Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells2 jars (16 ounces each) giardiniera1 pound fresh broccoli florets1/2 pound cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 pound hard salami, cubed1/2 pound deli ham, cubed2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) sliced pepperoni, halved1 large green pepper, cut into chunks1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drainedDRESSING:1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions....

Ingredients 2 cups diced peeled tart apples1 cup water1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided5 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 teaspoons lemon juice12 slices day-old bread3 eggs2/3 cup milk2 teaspoons vanilla extractConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, cook apples and water over medium heat for 10 minutes or until apples are tender. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped dried apricots2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1-1/4 cups chopped walnutsConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine apricots and coconut. Add milk; mix well. Stir in walnuts. Chill for 30 minutes (the mixture will be sticky). Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in confectioners’ sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.

Ingredients 1/2 cup julienned fully cooked ham1 tablespoon chopped shallot1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chicken broth2 cups cooked fettuccine3/4 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives Preparation In a skillet, saute the ham, shallot and garlic in butter. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in fettuccine and artichokes; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese and olives.

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon sesame or canola oil1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon honey1/2 teaspoon green curry paste1 medium mango, peeled and diced1 green onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons diced peeled cucumber2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperChopped dry roasted peanuts Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°....

Ingredients 4 cups sugar2 cups water1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice3 cups orange juice3/4 cup lemon juice1/2 cup orange juice concentrate8 medium ripe bananas, mashed2 bottles (2 liters each) cream soda3 cans (12 ounces each) lemon-lime soda Preparation In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium heat; cool. Pour into a freezer container; add juices, orange juice concentrate and bananas. Cover and freeze. To serve, thaw mixture until slushy; stir in cream soda and lemon-lime soda....

Ingredients 4 lb. potatoes, peeled and cut into evenly sized pieces kosher salt 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2/3 c. beer, such as IPA 2/3 c. milk 1 c. shredded white Cheddar 1/2 c. shredded yellow cheddar 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. sour cream 2 tbsp. chopped chives, plus more for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. blueberries Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. sour cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt 18 egg roll wrappers Vegetable oil, for frying Powdered sugar, for garnish Preparation Step 1Make blueberry sauce: In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until thick and jammy, 5 to 7 minutes....

Ingredients 3 c. Brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved 1 tbsp. olive oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2/3 lb. Fusilli pasta, boiled to al dente 1/4 c. butter 1/4 c. flour 2 1/2 c. whole milk 1 1/2 c. white Cheddar 1 c. fontina, shredded 3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. Place brussels sprouts on baking sheet and toss with olive oil....

Ingredients 12 Large Eggs 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tbsp. horseradish Juice of 1/2 a lemon 2 tsp. hot sauce 1 tsp. celery seed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. old bay seasoning Pickled Coins, for garnish Celery leaves, for garnish Preparation Step 1Place eggs in a large pot and cover with about an inch of water. Place pot on stove and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup canola oil3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup dried cranberries3 large red apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 cups fresh broccoli florets1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a bowl, whisk the oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, sugar and salt. Add cranberries; let stand for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, toss apples with remaining lemon juice. Add the broccoli, walnuts and cranberry mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/3 cup 2% milk1 egg2 tablespoons packed brown sugar2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup All-Bran2/3 cup shredded peeled tart apple1/3 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup raisins Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the milk, egg, brown sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 package spice cake mix (regular size)1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling3 large eggs3/4 cup fat-free sour cream1/4 cup water2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon almond extract2 tablespoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonGLAZE:2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons fat-free milk Preparation Set aside 1 tablespoon cake mix. Set aside 1-1/2 cups pie filling. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, water, oil, extract and remaining cake mix and pie filling; beat on low speed for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sliced almonds4 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces1/4 cup water1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a large skillet, saute almonds in 1 teaspoon of oil until lightly browned; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute asparagus in the remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the water, sugar, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is tender....

Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Place the asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Combine the water, soy sauce, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds....

Ingredients 2 cups Basic White Sauce1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 medium potatoes, peeled, cooked and cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 cup soft bread crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a saucepan, prepare a double recipe of the white sauce. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Gently stir in the potatoes until coated. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over potatoes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk1 cup water7 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and sliced4 cups sliced peeled butternut squash (about 1 pound)1/4 cup minced fresh chives2 cups shredded Swiss cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and water....

Ingredients 24 uncooked lasagna noodles2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)2 medium onions, chopped1-1/2 pounds bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt8 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions for al dente; drain. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef and onions over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon paprika1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup sherry or chicken broth3 green onions, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Arrange chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. red-wine vinegar 1 tbsp. red-wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt 1/4 tsp. crushed red-pepper flakes 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 3 clove garlic 1 whole chicken 1 c. fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 c. freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese 2 tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, red-pepper flakes, oregano, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish....