Ingredients 1 lb. fresh mozzarella 4 large or 6 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced 1 bunch fresh basil, stems removed and discarded Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Flaky sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1On a large plate or platter, layer mozzarella and tomato slices in an alternating pattern. Top with basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. What should I look for when buying tomatoes?...

Ingredients 2 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter1/2 pound fresh or frozen rhubarb, chopped1 tablespoon honey1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat air fryer to 400°. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Place chops in greased air fryer. Cook until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 pound baby carrots2 small onions, quartered3 garlic cloves, peeled1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon white wine vinegar1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperFresh thyme, optional Preparation Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a large bowl, toss first 8 ingredients. Place carrots on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until carrots are crisp-tender, 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme.

Ingredients 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice7 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach (about 5 ounces)1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 cup crumbled feta cheese3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberriesDRESSING:1/4 cup olive oil1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly....

Ingredients 2 cups diced peeled potatoes1/2 pound fresh asparagus, chopped1/2 cup chopped onion2 celery ribs, chopped1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules4 cups water1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan or soup kettle, combine the potatoes, asparagus, onion, celery, bouillon and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 medium apples 5 large marshmallows 1 oz. Mexican chocolate 2 oz. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. water Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Halve each apple lengthwise. Using a melon baller or grapefruit spoon, scoop out seeds, forming a small crater in center of each half.Step 2Fill each crater with 1 marshmallow quarter and 1/4 of the chocolate. Cut 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces, and divide among apples, placing over chocolate....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning1 cup water1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes; crumble meat; drain. Stir in steak seasoning. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 3-4 minutes or until tortellini are tender....

Ingredients 3 lb. chicken drumsticks 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. cayenne kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/3 c. hot sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot) 1/3 c. unsalted butter, melted Ranch, for serving Carrot sticks, for serving celery sticks, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Pat drumsticks dry....

Ingredients 2 large acorn squash2 cups shredded cabbage1 medium onion, chopped1 medium apple, chopped1 tablespoon butter1/2 pound pork sausage, cooked and drained3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons slivered almonds Preparation Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Place with cut side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Add 1/2 in of water to pan. Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni2 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish3 tablespoons yellow mustard2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar3/4 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon salt3 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, finely chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. For dressing, in a small bowl, combine Miracle Whip, sugar, relish, mustard, vinegar, celery seed and salt....

Ingredients Coarse salt ground pepper 1 package soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles) 1 skirt steak 1 lb. snow peas 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1/4 c. unsalted peanuts Preparation Step 1In a pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until al dente. Drain; set aside.Step 2Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Season steak with salt and pepper. Cook (in batches if necessary), turning once, until medium-rare, 2 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer steak to a cutting board, and loosely tent with aluminum foil (reserve skillet with juices)....

Ingredients 2 Morningstar Farms® Asian Veggie Patties 2 clove garlic 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil or olive oil 3/4 c. shredded carrots 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp. lime juice 8 rice papers 1/2 large red or green bell pepper 2 tbsp. slivered fresh mint leaves Preparation Step 1Cook patties according to package directions. Cut each into 8 strips. Set aside.Step 2Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook and stir garlic in oil over medium heat for 30 seconds or until fragrant....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed2 cups grape tomatoes1 medium red onion, halved and sliced1/4 cup minced fresh basilDRESSING:1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons lemon juice 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....

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 teaspoon 2% milk1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls5 bacon strips, cooked and finely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, onion and milk until blended. On a lightly floured surface, unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; press perforations to seal. Spread with cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with bacon. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegDash ground cloves1/4 cup heavy whipping cream3 medium firm bananas, halved lengthwise and cut into thirds1/4 teaspoon rum extractOptional: Waffles, pancakes or vanilla ice cream Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in cream. Add bananas and extract....

Ingredients 6 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dill weedDRESSING:1/2 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons half-and-half cream1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine cabbage, basil and dill. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Drizzle over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 3/4 c. milk 1 large egg 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/3 c. plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided 3 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 c. Vegetable oil, for frying 3 large Granny Smith apples, cored and peeled Caramel, warmed, for dipping Preparation Step 1Make the batter: Combine milk, egg, flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl, stirring until all of the large clumps are broken up....

Ingredients 6 hard-boiled large eggs1/2 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic salt3 tablespoons finely chopped roasted almonds12 whole roasted almondsFresh parsley Preparation Slice eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks and set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic salt and chopped almonds. Stuff or pipe into egg whites. Garnish with whole almonds and parsley. Chill until ready to serve.

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin4 tilapia fillets (4 to 5 ounces each)1/3 cup reduced-fat chipotle mayonnaise1 teaspoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Combine the first 6 ingredients; sprinkle over fillets. Cook fillets in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup light corn syrup1 cup water2 teaspoons anise extract or 1 teaspoon anise oil6 to 9 drops red food coloring Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Uncover; cook on medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)....