Ingredients 2 c. sugar 1/2 pt. heavy cream 1 vanilla bean 2 pt. premium-quality sorbet 1 pt. premium-quality ice cream 2 ripe peaches 2 ripe plums 1/2 pt. raspberries 1/2 pt. blueberries 1/2 pt. strawberries 1 pt. figs 1 c. Pecan halves Preparation Step 1Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cover pan; bring to a boil. Leave cover on until condensation washes down insides of pan....

Ingredients 1 package (1 pound) small tube pasta1 cup sliced yellow summer squash1 cup sliced zucchini1 cup julienned sweet red pepper1 cup julienned green pepper1 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup butter, cubed6 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 small tomato, chopped1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons garlic pepper1 teaspoon salt Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini, peppers and onions in butter until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 4 slices Italian bread2 slices (3/4 ounce each) Muenster cheese2 slices (3/4 ounce each) Swiss cheese2 slices (3/4 ounce each) process American cheese2 slices (3/4 ounce each) part-skim mozzarella cheese1 tablespoon butter, softened1/4 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley Preparation On two slices of bread, layer the cheeses; top with remaining bread. Butter the outsides of sandwiches; sprinkle with garlic salt. Cook on an indoor grill or panini maker for 1-2 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted....

Ingredients 4 croissants, split1 cup orange marmalade, divided 3 large eggs1-1/4 cups whole milk1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional1/2 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Spread croissant bottoms with 3 tablespoons marmalade; replace tops. Cut each croissant into 5 slices; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Whisk together the next 4 ingredients, orange zest if desired, and extract. Pour over croissants. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, sliced3 pounds chicken legs1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup maple syrup1/4 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke Preparation Place onions in greased 13x9-in. baking dish; arrange chicken in a single layer over onions. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over all, completely coating chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting several times.

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder1 egg, separated2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sesame seedsBURGER:1 egg, beaten3/4 cup ketchup3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 pounds ground beefLettuce leaves4 slices process American cheese Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add oats, butter, milk powder, egg yolk, sugar, salt and 1 cup of flour; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1/4 cup canola oil2 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon lime juice1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon grated lime zest1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add the shrimp; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade; arrange shrimp on a serving plate....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesDash saltDash dried thyme4 beef tenderloin steaks (8 ounces each)2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; shape into four ovals. Place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Sprinkle steaks with steak seasoning. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 2 cups frozen breaded popcorn shrimp1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini8 cups torn romaine1 medium tomato, chopped1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing Preparation Prepare shrimp and tortellini according to package directions. In a large salad bowl, combine romaine and tomato; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Drain tortellini; toss with salad. Top with shrimp.

Ingredients 8 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth, divided3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 teaspoon dried basil, divided1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided1/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided1 tuna, swordfish or halibut steak (about 10 ounces), cut in half1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 teaspoon brown sugar3 ounces uncooked fettuccine Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine 2 tablespoons wine, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon basil, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, and half the salt and pepper; add tuna....

Ingredients 3/4 pound reduced-fat smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 small onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the sausage, onion and green pepper in oil until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 bunch fresh sage 4 sprig fresh thyme 2 large roughly chopped kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 Granny Smith apples 1 1/2 c. pecans 2 large eggs 3/4 c. heavy cream 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 5 c. hand-torn sourdough bread pieces 1/2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley Calvados Gravy 1/4 c. fresh thyme leaves 1/4 c. fresh sage leaves...

Ingredients 4 medium blood oranges1/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce1 package orange cake mix (regular size)1 cup water1/3 cup olive oil3 large eggs, room temperature3 to 4 drops orange oil, optionalOptional: Creme fraiche or sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease or line 24 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each orange; stand orange upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from orange....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar3/4 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups frozen French-style green beans, thawed and drained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed and drained1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed and drained1 cup each chopped celery, red onion and sweet red pepper1 cup fresh cauliflowerets2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained...

Ingredients 3 cups cubed red potatoes (about 4 medium)2 cups chopped celery (about 4 ribs)2 medium leeks (white portion only), cut into 1/2-inch pieces1-3/4 cups coarsely chopped peeled parsnips (about 2 medium)1-1/2 cups chopped carrots (about 3 medium)1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water8 large sourdough rolls Preparation In a 4- or 5-qt....

Ingredients 1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1 cup sour cream1/3 cup butter, melted3 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/4 cups 2% milk, divided1 package (3.4 ounces) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped pecans, toastedVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; add 1-1/4 cups milk. Beat on low speed 30 seconds....

Ingredients 5 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups stone-ground whole wheat flour2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2-1/2 cups water1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon butterYellow cornmeal1 large egg white1 tablespoon water Preparation Combine the flours. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour mixture and the yeast. Set aside. Heat water, sugar, salt and butter to 115°-120°. Add to flour and yeast. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; increase speed to medium and beat 3 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 large egg, lightly beaten, room temperature1 cup fat-free plain yogurt1/2 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon honey Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 16-20 minutes....

Ingredients 12 lemon or lime slices1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup lime juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (26-30 per pound) Preparation Place first eight ingredients in a large bowl; toss with shrimp. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain before serving.

Ingredients 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1/2 small red onion, finely chopped1/3 cup Greek olives, pitted and chopped4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon salt....