Ingredients 2-1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup shortening10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened7 to 9 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:8 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 7 large)1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup apple cider or juice1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, nutmeg and salt3 teaspoons vanilla extract1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose FlourVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly....

Ingredients 1 beef top round steak (3/4 inch thick and 1-3/4 pounds)3/4 cup apricot preserves1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation Broil beef for 6-8 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook until preserves are melted. Set aside 1/2 cup; brush remaining sauce over steak. Broil 2-3 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1 large egg1 envelope onion soup mix1 pound ground beef2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons 2% milk1 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledCOATING:2 large eggs1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)5 tablespoons canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine egg and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Divide into 36 portions; set aside. In another large bowl, combine the flour and milk until smooth....

Ingredients 16 bacon strips1 can (12 ounces) reduced-sodium SPAM, cut into 32 cubes32 wooden toothpicks1/3 cup yellow mustard1/4 cup maple syrup1 garlic clove, minced Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cut bacon strips crosswise in half. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm. Wrap a bacon piece around each Spam cube; secure with a toothpick. Place in a 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, diced1 large onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup water1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes2 to 3 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork8 hamburger buns, split and toastedMayonnaise, lettuce leaves, red onion, and tomato slices Preparation In a small skillet, cook bacon, onion and garlic over medium heat until the bacon is crisp; drain and place in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz.) egg noodles2 pounds ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions....

Ingredients 2 lb. beef bones 1 lb. beef (preferably shank) 1 (4") daikon radish, peeled 4 scallions 1 (3") cinnamon stick 1 (2") piece ginger, sliced 5 star anise pods 3 bay leaves 2 black cardamom pods 1 tbsp. Sichuan peppercorns 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. cumin seeds 1 tsp. fennel seeds 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper 1/2 tsp. MSG (optional) 3 oz. dried wheat noodles...

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes3 tablespoons canola oil12 cups water2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce1/4 cup beef bouillon granules1 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon pepper3-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed4 medium carrots, sliced3 celery ribs, sliced2 medium onions, coarsely chopped3/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups cold water Preparation In a soup kettle, brown beef in oil; drain. Stir in the water, tomato sauce, bouillon, salt if desired and pepper....

Ingredients 12 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)3 tablespoons butter, melted3 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon grated orange zestFILLING:1/4 cup orange marmalade1 cup navel orange sections1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1/2 cup each fresh raspberries, blueberries and blackberries1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon lime juice1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon grated lime zestFresh mint, optional Preparation Roll up phyllo dough and cut into 1/4-in.-wide strips. Place strips in a large bowl; toss with butter, sugar and orange zest until coated....

Ingredients 3 lb. chicken wings 1 tbsp. vegetable oil celery salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 c. tomato juice 2/3 c. vodka 3/4 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. Hot sauce, such as Tabasco 1 tbsp. horseradish 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Juice of 1 lemon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2/3 c. sour cream 2 tsp. horseradish 2 tsp. chopped dill Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425.Step 2In a large bowl, drizzle wings with oil....

Ingredients 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. granulated white sugar 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. whole milk, warmed (100–110 degrees F) 1 tbsp. instant yeast 3 whole eggs + 1 yolk (reserve extra egg white for egg wash) 10 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature Preparation Step 1Add everything except the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until well combined, and then switch to the hook attachment....

Ingredients 1 c. hummus 2 medium cucumbers, chopped 2 c. kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1 can artichoke hearts, chopped 2 c. Greek yogurt Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp. chopped dill 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved 1 c. crumbled feta 1/4 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley Pita chips, for serving Preparation Step 1Spread hummus evenly on the bottom of your serving dish. Top with an even layer of chopped cucumber. Spread kalamata olives on top....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon almond extract2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling6 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drainedTOPPING:1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground nutmeg3 tablespoons cold butterSOUR CREAM SAUCE:3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream3 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation In a small bowl, combine the egg, cheeses, sugar and extract; set aside....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup M&M’s minis or miniature semisweet chocolate chipsADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)1/2 cup butter, melted2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer the flour mixture, brown sugar and M&M’s. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months....

Ingredients 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1" pieces 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2" pieces Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan 4 large eggs 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Turn off heat and transfer bacon to a paper towel–lined plate....

Ingredients 1 c. potatoes, diced 1/2 c. bacon, thinly sliced 1 c. thinly sliced (about 1/2") asparagus 12 eggs 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 tsp. onion powder tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1 c. sharp Cheddar, divided Preparation Step 1Adjust an oven rack to center position, and preheat to 425°. Step 2In a medium pot, add 2 pinches salt, potatoes, and water to cover the potatoes by about 1/2"....

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower 2 large eggs 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided 1/2 c. grated Parmesan 2 tsp. Ranch seasoning kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 tbsp. chopped parsley Ranch, for drizzling Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425º and line a baking sheet with parchment. On a box grater or in a food processor, grate cauliflower. In a kitchen towel ring out excess liquid from cauliflower....

Ingredients 1 c. whole milk 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 3 c. heavy cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 tsp. sugar 1 (12 oz.) box vanilla wafer cookies 3 bananas, sliced into coins pink gel icing Preparation Step 1Make the pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, vanilla pudding mix, and sweetened condensed milk, breaking up any large lumps. Refrigerate until set, at least 5 minutes....

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 lb. thick-cut bacon, sliced 1" thick 1 (2-lb.) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1" pieces 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 leek, halved and sliced 1/2" thick 3 c. roughly chopped kale (from about 1 bunch) 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. chopped fresh sage 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 c....

Ingredients 4 large eggs Kosher salt 2 tsp. canola oil, divided 2 tbsp. butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Crack eggs into a medium bowl and season with salt. Whisk until smooth. Step 2In a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 teaspoon oil. Add half the egg mixture and swirl pan to evenly coat bottom of skillet with egg....