Ingredients 1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 4 beef tenderloin steaks (1-inch thick and 4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons sweet white wine1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/8 teaspoon dried basil Preparation Place garlic on a cutting board; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mash garlic with flat side of the knife blade, forming a smooth paste....

Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup sugarFILLING:4 packages (8 ounces each ) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups sugar3 tablespoons vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Mix cracker crumbs, butter and sugar; press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla and salt....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced6 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1 cup hot water2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained2 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon pepperHot cooked pasta...

Ingredients 3 medium onions, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil5 garlic cloves, minced3 medium zucchini, chopped3 medium yellow summer squash, chopped3 medium tomatoes, chopped1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 cans (28 ounces each) Italian crushed tomatoes1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained1/4 cup minced fresh basil3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) small pasta shells1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt4 cups 2% milk2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese2 cups shredded Manchego or additional white cheddar cheese Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth; gradually whisk in milk....

Ingredients 5-1/2 cups water, divided2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 cup uncooked wild rice1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice1 pound bulk pork sausage1-1/2 cups chopped celery3/4 cup chopped onion6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water, bouillon and salt to a boil. Add wild rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add long grain rice; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes longer or until rice is tender and water is absorbed....

Ingredients 4 cups diced zucchini1 large onion, thinly sliced2 celery ribs, sliced2 medium carrots, sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced2 tablespoons salt3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup water1/2 cup cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon celery seedDash onion saltDash ground turmeric Preparation In a large bowl, combine the vegetables; sprinkle with salt and cover with cold water. Let stand for 3 hours; rinse and drain. In a large saucepan, bring the remaining ingredients to a boil....

Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar1/4 cup shortening1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup whole milk1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped1-1/2 quarts fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced Preparation In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips4-1/2 teaspoons shorteningColored sprinkles, chopped nuts or sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Slice and bake the sugar cookies according to package directions. Cool on wire racks. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until melted; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway in melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper; immediately sprinkle with colored sprinkles, nuts or coconut....

Ingredients 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips4 peanut butter cups (3/4 ounce each), chopped1-1/3 cups creamy peanut butter1 cup sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/8 teaspoon salt4 cups Rice Krispies1 cup broken pretzels Preparation Freeze chocolate chips and peanut butter cups until partially frozen, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine peanut butter, sugar, corn syrup and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from heat; stir in Rice Krispies and pretzels until coated....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup sour creamPANCAKES:6 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 cups shredded peeled sweet potatoes (about 3 large)3 cups shredded peeled apples (about 3 large)1/3 cup grated onion1/2 cup canola oil Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and cinnamon until blended; beat in sour cream....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1 envelope taco seasoning2 tubes (16.3 ounces each) large refrigerated flaky biscuits2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Cool slightly. Flatten half the biscuits into 4-in. circles; arrange on greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 2 cups frozen sliced carrots1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Prepare carrots according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Drain carrots; top with herb butter.

Ingredients 10 cups torn mixed salad greens1 cup fresh broccoli florets1 cup fresh cauliflowerets1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese1 cup dried cranberriesDRESSING:1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon jellied cranberry sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a blender, combine the sugar, oil, onion, vinegar, cranberry sauce, salt and mustard; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon garlic powder10 flour tortillas (6 inches), room temperature1 medium onion, chopped10 slices deli turkey breast (1 ounce each)Shredded lettuce Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over the tortillas. Sprinkle with onion; top with turkey and lettuce. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style; serve immediately....

Ingredients 18 cups air-popped popcorn1 can (15 ounces) mixed nuts2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1-1/2 cups dark chocolate, milk chocolate and/or white baking chips3 teaspoons shortening Preparation Preheat oven to 250°. Place popcorn and nuts in a greased roasting pan; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 5 minutes....

Ingredients unsalted butter all-purpose flour 1 c. granulated sugar 6 large eggs 1 c. all-purpose flour 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Raspberry Simple Syrup for Valentine Cake Whipped Cream for Valentine Cake 2 pt. raspberries confectioners’ sugar cocoa powder Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 11 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cake pan and line with parchment paper. Butter and flour the parchment paper, and set aside....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce1 cup frozen corn2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon pepper8 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/2-inch strips1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blendOptional: Chopped fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, sliced radishes, sour cream and lime wedges Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Heat oil in a 10-in....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 teaspoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup diced fresh tomato1/3 cup picante sauce1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon lime juiceTortilla chips Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add beans; mash gently....

Ingredients 2 ounces white candy coating1 teaspoon shortening2 Oreo cookies2 mini Oreo cookies1 large watermelon4 lemon slices4 lime slices1 medium cantaloupe, cut into balls or cubes1 medium honeydew, cut into balls or cubes Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat candy coating and shortening, uncovered, at 30% power for 3-4 minutes or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. For eyes, coat the large cookies with candy coating; place a miniature cookie in the center of each for pupil....