Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni1 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter, cubed1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon garlic pepper blend1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup shredded Colby cheese1 cup sour cream1/2 cup crushed saltines1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine the milk, butter, dressing mix and seasonings; heat through. Stir in Monterey Jack and Colby cheeses until melted....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium green pepper, diced1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1/2 pound smoked turkey sausage, sliced1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce3/4 cup waterHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute pepper and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in beans, sausage, Cajun seasoning, pepper sauce and water; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup port wine or 1/2 cup beef broth plus 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons olive oil4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 beef tenderloin roast (3 pounds)1 bay leaf Preparation For marinade, whisk together first 7 ingredients. Place roast, bay leaf and 3/4 cup marinade into a large bowl; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1 cup canola oil1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon celery seed1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon paprika1/2 cup slivered almonds9 cups torn romaine1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the oil, 1/2 cup sugar, vinegar, honey, lemon juice and seasonings; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside to cool....

Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey breast4 cups coleslaw mix (about 8 ounces)1/4 cup chopped green onions3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot24 sheets phyllo dough, (14 inches x 9 inches)Refrigerated butter-flavored spraySweet-and-sour sauce and/or hot mustard, optional Preparation Crumble turkey into a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the coleslaw mix, onions, soy sauce, garlic, five-spice powder and ginger....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, softened5 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 egg2 to 3 tablespoons whole milkFILLING:1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour5 eggs, separated2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons vanilla extractWhole milkGround cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar. Combine flour and baking powder; add to butter mixture. Add egg; mix until well blended and crumbly....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup canola oil1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons poppy seeds1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup seedless raspberry preserves Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, oil, lemon zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, poppy seeds and salt; gradually beat into butter mixture....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped2 large eggs, lightly beaten3 teaspoons dried basil2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 pounds ground beef8 slices provolone cheese8 sandwich rolls, splitLettuce leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 160°....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup canned pumpkin1/2 cup buttermilk2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely choppedOil for deep-fat fryingSPICED SUGAR:1 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground clovesDash ground nutmeg Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound (4 cups) chopped walnuts1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 package (16 ounces, 14x9-inch sheets) frozen phyllo dough, thawed1 cup butter, melted1 cup honey Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking dish with cooking spray. Combine walnuts and cinnamon. Unroll phyllo dough. Layer 2 sheets of phyllo in prepared pan; brush with butter. Repeat with 6 more sheets of phyllo, brushing every other 1 with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon finely chopped nuts1 teaspoon raisins1 teaspoon sweetened shredded coconut1 medium tart appleDash ground cinnamon2 tablespoons apple juice1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup Preparation In a small bowl, combine nuts, raisins and coconut; set aside. Core apple and peel the top third; place in a microwave-safe dish. Fill center with nut mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour apple juice into dish and syrup over apple. Cover and microwave on high for 1-3 minutes or until apple is tender, basting and rotating every minute....

Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed2 to 3 tablespoons butter, meltedPaprikaSalt to taste3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Brush each cut half with melted butter; sprinkle with paprika, salt and cheese. Place cut side down on oiled baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until potato is fork tender.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cold butter, cubed1 large egg yolk1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extractFILLING:1 cup seedless raspberry jam3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/3 cup finely chopped almonds1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 large egg white, lightly beatenCoarse sugar Preparation Place flour in a large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk egg yolk, sour cream and vanilla until smooth; stir into flour mixture....

Ingredients 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)1 cup sour cream3/4 cup water3 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsGANACHE:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon butterRASPBERRY CREAM:1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed3 tablespoons sugar4 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whippedFresh raspberries, mint and confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, water, eggs, oil and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 small butternut squash (1-1/2 pounds)3/4 cup cooked long grain and wild rice1/3 cup ricotta cheese3 tablespoons dried cranberries3 tablespoons mango chutney1 green onion, chopped3/4 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons butter Preparation Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each half so it sits flat. Place cut side down in an 11x7-in. baking dish; add 1/2 in. of hot water....

Ingredients 1 Chicken 1/2 orange 3 clove garlic 2 scallions 1 piece fresh ginger 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. ground fennel seeds 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 2 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Set the chicken, breast side up, in a medium roasting pan. Loosely stuff the cavity with the orange quarters, garlic, scallions and ginger. In a small bowl, mix the salt with the fennel and pepper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sour cream3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt, divided2 tablespoons canola oil, divided2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon chili powder6 corn tortillas (6 inches)2 cups shredded lettuce1/2 cup salsa3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or queso frescoLime wedges Preparation In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime zest, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 1 medium green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1 cup chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-3/4 cups cubed cooked pork1 cup uncooked instant riceOptional: Lime wedges and minced cilantro Preparation In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; stir in pork and rice. Transfer to a greased 2-qt....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Rinse and drain chickpeas. Place on paper towels and pat dry. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasonings. Toss to coat. Bake until crispy and golden brown, 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients 6 small red potatoes, quartered1 medium rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 teaspoon salt3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 to 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices1 medium onion, cut into eighthsGLAZE:1 tablespoon butter3 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 cup water3 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Place potatoes and rutabaga in a large saucepan; cover with water....