Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 beef top round steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes1-1/2 cups cubed peeled pie pumpkin or sweet potatoes3 small red potatoes, peeled and cubed1 cup cubed acorn squash1 medium onion, chopped2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 bay leaves2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 cup water3 tablespoons all-purpose flour...

Ingredients 5 unpeeled garlic cloves1/2 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained3 cups coleslaw mix1/2 cup sweetened applesauce8 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed1 teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup Thousand Island salad dressing8 slices Swiss cheese8 hamburger buns, split and toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cut stem ends off unpeeled garlic cloves. Place cloves on a piece of foil....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb (1/4-inch pieces)3 cups sliced fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed1/3 cup orange juice4-1/2 teaspoons orange marmalade, optional1/4 teaspoon grated orange zestDough for double-crust pie Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine sugar and tapioca. Add fruit; toss to coat. Gently stir in the juice, marmalade if desired, and orange zest. Let stand for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups half-and-half cream1/2 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine cream, butter and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Place potatoes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; pour cream mixture over potatoes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust1 cup grape tomatoes1 tablespoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1 small onion, chopped1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, chopped1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3 large eggs1 cup half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edges. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil....

Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-in. cubes1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced1 jar (16 ounces) hot banana peppers2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons chili powder1 to 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cuminAdditional banana peppers, optional...

Ingredients 2 cups coarsely chopped peeled ripe pears (about 2 medium)2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries6 cups sugar2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in pectin; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off foam....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup merlot1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons lemon juice1/8 teaspoon salt1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)DUMPLINGS:3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cold butter3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, divided5 tablespoons buttermilk Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low....

Ingredients 3 cups cold whole milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix1 package (3.4 ounces) instant French vanilla pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 package (14.4 ounces) graham crackers1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. In a 13-in. x 9-in. dish, layer a third of the graham crackers and half of the pudding mixture....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour2-1/4 cups sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons salt3 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups whole milk1 cup canola oil1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds1-1/2 teaspoons each butter flavoring, almond extract and vanilla extractGLAZE:3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup orange juice1/2 teaspoon each butter flavoring, almond extract and vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil, poppy seeds, butter flavoring and extracts....

Ingredients 12 slices Challah bread (or other crusty bread), cut into cubes 1 c. chocolate chips 1 c. chopped pecans (optional) 2 12 oz. cans evaporated milk 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree 4 eggs 1 c. brown sugar, packed 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp. kosher salt Chocolate sauce for garnish Whipped cream for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 baking dish....

Ingredients 2 to 3 cups leftover crumbled unfrosted spice cake, muffins or gingerbread2-1/2 cups cold milk1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin4 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant butterscotch pudding mix1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground allspice2 cups heavy whipping creamMaraschino cherries, optional Preparation Set aside 1/4 cup of cake crumbs for topping. Divide remaining crumbs into four portions; sprinkle first portion into a trifle bowl or 3-qt....

Ingredients 6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract4 individual graham cracker tart shells1/2 cup cherry pie filling Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Spoon into shells. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened2 pounds confectioners’ sugar1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk4 cups chopped pecans3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon shortening Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk, pecans, coconut and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or until firm. In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chips and shortening; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 10 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks, drained10 cans (21 ounces each) peach pie filling10 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained10 cups green grapes10 cups sliced bananas Preparation Combine all ingredients except bananas. Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, fold in bananas.

Ingredients 3 ancho chiles (about 1 1/2 ounces) boiling water 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. pine nuts 4 large garlic cloves 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. ground coriander 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter (6 ounces) salt 3 11/2-pound heads broccoli Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a heatproof medium bowl, cover the anchos with boiling water and let stand until softened, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 5 medium red potatoes, cubed4 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 large red onion, halved and cut into wedges4 tablespoons canola oil, divided1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided3 tablespoons minced fresh basil3 garlic cloves, crushed1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground turkey1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth2 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained Preparation In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 8 large potatoes (about 4 pounds), peeled and quartered1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add 1 teaspoon salt. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add the cream, butter, rosemary, nutmeg, pepper and remaining salt; mash until desired consistency....

Ingredients 2-3/4 cups uncooked tricolor rotini or spiral pasta3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1-1/2 cups fat-free milk1 package (16 ounces) frozen Italian-blend vegetables1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1-1/4 teaspoons dried thyme1 teaspoon salt2/3 cup crushed cornflakes Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onion, celery and garlic in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips, melted 1/4 c. crushed candy canes 6 oz. white chocolate liqueur 4 oz. vodka 2 oz. peppermint schnapps 2 tbsp. heavy cream Ice 3 small candy canes Preparation Step 1Pour melted chocolate onto a shallow plate, and place crushed candy canes on another shallow plate. Dip rims of martini glasses first in chocolate, then in candy canes. Pour remaining chocolate into the bottom of glasses and swirl to coat the bottom ⅓ of glasses with chocolate....