Ingredients 8 bacon strips2 cans (8 ounces each) whole water chestnuts, drained3/4 cup ketchup1 jar (2-1/2 ounces) strained peach baby food1/4 cup sugarDash salt Preparation Cut bacon strips in half lengthwise and then in half widthwise. Wrap each bacon piece around a water chestnut; secure with a toothpick. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes, turning once; drain if necessary. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes1 bottle (8 ounces) ranch salad dressing1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 package (2.8 ounces) bacon bits1/4 teaspoon pepperDash garlic powder Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 20-25 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients (dressing will be thick). Drain potatoes and cut into cubes; add to the dressing and gently toss to coat....

Ingredients 4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)2 tablespoons butter, softenedSalt and pepper1 cup ketchup1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup water2 tablespoons steak sauce1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation Rub Cornish hens with butter; sprinkle salt and pepper inside cavity and over skin. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries1/2 cup frozen unsweetened blackberries1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries3 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon almond extractPANCAKES:3 large eggs1-1/2 cups 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powderSweetened whipped cream and maple syrup, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in extract....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 c. granulated sugar 5 large eggs, room temperature 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. lime zest 1 tsp. lemon zest 3 c. sifted cake flour, plus more for pan 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 c. 7-Up 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1 tbsp. lime juice 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. 7-Up Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and grease a large bundt pan with cooking spray, then add a little flour and tilt pan around to coat....

Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lb.), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1" pieces (about 6 c.) 2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. maple syrup 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 bunch of curly kale, stems removed, leaves roughly chopped (about 6 packed c.) 1/4 c. dried cranberries 2 tbsp....

Ingredients Cooking spray 4 tbsp. melted butter 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 4 apples 8 chewy caramel squares Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream, for serving Caramel, for drizzling Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375° and grease a medium baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, sugars, and cinnamon.Step 2Slice top off of each apple then use a melon baller (or a teaspoon) to scoop out core....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 4 c. baby spinach Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch red pepper flakes 4 portobellos, stems removed 4 large eggs 1 c. shredded white cheddar Freshly chopped parsley, chopped Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until starting to burst, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 small acorn squash1 cup chopped celery3 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt, divided6 tablespoons dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons chopped pecans1 tablespoon butter Preparation Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute celery and onions in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:3 large tart apples, peeled and sliced1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup heavy whipping cream2 egg yolksWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)2 tablespoons butter4 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped (about 4 cups)3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon waterFROSTING:1 cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonThinly sliced apples, optional Preparation Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for 24 cupcakes; cool completely. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unblanched almonds, toasted2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubed2 tablespoons cream cheese3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilkFILLING:3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt5 cups peeled and sliced fresh apricots1-1/2 cups fresh blackberriesEGG WASH:1 large egg1 tablespoon waterCoarse sugar Preparation Place almonds in a food processor; pulse until finely ground. Add flour, sugar and salt; pulse until blended. Add butter and cream cheese; pulse until butter is the size of peas....

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked linguine1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1 green onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil4-1/2 teaspoons butter12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning Preparation Cook the linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the red pepper, garlic and onion in oil and butter until vegetables are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce7 ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup fresh snow peas, julienned1 large carrot, shredded2 green onions, thinly sliced8 ounces uncooked Chinese egg noodles or uncooked spaghettiOptional: Finely chopped peanuts and additional green onions...

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1/3 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms1 teaspoon minced garlic2 teaspoons sesame oil2 tablespoons cornstarch1-1/2 cups beef broth1/3 cup hoisin sauce2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1 large tomato, choppedHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large skillet or wok, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, diced2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 medium onion, thinly sliced Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute the zucchini, yellow squash and onion for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with bacon.

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup canola oil1 small banana, mashed1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chunks1/2 cup chopped pecans, toastedOptional: Vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce Preparation In a small bowl, cover pineapple with hot water; let stand 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry as possible....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium red onion, sliced1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust3/4 cup barbecue sauce2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until softened....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup barbecue sauce4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1-1/2 teaspoons steak seasoning1 pound ground beef4 slices Swiss cheese4 hamburger buns, splitLettuce leaves and tomato slices Preparation In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and barbecue sauce. In another bowl, combine the bacon, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture, onion and steak seasoning; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed4 chicken drumsticks, skin removed1 package (12 ounces) smoked sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces1 cup barbecue sauceSliced seeded jalapeno pepper, optional Preparation Place first 5 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; top with barbecue sauce. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads at least 170°-175°....