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Ingredients 3-1/2 to 4 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup cider vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon celery seed1 teaspoon chili powder Preparation Place ribs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low and cook 4-5 hours longer or until meat is tender. Thicken cooking liquid if desired....

Ingredients 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated red potato wedges2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), halved3/4 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined 1/2 pound summer sausage, cubed2 medium ears sweet corn, halved2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium lemon, cut into 4 wedges Preparation Divide potatoes, salmon, shrimp, sausage and corn among four pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 18x12-in. rectangles). Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with seasonings....

Ingredients BEAN MIX:1-1/2 cups each dried lentils, baby lima beans, yellow split peas, red kidney beans, great northern beans, pinto beans, green split peas and navy beansADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):2-1/4 quarts water2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 medium onion, sliced1 medium green pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon each dried marjoram, oregano, parsley flakes and Italian seasoning Preparation In a large bowl, combine beans; divide into six batches (2 cups each)....

Ingredients 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained3/4 cup chopped seeded tomatoes1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup guacamole3 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch salad dressing16 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined3 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning8 taco shells, warmed Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another small bowl, combine guacamole and salad dressing. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with chili powder and Cajun seasoning....

Ingredients 2 1/2 lb. Cornbread 4 sweet or hot Italian sausages 1 stick unsalted butter 2 c. finely diced celery 1 softball-sized celery root 1 red onion 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 tbsp. celery seed 2 c. chicken stock 1/2 c. chopped Italian parsley 3 large eggs Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter a 3-quart casserole. Cut the cornbread into chunks and spread out on a sheet pan....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed3/4 pound potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)4 celery ribs, chopped (about 2 cups)2 medium onions, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 cups chicken stock3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese2 cups 2% milk1/2 cup beer or apple juice Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, celery, onions and carrots; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until onions are tender....

Ingredients 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups sugar, divided1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided5 large eggs1 cup sour cream1-1/2 cups cherry pie fillingMint leaves, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Spoon into foil-lined muffin cups. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie (9 inches)FILLING:6 cups sliced peeled fresh pears (about 5 large)1/2 cup dried cherries4 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon almond extract3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarchTOPPING:3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup cold butter1/2 cup sliced almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/8 teaspoon garlic salt3 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/8 teaspoon paprikaAssorted crackers Preparation Preheat oven to 325°; in a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, seafood seasoning and garlic salt. Fold in crab. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon lime juice2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 medium cucumber, diced1 medium mango, peeled and diced1 medium tomato, chopped1/4 cup finely chopped red onionCHICKEN:4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation For dressing, in a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Place cucumber, mango, tomato and onion in a large bowl; toss with dressing....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh strawberries1-1/4 cups vanilla yogurt, divided3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate1/8 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a food processor, combine the strawberries, 1 cup yogurt, confectioners’ sugar, orange juice concentrate and extract; cover and process until blended. Garnish each serving with a dollop of remaining yogurt.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1 container (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 packages (20 ounces each) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes2 cups shredded Swiss cheese3 tablespoons minced fresh chives, divided2 tablespoons butter, cubed Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a Dutch oven, combine the first 5 ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Stir in potatoes. In a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 large egg yolk, beaten, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extractCOOKIES:9 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large egg yolks, room temperature1 large egg, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilkGLAZE:2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped4 teaspoons butter1/2 cup whipping cream1 cup confectioners’ sugar...

Ingredients 1/2 lb. bow ties 1 large fennel bulb (about 1 pound) 1/4 c. olive oil 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/4 lb. thin-sliced prosciutto One 1/4-pound chunk Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the bow ties until just done, about 15 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.Step 2In a large bowl, toss together the bow ties, fennel, oil, lemon juice, salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper....

Ingredients c. walnuts 8 tbsp. olive oil 4 boneless salt fresh-ground black pepper 2 tbsp. red-wine vinegar 1/2 lb. multicolored or plain bow ties 1 bunch watercress (about 5 ounces) Preparation Step 1In a large nonstick frying pan, toast the walnuts over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the nuts from the pan and chop.Step 2In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 eggs1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs3 tablespoons canola oil1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce1/4 cup shredded provolone cheese1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in eggs, then coat with bread crumbs. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil for 7-10 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear, adding wing sauce during the last 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons light corn syrup Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Cover and store in the refrigerator. To reheat, microwave at 50% power for 1 minute or until heated through. Serve warm over ice cream.

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained4 green onions, thinly sliced2 plum tomatoes, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 large sweet red pepper, choppedDRESSING:2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the beans, green onions, tomatoes, onion and red pepper. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 cups warm sour cream (110° to 115°)6 tablespoons butter, divided1/3 cup sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons salt5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups finely chopped dried apricots1-1/2 cups finely chopped maraschino cherries2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons cold waterAdditional cherries, halved Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in the sour cream, 4 tablespoons butter, sugar, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 6 cups sliced peeled ripe pears (about 6 medium)1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegPastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)3/4 cup old-fashioned oats1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold butter, cubed18 caramels5 tablespoons 2% milk1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, combine pears and lemon juice. In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, tapioca, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg....