Ingredients 3 pounds medium fresh mushrooms3/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup Italian salad dressing3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules1 envelope zesty Italian salad dressing mix1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation Place mushrooms in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over mushrooms. Cook, covered, on low until mushrooms are tender, 5-6 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Ingredients 4 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup prepared mustard1/4 cup molasses3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce Preparation Place ribs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.
Ingredients 2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided2 cups sugar1 cup light corn syrup2 cups half-and-half cream, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 2 teaspoons butter. Cube remaining butter. In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Slowly stir in remaining cream. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage), stirring frequently....
Ingredients 2 cups sugar1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon salt5 large eggs, room temperature1 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, beat the first 7 ingredients. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup sugar2 large eggs4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon allspice1 cup slivered almonds Preparation In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture along with nuts. Shape into three 9x1-1/2-in. rolls; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2-3 days for spices to blend....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped3 pounds tomatoes (about 11 medium), coarsely chopped1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)3/4 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon mustard seed1/4 teaspoon whole allspice1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup red wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika1-1/2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in tomatoes; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 25-30 minutes or until tomatoes are softened....
Ingredients 3 cups shredded cabbage2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium green pepper, julienned1 cup cut fresh green beans (1-inch pieces)1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)1 bunch green onions, chopped1 banana pepper, seeded and chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped1/2 cup cider vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons canola oil1 to 2 tablespoons malt vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons water1 cup frozen french-fried potatoes1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak3 cups torn iceberg lettuce1/3 cup chopped tomato1/4 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation For dressing, whisk first 4 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Cook potatoes according to package directions. Meanwhile, place a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add steak; cook until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°), 5-6 minutes per side....
Ingredients 1 egg 1 tbsp. milk (skim, 2%, vitamin D—your choice) 2 tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tsp. mixed Italian herbs 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Pepper 2 tbsp. minced onion 1 clove garlic 1/4 c. bread crumbs 1/2 lb. ground beef 1/4 lb. sausage (Stevie uses pork, but you may substitute lamb or turkey sausage.) 1 tbsp. olive oil 3/4 c. marinara sauce 1/4 c. chicken broth 4 hoagie rolls...
Ingredients 1 bunch romaine, torn1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced1 small red onion, thinly sliced1 cup Miracle Whip1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon poppy seeds Preparation In a large salad bowl, toss the romaine, strawberries and onion. Combine all remaining ingredients in a small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid; mix well. Pour over salad and toss lightly. Serve immediately.
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 2% milkFROSTING:1/3 cup sugar4 teaspoons water1/8 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups heavy whipping creamOptional: Caramel ice cream topping and flaky sea salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....
Ingredients 2-3/4 cups uncooked cubed peeled butternut squash1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/3 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup pepitas or sunflower kernels1/4 cup butter, softened1 large egg, room temperature3 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flourTOPPING:1 large egg1 tablespoon water1/4 cup pepitas or sunflower kernels Preparation Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil....
Ingredients 2 c. raw walnut pieces 1 c. raw white sesame seeds 1 c. dried tart cherries 1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt 4 tbsp. raw coconut butter 3 tbsp. agave nectar or dark honey Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.Step 2Spread walnut pieces on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in oven, shaking pan frequently, until walnuts just start to turn golden brown and smell slightly fragrant, about 15 minutes....
Ingredients 3 cups each raspberry, orange and lime sherbet3 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened, divided2 cups chopped pecans, divided2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided3 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped1 pint fresh raspberriesRaspberries and orange and lime slices, optional Preparation Using a 1/4-cup ice cream scoop, shape sherbet into balls. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm. In a large bowl, combine 1 qt....
Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided16 corn tortillas (6 inches)2 medium tomatoes, chopped2 medium onions, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1-1/2 pounds uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided2 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauceChopped fresh cilantro, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a skillet, heat 1/2 cup oil over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 10 medium), chopped 1 cup butter, cubed1 cup water3 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 to 1-1/2 cups 2% milk Preparation In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, on high 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender (do not drain liquid). Mash potatoes, gradually adding mayonnaise, cheese and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
Ingredients 24 cake doughnuts, cut into bite-sized pieces2 apples, peeled and chopped1 cup heavy whipping cream4 large eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonOptional: Whipped cream and fresh berries Preparation Line inside of 5-qt. slow cooker with a double layer of heavy duty foil; spray insert and foil with cooking spray. Layer half the doughnut pieces in slow cooker; top with half the apples. Repeat with remaining doughnuts and apples....
Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2 teaspoons sugar1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup canola oil1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup butter, meltedPizza sauce or salsa, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, egg, oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 4 cups flour; beat on low speed until smooth....
Ingredients 4 eggs1 tablespoon fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon pepperDash to 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon olive oil1 large tomato, chopped2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, mustard, pepper and cayenne; set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender....
Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 onion 1 lb. ground lamb 2 clove garlic 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom 1/4 tsp. ground allspice 1 1/2 c. jasmine rice 1 can chickpeas kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 c. turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth 1 c. water 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 c. pine nuts Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes....
