Ingredients 1 pound bacon strips1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped8 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes8 slices white bread, cubed2 cups shredded cheddar cheese6 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups 2% milk1/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon in batches until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble into a small bowl. Add red pepper, onions and tomatoes. In a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 3 eggs1/2 cup 2% milk1 green onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter, melted1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, onion, butter, salt and pepper. Pour into a shallow 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until eggs are set.

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each and 1/2-inch thick)1 tablespoon vegetable oil1-1/3 cups uncooked long grain rice1 cup orange juice1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken with rice soup, undiluted Preparation In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil; drain. Place the rice in an ungreased shallow 3-qt. baking dish; pour orange juice over rice. Top with pork chops and soup. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160deg;....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, cut into 2-inch pieces1 cup sliced onion1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/3 cup tomato paste1/4 cup olive oil1 large garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 large eggplant (about 1-1/4 pounds), peeled and cubed4 medium zucchini, sliced1 large green pepper, cut into strips8 to 12 ounces sliced Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain....

Ingredients 2 cups cooked medium pearl barley2 cups frozen corn, thawed1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped green pepper3 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oil, salt, thyme and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons canola oil1-1/2 cups beef broth2 medium onions, sliced1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon each dill seed, caraway seeds, paprika and salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold water1 cup sour creamHot cooked rice1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, warmed Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil. Add the beef broth, onions, garlic and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until beef is tender; reduce heat....

Ingredients 2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs5 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium onion, chopped1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, optional1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups sliced carrots1 cup sliced celery1 cup chopped cabbage2/3 cup quick-cooking barley1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a soup kettle, combine ribs, water, tomatoes, onion, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds beef top round steak1 to 2 envelopes onion soup mix1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup waterMashed potatoes, optional Preparation Cut steak into 6 serving pieces; place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the soup mix, soup and water; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender. If desired, serve with mashed potatoes.

Ingredients 8 slices bacon 1 Garlic clove, minced 1 shallot, chopped 1 tsp. Dijon mustard kosher salt 1/4 c. red wine vinegar 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 3 romaine hearts, chopped 4 hard boiled eggs, quartered 6 slices Swiss cheese, cut into strips 1/4 c. Chopped chives Black pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line sheet pan with parchment paper and 7 slices bacon (don’t overlap). Bake until crispy, about 20 to 25 minutes, then chop into bite-size pieces and set aside....

Ingredients 2 c. (180 g.) raw unsalted pecans 2 c. (130 g., about 36) vanilla wafers 1 c. (115 g.) powdered sugar 6 tbsp. (3 oz.) bourbon whiskey 2 tbsp. maple syrup 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/3 c. decorative sparkling sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until fragrant and golden in the center, 7 to 9 minutes....

Ingredients 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box 2 c. powdered sugar 1 c. smooth peanut butter 4 tbsp. butter, melted 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt 2/3 c. semisweet chocolate chips, melted 2 tsp. refined coconut oil (optional) 2 c. creamy peanut butter 10 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. heavy cream...

Ingredients 4 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3/4 cup sliced celery3/4 cup sliced carrots1 small onion, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups uncooked egg noodles Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups chopped mixed candied fruit1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons rum, divided2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1-1/2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1-1/4 cups butter, softened2/3 cup sugar2-1/2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon almond extract7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour4 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup slivered almonds1 can (8 ounces) almond paste1 large egg yolk2 teaspoons water2 to 2-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar...

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 cups warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup shorteningMelted butter Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in warm buttermilk; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix1/2 cup water1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract2 cups sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water and extract on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape bowl; beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Fold in the coconut. In batches, drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1 medium onion, minced1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried oreganoPinch rubbed sage2 cups biscuit/baking mix2/3 cup 2% milk3 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slicesPaprika Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and seasonings; set aside....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup finely chopped onion3 tablespoons apricot preserves1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 package (2.1 ounces) ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add preserves. Cook and stir until melted. Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle. Roll into a 15x9-in. rectangle, sealing seams and perforations....

Ingredients 4 medium bananas, unpeeled1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1/4 cup granola without raisins1/4 cup chopped pecans4 teaspoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Cut each banana lengthwise about 1/2 in. deep, leaving 1/2 in. uncut at both ends. Place each banana on a 12-in. square of foil; crimp and shape foil around bananas so they sit flat. Gently pull each banana peel open, forming a pocket. Fill pockets with pineapple, granola, pecans and chocolate chips....

Ingredients 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, butter and oregano. Arrange in a single layer on a greased baking sheet or shallow baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 bunch kale (lacinato kale preferred, but any kind will do), stemmed, washed, and patted dry 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Optional seasonings: everything bagel seasoning, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, or garlic powder Preparation Step 1Tear kale leaves into large chip-sized pieces and transfer to a medium bowl. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice and toss to combine....