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Ingredients 1 cup dried pinto beans2 cups cold water1/2 cup chopped carrot2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon saltDash cayenne pepper1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 to 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon sugar Preparation Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place the beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)1 cup pistachios, chopped1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place salmon in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients; spoon over salmon. Bake, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage2 cups heavy whipping cream1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained1/2 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoesHot cooked fettuccine Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in cream and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Serve with fettuccine.

Ingredients 1 lb. Swiss chard 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt fresh-ground black pepper 4 pork chops 1 1/2 tbsp. grated Parmesan 2 oz. grated fontina (about 1/2 cup) Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 450°F. Oil a 7 1/2-by-11 1/2-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, toss the Swiss chard with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put the chard in the baking dish....

Ingredients 1 large egg2 tablespoons sugarDash salt3/4 cup half-and-half cream1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon vanilla extractOptional: Whipped cream and assorted fresh fruit Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the egg, sugar and salt. Whisk in cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate chips and vanilla until smooth. Pour into small dessert dishes....

Ingredients 4 cups cooked rice1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 cup 2% milk1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup water3/4 cup dried cherries3 tablespoons butter, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Generously grease a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add rice, milks, sugar and water; stir to combine. Stir in remaining ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, divided 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks1 large onion, chopped2 large carrots, peeled and chopped3 celery ribs, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 green onion, thinly sliced1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon curry powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup cornstarchMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 lb. trimmed rhubarb 1/4 c. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. water 8 oz. ripe strawberries 1 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. milk 2 tbsp. kirsch Preparation Step 1Place rhubarb, 1 cup sugar, and the water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low; let simmer, stirring frequently, until rhubarb is very tender and beginning to fall apart, about 12 minutes....

Ingredients 24 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. milk 2 1/2 tbsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 6 eggs 1 tsp. grated orange zest 1 tsp. almond extract 6 c. all-purpose flour vegetable oil 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon Preparation Step 1In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and 1 cup sugar until well combined, about 1 minute. Add milk, baking powder, salt, and eggs and beat again until well combined, about 1 minute; the mixture will look broken....

Ingredients 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped red onion1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon Italian seasoning8 to 10 ounces thinly sliced deli roast beef, julienned2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese1 large egg white1 tablespoon water Preparation Combine loaves of dough and shape into one ball. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 90 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided1 cup miniature marshmallows1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided24 whole graham crackers, broken in halfAssorted sprinkles24 Wooden pop sticks Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave 2/3 cup milk on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Add marshmallows and 1 cup chips; stir until smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto 24 graham cracker halves; spread evenly. Top with remaining graham cracker halves; press down gently....

Ingredients 2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon canola oil4 cups fresh baby spinach2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons dried cranberries2 tablespoons sunflower kernels or pepitas (salted pumpkin seeds)2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted, optional Preparation Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets, skin side up; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 2 medium firm pears, peeled and sliced2 tablespoons brown sugar4-1/2 teaspoons butter1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegTOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter, cubed2 tablespoons waterVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until pears are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into a greased 3-cup baking dish....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped red onion2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard4 teaspoons prepared pesto1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper8 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted4 romaine leaves4 slices tomato or 1/2 cup roasted sweet red peppers, cut into strips Preparation Combine the first eight ingredients in a small bowl. Gently stir in eggs. Spread over four toast slices; top with lettuce, tomato and remaining toast....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/3 cup packed brown sugar5 tablespoons reduced-fat butter1/2 teaspoon almond extract3 tablespoons sliced almonds1 cup pineapple preserves Preparation In a food processor, combine the flour, oats and brown sugar; cover and process until blended. Add butter and extract; cover and pulse until crumbly. Remove 1/2 cup crumb mixture to a bowl; stir in sliced almonds. Press remaining crumb mixture into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 5 pounds pork butt or steak, trimmed5 teaspoons dried marjoram5 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups water Preparation In a food processor, process pork until coarsely ground (or have your butcher grind the meat); place in a large bowl. Add marjoram, salt, garlic powder and pepper; mix well. Add water and mix well. Shape in into 20 patties, 4 in. each. Fry in a skillet over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until thoroughly cooked....

Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional2 teaspoons butter1/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon ketchup1/2 teaspoon soy sauce1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish1 garlic clove, mincedFresh raspberries, optional Preparation Cut tenderloin into eight pieces; flatten each piece to 1-in. thickness. Sprinkle cayenne on both sides if desired. In a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons tomato paste1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup water1-1/2 cups sour creamOptional: Hot cooked noodles and minced fresh parsleyMinced fresh parsley Preparation Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat. Add half the ground beef, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup white baking chips, chopped1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, chopped1 cup chopped Oreo cookies (about 10 cookies)1 Hershey’s Cookies ’n’ Creme candy bar (1.55 ounces), chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, peeled1/4 teaspoon olive oil1-1/4 cups unsweetened raspberries3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon light corn syrup1 teaspoon molasses1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperDash onion powder Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place garlic on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil; drizzle with oil. Wrap foil around garlic. Bake 15-20 minutes. Cool 10-15 minutes. Place softened garlic in a small saucepan....