rice 3/4 tsp. salt c. dry white wine 1/4 c. plus 1 tablespoon cognac or other brandy 1/2 lb. spinach 3/4 cube grated Parmesan 2 tbsp. butter Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, soak the dried mushrooms in the boiling water until softened, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1/2 cup chopped sweet onion4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried basil9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti1/2 teaspoon black paste food coloring, optional 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese12 fresh mozzarella cheese pearls12 slices pimiento-stuffed olives Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef, sausage and onion over medium heat, crumbling meat, until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 1 dozen large eggs 2 c. soy sauce 1/2 c. sake 10 star anise pods 1/2 c. chopped scallions 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. coarsely grated peeled fresh ginger 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. sriracha 2 1/4 tsp. wasabi paste 1/4 c. snipped chives Chinese five-spice powder Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup water2 tablespoons molasses2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Freeze steak for 1-1/2 hours. Cut diagonally into 1/4-in. slices. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup into another small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into shallow dish; add beef. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours....