Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix3 cups cubed rotisserie chicken2 cups honey-roasted cashews2 cups seedless red grapes4 ounces Brie cheese, cubed1 cup red wine vinaigrette Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.
Ingredients 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, cut into strips3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, cut into strips3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 cups whole milk2 cups shredded Asiago cheese, divided2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepperPinch ground nutmeg9 no-cook lasagna noodles1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook pancetta and prosciutto over medium heat until browned....
Ingredients 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup butter1 small onion, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup sour cream2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheeseHot cooked noodles Preparation In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter on each side. Remove and set aside. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Stir in tomatoes and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; return chicken to pan....
Ingredients 3 cups finely shredded carrots2 cups sugar1-1/4 cups canola oil4 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa3 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup water1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup chopped pecans, divided2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, salt, water and butter. Cook until mixture reaches 285° (soft-crack stage). Add 1/2 cup nuts. Pour onto a well-greased jelly roll pan or baking sheet; cool. Melt half of the chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave. Spread over cooled toffee and sprinkle with 1/4 cup nuts....
Ingredients 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)2 tablespoons butter, melted3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup cold water3 cups fresh blueberries, divided3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine wafers and butter. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack....
Ingredients 6 smoked bone-in pork rib chops 1 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tbsp. light-brown sugar 1 tbsp. bourbon 1 tbsp. safflower oil Preparation Step 1Place pork chops on a paper-towel-lined tray, and pat dry. Combine mustard and cayenne pepper, and evenly season chops. Stir together sugar, bourbon, and 2 tablespoons water.Step 2Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops in batches until browned, about 2 minutes on each side (turn heat down if necessary to keep browned bits from burning)....
Ingredients 3 pounds beef short ribs1-1/2 teaspoons butter1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil1 large onion, thinly sliced1 cup water1-1/4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 bay leaves1 teaspoon whole allspice1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 cup water Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown ribs in butter and oil for about 3 minutes on each side; drain. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, cook and stir the onion for 2 minutes. Add water, salt, sugar and pepper, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan....
Ingredients 6 cups fresh broccoli florets1 large red apple, chopped1/2 cup raisins1/4 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup coleslaw dressing Preparation In a large serving bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate leftovers.
Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup water2 teaspoons instant coffee granules, optional1-3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltVanilla frostingChocolate frostingPaste food coloringAssorted sprinklesAssorted candies Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugars, butter, water and, if desired, coffee granules; bring to a boil, stirring constantly....
Ingredients 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts (about 10 cups)8 bacon strips, coarsely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Trim Brussels sprouts. Cut sprouts lengthwise in half; cut crosswise into thin slices. In a 6-qt. Dutch oven or stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add Brussels sprouts to bacon drippings; cook and stir until sprouts begin to brown lightly, 4-6 minutes....
Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts2 teaspoons olive oil3 teaspoons butter, divided4 garlic cloves, chopped1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Trim Brussels sprout stems. Using a paring knife, cut an “X” in the bottom of each. In a large saucepan, heat oil and 1 teaspoon butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until garlic begins to color. Immediately add Brussels sprouts, stirring to coat....
Ingredients 5-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1-2/3 cups peanut butter1 cup butter, melted4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening Preparation In a large bowl, beat the sugar, peanut butter and butter until smooth. Shape into 1-in. balls; set aside. Microwave chocolate chips and shortening on high until melted; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack over waxed paper; refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm....
Ingredients 4 pounds large Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped1 small red onion, chopped1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseOptional toppings: Crumbled cooked bacon, sliced green onions and sour cream Preparation Place potatoes, yellow pepper and red onion in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add Buffalo wing sauce; stir to coat. Cook, covered, on low 6 hours or until potatoes are tender, stirring halfway through....
Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup vegetable oil3 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup buttermilk2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking soda4 tablespoons baking cocoa3 cups grated zucchini (about 3 medium), drained1/2 to 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream sugars, butter and oil. Add eggs, vanilla and buttermilk; mix well. Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar2 eggs3 cups quick-cooking oats1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup raisins1/2 cup butterscotch chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the oats, flour, dry pudding mix and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and butterscotch chips (dough will be stiff)....
Ingredients 2 medium apples, cubed1 log (6 ounces) Brie cheese, cubed1/2 cup hot caramel ice cream topping1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts2 tablespoons dried cranberries Preparation On each of 6 appetizer skewers, alternately thread apple and cheese cubes; place on a serving plate. Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with macadamia nuts and cranberries.
Ingredients 3-1/4 cups water, divided 3/4 cup steel-cut oats3/8 teaspoon each ground ginger and ground cinnamon, divided3/8 teaspoon salt3/8 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract1-1/2 teaspoons butter1 large banana, sliced3 tablespoons sugar, divided Preparation Place 3/4 cup water, 1/4 cup oats, 1/8 teaspoon each ginger and cinnamon, salt and extract in each of three 1-pint wide-mouth canning jars. Top each with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight....
Ingredients 1 c. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar 2 tbsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. Freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. sweet paprika 1 tbsp. onion powder 1 bone-in pork shoulder with skin 50 hardwood charcoal briquettes 8 c. small hardwood smoking chips Eastern Carolina Sauce Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk the mustard with the brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder....
Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 cup finely chopped carrots3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed3/4 cup uncooked brown rice3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme, basil and oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained Preparation In a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the onion, carrots, lentils, rice, cheese, green pepper and seasonings....
