Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil. Add wine and garlic, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 8 boneless pork loin chops kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 2 c. black or red seedless grapes 2 tbsp. minced shallots 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 c. dry, fruity red wine 1 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 2 tsp. chopped tarragon Preparation Step 1In a very large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Season the pork with salt and pepper and add the chops to the skillet....

Ingredients 3 large eggs, room temperature2 cups sugar1 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt4 cups chopped peeled tart apples3/4 cup chopped pecansFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)1 medium onion, chopped1 cup ketchup1 cup root beer1/4 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons pepper1 teaspoon ground mustard6 large russet potatoes1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon cold water6 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons sour cream1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheeseThinly sliced green onions, optional Preparation Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion. Combine the ketchup, root beer, vinegar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, pepper and mustard; pour over top....

Ingredients 1 package (24 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli3 cups cubed cooked chicken6 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/3 cup chopped onion1 jar (28 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the ravioli and chicken. Top with mushrooms, green pepper, onion and spaghetti sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 2 medium parsnips 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 4 slice sourdough bread or eight 3/4-inch-thick slices of baguette 1/4 c. Crème fraîche 1 Bosc pear 4 oz. Fourme d’Ambert Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the shaved parsnips with the extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes, tossing once, until the parsnips are tender and starting to crisp around the edges....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links, cut into 1-in. slices1/4 cup pepper jellyStone-ground mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Coat 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 2 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Cut dough lengthwise into 3/4-in. strips. Wrap a strip of dough around a sausage slice, gently stretching dough as you roll....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes2 medium onions, halved and sliced1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced1 medium green pepper, sliced8 slices American cheese or pepper jack cheese8 hoagie buns, split and toasted Preparation In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 7 hours....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix1 cup water4 large eggs3/4 cup vegetable oilGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon butter, softened2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mixes, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups finely crushed animal crackers3 tablespoons packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 tablespoon lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom1 drop green food coloring, optional3 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup pistachios, finely choppedSweetened whipped cream, optionalOptional: Additional chopped pistachios and animal cracker crumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 1 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon poppy seeds1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground mustardSalad greens and vegetables of your choice Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake until sugar is completely dissolved. Shake again before serving. Drizzle over tossed salad.

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper6 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)1 cup apricot preserves2 tablespoons hoisin sauce1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 green onions, chopped3 tablespoons chopped unsalted peanuts Preparation Mix ginger, salt, garlic powder and pepper; rub onto both sides of chops. In a small saucepan, combine preserves, hoisin sauce and pepper flakes; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup for brushing chops after grilling....

Ingredients 6 pork chops (1/2 inch thick)1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 cups cubed day-old bread1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 egg, beaten1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Combine bread cubes, soup, celery, onion, garlic, egg, poultry seasoning and pepper; spread over pork chops....

Ingredients Pork rib crown roast (5-1/2 to 6 pounds, 12-16 ribs)Salt and pepper to tasteSTUFFING:1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules3/4 cup hot water1/2 cup chopped dried apricots4 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread (about 6 slices)1 large apple, peeled and chopped1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon black pepper1/2 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubedGLAZE:1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon soy sauceApricot halves, fresh sage for garnish...

Ingredients 2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removedCooking spray1/8 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon olive oil1 small onion, chopped1 cup fresh baby spinach2 large eggs1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheeseMinced fresh basil, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Spritz mushrooms with cooking spray; place in a 15x10x1-in. pan, stem side up. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar4 large portobello mushrooms (about 5 inches), stems removed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tube (18 ounces) polenta, cut into 12 slices4 slices tomato1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes (do not allow to brown). Stir in vinegar; remove from heat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 ounces each) 1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup Marsala wine1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup golden raisins2 tablespoons capers, drained1/4 cup chopped fresh basilHot cooked couscous Preparation Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add 1 tablespoon oil....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds bony chicken pieces (legs, wings, necks or back bones)2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into chunks2 medium carrots, cut into chunks2 medium onions, quartered2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon dried thyme8 to 10 whole peppercorns6 cups cold water Preparation Place all ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; make sure vent is closed. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high and set time for 45 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, cloves and nutmeg1 cup prune juice1 cup finely chopped pitted dried plums (prunes)Confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with prune juice, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg1 tablespoon water4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 cup prepared pesto24 pimiento pieces Preparation Unfold pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. From each sheet, cut out 12 leaves with a floured 3-1/2-in. leaf-shaped cookie cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets. With a toothpick, score veins in leaves. In a small bowl, beat egg and water; brush over pastry....