Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1-1/2 cups tomato sauce, divided8 cups beef broth1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon 2% milk1/8 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon saffron threads or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric10 saltines, crushedOptional: Tostadas, shredded cabbage and cilantro Preparation Heat Dutch oven over medium heat; add olive oil. Cook onion, garlic and ½ cup tomato sauce until onion is tender, 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 10 cups broccoli florets2 tablespoons canola oil2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground ginger2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted Preparation In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli in oil for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in the soy sauce, sugar and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle with lemon juice and almonds....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) almond paste3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided1/2 cup butter, softened3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 tablespoon orange liqueur1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed Preparation Line an 8-in. round baking pan with parchment; coat paper with cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the almond paste, 3/4 cup sugar and butter; beat for 2 minutes until blended....

Ingredients 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage1/2 cup finely chopped onion4 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 cup diced apple, unpeeled3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon ground sage1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups water, divided 3/4 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flourMaple syrup Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender. Remove from skillet; set aside. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 medium red onion, halved and sliced1 celery rib, thinly sliced2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons olive oil1 bay leaf1 large tart apple, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 tablespoon cider vinegar1-1/4 cups apple cider or juiceMinced fresh parsley...

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 medium apple, finely chopped3 ounces cream cheese, softened3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage and apple over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in cream cheese. Unroll one tube of crescent dough; separate into eight triangles. Place 1 tablespoon filling on the long side of each triangle. Roll up, starting with the long side; pinch seams to seal....

Ingredients 12 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apples (about 6 pounds)4 cups sugar2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice2 cups finely chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a stockpot, combine apples, sugars, maple syrup, cinnamon and pie spice; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 20-30 minutes or until apples are tender and mixture is slightly thickened. Stir in walnuts. Return to a boil; cook and stir 5 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil olive oil 1 lb. asparagus spears 1 small white onion 4 clove garlic 8 large eggs 1 c. whole milk 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 4 c. shredded potatoes 2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish or 1 1/2-quart soufflé baking dish with oil; set aside. Cut off the top 3 inches of asparagus spears; transfer tips to a small bowl and set aside....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)Minced chives, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple, soy sauce, garlic salt and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced1/3 cup orange juice6 slices angel food cake, cubed2 cups strawberry-banana yogurt Preparation In a small bowl, toss the bananas with orange juice. Layer half of the cake cubes in four dessert dishes. Top with half of the bananas and yogurt. Repeat layers.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup taco sauce16 flour tortillas (10 inches)Vegetable oilToppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream, chopped ripe olives, chopped tomatoes, additional cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, cheese and taco sauce....

Ingredients 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 shallot, finely diced 7 black peppercorns 2 stalks tarragon, leaves finely chopped and stems reserved 1/2 c. dry white wine 3 egg yolks 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Pinch cayenne pepper Kosher salt to taste Preparation Step 1In a small microwavable bowl, add butter and microwave until melted, about 1 minute. (Or melt the butter on the stovetop.) Set the butter aside and allow the milk solids to drop to the bottom....

Ingredients Cooking spray, for pan 6 slices bacon 4 large eggs 1 1/2 c. skim milk kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 cans refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury) 1 1/2 c. Shredded Monterey Jack Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350º and grease a Bundt pan with cooking spray. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let drain, then crumble....

Ingredients Butter, for foil 5 large eggs 1/4 c. whole milk 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt 1 loaf sliced white bread 1 c. sliced strawberries, for serving 1/4 c. powdered sugar, for garnish Maple syrup, for serving Preparation Step 1Grease a large piece of foil with butter and shape it into a boat. Place bread slices inside, standing up to keep its loaf shape....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled1/4 cup finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drainedDough for single-crust pie or 1 sheet refrigerated pie crustCooking spray Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed3 tablespoons butter, cubedSalt and pepper to taste1 cup sour cream1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons sugar1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Place asparagus in a shallow baking dish; dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/4 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten3 tablespoons butter, softened and divided 1 cup cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix1 medium banana, sliced1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided1/3 cup creamy peanut butterAdditional sliced ripe banana Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. pie plate. Stir together 1-3/4 cups cake mix, egg and 1 tablespoon butter until combined....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies Preparation Spread refried beans over tortillas. Top each with beef and 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold ends and sides over filling and roll up; place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with chilies and remaining cheese....

Ingredients 1 beef sirloin tip roast (3 pounds)1-1/4 cups water, divided1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 envelope onion soup mix2 tablespoons cornstarch Preparation Place a large piece of heavy-duty foil (21x17-in.) in a shallow roasting pan. Place roast on foil. Pour 1 cup water and mushrooms over roast. Sprinkle with soup mix. Wrap foil around roast; seal tightly. Bake at 350° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 4 large beets ( 1 3/4 lb. total), trimmed and peeled Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 small sprigs rosemary 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. cremini mushrooms, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 c. dry white wine, such as pinot grigio 2 c. finely chopped walnuts 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 tsp. lemon zest...