Ingredients 11 to 12 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast3 teaspoons salt3-1/2 cups water1 cup canola oil3 large eggsFILLING:1/4 cup butter, melted1 cup sugar3 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 cup chopped pecans1 cup raisinsFROSTING:1/4 cup butter, softened3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon lemon extract3 to 4 tablespoons water Preparation In a very large bowl, combine 8 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter2 cups sugar1 cup light corn syrup1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 to 8 drops green food coloring, optional Preparation Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve sugar crystals....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons butter, divided3 shallots, finely chopped1/2 cup dry vermouth1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon whole green peppercorns, crushed1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/3 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Preparation Cut pork into 2-in. slices; flatten slices slightly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown pork in 2 tablespoons butter in batches; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute shallots in remaining butter until tender....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 medium sweet red or green pepper, julienned2 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and sliced1 bunch green onions, sliced4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, julienned4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, julienned4 ounces brick or provolone cheese, julienned4 ounces thinly sliced hard salami, julienned3 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 to 2 tablespoons minced chivesBASIL VINAIGRETTE:2/3 cup canola oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt...

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks2/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juice2 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups whipped topping3 pints fresh strawberries, sliced6 cups green grapes6 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices6 kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Stir in the orange juice, lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 cup solid-pack pumpkin2/3 cup whole milk2 tablespoons sugar4 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, beaten1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonCARAMEL FROSTING:2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon whole milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractDash salt1/4 to 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour and yeast; set aside. In a saucepan, heat and stir pumpkin, milk, sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and salt until warm (120°-130°) and butter is almost melted....

Ingredients 1 package spice cake mix (regular size)1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin3 large eggs1/2 cup canola oil1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground cloves36 pecan halves, cut in halfCREAM CHEESE FROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons whole milkGround cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, oil, cinnamon, baking soda and cloves; beat on low speed for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 cup quick-cooking oats3/4 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup whole wheat flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup cold butter, cubed Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in raspberries until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in extract....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup sweet pickle relish1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 cup soft rye bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef1/4 cup prepared Thousand Island salad dressing1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. crumble beef over mixture and mix well. On a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, pat meat mixture into a 14x10-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1 cup uncooked long grain rice2-1/4 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup dry bread crumbsCanola oilAdditional fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add rice; saute 3 minutes. Stir in broth and parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large sweet red pepper1 large green pepper2 cups whole fresh mushrooms1 small red onion, sliced1/2 cup pitted ripe olives1/3 cup Italian salad dressing1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepperLettuce leaves Preparation Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 10 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup whole milk1 cup mashed ripe persimmon pulp (about 3 medium)BUTTER SAUCE:1 cup sugar1/2 cup evaporated milk1 tablespoon butterDash salt1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices2 tablespoons butter, softened1 tablespoon minced garlic1 cup prepared pesto3 small tomatoes, thinly sliced1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced Preparation Place the bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine butter and garlic; spread over bread. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Spread pesto over butter mixture; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 2 quarts water1/2 small pear, sliced1/4 cup pomegranate seeds1 cinnamon stick (3 inches) Preparation Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup rice vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSALAD:3 ripe Fuyu persimmons or 3 plums, sliced2 packages (10 ounces each) baby kale salad blend1 cup pomegranate seeds Preparation Place the first 6 ingredients in a jar with a lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving. To serve, shake vinaigrette and toss 1/2 cup with persimmons. Toss remaining vinaigrette with salad blend. Top with persimmons and pomegranate seeds....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) pear halves6 bone-in pork chops (3/4 inch thick)3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon prepared mustard Preparation Drain pears, reserving the juice; cut pears into slices and set aside. In a large skillet, brown the pork chops in butter. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and reserved pear juice. Pour over chops; top with pear slices....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon cornstarch1/2 cup orange juice2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1/4-inch slices2 large carrots, julienned1 cup sliced celery2 tablespoons salted cashew halves Preparation In a small bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the orange juice, ginger, soy sauce and orange zest until blended; set aside. In a nonstick skillet or wok lightly coated with cooking spray, stir-fry the pork for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink; remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sour cream or plain Greek yogurt1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix (1 oz.), divided2 pounds russet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cubed3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 large egg1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup 2% milk, optional Oil for deep-fat fryingGrated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Stir together sour cream and 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix; refrigerate, covered, until serving. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover....

Ingredients 1 large onion, finely chopped2 to 3 celery ribs, finely chopped6 tablespoons butter, cubed2 slices white bread, torn3 cups mashed potatoes2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the bread, potatoes and parsley. Spoon into a greased 1-qt. casserole. Bake, uncovered, until top is lightly browned, 45 minutes.

Ingredients 2 medium mangoes, peeled and chopped1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple or canned pineapple chunks, drained2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 medium red onion, finely chopped2 small Anaheim peppers, seeded and chopped2 green onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon sugar4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed3 teaspoons salt1/4 cup packed brown sugar32 taco shells, warmed1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Place chicken in a 6-qt....