Ingredients 3-1/2 to 4 cups bread flour2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour2 tablespoons active dry yeast1 tablespoon salt1 cup water1 cup milk1/2 cup honey3 tablespoons butter1 eggAll-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups bread flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the water, milk, honey and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth....
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. Swiss chard 1 tbsp. water 1/4 lb. sliced bacon 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 4 turkey cutlets (about 11/4 pounds in all) 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/2 c. sour cream Preparation Step 1Put the Swiss chard and the water in a medium pot. In a large nonstick frying pan, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour off and reserve all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat, which you should leave in the pan....
Ingredients 1 gallon Hawaiian Punch Green Berry Rush, chilled1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda, chilled2 pints vanilla ice creamOptional: Fresh blueberries and lime wedges Preparation In a punch bowl, combine Hawaiian Punch and soda. Top with scoops of ice cream. If desired, garnish each serving glass with fresh blueberries and lime wedges.
Ingredients 4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks1/3 cup butter, melted1 envelope herb and garlic soup mix1 tablespoon hot pepper sauceBlue cheese or ranch salad dressing Preparation Place the potatoes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the butter, soup mix and pepper sauce; drizzle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 45-50 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with salad dressing.
Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained3 cups finely chopped pecans, divided1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 teaspoon seasoned saltAssorted crackers Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in pineapple, 1-1/2 cups pecans, green pepper, onion and seasoned salt. Shape into 2 balls. Wrap; refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Place remaining pecans in a small shallow bowl; roll cheese balls in pecans to coat evenly....
Ingredients 2-1/2 quarts popped popcorn2 cups salted peanuts2 cups miniature pretzels2 cups raisins1 cup plain M&M’s1 cup candy corn1/2 cup sunflower kernels Preparation In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup mashed sweet potato1/4 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons canola oil1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground nutmeg3-1/2 to 4 cups bread flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sweet potato, butter, honey, oil, egg, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1 cup flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth....
Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened apple juice1 cup water2 teaspoons seafood seasoning1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 chicken (4 to 5 pounds), cut up1 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup sweet tea Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Pour apple juice and water into a large shallow roasting pan. Mix seafood seasoning, paprika, garlic powder and pepper; rub over chicken. Place in roasting pan. Bake, covered, until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 170° to 175°, 50-60 minutes....
Ingredients 1 bottle (10 ounces) soy sauce1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke, optional2 teaspoons pepper2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon onion salt1 teaspoon celery salt1 fresh beef brisket (about 5 pounds)BARBECUE SAUCE:1 bottle (14 ounces) ketchup1 to 2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon soy sauce Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the brisket. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight....
Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1-1/3 cups frozen corn, thawed1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2 tablespoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice20 taco shells, warmedOptional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped fresh tomatoes and reduced-fat sour cream Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef, red pepper and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed3 tablespoons tomato paste1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, place green beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; add to onion. Stir in tomato paste and salt; heat through....
Ingredients 6 large eggs, separated1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups sugar, divided1/2 cup warm water1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Chocolate ice cream topping, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and salt. In a large bowl, beat yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Blend in water and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to yolk mixture; mix well....
Ingredients 2 cans (8-1/4 ounces each) tropical fruit salad1/2 cup pineapple or vanilla yogurt1 teaspoon honey1 small apple, chopped1/2 cup halved fresh strawberries1/2 cup halved green grapes Preparation Drain fruit salad, reserving 1/4 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a bowl, combine yogurt, honey and reserved juice. Fold in fruit salad, apple, strawberries and grapes. Serve immediately.
Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup 2% milk1 cup canola oil4 eggs1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips5 tablespoons grated German sweet chocolate, divided2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake and pudding mixes, milk, oil and eggs. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons grated chocolate....
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced carrots1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1 cup ricotta cheese1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepperSPINACH LAYER:2 shallots, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup ricotta cheese1 large egg1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepperEGGPLANT LAYER:1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices3 garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups marinara sauce12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained1/4 cup minced fresh basil4 cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese3 cups grated Parmesan cheese...
Ingredients 1 pound bulk mild pork sausage1/4 pound bulk spicy pork sausage12 large eggs2 cups 4% cottage cheese3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon baking powder2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms3/4 cup finely chopped onion1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drainedGrated Parmesan cheese, optionalGreen and sweet red pepper strips, optional Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain....
Ingredients 2 cups sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup 2% milk1 cup white baking chips1/2 teaspoon almond extract3 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in baking chips and extract until smooth. Add oats and, if desired, cherries; stir until coated....
Ingredients 1 celery rib, sliced2/3 cup chopped onion1 medium carrot, chopped1 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 to 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (49 ounces) reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained2/3 cup uncooked small pasta shells3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook the celery, onion, carrot and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the rosemary, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup dried cranberries3/4 cup white baking chips1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cranberries, baking chips and pecans....
Ingredients 1 c. white country bread cubes 1 c. white grape juice 1 1/4 c. sliced almonds 1 c. cucumber 1 Granny Smith apple 1 c. seedless green grapes 1 clove garlic 3 tbsp. sherry vinegar 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 c. buttermilk salt Freshly ground pepper Shredded mint leaves Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, soak the bread in the grape juice for 5 minutes, pressing to soften....
