Ingredients 2 lb. mini Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. shredded mozzarella 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat grill to medium-high, or preheat the oven to 425º. Step 2Cut 4 large pieces of foil about 10" long. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, and oregano and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and sliced1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce2/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup glazed pecans, chopped, optional Preparation Place sweet potatoes in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix applesauce, brown sugar, melted butter and cinnamon; pour over potatoes. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender. If desired, sprinkle with pecans before serving....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup minced fresh basil2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Arrange cheese, tomatoes and spinach on a large serving platter; top with bacon, basil and green onions. Just before serving, drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil1 small onion, thinly sliced1/4 cup water2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, pepper and salt. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 1 c. chopped onion 3/4 c. chopped green bell pepper 1 pt. Dancing Pigs Original Bar-B-Q Sauce or your favorite barbecue sauce 1 c. sugar 2 tbsp. Liquid Smoke 1/2 c. Cooking oil 1 pinch salt 1 lb. spaghetti 1/4 c. salt 2 tbsp. celery salt 2 tbsp. seasoned salt 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar 1/4 c. paprika 2 tbsp. Black pepper 1 tbsp. cayenne 1 whole pork shoulder...

Ingredients 2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed6 pan-dressed troutLemon wedges, optional Preparation Combine the soy sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, oil and rosemary; pour two-thirds of marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add fish. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate bag for 1 hour, turning once. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. Drain and discard marinade. Place fish in a single layer in a well-greased hinged wire grill basket....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds beef shanks or meaty beef soup bones1 tablespoon canola oil6 cups water2 medium carrots, sliced2 celery ribs, diced1 medium red potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 bay leaf1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium zucchini, diced1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni Preparation In a pressure cooker over medium-high heat, brown beef on both sides in oil....

Ingredients 1 fresh beef brisket (about 2 pounds)2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup hot water1 envelope beefy onion soup mix2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup cold water Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown brisket in oil on both sides over medium-high heat; drain. Combine hot water and soup mix; pour over brisket. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove brisket to a serving platter. Let stand for 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon 2 medium baguettes 8 large eggs 1/3 c. heavy cream 1 c. shredded white cheddar 2 green onions, thinly sliced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop. Step 2Cut a deep V through the top of each baguette and partially unstuff bread....

Ingredients 1/2 c. dark brown sugar 1/2 c. orange juice 3 tbsp. butter, plus more for pan 1 cinnamon stick 2 tbsp. bourbon (optional) Pinch nutmeg Pinch kosher salt 5 medium yams (about 3 lb.) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Butter a medium baking dish. Step 2In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, orange juice, butter, cinnamon stick, bourbon if using, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until it has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 slice day-old rustic bread 3 tbsp. whole milk 1 lb. ground beef (coarsely ground) 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley 1 egg 1 tsp. Sea salt c. all-purpose flour 1 c. spanish extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp. pine nuts 1 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Golden Delicious apple 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar 1 1/2 c. chicken or beef stock 1 stick cinnamon 1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley...

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar, divided1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract2 large eggs1 cup blanched almonds, toasted and finely chopped2 teaspoons milk Preparation Line a baking pan with foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, aniseed, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 10 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. packed light-brown sugar 3 apples 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 c. granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 c. whole milk Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat bottom and side of a 9-inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle bottom with brown sugar....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup molasses2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly slicedGINGERBREAD:1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 cup molasses2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup hot waterWarmed applesauce, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1/4 cup butter in a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Place in oven until butter is melted, 4-5 minutes; carefully swirl to coat evenly....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water (70° to 80°)1/2 cup sweetened applesauce (70° to 80°)2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice3/4 teaspoon salt3 cups bread flour1/3 cup quick-cooking oats2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast Preparation In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed....

Ingredients 1/3 cup vegetable oil1 dozen flour tortillas (8 inches each)1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 cans (15 ounces each) chicken broth1 cup sour cream1/2 cup green taco sauce3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided3 cups cooked shredded chicken1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup sliced ripe olives Preparation In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Soften tortillas in the hot oil 30 seconds per side....

Ingredients 32 fresh asparagus spears (about 2 pounds), trimmed1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve with asparagus....

Ingredients 2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled, deveined and halved1 tablespoon white vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, divided 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt2 celery ribs, chopped5 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper24 Bibb lettuce leaves or Boston lettuce leavesSliced green onions, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add shrimp; cook, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 8 medium sweet red peppers (about 3 pounds)6 jalapeno peppers4 medium Granny Smith apples (about 1-1/4 pounds)2 medium pears (about 1 pound)1 medium onion3 tablespoons canning salt2 cups white vinegar2 cups sugar1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon fennel seed Preparation Seed and coarsely chop peppers. Peel and cut apples, pears and onion into 1-in. pieces. Pulse in batches in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss....

Ingredients 1/2 medium ripe avocado, mashed1 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon plain yogurt1 large egg white Preparation Stir together 1/2 mashed avocado, 1 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. plain yogurt and 1 egg white, whisked until thoroughly blended. Smooth over face, avoiding eye and lip area. Wait 15 minutes. Remove mask with warm water. Rinse face with cool water. Store remainder in airtight container. Makes 2 masks.