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Ingredients 2 medium carrots, sliced1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces8 cups torn Bibb lettuceORANGE GINGER VINAIGRETTE:1/4 cup orange juice4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil for 1 minute. Add asparagus; cover and boil 3 minutes longer. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water; drain and pat dry....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped1/4 cup chopped onion1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cubed1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons in pan. Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender....

Ingredients 1 pound sliced bacon1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 eggs, separated1-1/2 cups milk1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain; crumble and set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat egg yolks, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients until smooth. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Add bacon. Before making each waffle, stir batter....

Ingredients 2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix2/3 cup milk2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (10 ounces) baked beans Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cornbread mixes, milk and eggs. Pour 1-1/2 cups batter into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Spread with baked beans. Spread with remaining batter. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cornbread comes out clean. Serve warm.

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper1 large red onion, chopped4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese Preparation Place beans in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water....

Ingredients 2 bacon strips, diced1 cup uncooked pearl barley1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Cool, then refrigerate. Drain skillet, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. In drippings, saute barley, onion and mushrooms until barley is lightly browned and vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil, divided1/4 cup minced fresh basil1 tablespoon white vinegar1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/2 teaspoon sugar1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveinedLettuce leaves1/4 cup butter, cubed Preparation For dressing, combine 1/4 cup oil, basil, vinegar, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Meanwhile, combine shrimp and remaining cheese. In a large skillet, heat butter and remaining oil. Add shrimp; saute for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink....

Ingredients 3/4 cup thawed limeade concentrate1 bottle (12 ounces) beer, chilled3/4 cup vodka3/4 cup waterGARNISH:Lime slices Preparation In a pitcher, combine the limeade concentrate, beer, vodka and water. Serve in pilsner or highball glasses, over ice if desired. Garnish as desired.

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 cup cranberry juice3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 large onion, thinly sliced1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and broth until smooth. Stir in the cranberry sauce, cranberry juice, garlic and rosemary. Pour into a large roasting pan....

Ingredients 4 ears of corn, shucked, halved if necessary 1 c. finely crumbled feta 3 tbsp. finely chopped red onion 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh basil, plus more for serving 1 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 c. full-fat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 tsp. sweet or smoked paprika Lemon wedges, for serving Preparation Step 1Working in batches if necessary, in an air-fryer basket, arrange corn in a single layer. Cook at 400°, turning halfway through, until bright yellow and tender, 10 to 12 minutes....

Ingredients 4 large eggs Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 slices white bread 3/4 c. shredded cheddar 1/2 tsp. everything bagel seasoning 3 slices cooked bacon Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and swirl pan to melt butter. Pour the eggs into the skillet....

Ingredients 6 small corn tortillas 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 3 tbsp. water 1 c. shredded pepper jack cheese 1 avocado, halved and pitted Juice of 1/2 lime 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro Freshly ground black pepper 6 large eggs Pickled jalapeños, pickled red onions, and salsa, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. On a large baking sheet, arrange tortillas in a single layer....

Ingredients 2 lb. snow crab leg clusters (about 4) 2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. smoked paprika 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tsp. dried thyme 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. granulated sugar 3/4 tsp. cayenne 3/4 c. butter, melted 2 c. water 3 qt. water 1/4 c. distilled white vinegar 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp. mustard seeds...

Ingredients 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped1 cup sugar1 cup fresh cranberries1/2 cup wheat berries1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed1/2 cup oat bran1/2 cup medium pearl barley1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon6 cups waterOptional Toppings: Milk, sliced apples, dried cranberries and chopped walnuts Preparation In a 4 or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until grains are tender, 4-5 hours....

Ingredients 2 cans (16 ounces each) apricot halvesPinch salt2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup lemon-lime soda Preparation Drain apricots, reserving 1-1/2 cups juice; set apricots aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring apricot juice and salt to a boil. Remove from the heat; add gelatin and stir until dissolved. In a blender, process apricots, orange juice concentrate and lemon juice until smooth....

Ingredients 2-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta (about 12 ounces)3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, well drained2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup crumbled goat cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon grated lemon zest2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Fill a 6-qt. stockpot three-fourths full with water; add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package (1 pound) spaghetti or linguine6 bacon strips, chopped1 cup fresh or frozen peas2 tablespoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Additional grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving pasta water; keep pasta warm. In same pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 cup pancake mix2/3 cup milk2 tablespoons canola oil1 egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 medium Golden Delicious apple, peeled and slicedMaple syrup Preparation In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, milk, oil and egg. In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and apple slices; saute until sugar is dissolved. Pour batter over apple mixture. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until bubbles form on top of pancake....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1 loaf (1 pound) French bread1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups sour cream2 tomatoes, seeded and diced1 large green pepper, diced3 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a skillet, brown ground beef and onion. Drain. Add salt, garlic powder and pepper. Cut bread lengthwise in half; butter both halves and place on baking sheets. Remove meat mixture from heat; stir in sour cream....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4" sticks 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. BBQ sauce 2 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tsp. hot sauce (such as Texas Pete) Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, oil, chili powder, and garlic powder until combined and evenly coated; season with salt and pepper, then toss again....