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Ingredients 3 large eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup old-fashioned oats1 large green or sweet red pepper, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)1 small onion, finely chopped1 envelope onion soup mix3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 cup ketchup2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning1 teaspoon ground mustard1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cut three 18x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross temperature them so they resemble spokes of a wheel....

Ingredients 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1-1/2 cups cold whole milk1 cup sour cream Preparation Cut or tear cake into 1/2-in. pieces to measure 8 cups. Place half the cake cubes in a 9-in. square dish. Set aside 1/3 cup of pie filling; spread remaining filling over cake. Top with remaining cake cubes. Combine the pudding mix, milk and sour cream....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup whole milk1 cup cubed cooked chicken2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided2-1/2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions1 cup sour cream and onion potato chips Preparation In a bowl, combine soup, sour cream, milk, chicken and 1-1/4 cps cheese. Spread three-fourths of the mixture in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle hash browns over the top and press down lightly....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 pound ground chicken1 envelope taco seasoning1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 cup water1/2 cup salsa1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend1 cup shredded lettuce1 small sweet red pepper, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped1 green onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno slicesSour cream and additional salsa Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces, 14-inch x 9-inch sheet size) frozen phyllo dough, thawed1-1/4 cups butter, melted1 pound finely chopped walnuts1 package (10 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon grated lemon zestSYRUP:3/4 cup orange juice1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup water1/2 cup honey2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation Butter a 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Unroll one package of phyllo dough; cut stack into a 10-1/2x9-in. rectangle. Repeat with remaining phyllo....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1 cup 4% cottage cheese3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup butter, melted, divided2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix Preparation In a bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add cottage cheese, broccoli, onion, 6 tablespoons butter and muffin mix; beat well. Pour remaining butter into a 10-in. ovenproof skillet; pour batter into skillet. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden. Cut into wedges and serve warm....

Ingredients 1/2 cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, halved2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons sherry or unsweetened apple juice2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons honeyCoarsely ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place pecans in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Bake until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/4 cups sugar1 cup mashed cooked butternut or winter squash of your choice1/2 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons butter, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground gingerOil for deep-fat fryingOptional: Confectioners’ sugar or additional sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, squash, buttermilk, butter and vanilla....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening1 egg, beaten2 to 3 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:3/4 pound ground beef3/4 pound ground pork1 medium onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup water1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground clovesMilk Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and water; toss lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained3 celery ribs with leaves, sliced3/4 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup chopped green onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, toss the beans, celery, red onion, red pepper, parsley and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons water, divided 2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cherry brandy4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon quick-cooking tapioca1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zestDash salt2 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed and halved1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and halved1 Dough for double-crust pie1 large egg, room temperatureICING:2-2/3 cups confectioners’ sugar3 to 4 tablespoons hot water2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractDash saltFreeze-dried strawberries, crushed, optional...

Ingredients 1 qt. buttermilk 2 tbsp. kosher salt Mix of bone-in chicken thighs, breasts, and drumsticks (about 2 lbs.) Vegetable oil, for frying 2 c. all purpose flour 1 tbsp. paprika 1 tsp. cayenne Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 Large eggs 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 c. sour cream 1 c. milk 6 tbsp. butter, melted, plus more for waffle iron...

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) shredded lettuce1 medium tomato, cut into wedges1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing1/4 cup sliced ripe olives2 tablespoons taco sauce4 tostada shells2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Arrange lettuce mixture over tostada shells. Top with chicken and cheese.

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped2 teaspoons canola oil1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 cups chicken broth1 cup chopped tomatoes1 cup cubed cooked chicken1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon pepper1 bay leaf Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, chicken, marjoram, thyme, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1 can (26 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted3 cups 2% milk1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperShredded Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Garnish servings with cheese if desired.

Ingredients 1 head bok choy2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil12 radishes, thinly sliced1 shallot, sliced1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning3/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Cut off and discard root end of bok choy, leaving stalks with leaves. Cut green leaves from stalks and cut the leaves into 1-in. slices; set aside. Cut white stalks into 1-in. pieces. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bok choy stalks in butter and oil until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 lamb shanks (about 3 1/2 pounds) 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 large onion 2 carrots 1 stalk celery 3 clove garlic 1 1/2 c. red wine 1/4 c. red wine vinegar 1 1/2 qt. reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1 small Fresh rosemary sprig 3 fresh thyme sprigs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season lamb with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 6 medium green peppers3/4 cup uncooked brown rice1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon saltPepper to taste Preparation Remove tops and seeds from peppers. In a stockpot, bring 10 cups water to boil; cook peppers for 5 minutes. Remove and drain. Cook rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble meat; drain....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 package (14 ounces) caramels1 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractRice Krispies, coarsely crushed1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows Preparation Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the milk, caramels and butter over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the cinnamon and vanilla. Place Rice Krispies in a shallow bowl....

Ingredients 6 cups all-purpose flour2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk, divided1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup honey2 large eggs, room temperature2 tablespoons sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, cardamom and salt. In a small saucepan, heat 1-1/2 cups milk, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth....