Ingredients 1 cup snipped dried apricots2 cups warm water1 cup sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened1 large egg3/4 cup orange juice2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup chopped nuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Soak apricots in warm water for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream the sugar, butter and egg. Stir in orange juice. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until combined....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon soy sauce1 pound turkey breast tenderloins, cut into 1/2-inch strips1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons canola oil, divided1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry turkey and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until meat is no longer pink; remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced2 flavored tortillas of your choice (10 inches), room temperature2 lettuce leaves1 medium tomato, thinly sliced2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, mash a fourth of the avocado with a fork; spread over tortillas. Layer with lettuce, tomato and remaining avocado. Sprinkle with cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper; roll up. Serve immediately....

Ingredients 2 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch julienne strips2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 teaspoons grated onion2 teaspoons prepared horseradish1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper2 tablespoons crushed butter-flavored crackers1 teaspoon butter, meltedDash paprika Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place 1 in. of water in a small saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon liquid. Place carrots in a 2-cup baking dish....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in cranberry sauce and blueberries....

Ingredients 2 oz. Aperol 3 oz. prosecco 1 splash of soda water (about 1 oz) Ice Orange slice, for garnish Preparation Step 1Fill a wine glass with ice and let chill for 30 seconds. Pour in Aperol, Prosecco and soda water. Give it a few stirs to combine then garnish with an orange. Though originally not something you’d find outside of Italy or fancy cocktail bars, in 2019 the Aperol Spritz was named the 9th bestselling cocktail by Drinks International....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 strips bacon 1 1/3 lb. 80% lean ground beef, formed into 4 patties (1/3 lb. each) 4 slices American cheese 4 sesame hamburger buns Greenleaf lettuce 4 small tomatoes or 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced 1 red onion, sliced Ketchup, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450°....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar10 tablespoons butter, melted1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling3/4 cup dried cranberries1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar and butter; set aside 3/4 cup for topping. Press remaining mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate....

Ingredients 1 pt. vanilla ice cream c. apple butter 4 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. finely grated fresh ginger gingersnaps Preparation Step 1Soften the vanilla ice cream in the microwave at high power for 10 seconds. Transfer the softened ice cream to a medium bowl and flatten it with a rubber spatula. Spread the apple butter on top and fold the ice cream over the apple butter 2 or 3 times....

Ingredients 4 cups sliced peeled tart apples (4-5 medium)3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or to taste)5 tablespoons cold butter, cubed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together apples and 1/4 cup brown sugar. In another bowl, combine cornbread mix, oats, cinnamon and remaining brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add 1/2 cup cornbread mixture to apples. Transfer to a greased 8-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, divided1-1/4 pounds chicken livers, halved1/4 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olivesAdditional parsley, optionalCrackers Preparation In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add the chicken livers, onion, Worcestershire sauce and parsley. Saute over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender; process until smooth....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon baking powder6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed1/3 cup fat-free milk1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegarFILLING:1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves5 cups sliced peeled apples2 cups sliced peeled ripe pears1/3 cup raisins3/4 teaspoon rum extractTOPPING:1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon coarse sugar Preparation Mix the first 4 ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed2 shallots, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta 1/4 teaspoon pepper10 cups coarsely chopped escarole or spinach1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage, shallots and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Drain....

Ingredients 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup finely chopped sweet onion1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips1 large sweet yellow pepper, thin strips1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper10 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1-inch pieces1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese8 large eggs4 large egg whites2-1/2 cups fat-free milk1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Preparation In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped2 cups cubed red potatoes (1/4-inch pieces)1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped carrots1 cup dried lentils, rinsed1/2 cup medium pearl barley8 cups water2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, coarsely chopped1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt....

Ingredients 1 box vanilla cake mix 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 1 1/2 c. cold milk 1 c. sweetened condensed milk 1/2 c. chopped bananas 2 c. heavy cream 1/4 c. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla sliced bananas, for garnish Nilla wafers, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line a cupcake with cupcake lines. Bake cake mix according to cupcake package instructions. Let cool completely. Step 2Make pudding: In a large bowl, combine vanilla pudding, milk and sweetened condensed milk....

Ingredients 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs and thighs (connected) kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1/2 c. Country Crock Original 1 tsp. grated lime zest 1 tbsp. lime juice 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. cumin 4 ears corn, husks removed Lime wedges, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat grill over high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and grill on a lightly oiled grate for 15 minutes, turning once, until nicely charred....

Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 lb. chicken tenders 2 c. panko bread crumbs 3 large eggs Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. barbecue sauce 1/2 c. packed brown sugar Juice of 2 limes 1 tsp. garlic powder Ranch dressing, for serving (optional) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and chicken tenders and shake until fully coated.Step 2Set up a dredging station: In one shallow bowl, put bread crumbs, and in another shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 tablespoons water....

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 c. sour cream 1 c. milk 6 tbsp. butter, melted, plus more for waffle iron 3 large eggs, separated Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, milk, butter and egg yolks. Gently old wet mixture into dry mixture....

Ingredients 1 (35-oz.) wheel brie 1 lb. to 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, depending on brie size 2 c. fresh spinach, roughly chopped 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°....