Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup heavy whipping creamFILLING:1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cubed1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, softened1 large egg1 teaspoon waterGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract2 to 3 tablespoons milkSliced almonds Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes and set aside....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) cut sweet potatoes1 can (15-1/4 ounces) apricot halves3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons dry sherry or chicken broth1/3 cup raisins1/8 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation Drain sweet potatoes and apricots, reserving 1/2 cup juice from each; set aside. Cut apricots in half. Place sweet potatoes and apricots in a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon; stir in reserved juices until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup halved grape tomatoes1 cup sliced ripe olives1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving.

Ingredients 36 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese3 to 5 tablespoons prepared horseradish2 packages (5 ounces each) thinly sliced roast beef Preparation In a large skillet, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and horseradish....

Ingredients 5 tea bags5 cups boiling water5 cups unsweetened apple juice2 cups cranberry juice1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup lemon juice1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Preparation Place the tea bags in a large heat-proof bowl; add boiling water. Cover and steep for 8 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add the remaining ingredients to tea; stir until sugar is dissolve. Serve warm or over ice.

Ingredients 4 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces1 medium onion, quartered2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSAUCE:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup chili sauce2 tablespoons chopped onion1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1 garlic clove, mincedDash cayenne pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, place ribs and onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover ribs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender; drain....

Ingredients 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 4 large eggs 1 (10-oz.) container butternut squash puree 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 c. ricotta 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. freshly chopped sage 2 tsp. freshly chopped thyme Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt....

Ingredients 12 oz. angel hair 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 slices bacon, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1 pt. creamy Caesar dressing 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan 2 tbsp. Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley Preparation Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair until al dente....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 quarts tomato juice1 can (15 ounces) mixed vegetables, undrained1 cup water2 beef bouillon cubes1 cup uncooked alphabet pastaSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble beef; drain. Add tomato juice, vegetables, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Add pasta. Cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender, 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing5 teaspoons mayonnaise2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast2 cups coleslaw mix1 medium apple, choppedLettuce leaves, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and mayonnaise. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, coleslaw mix and apple. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.

Ingredients 2 teaspoons active dry yeast1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 tablespoon honey3/4 cup canned pumpkin2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon salt4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter, melted1 small apple, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 cup)GLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons apple cider or juice1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and honey....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter4 eggs2 tablespoons minced chives1 tablespoon water1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper2 English muffins, split and toasted8 bacon strips, cooked and drained4 slices tomato4 slices American cheeseAdditional minced chives, optional Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter. Beat the eggs, chives, water, salt and pepper; pour into skillet. Cook and stir gently until eggs are set. Top each muffin half with eggs, bacon, tomato and cheese. Place on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 3/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 cup milk1/4 cup honey1 medium ripe banana, mashed4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk, honey and banana. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 6 whole wheat hamburger buns1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes3 medium bananas, sliced6 large eggs4 cups fat-free milk1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup maple syrup1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cut buns into 1-in. cubes; place half in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with cream cheese, bananas and remaining cubed buns. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, syrup and cinnamon; pour over top....

Ingredients 1 head cabbage1 large potato, peeled and shredded1 large carrot, shredded1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook cabbage in boiling water just until the leaves fall off head....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 oz. lean ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 12" flour tortilla 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar, divided 1 c. shredded romaine 1/4 c. sour cream 1 diced roma tomato 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400º. Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1/2 tablespoon oil and set aside. Step 2In a skillet, add remaining tablespoon oil and brown the beef, 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 5 guajillo peppers, deseeded, seeds discarded 2 tbsp. chipotles in adobo 1/2 c. water 2 tbsp. vegetable or other neutral oil, divided 2 lb. boneless chuck roast Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried oregano (Mexican preferred) 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 5 whole cloves, ground Pinch ground cinnamon 1 tbsp. smoked paprika 1 (14-oz.) can crushed tomatoes...

Ingredients 3 crushed Mint Oreos, for rimming cups 1/4 c. Fudge sauce, for rimming cups and garnish 9 large scoops vanilla ice cream 1/3 c. Baileys 2 oz. whiskey 6 whole Mint Oreos 10 drops green food coloring 1 tsp. peppermint extract Whipped cream, for serving Maraschino cherries, for serving Preparation Step 1Pour crushed Oreos onto a small plate. Rim 2 glasses with chocolate fudge and dip into crushed Oreos. In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, Baileys, whiskey, Oreos, green food coloring, and peppermint extract....

Ingredients 2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained2 cans (5 ounces each) white water-packed tuna, drained1 large apple, chopped1 cup sliced celery1 cup golden raisins1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted1 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juiceBread slices or lettuce leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, tuna, apple, celery, raisins and almonds. Combine mayonnaise and lemon juice; stir into tuna mixture. Spread on bread or serve on lettuce-lined plates....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links or smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 package (28 ounces) frozen O’Brien potatoes1 jar (16 ounces) double-cheddar cheese sauce3 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheeseThinly sliced green onions, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until sausage is browned, 6-8 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon....