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Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil, divided1 garlic clove, thinly sliced2 cups broccoli florets2-1/3 cups chicken broth, divided1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, dividedSalt and pepper to taste1/2 small onion, chopped3/4 cup uncooked long-grain or Italian Arborio rice2/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided Preparation In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Saute garlic and broccoli until garlic is soft, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 bunch romaine, chopped (about 5 cups)2 celery ribs, chopped1 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. In batches, saute chicken until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes; remove to a bowl. Stir in hot sauce, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg yolk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup ground pecansConfectioners’ sugar, optional2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted, optional Preparation In a bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Combine flour and pecans; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 2 days. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 1-1/2-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 eggs1/2 cup salted cashews, choppedCASHEW TOPPING:1/2 cup salted cashews, chopped1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted4-1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Beat in the eggs just until combined. Fold in the cashews. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched....

Ingredients 8 cups sliced carrots1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup soft bread crumbs Preparation Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Drain carrots; add onion, soup, mushrooms and Parmesan cheese....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 large eggs1/3 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour1 large egg yolk1 tablespoon water Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine eggs, butter, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup finely shredded carrot1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1/4 teaspoon dill weedFresh parsley springsAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese for 1 minute. Add the carrot, peanuts, onion and dill; mix well. On a serving platter, shape mixture into an 8-in. log, tapering one end to form a carrot shape. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until serving....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 cups shredded cheddar cheese6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3 green onions, thinly sliced2 cartons (4 ounces each) whipped cream cheeseMoss-green paste food coloring1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained2 pepperoncini3 colossal ripe olives2 slices peeled parsnipBlack decorating gel1 pretzel rod1 small cucumberAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce until smooth....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1 medium onion, chopped2 large eggs2 cups sour cream1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix2 medium jalapeno peppers, divided 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute until tender. Set aside. Beat eggs; add sour cream, both cans of corn, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup shortening6 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:2 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups cooked rice2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 can (15 to 16 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 medium onion, chopped2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon Creole seasoning2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a greased small baking dish, combine all ingredients except cheese. Top with 1-1/2 cups of cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes....

Ingredients 4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping Preparation For chocolate mousse, heat 2 cups cream in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer, about 180°. Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled. Beat until soft peaks form. For caramel mousse, beat remaining cream in a large bowl until it begins to thicken....

Ingredients 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping1/2 cup cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed3/4 cup chopped nuts3/4 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped3 tablespoons butter Preparation Let dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan....

Ingredients 6 all-beef hot dogs 6 hot dog buns Mustard, for serving Classic Creamy Coleslaw Real-Deal Chili Chopped white onion 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. Coarse salt 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. sour cream 1 small green cabbage 2 medium carrots 1 small onion 2 slice bacon 1 onion 3 clove garlic 2 tbsp. paprika 1 1/2 tsp....

Ingredients 1 lamb shank salt Freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 large onions 5 clove garlic 1 celery rib 1 c. dry red wine 1/2 c. ruby port 1 sprig rosemary 6 large carrots 1/4 c. mixed chopped parsley, chervil, and mint Finely grated zest of 1 lemon Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli2 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperPinch cayenne pepper8 ounces linguine or thin spaghetti, cooked and drainedGrated Romano or Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut florets and tender parts of broccoli stems into bite-sized pieces. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute broccoli with garlic, oil, butter, salt, pepper and cayenne over medium heat until just tender, 10 minutes, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 can (16 ounces) refried beans2/3 cup enchilada sauce1/4 cup water3 tablespoons finely chopped onion4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano15 to 20 flour tortillas (8 inches)1-1/2 to 2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butterscotch chips, divided8 cups hot brewed coffee1/2 cup half-and-half cream5 to 8 tablespoons sugarWhipped cream in a can Preparation In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a #4 round tip. Fill with melted chips. Pipe eight garnishes onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 grapefruits 3 oranges 4 lemons 1 1/2 c. sugar Preparation Step 1With a sharp paring knife, slice off ends of grapefruits, oranges, or lemons. Following curve of fruit, cut away outermost peel, leaving most of the white pith on fruit. Slice peel lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.Step 2In a medium pot of boiling water, cook peel until tender, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer peel to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer to dry slightly, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or mirin (sweet rice wine)4 garlic cloves, crushed1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon hoisin sauce1 teaspoon oyster sauce1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon red food coloring, optional 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 4 pounds) Preparation In a large shallow bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients and, if desired, red food coloring. Cut pork roast lengthwise in half....