Ingredients 1 whole leg of lamb salt and pepper 1 head garlic 1 onion 1 carrot 1 fennel 3 potatoes 4 sprig rosemary 4 sprig oregano 4 sprig thyme 4 sprig sage 1/4 c. dry white wine 1/4 c. water olive oil 1/4 c. lemon juice 2 lemons Preparation Step 1Season lamb with salt and pepper. Make slits in meat and push 3 or 4 cloves of garlic into meat. Arrange vegetables, remaining garlic cloves, herbs, and lamb in a roasting pan....

Ingredients 14 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 c. sifted cake flour (not self-rising) 4 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/4 c. milk 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. sugar 5 large egg whites Italian Meringue Buttercream Gel-paste food coloring in red, royal blue, black, lemon yellow, and orange white sanding sugar Astronaut action figure (optional) Red licorice laces (optional) Rocket Template Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 4 green onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil2-1/4 cups chicken broth, divided 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place first six ingredients and 1/4 cup broth in a large resealable plastic bag; seal bag and turn to coat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped pecans1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup canola oil4 large eggs1/4 cup water1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground clovesGLAZE:1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground cloves1/2 cup rum Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan; sprinkle pecans onto bottom of pan. In a large bowl, beat pumpkin, sugar, oil, eggs and water until well blended....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 5 ounces each)2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1 medium pear, cut into wedges Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, thyme, salt and pepper. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil and butter over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat juices run clear....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon peppermint extractGreen and red paste or gel food coloring Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour, salt and extract and mix well. Divide dough into four portions. Tint one portion green and one red; leave remaining portions plain. Divide each portion into thirds; shape each into a 6-in....

Ingredients 1/4 pound center-cut bacon strips, chopped1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)1 cup cubed peeled sweet potato1 tablespoon water1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped1/2 cup frozen cranberries1/2 cup sweet white wine or unsweetened apple juice1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon caraway seeds3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon and leeks over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 jar (15-1/2 ounces) salsa con queso dip, divided1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/3 cup water2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning4 cups cubed cooked boneless country-style pork ribs (from 2 pounds boneless ribs)12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed2-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, dividedShredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional Preparation In a large skillet, combine 3/4 cup queso dip, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, green chiles, water and taco seasoning....

Ingredients 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup seedless raspberry preserves2-1/4 teaspoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons raspberry liqueur Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the preserves, sugar and liqueur; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread between cake layers.

Ingredients 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold water, divided12 tablespoons sugar, divided2 teaspoons lemon juice2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed3/4 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 3/4 cup water, 6 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Strain; return to the pan and set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 c. margarine or butter 1 package regular marshmallows 6 c. Kellogg’s * Rice Krispies * cereal Food colouring String licorice Small round candies Preparation Step 1Regular method: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt margarine and marshmallows in a microwave set on High for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.Step 2Stir until mixture is smooth. Divide marshmallow mixture into five or six portions. Add a few drops of food colouring to each marshmallow portion....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 bunch Swiss chard, coarsely chopped1 small onion, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced3 medium tomatoes, chopped1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup minced fresh basil1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed1 cup cubed carrots1 cup cubed peeled rutabaga1 cup cubed peeled parsnips1 cup cubed peeled potatoes2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water Preparation In a Dutch oven or large kettle, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 chicken (about 3 to 3 1/2 pounds) 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3 heads garlic 2 tbsp. flour 1 c. dry white wine 1 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 400°F. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 5 pounds)1 tablespoon canola oil1 to 2 teaspoons rubbed dried sage1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup beef broth6 medium red potatoes (about 2 pounds), cut in half3 to 4 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces2 medium onions, quartered5 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup water Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown roast on both sides in oil. Season with sage, salt if desired, and pepper. Add beef broth....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked penne pasta1 small onion, diced3 tablespoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced2 cups canned diced tomatoes, drained1 tablespoon tomato paste1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1/3 pound salami, cubed10 pitted ripe olives, halvedSalt and pepper1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1 beef tenderloin roast (5 to 6 pounds) 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons Beau Monde seasoning2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper 1/4 cup butter, meltedMUSHROOMS:2 tablespoons butter1 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Tuck thin tail end of tenderloin under roast for even thickness; tie beef at 3-in. intervals with kitchen string. Place in a large resealable plastic bag....

Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cups 4% cottage cheese, drained1 large egg1/4 teaspoon onion salt2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drainedOptional: sour cream and chopped chives Preparation In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; set aside. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg and onion salt. In another bowl, combine potatoes, 2/3 cup cheddar cheese, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 packages (3 ounces each) soft ladyfingers, splitFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawedTOPPING:1/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained Preparation Line bottom and sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan with ladyfinger halves; reserve remaining ladyfingers for layering. Beat cream cheeses, sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped topping....

Ingredients 4 cups water, divided2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar2 cups pink grapefruit juice1 can (12 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juiceOrange or lemon slices and maraschino cherries, optional Preparation Combine 1/4 cup water and sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until the sugar dissolves; cool. In a large pitcher, combine the grapefruit juice, lemonade concentrate, cherry juice, sugar mixture and remaining water....