Ingredients 1 pound bacon strips, chopped1 package (28 ounces) frozen potatoes O’Brien, thawed3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend12 large eggs1 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon in batches over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. In a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, layer a third of each of the following: potatoes, reserved bacon and cheese....

Ingredients 16 bacon strips, halved crosswise1/2 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes32 frozen Tater Tots, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm. Combine syrup and pepper flakes. Dip each bacon piece in syrup mixture, then wrap around a Tater Tot. Secure with toothpicks. Place on a greased rack in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients Materials needed:Disposable round 12- to 14-inch aluminum pizza pan (solid or perforated)Cooking sprayBaking sheet2 loaves (1 pound each ) frozen bread dough, thawed (or homemade dough for two 1-pound loaves)1 large egg1 tablespoon waterAluminum foil Preparation FIG 1 Making form from pizza tin. To make a form, roll pizza pan into a cone shape with a 5-inch circular opening, as in Fig. 1. Curve pointed end to one side to create cornucopia shape....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 can (16 ounces) crushed tomatoes4 cups chopped cabbage1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain. In a small bowl, mash 1/4 cup beans with 1/4 cup beef broth....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) fine egg noodles1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 cup water1 cup diced process cheese (Velveeta)1/2 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium carrot, thinly sliced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 3/4 pound beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes2 teaspoons canola oil1 small onion, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced3/4 cup water, divided1/4 cup ketchup1 teaspoon brown sugar3/4 teaspoon paprika3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustardDash cayenne pepper1 tablespoon all-purpose flourHot cooked noodles Preparation In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil on all sides. Add onion; cook until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add 1/2 cup of water, ketchup, brown sugar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and cayenne; mix well....

Ingredients 2 medium green plantains Olive oil cooking spray 3 c. warm water 2 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more 1/2 tsp. plus 1 pinch of garlic powder 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 c. plain full-fat Greek yogurt 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tbsp. fresh orange juice 1/4 tsp. ground cumin Preparation Step 1Trim and discard ends of plantains. Using a knife, slice a slit along length of plantain peel, avoiding flesh....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. butter 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar Pinch kosher salt 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp. banana liqueur (optional) 2 tbsp. heavy cream 1 large banana 3 tbsp. dark rum Ice cream, for serving Preparation Step 1Peel banana and cut in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise to yield 4 long banana planks.Step 2In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and devined 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 2 tbsp. butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. tomato paste 2/3 c. tomato juice 2 tbsp. vodka 2 tsp. prepared horseradish 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt Pinch red pepper flakes 1 c. cherry tomatoes 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1/2 lemon, sliced into wedges, for serving Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp and golden....

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1/3 cup apricot preserves4 slices deli ham, quartered8 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 16 pieces Preparation Preheat air fryer to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll pastry to a 12-in. square; cut into sixteen 3-in. squares. Place 1 teaspoon preserves in center of each square; top with ham, folding it as necessary, and cheese. Overlap 2 opposite corners of pastry over filling; pinch tightly to seal....

Ingredients 2 cups ground walnuts, toasted1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed1/2 cup butter, meltedSYRUP:1/2 cup honey1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup water1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Preheat air fryer to 325°. Combine walnuts, sugar and cinnamon. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a 15x12-in. piece of waxed paper; brush with butter. Place a second phyllo sheet on top, brushing it with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out....

Ingredients 1 c. slivered almonds 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tsp. water 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 5 tbsp. packed light brown sugar 1/4 c. Chambord 5 ripe plums (1 pound) 1/2 c. slivered almonds, for the tart 1 1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 large eggs 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 14 oz. all-butter puff pastry Preparation Step 1Make the almond crunch: Preheat the oven to 350°. In a bowl, toss the almonds, sugar, and water until coated....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups raisin bran cereal1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg3/4 cup buttermilk1/4 cup canola oil3/4 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple3/4 cup grated carrots1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple, carrots and walnuts. Fill paper-lined muffin cups or cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full....

Ingredients Dough for 2 double-crust pies 1-1/2 cups sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced (about 4-1/2 cups)4 cups frozen or fresh raspberries2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 cup orange juice1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cinnamonOptional: Additional orange juice and sugar Preparation Divide dough into 2 portions so that 1 is slightly larger than the other; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight....

Ingredients 1 c. plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. baking powder pinch of salt 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter 2 c. granola without dried fruit 3 1/2 lb. Granny Smith apples 1 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a shallow 3-quart baking dish. In a food processor, pulse 1 cup of the flour with the brown sugar, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 cup half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese2 tablespoons crushed butter-flavored crackers Preparation In a skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain. Arrange spears in the bottom of a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; set aside and keep warm. In a small saucepan, melt butter....

Ingredients 2 eggs2 cups soft bread crumbs1/2 cup chopped sweet onion1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 pound ground venison1/2 pound bulk pork sausage4 bacon strips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble venison and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with bacon strips. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar1/8 teaspoon dried basilDash saltDash garlic powderDash pepper1 French bread baguette (4 ounces), sliced Preparation In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, oil, vinegar and seasonings. Dip bread slices into sauce.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 cup balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons olive oil12 dried figs, halved12 cherry tomatoes1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced Preparation Cut pork into 1-in. cubes. Combine next seven ingredients; rub over pork. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to grill. Meanwhile, make a glaze by whisking vinegar, honey, mustard and oil....

Ingredients 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped3/4 cup butter, cubed3 large eggs, room temperature2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup maraschino cherries, choppedTOPPING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)1/3 cup strawberry preserves1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten1/4 cup chopped salted peanutsOptional: Sliced bananas and additional chopped maraschino cherries Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth....