Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spiceCinnamon sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour and pie spice; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll....
Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided3/4 to 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided Preparation Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°. Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack or until edge is golden brown, 15-20 minutes....
Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup canola oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup sliced almonds1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (6 ounces)4 cups shredded Chinese or napa cabbage1/2 large sweet red pepper, thinly sliced3 green onions, thinly sliced1 medium carrot, julienned Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; set aside to cool....
Ingredients 2 lb. red heirloom tomatoes 6 sprig thyme salt freshly ground white pepper 6 medium carrots 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. medium pearl tapioca (see Note) 2 tbsp. medium pearl tapioca (see Note) 8 boneless chicken thighs with skin 2 tbsp. pistachios Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a blender, purée the tomatoes until fairly smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into a saucepan, pressing on the solids; you should have about 2 1/2 cups of purée....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried minced onion3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup butter, melted3 cups fresh baby carrots4 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces2 medium onions, cut into wedges1 tablespoon olive oil8 turkey breast tenderloins (5 ounces each)2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup water Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Combine 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mixture with butter; toss with vegetables....
Ingredients 3 large eggs1-1/4 cups 2% milk1/2 cup water1 cup whole wheat pastry flour1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:12 ounces fresh goat cheese3/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika1 garlic clove, peeled and halved1 pound smoked salmon fillets2 cups fresh baby spinach3 tablespoons capers, drained1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill Preparation In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and water. In another bowl, mix flours and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well....
Ingredients 1 lb. mushrooms 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic 1/4 c. dry Marsala 1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tbsp. butter 3/4 lb. penne 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 400°F. In a roasting pan or dutch oven, toss the mushrooms with the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1-1/2 cups pizza sauce2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese30 slices pepperoni1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Stir in eggs, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and Italian seasoning. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Spread with pizza sauce....
Ingredients 1 whole Chicken salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion 3 clove gloves 1/4 c. raisins 1 c. chopped walnuts 1 pinch saffron threads 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1 c. pomegranate juice 3 pods cardamom 4 allspice berries 1 dried lime 1 stick cinnamon 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar couscous Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1/3 cup poppy seeds3/4 cup whole milk1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 cups cake flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt4 large egg whites, stiffly beatenFILLING:3/4 cup sugar5 teaspoons cornstarch2-1/4 cups whole milk6 large egg yolks, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optionalConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Place poppy seeds and milk in a small bowl; soak for 1 hour. Add vanilla. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 cups grated peeled potatoes1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup waterHamburger buns, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine beef, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape into six to eight patties. In a skillet, brown patties. Add water; simmer for 15 minutes or until the patties are cooked through. Serve on hamburger buns, if desired, or as a breakfast sausage.
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 cup canned pumpkin1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons prepared mustard2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt American and mozzarella cheese slices, optional8 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pumpkin, tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder and salt....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon water (70° to 80°)2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons molasses1-1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup unsalted sunflower kernels2/3 cup raisins2 cups whole wheat flour1-1/3 cups bread flour2-1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast Preparation In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select wheat bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....
Ingredients 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 large egg whitesBATTER:1 cup canned pumpkin1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 large egg, room temperature2 large egg whites, room temperature1 tablespoon canola oil1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/3 cup chopped walnuts Preparation For filling, combine the cream cheese, sugar, flour and egg whites in a bowl; set aside....
Ingredients 2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese5 large egg yolks1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons Marsala wine or liqueur, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup heavy whipping cream3/4 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature2 teaspoons instant espresso powder1 package (7 ounces) crisp ladyfinger cookies1 tablespoon Dutch-processed cocoa Preparation Stir mascarpone cheese; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Whisk yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup Marsala and salt in top of a double boiler until mixture is thickened (ribbon stage) and a thermometer reads 160°....
Ingredients 4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 large onion, cut into eight wedges2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powderBALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:1/3 cup olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon maple syrup1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon minced chives1/2 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes, onion, oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in....
Ingredients 1 jar (16 ounces) pickled whole beets, drained and chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary1 teaspoon grated orange zest2 cups fresh arugula, torn72 frozen miniature phyllo tart shells3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Pat beets dry with paper towels; place in a small bowl. Add the olive oil, rosemary and orange zest; toss to combine. Divide arugula among tart shells; top with beet mixture. Sprinkle with feta cheese....
Ingredients 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening2 to 3 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon saltDash ground nutmeg6 cups thinly sliced peeled pears1 tablespoon lemon juiceTOPPING:2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup cold butter, cubed Preparation In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Sprinkle with water; toss until mixture is moist enough to shape into a ball....
Ingredients 1 cup tightly packed fresh basil or cilantro leaves1 cup tightly packed fresh parsley leaves1 to 2 garlic cloves1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a food processor, puree all ingredients. Refrigerate for several weeks or freeze in a tightly covered container. Toss a few tablespoons pesto with hot cooked pasta.
Ingredients 6 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)24 whole peppercorns18 whole cloves2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh gingerroot12 medium peaches, peeled, pitted and quartered3 cups sugar1 cup white vinegar1 cup water Preparation Divide cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves and ginger slices among 6 hot pint jars; add peaches. In a large saucepan, bring sugar, vinegar and water to a boil. Carefully ladle hot liquid over peaches, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture....
