Ingredients Unsalted butter, for greasing 8 Fuji apples 3 c. sugar 1 c. water 1/3 c. light corn syrup 1/4 c. cinnamon Red Hots Candies (or 1 tsp. cinnamon extract) 1/2 tsp. red food coloring Preparation Step 1Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with butter, then set aside. Remove stems from apples, insert twigs or sticks, and set aside. Step 2Place sugar, water, corn syrup, Red Hots, and food coloring in a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium-low heat, and stir to dissolve sugar....

Ingredients 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)3 medium onions, chopped2 large carrots, diced2 celery ribs, diced1 cup butter, cubed1 cup all-purpose flour2 cups half-and-half cream1 cup uncooked long grain rice2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules3/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove carcass; cool....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup slivered almonds1 pound sole fillets2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and almonds. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until almonds are golden brown. Place the fillets in a greased microwave-safe 11x7-in. dish. Top with almond mixture. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper; drizzle over fish....

Ingredients 8 oz. whole wheat angel hair pasta 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 lb. Manila or littleneck clams c. finely chopped shallots Zest of 1 lemon 1 fresh or dried bay leaf 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 c. dry white wine kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 oz. fresh baby spinach 4 large radishes 2 scallions Preparation Step 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened3/4 cup water2/3 cup light corn syrup2 cups sugar1 teaspoon anise extractRed food coloring2 to 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation Butter an 8-in. square dish with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the water, corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals. Uncover; cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)....

Ingredients 1/4 cup peanut butter1-1/2 teaspoons honey1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons raisins4 medium unpeeled Red Delicious apples, cored Preparation In a small bowl, combine peanut butter and honey; fold in chocolate chips and raisins. Fill centers of apples with peanut butter mixture; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into 1/4-in. rings.

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt5 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups vegetable oil2 cups sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini1 cup shredded peeled apples1-1/2 cups chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs. Add oil, sugars and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients; mix well....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano2 tablespoons capers, drained8 slices olive or Italian bread (1/2 inch thick) Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 12 bacon strips, diced2 medium onions, chopped6 celery ribs, sliced12 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1/3 cup butter1 cup all-purpose flour8 cups milk2 medium carrots, shredded1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Saute onions and celery in the drippings until tender; drain. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup mayonnaise1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 2 green onions, chopped, divided 1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons dill weed1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 unsliced round loaf (1 pound) sourdough breadCucumber slices Preparation Preheat oven to 375°....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonBEIGNETS:2 cups cake flour3/4 cup sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons canola oilOil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a small bowl, mix sugars and cinnamon until blended. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 beignet ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, bananas, milk and 2 tablespoons oil until blended....

Ingredients 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch size)1/3 cup boiling water1/4 cup canola oil1 large egg, room temperatureTOPPING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 to 2 medium firm bananas, sliced1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, water, oil and egg until well blended. Spread into a greased and floured 12-in....

Ingredients 2 cups quick-cooking oats1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk1 small onion, finely chopped2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons chili powder3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)SAUCE:2-1/2 cups ketchup1 small onion, finely chopped1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder3/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup diced celery1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup salsa1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded cooked chicken6 hamburger buns, split and toasted Dill pickle slices, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the salsa, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1/4 cup chopped onion1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, warmed1 can (2-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the beans, dried minced onion, chili powder and salt; heat through....

Ingredients 2 large garlic cloves 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp. dry sherry 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 lb. beef eye of round 1 c. chicken stock 2 tbsp. oyster sauce 1 tsp. cornstarch 1 red onion 2 Yellow bell peppers 1 red bell pepper 1 tsp. Chinese chili-garlic paste 1/2 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1/4 c. coarsely chopped basil...

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 6) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. ground cumin, divided 1 tsp. smoked paprika, divided 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/4 c. long-grain white rice 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 2 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 1/4 c. adobo sauce 1 tsp....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 envelope taco seasoning3/4 cup water3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup sour cream1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained14 egg roll wrappers1 large egg white, lightly beatenCooking spraySalsa Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 6 cups water1-1/2 cups steel-cut oats1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup maple syrup1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt1 large apple, choppedOptional: Sliced apples, toasted pecans and additional maple syrup Preparation In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in chopped apple. If desired, top servings with apple slices, pecans and syrup.

Ingredients 4 large eggs1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apple1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla until blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add to egg mixture; stir just until moistened....