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Ingredients 1 medium green pepper1 medium sweet red pepper1 medium sweet yellow pepper1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey kielbasa, sliced2 large potatoes, cut into wedges1 medium onion, chopped4 teaspoons lemon juice4 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepperLemon wedges, optional Preparation Cut peppers into 1-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Toss with the next 7 ingredients. Divide mixture among 4 double thicknesses of heavy-duty foil (about 18x12 in.). Fold foil around mixture, sealing tightly....

Ingredients 1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 to 3 pounds) 2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional 1 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 large onion, sliced1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water Preparation Cut brisket in half; rub with liquid smoke if desired, celery salt, pepper and salt. Place brisket fatty side up in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Top with onion. Combine beer and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meat....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 box brownie mix 1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin puree 3/4 c. chocolate chips 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese 1 tbsp. granulated sugar Pinch kosher salt Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9”-x-9” baking pan with parchment and grease with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together brownie mix and pumpkin puree. Pour into prepared pan and smooth top with an offset spatula....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)3 large eggs, room temperature1 cup water1 cup canned pumpkin1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2-1/2 cups vanilla frosting1-1/4 cups chopped walnutsAdditional ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, pumpkin, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into 2 well-greased and floured 9-in....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 egg1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon baking powderDash saltDash ground mace1/4 cup 2% milk Preparation In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and mace; add to egg mixture alternately with milk. Pour into a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/3 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth6 ounces deli roast beef, cubed1/8 teaspoon pepperOptional: Sour cream and minced fresh parsley Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add broth, roast beef and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain noodles; stir into skillet....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup shortening2 tablespoons molasses2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups applesauce1 cup raisins Preparation In a bowl, cream the sugar and shortening. Beat in molasses until blended; set aside. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beating well after each addition. Stir in raisins. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted50 large marshmallows1 cup milk1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries1-1/4 cups water, divided1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice6 tablespoons cornstarchWhipped cream and fresh raspberries, optional Preparation Combine crumbs and butter; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool. In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir marshmallows and milk until marshmallows are melted....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon raspberry gelatin powder3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon white vinegar1/8 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup finely chopped pecansTOPPING:1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat eggs whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add gelatin, beating until combined. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form....

Ingredients 1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate or vanilla or white chips3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a saucepan, bring cream to a simmer, about 180° remove from the heat. Stir in chips until melted. Place pan in a bowl of ice water; stir constantly until cooled. Gradually whisk in confectioners’ sugar until smooth and thick. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed4 leaf lettuce leaves1/2 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef8 thin slices tomato4 slices red onion, separated into rings Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, cumin, salt, chili powder and cayenne until smooth. Spread 1 tablespoon on one side of each tortilla; top with lettuce, roast beef, tomato and onion; roll up tightly....

Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2-1/4 pounds), cut into florets1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauceBlue cheese salad dressing Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Toss cauliflower with oil; spread in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast until tender and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes, stirring once. Transfer to a bowl; toss with wing sauce. Serve with dressing.

Ingredients 1 whole garlic bulb3 teaspoons olive oil, divided2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 large), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices2 large onions, cut into wedges6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off bulb; brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil....

Ingredients 2 hard-boiled large eggs1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 anchovy fillet1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 garlic cloves, peeled1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon pepper3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup olive oil1 bunch romaine, torn1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 cup Caesar salad croutons Preparation Slice eggs in half; remove yolks. Refrigerate whites for another use. In a blender or food processor, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, anchovy, mustard, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and egg yolks; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 c. Pecan halves 2 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar tsp. salt tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 c. cold unsalted butter 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 1/2 c. cherry jam Preparation Step 1Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl; set aside. Pulse pecans, confectioners’ sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a food processor until finely ground (but not wet); transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment....

Ingredients 8 tbsp. olive oil 1 large eggplant (about 1 3/4 pounds) 1 1/4 tsp. salt 2 cloves garlic 3/4 lb. penne 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 2 tbsp. lemon juice Preparation Step 1In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat. Add one third of the eggplant and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is tender and brown, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless pork sirloin roast1 medium onion, sliced2 tablespoons dried minced garlic3 cups root beer, divided1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce8 kaiser rolls, split Preparation Place roast in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the onion, garlic and 1 cup root beer. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender. In a small saucepan, combine the chili sauce, hot pepper sauce and remaining root beer....

Ingredients 4 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves1/3 cup lemon juice1/3 cup ketchup1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon soy sauce1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Place tenderloins on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until heated through....

Ingredients 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 small onion, chopped1/3 cup butter, cubed2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)1 large egg, beaten1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon lime juice1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pound fresh crabmeat1/4 cup all-purpose flourOil for deep-fat fryingLIME BUTTER:1/2 cup butter, softened4 teaspoons lime juice1 teaspoon grated lime zest Preparation In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, egg, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, onion, parsley, lime juice, salt and pepper....