Ingredients 1/3 cup butter1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup 2% milkDash salt1 can (21 ounces) apple or peach pie fillingToasted walnuts, optional Preparation Place butter in a 10-in. ovenproof skillet. Place in a 425° oven just until melted. In a large bowl, beat the flour, eggs, milk and salt until smooth. Leaving 1 tablespoon melted butter in the skillet, stir the remaining butter into the batter. Pour batter into hot skillet....

Ingredients 1 oz. walnuts 2 tbsp. white-wine vinegar 2 tbsp. nonfat plain yogurt 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. Coarse salt freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. walnut oil 1 1/2 lb. fingerling potatoes 6 oz. haricots verts or other green beans 3 oz. baby arugula Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Finely chop, and set aside....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided2 tablespoons dry red wine or beef broth, divided1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup water4 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 small onion, thinly sliced1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon wine or broth; add beef....

Ingredients 2 lb. ground chicken beef (80 percent lean) 2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp. ground fennel seed 1/2 c. dried bread crumbs 1/4 c. Parsley 1 tbsp. fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon. dried) 1 c. fresh ricotta cheese 2 eggs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450°. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until combined.Step 2Grease a 9” x 13” baking dish. Roll mixture into golf-ball-size meatballs, packing them firmly (wet hands to prevent meat from sticking; alternatively, you can use an ice cream scoop)....

Ingredients 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs3 tablespoons butter1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 medium carrot, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, mincedDash dried thyme2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup water1 cup dry red wine or beef broth1 beef bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place short ribs on a rack in a shallow roasting pan....

Ingredients 1 bottle (12 ounces) Mexican beer or chicken broth1 cup thawed nonalcoholic margarita mix1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon grated lime zest1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves12 taco shellsOptional toppings: Shredded pepper jack cheese, minced fresh cilantro, thinly sliced radishes and sour cream Preparation Combine the first 11 ingredients in a 3- or 4-qt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup water3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries or a mixture of berriesROLLS:1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons shortening1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten2 tablespoons 2% milk1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon. Stir in water until smooth....

Ingredients 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 c. water 2 tsp. cornstarch 4 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. pineapple juice 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 salmon fillets, boneless with skin on kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 green onions Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish Preparation Step 1Make the teriyaki sauce: Add all ingredients to a saucepan and whisk together. Place mixture over medium-low heat and simmer until mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon....

Ingredients 2 avocados 2 tbsp. butter, divided 4 large eggs Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. shredded cheddar 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 2 green onions, sliced Preparation Step 1Cut avocado in half and remove pit. Lay avocado halves on their sides and carefully cut lengthwise into 2 thick slices each. Hollow out middles with a paring knife.Step 2In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons cold butter1 large egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup sour cream1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 cup dried currants or raisins1 large egg yolk2 tablespoons water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the egg, sour cream, lemon zest and orange zest; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 lb. strawberries c. sugar 1 tbsp. sugar 3/4 c. heavy cream 6 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. sliced almonds 3/4 c. sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal Preparation Step 1Make the shortcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour 6 jumbo muffin tins (each 1-cup capacity); set aside.Step 2In a food processor, blend 1/2 cup sliced almonds with sugar until finely ground....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 eggs1-1/4 cups sour cream1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup chopped tart appleTOPPING:1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons cold butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, sour cream and butter....

Ingredients 1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup spinach dip1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped1/4 cup chopped red onion Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place crust on an ungreased pizza pan; brush with oil. Spread spinach dip over top. Sprinkle with cheese, artichokes, tomatoes and onion. Bake until cheese is melted and edge is lightly browned, 8-10 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground ginger4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first six ingredients. Add pork and turn to coat. Seal or cover; refrigerate for 4-8 hours. Drain and discard marinade. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie2-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup chopped fresh broccoli3/4 cup chopped sweet onion2 cups fresh baby spinach3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in....

Ingredients 2 cups pancake mix1-1/2 cups fat-free milk1 large egg1 tablespoon canola oil1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup fresh or frozen blueberriesButter and maple syrup Preparation In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, milk, egg, oil and cinnamon just until blended (batter will be lumpy). Fold in blueberries. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with butter and syrup.

Ingredients 4 large eggs2/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 teaspoons vanilla extract2-2/3 cups whole milk Preparation In a bowl, combine eggs, sugar, spices and vanilla. Blend in milk. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Place baking dish in a cake pan in oven; add 1 in. water to pan. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near middle comes out clean.

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups whole milk3 large egg yolks, room temperature, lightly beaten2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 firm medium bananasWhipped cream, optional Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. Line crust with a double thickness of foil....

Ingredients 2 cups milk2 medium ripe bananas1/4 cup honey1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 7 teaspoons chili powder1 tablespoon garlic powder2 teaspoons celery seed1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds)1 medium green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce1 cup ketchup1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ground mustard1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drainedOptional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped white onion and sliced jalapeno peppers...