Ingredients 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled2 large carrots2 medium turnips, peeled1 large onion, halved1 medium fennel bulb, fronds reserved1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme, plus more for topping1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus more for topping1 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. With a mandoline or vegetable peeler, cut the first 5 ingredients into very thin slices....

Ingredients 4 lb. ripe Bartlett pears 4 c. sugar 1/2 c. lemon juice 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. green cardamom pods 1 tbsp. honey Preparation Step 1In a large glass or ceramic bowl, toss the pears with the sugar and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate overnight.Step 2Put a metal spoon in the freezer. Transfer the pears and their liquid to a wide, heavy pot, and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crushed unsweetened pineapple, drained1 tablespoon honey mustard3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt4 bone-in pork loin chop (7 ounces each)2 teaspoons canola oil Preparation In a bowl, combine the pineapple, mustard, garlic and salt; mix well. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining pineapple mixture....

Ingredients 1 c. chopped unsalted pistachios 2 tbsp. cornstarch 5 lg. egg whites, at room temp. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar 1 1/2 c. sugar 4 oz. rhubarb, chopped into 1 in. pieces (1 c.) 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 c. hulled and quartered strawberries, plus 1/2 c. small strawberries for garnish 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste, or pure vanilla extract...

Ingredients 4 lb. Yukon gold potatoes 1 medium celery root 2 tbsp. salt 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper Regular or nondairy sour cream Preparation Step 1Shred potatoes and celery root on the large holes of a box grater. Working in batches, wrap in cheesecloth and squeeze out liquid. Toss with salt in a medium bowl. Season with pepper.Step 2Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-low heat....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3 cups sugar5 large eggs3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice1 cup solid-pack pumpkin2 tablespoons rum extractConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, soda, salt, cloves and pie spice....

Ingredients 2 cans (14 ounces each) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade2 teaspoons orange juice1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Ingredients 1 envelope original ranch salad dressing mix2 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded1 jalapeno pepper, seeded2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantroTortilla chips Preparation In a blender or food processor, prepare ranch salad dressing according to package directions. Add peppers and cilantro; cover and process until combined, 2-3 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup canola oil2 tablespoons almond extract4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup sliced almonds, finely choppedFILLING :1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon almond extract1/4 cup red raspberry preserves Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 cup fresh raspberries3 tablespoons brown sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature2/3 cup sour cream3 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup sliced almondsICING:1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractAdditional raspberries, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, toss raspberries with brown sugar. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 2 ounces Mojito mix, divided1 mint sprig1/2 teaspoon sugar1 to 1-1/2 cups ice cubes2 ounces apple rum or light rum1 ounce club soda Preparation Place 1 ounce Mojito mix, mint and sugar in a highball glass; muddle. Add ice. Pour rum, club soda and remaining Mojito mix into glass; stir. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white bread dough, thawed8 cups torn lettuce1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes1 cup fresh cauliflowerets1 cup quartered thinly sliced cucumber1/2 cup thinly sliced celery1/2 cup sliced fresh carrots1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onionItalian salad dressing or dressing of your choice Preparation Divide bread dough into four equal portions; pat each into an 8-in. circle. Coat the outside of four 5-in. x 2-in. round ovenproof bowls with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs1/2 cup butter, melted3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped pecans1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and eggs. Add the butter; mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans. Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs and edges begin to crack....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh raspberries3/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepperSALAD:4 medium ripe pears, thinly sliced2 teaspoons lemon juice8 cups torn salad greens2/3 cup pecan halves, toasted1/2 cup fresh raspberries1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Press raspberries through a sieve, reserving juice. Discard seeds. In a bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, pepper and reserved raspberry juice. Toss pear slices with lemon juice; drain....

Ingredients 8 cups cranberry juice3 cups pineapple juice3 cups orange juice1/4 cup lemon juice1 liter ginger ale, chilled1 medium navel orange, sliced Preparation In a large container, combine juices; refrigerate. Just before serving, transfer to a punch bowl; stir in ginger ale and orange slices.

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 12 oz. sliced mixed wild mushrooms (5 cups) 1 large shallot 8 oz. prewashed baby spinach (8 lightly packed cups) 1/2 tsp. thyme Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 1/2 c. cream One 18-ounce log of prepared polenta 3 oz. Gruyère cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/2 cup shortening1/4 cup butter3-1/2 to 4 tablespoons cold waterFILLING7 cups sliced peeled potatoes1 medium onion, sliced1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup half-and-half cream Preparation Combine flour, sugar and salt in a bowl; cut in the shortening and butter until crumbly. Add water and mix lightly with a fork. Shape dough into a ball; divide in half....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided1/4 cup waterPinch salt1 cup shorteningFILLING:1/2 cup maple syrup, divided3 pounds tart apples (8 to 9 medium), peeled and thinly sliced1-1/4 cups sugar1/4 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour and water until smooth; set aside. In a large bowl, combine salt and remaining flour; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1 pound butter, softened3 cups sugar6 large eggs1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk1 tablespoon lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon lemon extract4 cups cake flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking sodaConfectioners’ sugar, fresh peaches, blackberries and mint, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup canned pumpkin6 quarts water1/2 cup butter, cubed4 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced Preparation In a small bowl combine the flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in pumpkin until blended. On a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough. Let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 1/2-in....