Ingredients 6 bacon strips1 package (17.30 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed3/4 cup packed light brown sugar Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; crumble. Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry. Sprinkle with half the brown sugar and half the bacon. Roll up the left and right sides toward the center, jelly-roll style, until rolls meet in the middle. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet and ingredients....

Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1 pound large carrots, halved lengthwise Preparation In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, oil, ginger, vinegar and garlic. Add carrots; toss to coat. With tongs, place carrots on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until tender, turning and basting frequently with soy sauce mixture.

Ingredients 4 cups cubed cooked chicken8 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 cup chopped pecans1 small onion, diced2 cups mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon garlic salt1 cup crushed potato chips1 cup crushed french-fried onions1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the chicken, celery, pecans and diced onion. Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic salt; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish....

Ingredients 2 tsp. sweet paprika 1 tsp. ancho chile powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. chipotle chile powder 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 1/2 lb. skirt steak 12 corn tortillas Pico de Gallo Avocado Salsa...

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies2 cans (28 ounces each) stewed tomatoes2 garlic cloves, minced1 medium onion, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon ground cuminWarm flour tortillas, optional Preparation Trim pork and cut into 1/2-in. cubes. In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk2 packages (2-1/2 ounces each) thinly sliced dried beef4 slices bread, toasted Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on high for 35 seconds or until melted. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring every minute. Stir in beef; cook on high for 1 minute or until heated through....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided4 eggs3 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup finely chopped dried apricots1 cup swirled semisweet and white chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/2 cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 2 c. whole wheat flour 1 c. rolled oats 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 1/2 c. packed dark brown sugar 1/2 c. apple butter 2 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips 1 c. walnut pieces 3/4 c. raisins Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix 1 package Jell-O® Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding 1 c. cold milk 1 1/2 c. Cool Whip® Whipped Topping 4 squares Baker’s® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes. Cool completely.Step 3Beat pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, use serrated knife to cut cupcakes horizontally in half....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 8 oz. all-butter pound cake 6 firm, ripe yellow nectarines 1/2 c. light brown sugar c. bourbon 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 pt. vanilla ice cream Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375°. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the pound cake and toss to coat. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, until toasted....

Ingredients 5 medium carrots 4 flanken-style short ribs 2 bottle red wine (Cabernet or Merlot) 1/2 head garlic 1 medium leek 1 red onion 2 ribs celery coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. all purpose flour Homemade beef stock or canned, store-bought, low-sodium beef broth (optional) 1 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1 small celeriac 4 turnips 5 sprig fresh flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1Cut 2 carrots crosswise into 1-inch pieces and add to a large bowl, along with short ribs, wine, garlic, leek, onion, and celery; toss to combine....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. packed dark-brown sugar 1/4 c. brandy or bourbon 2 tbsp. Grainy mustard 6 lb. bone-in half ham (fully cooked) Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, combine sugar, brandy, and mustard. Bring to a boil over medium; cook until glaze is thick and syrupy, 3 minutes. (To store, refrigerate, up to 2 days. Reheat before using.)Step 2Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Using a sharp knife, cut off hard rind from ham (if any); score the fat in a diamond pattern....

Ingredients 3 packages (10 ounce each) frozen broccoli spears, thawed and drained2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese4 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 cup slivered almonds, optional2 tablespoons diced pimientos, optional Preparation Arrange broccoli and artichokes in a greased shallow 2-1/2 qt. baking dish; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the mayonnaise, butter, cheese, lemon juice and celery salt; cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted and sauce is heated through (do not boil)....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons baking cocoa6 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup baking cocoa4 eggs, lightly beaten1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk3 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups crumbled browniesWhipped topping and pecan halves, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, confectioners’ sugar and cocoa; stir in the butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 package fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)1 package (14 ounces) caramels1/4 cup evaporated milk1-1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled Preparation Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes (leave oven on)....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup maraschino cherries, patted dry and finely chopped1 tablespoon cold water1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon shortening Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in the cherries, water and extract until dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in....

Ingredients 2 1/4 c. water 1 c. RICE 2 clove garlic 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 green onions 4 c. broccoli florets 2 tsp. dried chicken bouillon 1 c. water 1 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce Preparation Step 1To prepare the rice: Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the rice, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, or until most of the water has been absorbed....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning6 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (7 ounces each)1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1/4 cup water2 tablespoons cornstarchAdditional paprika, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients; rub over chicken. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream and wine; stir in mushrooms....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter2 pounds cucumbers, peeled5 cups chicken broth1/4 cup minced fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dill weed1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup quick-cooking farina1 cup reduced-fat sour cream, divided Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Slice 1/3 cup cucumbers; refrigerate. Chop the remaining cucumbers and add to onion mixture. Add the broth, dill, vinegar and salt; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce1/4 cup lime juice4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1/2 cup cider vinegar1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup molasses4 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper10 flour tortillas (8 inches)1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend Preparation Place the chili sauce, lime juice and chipotle peppers in a food processor; cover and process until blended....