Ingredients 8 oz. beef tenderloin Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 tsp. olive oil all-purpose flour 1 sheet thawed frozen puff pastry 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 8 oz. cremini mushrooms 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 clove garlic 1/2 c. dry white wine 2 oz. foie gras mousse (about 1/4 cup) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons chicken seasoning2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons paprika1-1/4 teaspoons dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)1 tablespoon canola oil2 lemon slices1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Gently loosen skin from the chicken. Brush chicken with oil. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon spice mixture into cavity. Rub the remaining spice mixture over and under the skin....

Ingredients 2 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided16 to 32 plain doughnut holes3 cups fresh strawberries, halved2 cups fresh blueberries Preparation Whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in 2-1/2 cups whipped topping; set aside. Place half the doughnut holes in a 3-qt. trifle bowl; spread half the pudding mixture over the top....

Ingredients 2 c. cooked brown rice 1 lb. shrimp, tails removed, peeled and deveined 1 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1 c. fire roasted corn 1 red pepper, diced 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish Juice of 1 lime, divided 1 avocado, thinly sliced Preparation Step 1Make shrimp: in a large bowl, toss shrimp with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 c. diced or torn bread 2 tbsp. olive oil Kosher salt 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained and minced (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large egg yolks Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 c. olive oil 2 large heads romaine lettuce, torn into large pieces 1/4 c. shaved Parmesan Freshly cracked black pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. Toss bread with oil and spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar3 large eggs1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup slivered almonds, divided1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves, dividedConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, sour cream and extract; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 4 large eggs2 cups sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter, cubedSYRUP:1/2 cup water1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons AmarettoFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened5 cups confectioners’ sugar3 teaspoons almond extractFILLING:1 can (12 ounces) raspberry cake and pastry filling1 tablespoon lemon juice1 can (12-1/2 ounces) almond cake and pastry fillingFINISHING:1 cup sliced almondsFresh raspberries Preparation Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside....

Ingredients 4 cups sugar2 cups water4 pounds apples, sliced1 liter brandy3 whole cloves1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)Additional whole cloves and cinnamon sticks Preparation Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Place apples in a large glass or plastic container; add the sugar mixture, brandy, cloves and cinnamon stick. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least two weeks, stirring once a week....

Ingredients 1 cup water4 whole allspice2 black tea bags1 cup unsweetened apple juice or cider2 tablespoons honey Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water and allspice just to a boil; add tea bags. Remove from the heat; cover and steep for 3 minutes. Discard allspice and tea bags. Stir in apple juice and honey; heat through.

Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher or sea salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 11 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. sugar 4 large eggs 2 c. mashed ripe bananas 3/4 c. chopped toasted walnuts 1 c. finely chopped dried apricots c. diced crystallized ginger Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom and sides of two 9" x 5" loaf pans with vegetable-oil cooking spray....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard12 slices bread6 slices fully cooked ham12 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese1 medium tomato, thinly sliced3 tablespoons butter, softened4 eggs1/4 cup milk1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Spread mustard on one side of six slices of bread. Layer the ham, cheese and tomato over mustard; top with remaining bread. Butter the outsides of the sandwiches; cut in half. Arrange in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and pepper; pour over sandwiches....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup ground walnuts1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves2 teaspoons vanilla extractConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add nuts. In another bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon and cloves; add with vanilla to creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups mashed ripe bananas1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, dividedFILLING:1 cup cold 2% milk 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mixWHIPPED CREAM FROSTING:1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar Sliced ripe bananas, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup shortening2 egg yolks, divided1/4 teaspoon white vinegar1 tablespoon plus 2 to 3 teaspoons cold waterFILLING:1 beef top sirloin steak (3/4 pound), cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 teaspoons canola oil1 small potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup shredded peeled tart apple1 tablespoon butter1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon celery seed1/8 teaspoon dill weed1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons water, divided...

Ingredients 2 cups coleslaw mix1 cup thinly sliced carrots2 tablespoons butter2-1/4 cups water3/4 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces1 package (4.9 ounces) quick-cooking noodles and sour cream and chive sauce mix1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute coleslaw mix and carrots in butter until crisp-tender. Add water; bring to a boil. Stir in remaining ingredients. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook, for 8 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup packed brown sugar5 cups assorted fresh berries Preparation Place yogurt in a large bowl; whisk in cream. Sprinkle with brown sugar but do not stir. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Just before serving, stir cream mixture. Divide among 10 dessert dishes. Top with berries.

Ingredients 2 cups cranberry juice2 containers (6 ounces each) raspberry yogurt1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries8 ice cubes Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30-45 seconds or until blended. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 quart pineapple or lemon sherbet1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1/2 cup blueberries1/2 cup white grape juice or white wine Preparation Divide the sherbet among six dessert cups or bowls. Top with the berries and grape juice.

Ingredients 2 rack short ribs 1/4 c. canola oil or vegetable oil 1/4 c. prepared yellow mustard 1/4 c. water 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. garlic salt 3 tbsp. coarsely ground fresh black pepper 2 tbsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. lemon pepper 1/2 c. light brown sugar 1/2 c. honey 3 tbsp. beef base in paste form 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil...

Ingredients 4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 large eggs1/3 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 cup all-purpose flour4 cups honey mustard miniature pretzels, coarsely crushedCooking sprayLemon slices, optional Preparation Preheat air fryer to 325°. Sprinkle catfish with salt and pepper. Whisk eggs, mustard and milk in a shallow bowl. Place flour and pretzels in separate shallow bowls. Coat fillets with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with crushed pretzels....