Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta1 jar (16 ounces) giardiniera, drained and cut2 cans (one 3.8 ounces, one 2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and sliced1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped8 ounces summer sausage, cubed8 ounces pepper Jack cheese, cubed1 cup Italian salad dressing Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water....

Ingredients 1 cup apple juice1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3 garlic cloves, minced6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)4 large carrots2 medium zucchini2 medium yellow summer squash Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended. In a bowl or shallow dish, place 1 cup marinade and chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 2-1/3 to 3 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup water1/4 cup milk1/4 cup butter, cubedAPPLE TOPPING:4 cups sliced peeled tart apples2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamonCHEESE TOPPING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons caramel ice cream toppingSTREUSEL:2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup cold butter, cubed Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup butter, softened2 large eggs1/2 cup sour cream1/4 teaspoon salt3 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar2 large egg yolks2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 cup apricot preservesConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the sugar, butter, eggs and sour cream. Gradually add salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 3 large eggs1-3/4 cups apricot nectar, divided 1 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup chopped onion1-1/2 pounds ground fully cooked ham1 pound bulk pork sausage1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup vinegar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk eggs with 3/4 cup nectar. Stir in bread crumbs and onion. Add ham and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 2-in....

Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)1/3 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese1/4 cup thinly sliced dried apricots1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 small garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperDash cayenne pepper1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove wrap; sprinkle with cheese, apricots, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 stick cold unsalted butter 1 large egg yolk 1/4 c. ice water 3 tbsp. ice water 1 lb. thickly sliced bacon 3 large leeks 1 tsp. chopped thyme leaves Salt and freshly ground white pepper 8 oz. cave-aged Gruyère cheese 4 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 2 1/2 c. heavy cream or half-and-half Preparation Step 1Make the crust: In a food processor, pulse the 2 1/2 cups of flour with the salt....

Ingredients 3/4 pound fresh green beans4 bacon strips3 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon soy sauce Preparation Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels. Drain beans; place about 12 beans on each bacon strip....

Ingredients 3/4 cup tomato juice1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix2 teaspoons sugar Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil1 large onion, halved and sliced1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons barbecue sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 whole wheat hamburger buns, splitOptional toppings: tomato slices, lettuce leaves and additional barbecue sauce Preparation In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. In a large bowl, combine beef, chopped onion, barbecue sauce, garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons sugar3/4 teaspoon salt1 egg, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flourBUTTER MIXTURE:2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided3/4 cup cold butter, cut into tablespoon-size piecesFILLING:6 tablespoons prepared almond filling or filling of your choice1 egg, lightly beatenGLAZE:3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 teaspoons water Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in sugar, salt and egg; mix well....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes3 teaspoons butter, divided1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth1-1/2 cups water, divided1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups frozen beef tortellini Preparation Place 2 tablespoons flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat....

Ingredients 6 bottle lager 3 rack baby back ribs 2 carrots 2 celery ribs 1 large onion 1/4 c. rendered bacon fat 1 medium onion 5 large cloves garlic 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh ginger 1 c. fresh orange juice 1 c. ketchup 3/4 c. cider vinegar 3/4 c. light brown sugar 1/2 c. strong-brewed coffee 1/2 c. sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce 1/2 c. unsulfured molasses 1/2 c....

Ingredients 2 cups biscuit/baking mix1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer2 tablespoons butter, meltedSesame and/or poppy seedsCHEESE SAUCE:1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1/2 cup refried beans2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup salsa Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Combine biscuit mix and cheese in a large bowl. Stir in beer until a soft dough forms. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 5 times....

Ingredients 1 lb. thinly sliced bacon, cut into 1" pieces 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1/3 c. packed brown sugar 2 tbsp. maple syrup 1/3 c. apple cider vinegar 1 (1.25-oz.) packet McCormick Chili Seasoning Mix, divided 1 1/2 lb. ground beef 3 slices American cheese, quartered 12 small potato slider buns 12 bread and butter stacker pickles, halved Preparation Step 1Make the bacon jam: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for surface 1 batch basic pie dough 4 large egg yolks 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 c. (475 ml.) whole milk 1/2 c. (100 g.) granulated sugar 3 tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces 5 to 6 medium bananas (about 2 lb. total), divided 1 c. (235 ml.) heavy whipping cream Toasted coconut chips, for serving (optional) Preparation Step 1On a lightly floured surface, roll pie dough to a 12" circle (between 1/4" and 1/8" thick)....

Ingredients 5 small red onions 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp. crumbled dried mint 2 tsp. dried mint Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 large cloves garlic 2 scallions 1 tbsp. Aleppo pepper flakes 2 tsp. Aleppo pepper flakes 2 lemons 1 lemon 1 whole Chicken Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, toss the onions, olive oil, and the 2 teaspoons of mint....

Ingredients 1 large egg2/3 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powderDash salt5 large tart apples1-1/2 cups vegetable oil1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonCaramel ice cream topping, warmed Preparation In a bowl, beat egg, milk and oil. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into the egg mixture until smooth (batter will be thick). Peel, core and cut apples into 1/2-in. rings. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups sliced firm bananas (about 2 large)Vanilla ice cream Preparation In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the confectioners’ sugar, water and lemon juice until smooth. Cook over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Fold in bananas. Serve warm over ice cream....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs3 teaspoons vanilla extract3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup baking cocoa Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....