Ingredients 6 slice white bakery bread or pain de mie 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 1/2 lb. Granny Smith apples 3/4 c. sugar 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. water 2 tbsp. water 3/4 c. chilled ricotta cheese 2 tbsp. chopped marcona almonds Preparation Step 1Preheat the broiler. Brush the bread with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter. Broil the bread 4 inches from the heat for 1 minute, turning once, until browned....

Ingredients 1 (14-oz.) block firm tofu, drained 1/4 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 tbsp. packed dark brown sugar 2 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp. fish sauce (optional) 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1" fresh ginger, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced Butterhead or romaine lettuce, leaves separated, for serving Cilantro leaves, for serving Chopped roasted peanuts, for serving Lime wedges, for serving...

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove 1 pinch crushed red pepper 1 plum tomatoes kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour and cornmeal 2 lb. fresh or frozen pizza dough 1/2 lb. fresh or smoked mozzarella 6 basil leaves Preparation Step 1Set a pizza stone or large inverted baking sheet on the bottom of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F.Step 2Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons vinegar3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon seasoned saltPepper to taste2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedgesLettuce leaves Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, seasoned salt and pepper; shake well. Serve over tomatoes and lettuce.

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted3/4 cup 2% milk2 cups cubed cooked turkey1 cup cooked peas1 cup cooked whole baby carrots1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 2 cups biscuit/baking mix6 tablespoons cold water1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 cup Greek vinaigrette1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced roasted sweet red pepper1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup chopped cucumber1 small tomato, choppedAdditional Greek vinaigrette, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine biscuit mix, water and oregano to form a soft dough. Press dough to fit a greased 12-in....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/3 cups prepared mincemeat3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toastedTOFFEE SAUCE:1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Grease a 9-in. square baking pan. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 6 cups coarsely chopped seedless watermelon1 cup lemon sherbet12 ice cubes Preparation Place half of the watermelon in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add half of the sherbet and ice; cover and process until smooth. Repeat. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups coleslaw mix2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1/8 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning, divided1/4 cup coleslaw salad dressing2 tablespoons pancake mix1/2 pound catfish fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces1 teaspoon canola oil4 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed Preparation In a small bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, onion, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon seasoning. Stir in dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the pancake mix and remaining seasoning....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks1/2 cup apricot preserves2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 pound smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon canola oilHot cooked rice Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the preserves, cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and reserved juice....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 medium onion, sliced1-1/2 cups water1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 teaspoon dried basilGrated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, broth, zucchini and basil....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2/3 cup chopped red onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup salsa1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 cup sour cream Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons oyster sauce1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 cups torn basil leaves, divided 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves2 cups cooked long grain rice4 green onions, choppedShredded carrots and thinly sliced radishes Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, about 2-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk3 blocks (4 ounces each) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided 1 block (4 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced3/4 cup dry bread crumbsMinced chives, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, mustard, salt and pepper; cook until onion is tender, 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 shallot, finely chopped1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together first 5 ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly. Stir in pecans just before serving.

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage1-1/2 cups sliced celery (3/4-inch pieces)8 medium fresh tomatoes (about 4 pounds), peeled and cut into sixths1-1/2 cups tomato juice4 small zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces2-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 cups canned whole kernel corn, drained2 medium green peppers, sliced into 1-inch pieces1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup waterShredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, crumble sausage and cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated marinara sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced Italian tomatoes, undrained1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in marinara sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1-1/4 cups lemon-lime soda3 eggs1/3 cup canola oilTOPPING:1 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup butter, cubed1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, soda, eggs, and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3 1/2 c. water 1 tsp. salt 3/4 c. old-fashioned grits 1/4 lb. Cheddar cheese 1 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 lb. turkey sausages 1 1/2 lb. tomatoes 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, bring the water and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add the grits in a slow stream, whisking. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the grits are very thick, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon vinegar2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 cups shredded peeled turnips Preparation In a bowl, combine all ingredients except turnips. Pour over turnips and toss well to coat. Refrigerate several hours for flavors to blend.