Ingredients 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter, cubed2 large eggsTOPPING:1/3 cup butter, cubed2/3 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons light corn syrup1 cup chopped pecansFILLING:3 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°....

Ingredients Butter-flavored cooking spray1 small onion, chopped6 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)1 cup salsa1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet coated with butter-flavored cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Add pork chops; cook over medium heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 5-6 minutes on each side. Combine the salsa, chiles, cumin and pepper; pour over pork. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 ripe avocado 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 large ripe tomato 4 c. (loose) mesclun salad greens (a mixture of different young, tender greens and herbs) 1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice 3 tbsp. virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1No more than 2 hours before serving the salad, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cut the flesh into 1/2-inch pieces....

Ingredients 4 cups torn leaf lettuce1/2 cup cherry tomatoes1/3 cup sliced red onion1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drainedDRESSING:2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 tablespoon brown sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onion and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Ingredients 5 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 cup chopped onion1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon lime juice1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup minced fresh cilantroTortilla chips Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients 6 cups water, divided5 medium ripe bananas2 cups sugar2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice3 bottles (2 liters each) lemon-lime soda Preparation In a blender, process 1 cup of water, bananas and sugar until smooth. Pour into a large container; add the concentrates, pineapple juice and remaining water. Cover and freeze. Remove from freezer 2 hours before serving....

Ingredients 2/3 cup Miracle Whip1 tablespoon 2% milk2 teaspoons prepared mustard1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups cubed cooked turkey2 cups shredded cabbage3/4 cup diced celery1/2 cup sliced green onion1-1/2 cups chow mein noodles1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add the turkey, cabbage, celery and green onions; toss to combine. Cover and chill for several hours. Just before serving, add the chow mein noodles, almonds and sesame seeds; toss to combine....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 egg3/4 cup turkey gravy1/3 cup canola oil3/4 cup diced cooked turkey2 tablespoons jellied cranberry sauce Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and poultry seasoning. In another bowl, combine the egg, gravy and oil; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the turkey. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)4 quarts water1 cup medium pearl barley1-1/2 cups chopped onion1-1/2 cups chopped celery1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups chopped carrots1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation Place roast in a large Dutch oven. Add the water, barley, onion, celery, salt and pepper; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes1 large onion, chopped1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced1 medium carrot, shredded3/4 cup tomato juice1 teaspoon dried basil3/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed1/2 cup small shell pasta1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil1 package (12 ounces) frozen vegetarian meat crumbles, thawed2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon ground cumin1-1/2 cups salsa5 flour tortillas (8 inches)1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided1/3 cup pickled jalapeno slices5 tablespoons sliced ripe olives Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute peppers and onion in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1 c. unsalted butter 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 c. sugar 4 large eggs 1 1/4 c. buttermilk 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter one 10-inch tube pan. Dust the bottom and sides of pan with flour, and tap out any excess. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 2-3/4 to 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered1/2 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons butter1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Add the cream, butter, garlic salt and pepper; beat until light and fluffy.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter3/4 cup chopped onion1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil4 cups coarsely shredded zucchini1 large garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 medium tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives Preparation In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and basil; cook and stir until onion is tender, 4-5 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic; cook and stir over medium-high heat just until zucchini is tender, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil3 pounds ground turkey1 large onion, chopped1/2 medium green pepper, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 cups ketchup2/3 cup water1/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper12 hamburger buns, splitOptional: Coleslaw and dill pickle slices Preparation Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in batches until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes per batch....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil8 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped sweet onion1/2 cup each ketchup, barbecue sauce, French salad dressing and honey Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown pork chops 2-3 minutes on each side. Return all to pan. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over chops. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely crushed corn chips1/4 cup panko bread crumbs1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup finely shredded Mexican cheese blend5 teaspoons taco seasoningDash cayenne pepper1/4 cup butter, melted1 pound chicken tenderloins Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl mix the first 6 ingredients. Place butter in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumb mixture to coat; press to adhere. Place chicken in a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan....

Ingredients 8 cups chicken broth4 cups cubed cooked turkey2 large white onions, halved2 celery ribs, sliced3 medium carrots, sliced1 cup each frozen corn, cut green beans and peas2 bay leaves1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried tarragon3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauceSalt and pepper to taste1-1/2 cups uncooked noodles1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon water Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the broth, turkey, vegetables and seasonings; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts1/2 cup prepared pestoAssorted crackers Preparation Line a 4-cup mold with plastic wrap; coat with cooking spray. Place tomatoes in bottom of mold; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cheeses, sour cream and butter until blended. In another bowl, combine walnuts and pesto....

Ingredients Preparation Lipstick on the GlassNothing worse than uncorking your bottle and noticing that your first sip of that beautiful rosé has another woman’s lip imprint on the glass. Eww! The dishwasher deserves a Gordon lashing.Stinky FoodIn all my years of writing about restaurants, I’ve sent my food back just once. It happened at a small, sceney (and loud) Thai restaurant in Manhattan’s East Village. I ordered chicken curry. Instead of the fragrant aroma of curry and spices, there existed an unpleasant odor, much like dog poop....