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Ingredients 3 cups sugar3 cups cider vinegar1/4 cup crushed red pepper flakes6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot1-1/2 teaspoons canning salt Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring sugar and vinegar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the remaining ingredients. Ladle hot liquid into 6 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup sugar, divided1/4 cup canola oil2 teaspoons salt2 eggs6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup raisinsAdditional canola oil3 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1/2 cup sugar, oil, salt, eggs and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup cooked brown rice1 medium onion, grated1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Romano cheese1/4 cup tomato sauce1 envelope taco seasoning2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon pepper3 pounds ground turkeyTOPPING:1 cup tomato sauce1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/4 cup grated Romano cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 1/4 cup steak sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch strips1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced8 pineapple slices4 hoagie buns, split and toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine steak sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce and ginger; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the steak, peppers and onion in oil for 5 minutes Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 portion Triple-Batch Beef, thawed3 medium red potatoes, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices1-1/4 cups water1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1 cup frozen peas1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the beef, potatoes, water, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add peas; heat through. Combine cornstarch and lemon juice until smooth; gradually add to beef mixture....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1/4 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup lime juice2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperTortilla chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 green plantain Avocado oil, or other neutral oil, for frying 1 c. water 2 small garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt Juice from 1 small lime 1 tbsp. non-dairy cream cheese (such as Violife brand) lime juice, to taste Kosher salt, to taste handful of cilantro leaves, chopped 1 tbsp. maple sugar 1 tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 tbsp. Kosher salt 1 tbsp. garlic flakes...

Ingredients 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 large portobello mushrooms 6 sun-dried tomatoes 2 c. firmly packed chopped fresh spinach 1 c. uncooked regular long-grain white rice 3 1/2 c. Swanson® Chicken Broth 1/4 c. grated Romano cheese 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves Preparation Step 1Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until they’re tender. Add the tomatoes and spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted....

Ingredients 1 cup walnut halves1 cup pecan halves1 cup Brazil nuts, halved1 teaspoon butter1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup light corn syrup Preparation Place the walnuts, pecans and Brazil nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 4-8 minutes or until toasted and golden brown, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease the foil with butter and set aside....

Ingredients 2 turkey breast tenderloins (5 ounces each)1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 cup cranberry-raspberry juice2 tablespoons Heinz 57 steak sauce2 tablespoons red raspberry preserves1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, brown turkey in oil on all sides. Cover and cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 10-12 minutes. Remove and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and juice until smooth; add to the pan....

Ingredients 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. pure almond extract 12 oz. frozen cherries 1/2 c. sliced almonds 3 large eggs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate (4-cup capacity); set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.Step 2Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 miniature seedless watermelon (about 3 pounds)1 fresh strawberry, halved5 lime slices1 seedless red grape1 large marshmallow, cut in half1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 cup green grapes Preparation With a long sharp knife, cut a thin slice from watermelon so melon lies flat. Using a small sharp knife, lightly score a horizontal cutting line around middle of the melon, leaving 3 in. on each side of stem end unscored for the windshield....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup 2% milk3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons canola oil1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries1/4 cup white baking chipsOptional: additional fresh raspberries and baking chips Preparation Preheat griddle over medium heat. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. In a small bowl, combine eggs, milk, yogurt, oil and extract; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 3 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)1 cup shredded peeled potato (1 medium)1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 eggs, lightly beaten1 small onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced4 tablespoons canola oil, divided Preparation In a sieve or colander, drain the zucchini and potato, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, flour, baking soda, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups coarsely shredded zucchini2 cups shredded cabbage1 medium carrot, shredded2 green onions, sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes1/3 cup light mayonnaise1/3 cup mild picante sauce1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation Drain zucchini by pressing between layers of paper towels. Place in a large bowl and combine with cabbage, carrot, onions and radishes. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables and toss well. Cover and chill at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 4 ounces chopped pancetta1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 individual round shortcakes, cubed3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided1/2 cup strawberry custard-style yogurt1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper4 cups fresh arugula1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Preparation In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium-high heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken 3 sprig flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley 1 carrot 3 garlic cloves 10 black peppercorns Coarse salt 1/4 c. freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese tsp. Freshly ground pepper 1 large egg All-purpose flour, for dusting 8 square wonton wrappers Preparation Step 1Rinse chicken liver and neck; pat dry. Using kitchen shears, remove backbone from chicken, and transfer to a medium stockpot. Add neck. Cut off wings, legs, and thighs; add to pot....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked low-fat ham1/3 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/3 cup cider or red wine vinegar4 cups cooked rice3 cups diced cooked chicken2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1/2 cup julienned green pepper1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper2 green onions with tops, sliced1 pint cherry tomatoes Preparation In a skillet over medium heat, saute the first seven ingredients in oil until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 c. rice vinegar 1/4 c. sugar 1 tbsp. sugar 2 clove garlic 2 Thai red chiles 3 carrots 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 1/4 c. fresh tangerine juice 1 shallot 2 tbsp. Asian fish sauce 1/2 tsp. sambal oelek or other Asian hot sauce c. water 2 large green mangos 2 seedless cucumbers 2 bunch bunches watercress 1/2 c. shredded basil leaves c. coarsely chopped mint 1/4 c. coarsely chopped cilantro...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter4 flour tortillas (8 inches)2 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro2 teaspoons chopped ripe olives1/4 cup salsaSour cream, optional Preparation Spread butter over one side of each tortilla. Spread cream cheese over unbuttered side on half the tortillas. Sprinkle with cheeses, onion, cilantro and olives. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up....