Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 cup mashed sweet potato1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1 cup chopped pecans1 cup raisins Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, sweet potato and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and allspice; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1 cup ricotta cheese1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese2 tablespoons salsa1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperPastry for a single-crust pie (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add the cheeses, salsa, salt and pepper; mix well. Roll out pastry into a 12-in. circle on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread with cheese mixture to within 1 in. of edge. Fold edge of pastry over outer edge of filling....

Ingredients 1 whole garlic bulb1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided2 pounds potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cubed2 medium onions, quartered2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 cups vegetable broth, divided4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup milk Preparation Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves); cut top off bulb. Melt 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; drizzle over garlic. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Place in a 9-in. round baking pan; set aside....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1/4 teaspoon dried thyme3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Cut carrots crosswise in half and then lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick sticks. Toss carrots with oil, salt, pepper and thyme; spread evenly in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast until tender and lightly browned, stirring once, 12-15 minutes. Toss with cheese.

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie1/2 cup raisins1/4 cup rum1/4 cup boiling water2 large eggs3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1 cup evaporated milk Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge....

Ingredients 1-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 teaspoon honey3/4 to 1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup whole wheat flour1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons minced fresh sage1/4 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided8 fresh sage leaves1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup all- purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oil, minced sage and salt....

Ingredients 1/4 c. canola oil 1 large onion 10 oz. thickly sliced Genoa salami 4 c. torn watercress or baby arugula 12 large eggs salt Freshly ground pepper Rye toast Preparation Step 1Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the sliced onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the salami strips and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup butter, melted4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1-3/4 cups whipped topping1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked and cooled1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping Preparation In a bowl, combine pecans, coconut and butter. Pour onto an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped1/3 cup raisins1 tablespoon chili powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon allspice1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, apple, raisins and seasonings; mix well. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 white cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix1 cup lemon-lime soda3/4 cup canola oil3 large eggs1/2 cup flaked coconut1/2 cup toasted shelled pistachios, choppedFROSTING:1-1/4 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed TOPPINGS:1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted1/4 cup toasted shelled pistachios, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first five ingredients; beat on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 jar Bertolli® Four Cheese Rosa Sauce 6 links Italian sausages 1 large shallot 3 clove garlic crushed red pepper flakes to taste 2 c. shredded fontina cheese 1 c. mascarpone cheese 1 c. shredded Pecorino Romano cheese 2 tbsp. fresh oregano leaves 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves Ground black pepper to taste 1 box manicotti pasta Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 can (28 ounces) baked beans1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup ketchup2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Preparation In a large skillet, saute bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. In a large bowl, combine the beans, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and bacon mixture....

Ingredients 4 medium green, sweet red, orange and/or yellow peppers1 large egg, beaten1 cup salsa1-1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro1 red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground cumin1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blendSour cream and additional salsa, optional Preparation Place trivet insert and 1 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold butter, divided3/4 cup canned pumpkin1/3 cup buttermilk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine pumpkin and buttermilk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times....

Ingredients 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons sugarAssorted fresh fruit Preparation Place raspberries in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Strain to remove seeds. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add raspberry puree; beat until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with fruit.

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup pine nutsDash salt1 package (5.2 ounces) shallot-chive spreadable cheese1 jar (8 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped Preparation In a pot of boiling water, cook green beans until tender, 6-8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add pine nuts; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with salt....

Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium onions, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons snipped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed, dividedCornmealCoarse salt Preparation In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 cup chopped onion1-1/2 cups chopped green pepper3 cans (53 ounces each) pork and beans1 cup ketchup6 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 cup molasses2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke, optional1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper Preparation In large Dutch ovens, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 egg whites1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon vinegar1/8 teaspoon salt2 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 cups chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla, vinegar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in pecans. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheets....

Ingredients 4 Asiago cheese bagels, split2 tablespoons prepared pesto3 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam2 teaspoons Dijon mustard8 ounces sliced oven roasted turkey breast Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place bagels on an ungreased baking sheet, cut side up; spread with pesto. Bake until lightly toasted, 5-8 minutes. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine jam and mustard. Microwave, uncovered, on high until jam is melted, 15-30 seconds; stir to blend. Spread over bagel bottoms....