Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds bacon strips1 cup toasted chopped almonds3/4 cup chopped dates10 tablespoons butter, melted20 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup maple syrup1/2 cup water2 tablespoons bourbon2 teaspoons grated orange zest Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Coarsely crumble bacon into a food processor; add almonds and dates. Cover and process until finely chopped....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs.) 1 lemon, cut into thin slices Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish (optional) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375º. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle oil all over chicken and generously coat with seasoning mixture, shaking off excess....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 cup water1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons white vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 small onion, chopped1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large saucepan, whisk flour and water until smooth. Stir in brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar 1 c. cold unsalted butter 1/4 c. ice water Preparation Step 1In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar; pulse briefly. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup ice water. Pulse until dough is crumbly but holds together when squeezed (if necessary, add up to 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time)....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper, optional1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 large egg2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, dividedPaprika Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper if desired over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, beans, salt and garlic salt....

Ingredients 3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1/3 cup olive oil3 medium onions, chopped3 large carrots, chopped6 celery ribs, chopped1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste, divided9 garlic cloves, sliced3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes5 teaspoons kosher salt3 teaspoons dried basil3 teaspoons dried marjoram1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1-1/2 cups dry red wine3 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups beef stock6 bay leaves3 cups 2% milk3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseHot cooked linguine...

Ingredients 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets 1 large carrot, cut into half moons 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 c. soy sauce 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 2 tsp. sriracha 1 clove garlic, minced 2 packets ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded Sliced green onions, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil....

Ingredients 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls1/4 pound thinly sliced hard salami1/4 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese1/4 pound thinly sliced pepperoni1/4 pound thinly sliced Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto1/4 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained1 large egg yolk, beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll 1 tube of crescent dough into a long rectangle; press perforations to seal....

Ingredients 6 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced6 medium carrots, thinly sliced1/2 cup orange juice1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons cold butter Preparation Combine apples and carrots; place in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with orange juice. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and nutmeg; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple mixture....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish1/4 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups diced peeled apples2 cups diced pickled beetsLettuce leaves, optional1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Gently fold in apples and beets. If desired, serve on a lettuce-lined plate and top with chopped egg.

Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 teaspoons lemon juice2 teaspoons honey1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup fresh baby spinach1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, cut into 1/8-inch slices8 slices pumpernickel bread8 cooked bacon strips1 medium apple, thinly sliced Preparation In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper until blended. Add spinach; toss to coat. Place half of the cheese on four bread slices. Layer with bacon, spinach mixture, apple and remaining cheese....

Ingredients 3 pounds baby red potatoes (1-3/4 inches wide, about 36)6 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 cups pimiento-stuffed olives1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup sour creamCoarsely ground pepper, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil and salt; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until tender, 30-35 minutes. Meanwhile, place olives, onion, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor; pulse until chopped....

Ingredients 1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup sugar1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained3 medium bananas, sliced2 graham cracker crusts (9 inches)1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and sugar. Stir in pineapple until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Arrange bananas over bottom of each crust; spread pineapple mixture over tops. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving....

Ingredients 8 frozen bean and cheese burritos (about 5 ounces each), thawed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce1/2 cup whole milk2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese, divided1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies1 cup sliced ripe olives1/2 cup sliced green onions6 cups shredded lettuceSalsa and sour cream, optional Preparation Arrange burritos in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the soup, sauce and milk until blended; stir in 1 cup of cheese and the chilies....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 can (28 ounces) baked beans1/4 cup barbecue sauce1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans and barbecue sauce; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook on low until cheese is melted.

Ingredients 4 medium zucchini1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 large onion, finely chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped1-1/2 cups tomato sauce1/2 cup bulgur1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup salsa1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/4-in. shell; chop flesh. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and red pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1/4 cup hoisin sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon water2 teaspoons sesame oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 pound beef top round steak, thinly sliced6 ounces uncooked spaghetti4 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 green onions, sliced1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped1 red chili pepper, seeded and thinly sliced Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. Remove 1/4 cup mixture to a large bowl; add beef and toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 medium beets 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 3 large eggs 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. vegetable oil Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 3 large egg yolks 1/2 c. sugar 3/4 c. milk 3/4 c. heavy cream 3 tbsp. bourbon or whiskey Sweetened whipped cream Preparation Step 1Peel and chop 2 of the beets, then puree them in a mini food processor....

Ingredients 2 lb. beets (preferably Chioggia) 3/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. fresh orange juice 1/4 c. white balsamic vinegar 3 bunch watercress 6 oz. young Pecorino cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small baking dish, rub the whole beets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and roast the beets for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until they are tender when pierced with a knife....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 c. apple cider 2 1/4 c. (270 g.) all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 c. (105 g.) packed light brown sugar 1/2 c. (100 g.) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/3 c. whole milk 1/4 c. (50 g.) granulated sugar...