Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup all-purpose flourAPRICOT FILLING:3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots3/4 cup water1/3 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons orange marmalade1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground clovesTOPPING:2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon butter, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and flour until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. For filling, in a small saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon white vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon pepper6 hamburger buns, splitLeaf lettuce and tomato slices, optional Preparation Shape meat into six patties; place in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic and pepper. Set aside 1/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade over the patties. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours....

Ingredients 16 fresh asparagus, trimmed16 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 tablespoons minced chives1/4 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Set aside. Flatten bread with a rolling pin....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed French bread (about eight 1/2-in. slices)2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar10 slices French bread (1 inch thick)8 large eggs2 cups half-and-half cream1 cup whole milk1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractAdditional confectioners’ sugar1 cup sliced almonds, toastedAdditional fresh blueberries, optional Preparation In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer bread cubes and blueberries. In a small bowl, beat mascarpone cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth; drop by tablespoonfuls over blueberries....

Ingredients 4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons butter, divided6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup sherry Preparation In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Place chicken in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over chicken. Combine broth and sherry; pour over chicken. Spoon mushrooms over top....

Ingredients 6 cups shredded carrots (about 2 pounds)3/4 cup chopped green onions2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/4 cup butter, cubed Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine carrots, onions, sugar, salt and celery salt. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Dot with butter. Cover and bake 45-50 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.

Ingredients 1 cup beef broth1/2 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce4 garlic cloves, minced1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds) SANDWICHES:1/2 cup mayonnaise8 hoagie buns, split and toasted4 medium tomatoes, sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Place roast in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour broth mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours....

Ingredients 6 ounces white or milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped50 to 55 Oreo cookiesAssorted candy sprinkles or decorations Preparation In a microwave, melt 2 oz. of candy coating at a time, stirring until smooth. Spread over cookie tops; decorate immediately. Place on waxed paper until set.

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds ground beef1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon each dried thyme, savory, marjoram, oregano and parsley flakes1 can (16 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (8-1/2 ounces) lima beans12 pita pocket halves Shredded cheddar cheese, optional...

Ingredients 3 c. Monterey Jack cheese 4 1/2 oz. green chilies 1/4 c. heavy cream 5 tsp. cumin kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. ground beef 1 tbsp. chili powder 8 large flour tortillas extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 1/2 c. sour cream Preparation Step 1In a small pot, add 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, half of the green chilies, heavy cream, 1 tsp....

Ingredients 1 box chocolate cake mix 2 12-oz. can Coca-Cola, divided 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 4 c. powdered sugar Pinch of kosher salt 1 c. white rum, divided Juice of ½ lime Preparation Step 1Make cake: Preheat oven to 350° and line two muffin tins with 20 liners. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and one can of Coca-Cola and mix until smooth.Step 2Divide batter between prepared cupcake liners....

Ingredients 1 lb. New York strip steak, trimmed and cut into 1" cubes 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tsp. (or more) finely chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1Preheat air fryer at 400° for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss steak, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and 2 teaspoons salt....

Ingredients Cooking spray 2 Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced Juice of 1 orange 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/4 c. packed light brown sugar 1 tbsp. brandy 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed if frozen and kept cold in refrigerator 1 tbsp. turbinado sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Coat a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Step 2In a medium bowl, toss apples and orange juice....

Ingredients 1 box cornbread mix, plus ingredients called for on box nonstick cooking spray 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2/3 c. Onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 c. rotisserie chicken, shredded kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2/3 c. Stubb’s Barbecue Sauce, plus more for drizzling 1/4 c. Frank’s red hot sauce 2 tsp. garlic powder 1 1/4 c. Mashed potatoes 1 16-oz. can baked beans 1 c. Coleslaw dill pickle spears...

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. ground beef 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 c. low-sodium beef broth 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley leaves, plus more for serving 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 3/4 c. finely ground breadcrumbs Canola oil, for frying Spicy mustard, for serving...

Ingredients 1 (14-oz.) can condensed milk 1 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder Sprinkles or chopped nuts, for rolling Cooking spray Preparation Step 1Combine the condensed milk, cocoa powder, and 1 tbsp of butter in a medium saucepan. Don’t worry if the butter doesn’t incorporate well, it will once on the heat. Grease a plate with extra butter, and set aside.Step 2Over a medium to low flame, heat the mixture until thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup canola oil3 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups A to Z ingredients (choose from list below)1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnutsA to Z INGREDIENTS:Apples, peeled and shreddedApplesauceApricots (dried), choppedBananas (ripe), mashedCarrots, shreddedSweetened shredded coconutDates, pitted and choppedFigs (dried), choppedGrapes (seedless), choppedOranges, peeled and choppedPeaches, peeled and choppedPears, peeled and choppedPineapple (canned), crushed and drainedDried plums (prunes), pitted and choppedPumpkin, cannedRaisinsRaspberries, unsweetened fresh or frozenRhubarb, chopped fresh or frozenStrawberries, fresh or frozenSweet potatoes, cooked and mashedZucchini, peeled and grated...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup buttermilk1 cup ground almondsMelted chocolate, optional Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in almonds. On a greased baking sheet, shape the dough into two 11x3-1/2-in....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup plus 4 teaspoons melted butter, dividedFILLING:1/4 cup butter, cubed4 large tart apples, peeled and sliced1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, combine cream and 1/2 cup butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 qt. water 1 c. plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 1/2 tbsp. Wine vinegar 1 small onion 12 peppercorns 5 bay leaves 1 1/2 tsp. salt 4 large artichokes 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 4 scallions including green tops 6 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1 1/4 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large wide stainless-steel pot, combine the water, the 2 tablespoons oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the vinegar, the onion, peppercorns, bay leaves, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt....