Ingredients 40 saltines1 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup sugar2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil. Arrange saltines in a single layer on foil; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour evenly over crackers....
Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 small onion, chopped1/2 green pepper, chopped1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 tablespoon butter6 large eggs, beaten8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseSalsa, optional Preparation In a large skillet, brown sausage. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute the onion, green pepper and mushrooms in drippings until tender. In another skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add eggs; cook and stir until set....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed4 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced (about 4 cups)1/2 cup minced fresh chives2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)2 tablespoons minced fresh savory or 2 teaspoons dried savory4 cups chicken broth3 cups half-and-half creamSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute leeks and chives until tender. Stir in mashed potatoes, savory and broth; bring to a boil....
Ingredients 6 cups all-purpose flour3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons salt3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons each minced fresh sage, rosemary and thyme2-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and herbs. Add water; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)....
Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice1 pound frozen crabmeat, thawed, or 2-1/2 cups canned lump crabmeat, drained1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 cup mayonnaise1 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon pepperDash Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup dry bread crumbs...
Ingredients 2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 garlic clove, minced1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted, divided2 teaspoons peanut or canola oil, divided2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 small sweet yellow pepper, julienned1 cup hot cooked brown rice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients until blended; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beef and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds in 1 teaspoon oil until no longer pink....
Ingredients 7 cups water, divided1 tablespoon seafood seasoning1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 large onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper3 green onions, chopped1/2 cup butter, cubed1 package (12 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes or crushed seasoned stuffing3 cups crumbled cornbread1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon each black, white and cayenne pepper Chopped celery leaves, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups of water and seafood seasoning to a boil....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup pecan halves1 package (11 ounces) heat-and-serve rolls Preparation In a bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until well blended. Spread in the bottom of a 9-in. round baking pan. Top with pecans. Place rolls upside down over pecans. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Immediately turn onto a serving platter. Serve warm.
Ingredients 1/2 cup salsa3 bay leaves1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons pepper1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder4 whole cloves1-1/4 cups water2 medium onions, chopped1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (6 to 7 pounds) 24 corn tortillas (6 inches) or taco shells, warmedOptional toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped tomato, onion, cilantro and lime wedges Preparation In a small bowl, mix first 9 ingredients. Place onions in a 6-qt. slow cooker....
Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons canola oil, divided1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)4 slices Muenster or Swiss cheese Preparation Saute mushrooms and onion in 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet until tender. Stir in the teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder and ginger; heat through. Remove and keep warm....
Ingredients 1 fresh beef brisket (4 pounds)1/2 cup apple butter1/4 cup ruby port wine2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 medium tart apple, peeled and cubed1 celery rib, chopped1 small red onion, chopped1/3 cup dried apples, diced1/3 cup dried cranberries2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water Preparation Cut brisket in half; place in a 5-quart slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the apple butter, wine, vinegar, pepper and salt....
Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups)1 large onion, chopped2 large carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1/4 cup olive oil4 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper5 garlic cloves, minced2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils, rinsed1/4 cup lemon juice Preparation Place potatoes, onion, carrots and celery in a 6-qt....
Ingredients 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. sauce from can of chipotles in adobo Juice of ½ lime Kosher salt 1 lb. Russet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled and quartered Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. cayenne 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Corn tortillas, warmed 1 avocado, sliced for serving Pickled red onions, for serving Cotija cheese, for serving...
Ingredients 1 1/2 c. plain nonfat yogurt 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. pine nuts 1/2 small sweet onion 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. pure chile powder Pinch of cayenne One 10-ounce package frozen whole-leaf spinach salt Preparation Step 1Scoop the yogurt into a paper towel-lined strainer set over a bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. You should end up with 1 cup yogurt....
Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 cup chopped red onion1/4 cup chopped walnuts1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup raspberry vinegar Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, bacon, onion and walnuts. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Serve with salad.
Ingredients 1 box (3 pounds) kosher salt (about 6 cups), divided1 bone-in beef rib roast (6 to 8 pounds)3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons cracked black pepper2 teaspoons garlic powder1/2 cup water Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Line a shallow roasting pan with heavy-duty foil. Place 3 cups salt on foil, spreading evenly to form a 1/2-in. layer. Brush roast with Worcestershire sauce; sprinkle with pepper and garlic powder. Place roast on layer of salt, fat side up....
Ingredients 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls12 ounces mild link sausage, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained6 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes2 tablespoons chopped pimientos6 large eggs2/3 cup half-and-half cream1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powderPaprika Preparation Unroll one tube of the rolls; press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 11x7-in....
Ingredients 2 hot Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 prebaked 12-inch thin whole wheat pizza crust1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 cups arugula or baby spinach Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes....
Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice1 cup cooked salad shrimp2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, rinsed, drained and cartilage removed4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped dill pickle1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained3/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon pepper6 to 8 large tomatoes Preparation Combine the first nine ingredients in a bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, dill and pepper; mix well....
Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons canola oil1/4 cup water1/4 cup balsamic vinegar4 teaspoons lemon juice4 teaspoons brown sugarCoarsely ground pepper Preparation Sprinkle salmon with salt. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Place salmon in skillet, skin side up; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm. In same skillet, combine water, vinegar, lemon juice and brown sugar....
