Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped onion2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce3/4 cup cold water, divided1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined3 cups hot cooked long grain rice...

Ingredients 2/3 cup biscuit/baking mix1-1/2 teaspoons paprika1-1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up Preparation Place dry baking mix, paprika, seasoned salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Close and shake to mix. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Place chicken in a greased metal or foil 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Place on grill. Cover and grill over low heat, for 30-40 minutes on each side or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil3 medium zucchini, cut into thin slices1/2 cup chopped sweet onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini and onion until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in seasonings. Add vinegar; cook and stir 2 minutes. Top with cheese.

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 pound bulk pork sausage1 cup barbecue sauce, divided 16 Hawaiian sweet rolls, splitOptional: Lettuce leaves, sliced plum tomatoes and red onion Preparation In a large bowl, mix beef and sausage lightly but thoroughly. Shape into sixteen 1/2-in.-thick patties. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes on each side. Brush with 1/4 cup sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking....

Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 celery rib, chopped1/2 cup chopped green onions5 tablespoons butter, cubed1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley2 cups vegetable broth, divided1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 cup slivered almonds Preparation In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, celery and onions in butter until tender. Add barley; cook and stir until barley is golden brown, about 6-7 minutes. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine barley mixture, 1 cup broth and parsley....

Ingredients 4 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/2 inches thick and 6 ounces each)1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1/3 cup butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon minced garlic2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup beef broth3/4 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Rub pepper onto both sides of steaks. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1 13"-x-9" pan fudgy brownies, baked and cooled 1/2 c. Chocolate frosting 7 Oreo cookies, halved and stuffing removed 11 oz. semisweet chocolate chips 2 c. Black sanding sugar 28 royal icing eyes or red M&Ms minis Preparation Step 1Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, roughly crumble brownie by hand. Mix in chocolate frosting and gently knead mixture until evenly moistened.Step 2Using a cookie scoop, portion out 1 tablespoon brownie frosting mixture and roll into small balls....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups frozen cheese tortellini1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (6 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes3 bacon strips, chopped1/8 teaspoon adobo seasoning1/3 cup chopped onion1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper3 teaspoons minced garlic1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup 2% milk1/3 cup sour cream2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook and stir the chicken, bacon and adobo seasoning over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)3/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 cups sliced peeled fresh pears (about 4 medium)3 tablespoons sliced almonds Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar and flour; add pears and toss to coat. Spoon over the crust to within 2 in. of edges....

Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup rye flour2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 tablespoon salt3-1/2 to 4 cups bread flour1-1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice3/4 cup plain yogurt1/4 cup butter, cubed1 large egg, room temperature2 cups dried apples, chopped1 cup raisins1 cup chopped walnuts1 large egg, lightly beaten, optional Preparation In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, rye flour, yeast, salt and 2 cups bread flour. In a small saucepan, heat apple juice, yogurt and butter to 120°-130°....

Ingredients Dough for double-crust pie1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon butter1 large egg whiteOptional: Turbinado or coarse sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 envelope (1 ounce) Lipton beefy onion soup mix1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, finely chopped1 cup canned bean sprouts, drained2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rollsPrepared sweet-and-sour sauce, optionalPrepared hot mustard sauce, optional Preparation In a skillet, combine first 5 ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until beef is browned and onion is tender. Separate crescent dough into triangles; cut each one in half diagonally....

Ingredients 3 pounds medium red potatoes5 bacon strips, diced1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/4 cups sugar1 cup cider vinegar3/4 cup water3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, diced1 cup frozen cubed hash brown potatoes2 tablespoons chopped onion6 eggs1/4 cup sour cream3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided2 tablespoons taco sauce1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce4 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmedSour cream and chopped tomatoes, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute potatoes and onions in drippings until potatoes are golden brown, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 cups water1-1/2 cups 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups old-fashioned oats1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground gingerDash ground nutmeg2 medium firm ripe bananas, sliced1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon rum extractOptional toppings: Cinnamon sugar, sliced ripe bananas and sweetened whipped cream Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water, milk and salt to a boil. Stir in oats; cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup finely chopped green onions1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon canola oil3 cups cooked long grain rice1 cup cooked medium pearl barley2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute the celery, red pepper, onions and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the rice, barley, bacon, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through....

Ingredients 2 c. precooked cornmeal (such as Harina P.A.N.) 2 tsp. kosher salt 2 1/2 c. warm water 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed, and warmed 1 c. shredded queso blanco or mozzarella 1 avocado, thinly sliced Cilantro leaves, for serving Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, whisk cornmeal and salt to combine. Add water and stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms. Cover with a kitchen towel and let hydrate 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 1/2 sleeves butter crackers (about 75 crackers/250 g.) 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/4 c. packed light brown sugar 4 large egg yolks 2 large eggs 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons) 1/3 c. fresh lime juice (from 3 to 4 large limes) 1 c. heavy cream 3 tbsp. light brown sugar 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1 tsp....

Ingredients 20 pearl onions 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tbsp. water 1 c. flour 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. paprika kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Vegetable oil, enough to fill skillet 1" high 2/3 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. ketchup 1 tsp. horseradish 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. dried oregano Preparation Step 1Cut tops of pearl onions, then slice top down (being careful not to cut all the way through) 3 times to form six sections of the onion....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 Green Bell Pepper, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 2 andouille sausage, cut into 1” pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 2 c. chicken stock 1 c. Cheddar cheese 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning 1 1/4 c. long-grain white rice 3 green onions, sliced...