Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced3-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme3 small garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Arrange potatoes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine the cream, flour, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil. Remove from the heat; pour over potatoes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons ketchup2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 teaspoons soy sauce1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless beef chuck steak (about 3/4 pound and 3/4 inch thick) Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the ketchup, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper; add meat and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened1 Heath candy bar (1.4 ounces), crushed1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)CHOCOLATE SAUCE:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup butter, cubed1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine ice cream and crushed candy; spread into crust. Cover and freeze until firm. In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter over medium-low heat. Add confectioners’ sugar and evaporated milk; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons prepared pesto4 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature1 cup shredded lettuce1/2 pound sliced deli smoked turkey3/4 cup chopped tomato1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and pesto until blended. Spread about 2 tablespoons over each tortilla. Layer with lettuce, turkey, tomato, olives and cheese; roll up....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 pound turkey breast tenderloins, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup diced peeled tart apple1/4 cup raisins2 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature2 lettuce leaves Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 teaspoon curry and salt. Add turkey, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 to 3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives1/4 cup dried parsley flakes1 to 2 tablespoons dried oregano2 teaspoons Italian seasoning2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepperHot cooked spaghetti...

Ingredients 3 large eggs3/4 cup canola oil2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups shredded zucchiniFROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons milk Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast2/3 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon fine sea saltSTREUSEL:3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed light brown sugar1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperatureERMINE FROSTING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole milk1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup rhubarb or raspberry jam 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar...

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced4 cups chicken broth3 cups cubed cooked chicken3 medium zucchini, sliced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup salsa2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon salt, optional3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oreganoShredded cheddar cheese, optionalTortilla chips, optional Preparation In a large stockpot, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients Butter and flour for the timbale molds 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 3 large eggs 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 24 tbsp. unsalted butter 6 oz. semisweet chocolate confectioners’ sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Butter and flour 12 timbale molds (Bouchon Bakery uses 2-ounce Fleximolds and serves smaller bouchons....

Ingredients 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, garlic powder and pepper until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish....

Ingredients 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. cornmeal 1/4 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. salt 4 large eggs 2 c. whole milk 3 1/2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh sage 1/2 c. finely chopped pitted olives 1/4 c. finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1 tbsp. finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter mini madeleine pans.Step 2Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch1 cup 2% milk1 cup cubed cooked turkey1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water, vegetables and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; add to the vegetable mixture....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sour cream6 spinach tortillas or flour tortillas of your choice (8 inches)1-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey or ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded lettuce1/2 cup chopped ripe olives1/2 cup chunky salsa Preparation Spread 2 tablespoons sour cream over each tortilla. Top with turkey, cheese, lettuce, olives and salsa. Roll up each tortilla tightly; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup water3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon white vinegar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:1-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractDecorating icing and confetti candies Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Coat an 8-in. square baking dish with cooking spray and dust with flour; add butter....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows3 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon watermelon extract, optional6 cups Rice Krispies1/4 teaspoon green paste food coloring1/4 teaspoon pink paste food coloring1/8 teaspoon red paste food coloring1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a microwave or a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows, oil and, if using, extract; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; remove half the mixture to another saucepan over low heat....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca4 cups sliced fresh strawberries2 cups sliced fresh rhubarb 3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 drops red food coloring, optionalPastry for double-crust pieSweetened whipped cream, optional Preparation Place tapioca in a small food processor or spice grinder; process until finely ground. In a large saucepan, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, orange zest, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, tapioca and, if desired, food coloring; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon onion powder1 bottle (12 ounces) seafood cocktail sauce1 tablespoon prepared horseradish3 cans (4 ounces each) tiny shrimp, rinsed and drainedMinced fresh parsleyAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce and onion powder. Spread onto a 13-in. platter. Combine seafood sauce and horseradish; spread over cream cheese layer....

Ingredients 1/4 cup white wine vinegar4 fresh strawberries, hulled2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint2 tablespoons honey1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper2 tablespoons olive oilSALAD:1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced1 small red onion, thinly sliced3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream....

Ingredients 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons sugar1-1/4 teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 large eggs1-1/4 cups buttermilk3 tablespoons canola oil1 cup shredded provolone cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Chop tomatoes and set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, basil, salt, baking soda and pepper....