Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 2 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 cups finely chopped sweet onion2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained3 fresh thyme sprigs 2 fresh rosemary sprigs1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces2 cups (about 10 ounces) frozen corn2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped3 tablespoons strong brewed coffeeAdditional salt and pepper, optional...

Ingredients PRETZELS:1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups miniature pretzels1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon vanilla extractCARAMELS:4 cups dark beer1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided3 cups sugar2/3 cup corn syrup2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided1/3 cup water1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. For pretzels, in a small bowl, combine sugar and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, oil and vanilla. Add sugar mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)1/3 cup chopped unblanched almonds1 teaspoon almond extractTOPPING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 cups whipped toppingAssorted fresh berriesOptional: Fresh mint leaves and coarse sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions for fudgelike brownies, adding almonds and almond extract. Spread into a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes....

Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 tablespoon chili sauce2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 small onion, finely chopped1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 garlic clove, minced2 pounds ground beef6 hamburger buns, splitBuffalo Burger Topping, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. Grill, covered, over medium heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 lb. frozen shredded hash browns, thawed 6 large eggs, divided 2 c. shredded cheddar, divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 slices bacon Freshly chopped chives, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400° and grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together hash browns, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper. Step 2Transfer hash brown mixture to prepared baking sheet and, using your hands, pat into a circular crust....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil2 large onions, chopped3 medium carrots, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked andouille chicken sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices1-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 5 medium), cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon pepper1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optionalSour cream, optional Preparation In a 6-qt....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked arborio rice1 egg yolk1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup butter, melted1/3 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup Italian tomato sauce1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 egg whites1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbsOil for deep-fat frying Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Cool slightly. Stir in the egg yolk, cheese and butter. Cover and refrigerate until cooled. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced2 red onion slices, quartered Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, oil, parsley, sugar and ginger. In a serving bowl, combine cucumber and onion. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 tablespoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon salt or to taste1 teaspoon pepper or to taste1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained10 to 12 corn tortillas2 cups small curd 4% cottage cheese, drained1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese1 large egg1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 cups shredded lettuce1/2 cup chopped tomatoes3 green onions, chopped1/4 cup sliced ripe olives Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggs, room temperatureFILLING:2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 4 medium firm bananasGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons boiling water1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms....

Ingredients 1 cup vanilla yogurt1 medium ripe banana, peeled, cut into chunks and frozen1/4 cup each frozen unsweetened strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries1 cup milk Preparation In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients Cooking spray for pan 2 (16.3-ounce) cans of refrigerated biscuits 4 tbsp. melted butter 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan 3 (8-ounce) blocks of softened cream cheese 6 c. shredded mozzarella 1 1/2 c. shredded cooked chicken 1/4 c. buffalo sauce 1 tbsp. ranch dressing Blue cheese crumbles for topping Freshly shopped chives for topping 3/4 c. baby spinach 1/3 c. sour cream 1/2 c. chopped artichoke hearts...

Ingredients 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 3 tbsp. heavy cream 1/4 c. Baileys Pinch kosher salt 1 1/2 c. white chocolate chips 2 tsp. coconut oil Cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Step 1Set up a double boiler by placing a medium heatproof bowl over a small pot of simmering water. Add chocolate chips and heavy cream and stir until melted. Step 2Turn off heat and stir in Baileys and salt. Refrigerate until chocolate mixture is firm enough to roll into balls, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 8 slices bacon 1 (16-oz.) package frozen hash browns 8 large eggs 1/3 c. milk 4 tbsp. butter Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 large flour tortillas 1/2 c. shredded cheddar 1 ripe avocado, sliced Hot sauce, for serving Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, working in batches if necessary, until crispy, about 8 minutes per batch. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and pour off half the fat....

Ingredients 1 large apple1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley3 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh sage2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey6 teaspoons olive oil, divided Preparation Peel and coarsely shred apple; place apple in a colander over a plate. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine egg, parsley, sage, garlic, seasonings and apple....

Ingredients 4 ounces beef cube steaks, cut into strips2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/4 cup julienned green pepper2 tablespoons chopped celery2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup water4 teaspoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 small tomato, cut into wedgesHot cooked rice Preparation In a small skillet, stir-fry the steak in oil for 4 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove steak and keep warm. Stir-fry green pepper and celery until crisp-tender. Combine cornstarch, water, soy sauce, sugar and salt until smooth; add to the skillet....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1/2-inch pieces)1 small onion, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 large eggs1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon cornstarch3 medium ears sweet corn1 cup shredded sharp white or yellow cheddar cheese1 refrigerated pie pastry Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add asparagus and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or just until tender....

Ingredients 6 medium sweet potatoes2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into rings1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice2/3 cup finely crushed gingersnap cookies (about 10 cookies) Preparation Place the sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; cook for 30 minutes or just until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Arrange half of the slices in a greased 13-in....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana or vanilla pudding mix1-1/2 cups 2% milk4 large eggs, room temperatureFROSTING:1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugarWhipped topping, sliced bananas, optional Preparation Line two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, milk and eggs....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast1/2 cup barbecue sauce1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes8 kaiser rolls, split8 tomato slices8 lettuce leaves Preparation Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish; add barbecue sauce. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate overnight. Grill chicken, covered, over medium-high heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Cool; cover and refrigerate chicken until chilled....