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Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 large egg2/3 cup orange juice2 tablespoons butter, meltedFOR ZUCCHINI BREAD:1/3 cup shredded zucchini1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonFOR BLUEBERRY BREAD:1/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries2 teaspoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons honey2 teaspoons orange juiceFOR CINNAMON BREAD:4-1/2 teaspoons sour cream1 tablespoon sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon 2% milk Preparation Coat three 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans with cooking spray; set aside....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 medium tomatoes, sliced2 tablespoons olive oil2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and finely chopped1/2 cup chopped sweet onion3 green onions, chopped4 slices provolone cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil....

Ingredients 6 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped carrot1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1/4 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette2 teaspoons dried oregano Preparation In a large skillet, brown chops in oil in batches. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Saute onion and carrot in drippings until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, vinaigrette and oregano; pour over chops....

Ingredients 6 medium tomatoes 1 1/4 tsp. coriander seeds 3/4 tsp. cumin seeds 1/4 tsp. fennel seeds tsp. crushed red-pepper flakes tsp. ground cinnamon 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion 4 clove garlic Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 serrano chile 1 c. basmati rice 2 1/4 c. water 1 bunch kale c. dried currants c. fresh orange juice c. pine nuts 3 medium red, yellow, or orange bell peppers...

Ingredients 6 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed1/2 cup warm whole milk or heavy whipping cream1/4 cup butter, cubed3/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until easily pierced with a fork, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Add remaining ingredients; mash until light and fluffy.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 tablespoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilkTOPPING:1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries2 tablespoons sugarSweetened whipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon baking sodaFILLING:2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup butter, cubed2 large egg yolksChocolate sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup fresh broccoli florets1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix1 envelope hollandaise sauce mix2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions Preparation In a large saucepan Place 1 in. of water and broccoli to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing and sauce mixes according to package directions. Spoon stuffing into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with turkey....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup evaporated milk1 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon salt4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup each chopped citron, candies pineapple, and green and red candied cherries3/4 cup finely chopped almonds Preparation In a large bowl, combine the butter, milk, almond extract and salt. Gradually stir in confectioners’ sugar until a stiff dough is formed. Turn onto a surface lightly dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Knead 15-20 times or until mixture forms a smooth ball....

Ingredients VEGETABLE DIP:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup sour cream4 green onions with tops, chopped1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 to 2 drops hot pepper sauce Preparation PREPARING CLAY POTS: Cut one 14-in. square of aluminum foil. Turn large clay pot upside down and press foil over the bottom as smoothly as possible. Remove shaped foil. Turn pot right side up and firmly press foil into pot and against all sides....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked penne pasta1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic clove, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes2 cups frozen cut green beans2 teaspoons dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup water1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, basil and oregano; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin chop (4 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/4 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, chopped1/4 cup chopped onion1 celery rib, chopped1 small carrot, chopped1 teaspoon butter1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon paprika2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 small tart apple, chopped1 small red potato, chopped1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1 teaspoon honey Preparation In a large saucepan, cook the pork, sausage, onion, celery and carrot in butter over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 12 slice brioche 6 oz. cream cheese 6 tbsp. peach jam 8 large eggs 1 c. whole milk 1 c. half-and-half 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 orange 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 4 large ripe freestone peaches Canola oil spray Preparation Step 1Arrange six slices of the brioche in a baking pan large enough to fit them all comfortably in one layer. Spread each slice with 1 ounce of cream cheese, leaving a one-half-inch border at the edges....

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Sanding or granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. baking powder Preparation Step 1Into a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Combine butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl; beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; mix well....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped2 tablespoons bacon bits1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms, eggs and bacon. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced2 medium yellow summer squash, thinly sliced2 celery ribs, chopped1 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper Preparation For dressing, whisk first 6 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Place vegetables in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Refrigerate, covered, until cold....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups to 4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cornmeal1 envelope taco seasoning3 tablespoons sugar2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon salt1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted3/4 cup water2 tablespoons butter1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, cornmeal, taco seasoning, sugar, yeast, onion and salt. In a large saucepan, heat the soup, water and butter to 120°-130°....

Ingredients 1 to 1-1/4 cups ice cubes1-1/2 ounces tequila4-1/2 ounces orange juice1-1/2 teaspoons grenadine syrupGARNISH:Orange slice and maraschino cherry Preparation Place ice in a Collins or highball glass. Pour the tequila and orange juice into the glass. Slowly pour grenadine over a bar spoon into the center of the drink. Garnish as desired.

Ingredients 4 large egg whites, room temperature1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon lemon juiceTOPPINGS:2 cups fresh blackberries2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment; draw a 10-in. circle on paper. Invert paper. Preheat oven to 300°. Add cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 small head cabbage, shredded (about 1 pound)1 can (28 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon white vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperHot cooked rice Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown beef and onion; drain. Stir in cabbage. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cabbage is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally....