Ingredients 3 tablespoons red grapefruit juice1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon honey1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 large fennel bulb2 large red grapefruit, sectioned1 cup fresh baby spinach1/4 cup shaved Romano cheese1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Remove fronds from fennel; set aside for garnish. Cut bulb into thin slices and coarsely chop the slices. In a large bowl, combine the chopped fennel, grapefruit and spinach....

Ingredients salt 3 oz. penne (or fusilli or shell pasta) 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion or fat shallot 1 clove garlic 2 large ripe plum tomatoes 1 tbsp. white wine 2 1/2 oz. canned tuna in olive oil 10 Italian or Greek black olives 2 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1Bring a large pot of water with 1/2 tablespoon salt to a boil. Drop in pasta; stir it around....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons peppermint extract3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup crushed peppermint candiesFROSTING:2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir in peppermint candy....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple1 tablespoon whole cloves2 bone-in fully cooked ham steaks (1/2 inch thick and 1 pound each)1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Insert cloves into edges of ham steaks. Place one ham steak in a greased shallow baking pan. Spread pineapple over ham; top with the second ham steak. Pour reserved pineapple juice over ham....

Ingredients 1/3 cup port wine or grape juice2 tablespoons water2 dried figs, chopped1 fresh rosemary sprig1 tablespoon honey1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepperSANDWICHES:1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper8 slices sourdough bread1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese1 cup watercress, optionalCooking spray Preparation For jam, in small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef2 envelopes taco seasoning4 large eggs3/4 cup 2% milk1-1/4 cups biscuit/baking mixDash pepper1/2 cup sour cream2 to 3 cups chopped lettuce3/4 cup chopped tomato1/4 cup chopped green pepper2 green onions, chopped2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1/2 cup lemon juice1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup fresh sage1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup olive oil1 envelope onion soup mix2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram1-1/2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (2 pounds each)Optional: Additional fresh thyme, marjoram, and lemon wedges Preparation In a blender, process the first 15 ingredients until blended....

Ingredients 3 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), crushed, divided3 cups vanilla ice cream, softened, divided1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)1/2 cup canned pumpkin2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Combine two-thirds of the crushed candy bars and 2 cups ice cream. Spoon into crust; freeze for 1 hour or until firm. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining ice cream. Spoon over ice cream layer in crust....

Ingredients 1 cup canned pumpkin1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 quart vanilla ice cream, softenedGingersnaps, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin and pie spice until well blended. Stir in ice cream. Freeze until serving. Garnish with gingersnaps if desired.

Ingredients 1 bacon strip, diced1 medium onion, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth2 cups water2 large potatoes, peeled and diced1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 cup milk, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flourChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towel to drain. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add the broth, water and potatoes; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 3 cups buttermilk, divided3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut upOil for deep-fat frying2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 cups buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef eye of round roast (about 3 pounds)1 tablespoon canola oil2-1/2 cups water, divided1 envelope onion soup mix3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in oil over medium-high heat; drain. Combine 3/4 cup water, soup mix, vinegar and hot sauce; pour over roast. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-3 hours or until tender....

Ingredients 4 celery ribs, chopped1 large onion, chopped3 tablespoons butter2 bunches broccoli, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)1-1/2 cups chicken broth2 teaspoons garlic salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water1 pint heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the broccoli, broth, garlic salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until broccoli is tender....

Ingredients 8 bacon strips, chopped6 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter, melted1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper4 cups Brussels sprouts, halved4 cups fresh cauliflowerets1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseAdditional grated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon. In a large bowl, mix the garlic, oil, butter, salt, pepper and reserved drippings....

Ingredients 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) 1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium seafood seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1 garlic clove, slicedDash crushed red pepper flakes10 cups fresh baby spinach (about 10 ounces)6 small tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-in. pieces 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Rub 1 teaspoon oil over both sides of salmon; sprinkle with seafood seasoning and pepper. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; roast until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1-3/4 cups cold root beer, divided1/4 cup canola oil2 large eggs1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip) Preparation In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1-1/4 cups root beer, oil and eggs. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes or stir by hand for 3 minutes. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1/3 c. sweet chili sauce 1/4 c. soy sauce 1/4 c. Captain Morgan Spiced Rum 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lime 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 green onion, thinly sliced, for garnish Preparation Step 1Place shrimp in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rum, garlic, lime juice, and red pepper flakes....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup canola oil2 tablespoons whole milk1 cup diced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapiocaGLAZE:6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon water1/8 teaspoon almond extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add oil and milk, tossing with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Shape dough into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients Basic Simple Syrup 2 oranges 8 c. cold water 9 orange pekoe tea bags 2 c. pomegranate juice ice cubes 1 orange Preparation Step 1Prepare the Basic Simple Syrup as directed, adding the strips of orange zest before bringing it to a boil. Remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain the orange syrup into a large measuring cup.Step 2In a large saucepan, bring the cold water to a boil....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread1/2 cup chopped dates or raisins1/3 cup plus 2-1/2 tablespoons chopped pecans, divided2 cups whole milk1 cup canned pumpkin2 large eggs, separated2/3 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground clovesHalf-and-half cream or whipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine bread cubes, dates and 1/3 cup pecans; place in a greased 2-qt. shallow baking dish....