Ingredients 6 strips bacon, cut into 1" pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 c. shredded white cheddar, divided 1 c. shredded Gruyère, divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Crushed red pepper flakes 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed 1 c. crushed Ritz Crackers Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 10 minutes....

Ingredients Extra-virgin olive oil 2 lb. skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs, beaten 2 c. panko bread crumbs 1/2 c. cornmeal 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. honey 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400° and grease two large baking sheets with oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. vegetable oil or ghee 1/2 tsp. brown mustard seeds 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds 1 medium onion, 1/4-inch dice 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp. ginger paste 2 Roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder 1 1/2 tsp. cumin powder 1 1/2 tsp. coriander powder 1 tsp. red chili powder (or to taste) 2 tsp. garam masala 2 large Russet potatoes, 1-inch dice Salt to taste Preparation Step 1In a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add oil....

Ingredients 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 lbs.) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2" piece ginger, grated 5 cloves garlic, grated 8 oz. small shallots (peeled and halved, if large) 3/4 c. sake or dry white wine 1 c. low-sodium soy sauce 3/4 c. water 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil, for serving Toasted sesame seeds, for serving Thinly sliced green onions, for serving...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt4 large eggs1 can (16 ounces) chocolate syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flourGLAZE:1 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup 2% milk2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips2/3 cup miniature marshmallows Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate syrup and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 lb. Hard Chorizo 1 medium white onion 1 medium carrot 1 stalk celery 3 clove garlic 2 c. coarsely crumbled corn bread 1/4 c. fresh cilantro 1/2 c. chicken stock 1 tbsp. unsalted butter Chopped fresh cilantro and grated cotija (preferably the Cacique brand) Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chorizo, breaking it up with a spoon and stirring occasionally as it cooks, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dried cherries1/4 cup port wine, warmed3-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper1 teaspoon brown sugar3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon paprika3/4 teaspoon ground coffee1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon ground mustard4 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/4 inches thick and 6 ounces each)1 tablespoon butter1 large shallot, finely chopped1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme1/2 cup heavy whipping creamCrumbled blue cheese, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine cherries and wine; set aside....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice2 medium apples, chopped2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup orange juice4 teaspoons olive oil4 teaspoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon honey3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup unblanched almonds, coarsely choppedOptional toppings: halved green grapes, cubed cheddar cheese and chopped red onion Preparation Cook wild rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss apples with 2 tablespoons orange juice....

Ingredients 2 lobster tails (8 to 10 ounces each)2 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth2 tablespoons tomato puree1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon zestShredded Romano or Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Carefully remove lobster meat from shells; cut into 1-in. pieces and set aside. In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until for 1 minute....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened3/4 cup sugar3 eggs1 cup applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 cup milkOil for deep-fat fryingAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk (the batter will be thick)....

Ingredients 3 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces1/3 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper5 cups whole milk1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup butter-flavored shortening1 cup creamy peanut butter2 cups packed brown sugar4 large egg whites1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 cups crisp rice cereal1-1/2 cups chopped nuts1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup quick-cooking oats Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg whites and vanilla....

Ingredients 18 turkey bacon strips, cut in half1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes2 eggs2 teaspoons 2% milkDash each salt and pepper2 teaspoons butter1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blendChopped green onion and fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Line 12 alternating cups in a mini-muffin pan with bacon pieces, crisscrossing three strips in each so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Loosely crumple twelve 3-in. strips of aluminum foil into balls; place in cups to keep bacon from sliding....

Ingredients 1 jar (5 ounces) pimiento spread1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup sour cream1 large egg, room temperature1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together cheese spread, butter, sour cream and egg until blended. Add muffin mix; stir just until moistened. Fold in bacon. Fill 10 greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 cups 2% milk4 large egg yolks1/3 cup creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon dark rum1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 medium bananasWhipped cream, caramel sundae syrup and chopped salted peanuts Preparation Combine the wafer crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons olive oil1 large carrot, chopped1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper5 cups chicken or vegetable broth1/2 cup quick-cooking barley1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1 large tomato, seeded and chopped Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil. Add the carrot, squash, sweet potato and red pepper....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 1/2 tsp. coriander seeds 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 bay leaves 3 medium tart apples (about 1 1/2 lb.; such as Granny Smith), cored, peeled, and finely chopped (about 4 c.) 6 Medjool dates (about 4 oz.), pitted and finely chopped 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar 1/2 c. chopped dried apples (about 1 1/2 oz....

Ingredients 3 cloves garlic 2 carrots, chopped 1 onion, quartered 1/2 lb. yukon gold potatoes, quartered extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large bunch fresh thyme 1 large bunch fresh rosemary 1 3-4 lb. chicken, gizzards removed 1 lemon, sliced Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425° and cover the hole of the Bundt pan with foil. Step 2In the bowl of a large Bundt pan, combine garlic, carrots, onion, and potatoes....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup mashed ripe banana2 tablespoons chopped walnuts2 tablespoons canned crushed pineapple1 cup marshmallow creme24 wonton wrappersCooking spraySAUCE:1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon cornstarchConfectioners’ sugar and ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in coconut, banana, walnuts and pineapple. Fold in marshmallow creme. Position a wonton wrapper with 1 point toward you....

Ingredients 3/4 pound bacon strips2 packages (8 ounces each) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided Preparation Cut bacon strips widthwise in half; cut sausage links in half. Wrap a piece of bacon around each piece of sausage. Place 1/2 cup brown sugar in a shallow bowl; roll sausages in sugar. Secure each with a toothpick. Place in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight....