Ingredients 4 large egg whites1-1/4 cups sugar1/3 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup chopped pitted dates1/3 cup chopped candied cherries Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and the sugar is dissolved. Fold in the walnuts, dates and cherries....
Ingredients 1/4 pound bacon strips, cut into thirds2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-serve roasted chicken breast strips1/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon....
Ingredients 3 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips4 teaspoons olive oil, divided1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks1 large onion, chopped5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 cup frozen corn1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons lime juice Preparation In a large container with a lid, combine tortilla strips, 1 teaspoon oil and salt....
Ingredients 1-3/4 cups creamy peanut butter, divided1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened1/8 teaspoon salt3-1/4 cups crushed pretzels, divided3 cups semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons shortening Preparation In a large bowl, beat 1-1/2 cups peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, brown sugar, butter and salt until blended. Stir in 3 cups pretzels. Shape pretzel mixture into 1-in. balls; transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until firm....
Ingredients Preparation A moment that stuck out to me [throughout her engagement] is when she screamed at me for asking her who I was paired with in the wedding party. We’d had two showers and a bachelorette weekend for her by that point (…among other things like a bridesmaids brunch and attending dress fittings) and the simple question set her off. Kiiind of made me resent how much I was doing as a bridesmaid by the end," Alicia U....
Ingredients 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli florets1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cauliflowerets2 medium carrots, chopped1/2 cup dried cranberries1 medium red apple, chopped1 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons maple syrup1 pound sliced maple-flavored bacon, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup sunflower kernels Preparation In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and cranberries. Toss apples with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; add to vegetable mixture and toss....
Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. unsalted butter c. sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 c. buttermilk 1 1/4 c. blackberries Sweetened whipped cream Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch-round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Butter the paper.Step 2In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt....
Ingredients 1 package funfetti cake mix (regular size)1 can (15.6 ounces) funfetti vanilla frosting1 pound white candy coating, coarsely choppedRainbow jimmies or nonpareils Preparation Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. Crumble cake into a large bowl. Add frosting with candy bits and mix well. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place on baking sheets. Freeze for at least 2 hours or refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until cake balls are firm....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups rye flour1/2 cup wheat germ2 tablespoons caraway seeds1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup water3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons honey1/3 cup finely chopped onionEGG WASH:1 large egg2 teaspoons water Preparation In a large bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients and 1 cup all-purpose flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk, water, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 3 minutes....
Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (1-1/2 to 2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup uncooked orzo pasta1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chicken broth1/4 cup red mole sauce2 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup quesadilla or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Optional: Chopped cilantro and sour cream Preparation Place pork in a 15x10x1-in....
Ingredients 8 cups water2 cups uncooked old-fashioned grits1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon paprika2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilesSliced green onions, optional Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits, salt and paprika. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese, bacon and chiles until cheese is melted....
Ingredients 1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 cup sour cream1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract7 large eggs, lightly beatenTOPPINGS:1 package (12 ounces) frozen raspberries or blueberries , thawed1/2 cup sugar2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 10-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....
Ingredients 2 cans (16 ounces each) pitted tart red cherries, drained1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in syrup, undrained1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts1 package white cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup butter, meltedWhipped cream, optional Preparation Spread cherries and pineapple with juice over the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Top with nuts. Sprinkle dry cake mix over all. Pour butter evenly over cake mix. Bake at 350° for 1 hour....
Ingredients 1 c. sliced almonds 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1/2 c. hot brewed espresso or very strong coffee 2 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. dark rum 1/2 lb. white Pullman bread 1 1/2 c. heavy cream Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Let cool.Step 2Meanwhile, in a large heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring frequently, until smooth, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1 recipe Basic Sweet Dough1 recipe Chocolate Lover’s or Cinnamon Nut or Fruity Cream Cheese Filling Preparation Roll dough into a 14x11-in. rectangle on a large greased baking sheet. Spread filling down center third of rectangle. (If using Fruity Cream Cheese Filling, first spread cream cheese mixture over dough, then top with jam.) On each long side, cut 1-in. strips about 3 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternately strips at an angle across filling (see photo at far right)....
Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked linguine8 ounces broccoli rabe2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup chicken broth, divided2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, trim 1/2 in. from broccoli rabe stems; discard any coarse or damaged leaves. Rinse broccoli rabe in cold water and cut into 2-in. pieces; set aside. In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute....
Ingredients 3 cups fresh broccoli florets1/4 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation In a large skillet over medium-high heat, stir-fry broccoli in butter and lemon-pepper until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks2 large firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch chunks1 cup green grapes1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 medium red apple, sliced1 medium green apple, sliced1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/3 cup orange juice1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Combine the pineapple, bananas, grapes, oranges and apples in a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add the orange juice, lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice; stir until smooth....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules1/3 cup boiling water1/4 cup quick-cooking oats3 tablespoons butter, softened1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons brown sugar1 large egg yolk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in water. Stir in the oats; set aside. In another bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla and oat mixture....
Ingredients 4 cups shredded carrots3/4 to 1-1/2 cups raisins1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons sugar2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation Mix the first 4 ingredients. Stir in enough milk to reach desired consistency. Refrigerate until serving.
