Ingredients 2-1/4 cups sugar, divided1 cup canola oil4 eggs1/4 cup orange juice2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt4 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed2 teaspoons ground cinnamonWhipped cream and additional cinnamon, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat 2 cups sugar, oil, eggs, orange juice and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in apples....

Ingredients 1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)1 garlic clove, peeled and halved1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 fresh sage leaves3 fresh rosemary sprigs3 fresh thyme sprigs3 large tart apples, cut into wedges2 medium onions, cut into chunks4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1/4 cup butter, cubed1-2/3 cups sparkling apple cider, divided1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place roast in a shallow roasting pan; rub with garlic halves and sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1-1/4 cups unsweetened apple juiceSugar substitute equivalent to 4 teaspoons sugar Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and apple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar substitute.

Ingredients 3/4 teaspoon butter1/3 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon sugar4 cups torn leaf lettuce2 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced1/2 cup grape tomatoes2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon honey1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted....

Ingredients 3/4 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon sesame oil2 to 3 teaspoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper3 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips4 cups chopped cucumbers1 cup chopped sweet red pepper3/4 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup grated carrot8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leavesChopped fresh cilantro, optional Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients....

Ingredients 1 cup raisins1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 jar (12 ounces) blackberry jam or 1 cup homemade blackberry jam2/3 cup buttermilk2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup chopped pecansCARAMEL ICING:1 cup butter, cubed2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup 2% milk3-1/2 to 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar...

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup old-fashioned oats1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 large egg1-1/3 cups 2% milk1 cup mashed ripe banana2 tablespoons canola oilMaple syrupBanana slices, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Combine the egg, milk, banana and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) dark chocolate chips2 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1-1/2 cups whole milk2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh strawberries Preparation In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread melted chocolate over the bottoms and up the sides of 12 foil muffin cup liners. Refrigerate for 25 minutes or until firm. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy; beat in sour cream until smooth....

Ingredients 5 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/3 c. packed brown sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 10 tbsp. butter, melted 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. butter, cut into small cubes Melted apricot preserves Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, toss apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt together....

Ingredients 3 avocados, diced 1/4 c. Chopped red onion 3 tbsp. chopped sun-dried tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro Juice of 1 lime kosher salt 12 egg roll wrappers Vegetable oil, for frying 1/3 c. sour cream Few splashes hot sauce Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, stir avocados, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, half the cilantro, and juice of 1/2 lime and season with salt.Step 2Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape and spoon two tablespoons (max) of the mixture in the center....

Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 c. bread crumbs 1 large egg, beaten 1 tbsp. barbecue sauce 1/2 tsp. garlic powder kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 slices bacon, halved 6 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into small squares Pickled Jalapeños, for serving Ranch dressing, for serving Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, barbecue sauce and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Roll mixture into tablespoon-sized meatballs....

Ingredients 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup all-bran cereal1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 large egg, beaten1/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup molasses3/4 cup buttermilk1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in natural juice, undrained1/2 cup chopped nuts, dates or raisins Preparation In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Make a well in the center. Combine the egg, oil, molasses, buttermilk and pineapple with juice....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 bratwursts 1 (12-oz.) can beer 8 large cabbage leaves Dijon mustard, for serving 1 c. sauerkraut Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until slightly tender, 4 minutes. Push onions to edges of skillet and add brats to center of skillet....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 ounces each)1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat air fryer to 400°. Place chicken in a lightly greased baking dish that fits into the air fryer. Pour lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with feta cheese, oregano and pepper. Cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 20-25 minutes.

Ingredients 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons dried basil1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 package (9 ounces) frozen beef ravioli, thawedCooking sprayFresh minced basil, optional1 cup marinara sauce, warmed Preparation Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and basil. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip ravioli in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening2 cups sugar5 large eggs, separated1 teaspoon rum extract1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup apricot nectar1/4 cup pineapple preserves1/4 cup apricot preserves2 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chopped pecansFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon coconut extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/4 cup pineapple preserves1/4 cup apricot preserves3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup sweetened shredded coconut36 maraschino cherries with stems...

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1-3/4 cups warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)1/3 cup butter, softened1/4 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)3 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, mashed potatoes, sugar, salt, whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first eight ingredients. Place chicken on a large plate; tuck under wings. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken breast; rub oil and 2 tablespoons thyme mixture under skin....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey1 large red onion, finely chopped12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 medium tomatoes, chopped3/4 cup ketchup1/2 cup chopped dill pickle2 tablespoons yellow mustard1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese8 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with onion over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Stir in bacon, tomatoes, ketchup, pickle and mustard; heat through. Stir in cheese until melted....

Ingredients 1/3 cup diced celery1/3 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon4 lettuce leaves4 thin tomato slices4 croissants, split Preparation In a large bowl, combine the celery, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in eggs and bacon. Place a lettuce leaf, tomato slice and 1/2 cup egg salad on each croissant.