Ingredients 1 cup water3 tablespoons brandy or apricot nectar2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons peach preservesDash salt3 cups sliced peeled peaches (about 5 medium) or frozen unsweetened sliced peaches1 cup heavy whipping cream4-1/2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar2-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided6 slices pound cake Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the water, brandy, sugar, peach preserves and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add peaches; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped sweet red or orange pepper1/4 cup chopped fresh baby spinach6 large eggs1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1 package (12 ounces) multigrain sandwich thins, split6 slices cheddar, Swiss or pepper jack cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sweet pepper; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups canned pumpkin1-1/3 cups sugar1-1/4 cups fat-free milk2 large eggs1/2 cup orange juice1/3 cup canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour1/4 cup ground flaxseed2 tablespoons grated orange zest4 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon poppy seeds2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking sodaGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice Preparation In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, sugar, milk, eggs, orange juice, oil, maple flavoring and vanilla until well blended....

Ingredients 2 c. gingersnap cookie crumbs 1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts 5/8 teaspoon(s) salt 5 tbsp. melted butter 2 c. canned solid-pack pumpkin c. light brown sugar 1/2 c. sugar 2 tbsp. honey 1 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon tsp. ground cloves 1 1/4 c. heavy cream c. whole milk 3 large eggs 1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries 1/4 c. orange juice Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325°F....

Ingredients 1 medium head green cabbage, shredded (about 8 cups)1 cup shredded red cabbage4 to 5 carrots, shredded1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons cider vinegar1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots; set aside. In a small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; pour over cabbage mixture. Toss well and refrigerate overnight.

Ingredients 1/2 pound beef round steak (3/4 inch thick), trimmed1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 beef bouillon cube3/4 cup boiling water1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 medium green pepper, cut into rings1/4 cup cold water2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons soy sauceHot cooked noodles, optional Preparation Cut meat into 2-in. x 1-in. strips; brown in a skillet in oil for 10 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1/3 cup white rum1 package white cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup warm waterWhipped cream and maraschino cherries, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Evenly spread coconut, nuts and pineapple in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; drizzle rum over top. Sprinkle with cake mix. Drizzle with butter and water Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 45-50 minutes....

Ingredients 8 ounces fresh chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 medium onion, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3/4 cup panko bread crumbsChopped fresh parsley and cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat until cooked through, breaking into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup canned pumpkinTOPPING:1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas1 tablespoon sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pumpkin....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth1 egg, lightly beaten1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a small saucepan, combine soup and wine or broth. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended and heated through. Stir 1/2 cupful into the egg; return all to the pan. Place the crab in a greased shallow 1-qt....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons mayonnaise2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon lemon juice4 cups torn romaine lettuce1/4 cup Caesar salad croutons2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. In a large bowl, add lettuce. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons and shredded cheese.

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes, undrained1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and cut into strips1 large onion, choppedPepper to tasteHot cooked rice Preparation Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion and pepper. Pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, about 6 hours....

Ingredients 5 bacon strips1 medium onion, diced2 cups chopped seeded peeled fresh tomatoes1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 cup tomato juice or water1 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; drain; discard all but 2 tablespoons of drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add bacon and remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 c. blanched Spanish Marcona almonds or other almonds 1/4 c. hazelnuts 12 clove garlic 6 large ripe plum tomatoes 1 c. extra virgin olive oil, preferably Arbequina olive oil or other Spanish olive oil, plus more for drizzling and finishing Sea salt 1 dried ancho chile 1 can imported Spanish piquillo peppers 1 tbsp. aged sherry vinegar or redwine vinegar or to taste 1 tbsp. red wine, preferably Spanish, such as Priorato or Rioja, or to taste...

Ingredients 1-3/4 pounds small red potatoes, quartered1 small onion, quartered1/4 cup olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation In a bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, oil, rosemary, garlic and garlic salt; toss to coat. Transfer to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender and browned.

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 slices pepper Jack cheese (3/4 ounce each)1/4 cup salsaHot cooked egg noodles, optional Preparation Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with seasoned pepper and garlic powder. Grill on an indoor grill coated with cooking spray for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Transfer chicken to serving plates; top with cheese and salsa....

Ingredients 8 ounces Italian turkey sausage links2 cups whole fresh mushrooms2 cups cherry tomatoes1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces30 slices turkey pepperoni (2 ounces)1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1-1/4 cups pizza sauce, warmed Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. When cool enough to handle, cut sausage into 20 pieces....

Ingredients 8 uncooked manicotti shells1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce8 slices deli ham (about 6 ounces)8 fresh basil leaves8 pieces string cheese24 slices pepperoni1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook manicotti according to package directions for al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350°. Pour 1 cup sauce into an 11x7-in. baking dish. On a short side of each ham slice, layer one basil leaf, one piece string cheese and three slices pepperoni; roll up....

Ingredients 2 grilling planks2 tablespoons butter, softened2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot4 teaspoons each minced fresh basil, cilantro and parsley1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 trout fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation Soak planks in water at least 1 hour. Combine butter, ginger, herbs, honey, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Place planks on grill over direct medium heat. Cover and heat 3 minutes or until light to medium smoke comes from the planks and the wood begins to char....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)2 teaspoons canola oil1/4 teaspoon onion salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches1/2 cup chili sauce1/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Preparation Cut roast in half. In a large skillet, brown pork in oil on all sides. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with onion salt and pepper....