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Ingredients 3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces2 large rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 large fennel bulbs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 small turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place the squash, rutabagas, fennel and turnips in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Combine the remaining ingredients; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 whole garlic bulb1 tablespoon olive oil12 hard-boiled large eggs1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon paprikaChopped fresh chives, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb, but do not peel or separate the cloves. Cut off top of garlic bulb, exposing individual cloves. Drizzle cut cloves with oil. Wrap in foil. Bake until cloves are soft and light golden, 50-60 minutes. Unwrap; cool completely....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces1 poblano pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium tomato, cut into 1-inch pieces2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks3/4 cup half-and-half cream1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled Preparation Unroll pie crust into an ungreased 9-in. tart pan. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil....

Ingredients 1 cup root beer1 cup ketchup1/4 cup orange juice3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons molasses1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes4-1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 2 cups....

Ingredients 2 cups water2 fresh rosemary sprigs1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup honey1-1/4 cups fresh lemon juice6 cups cold waterIce cubesAdditional lemon slices and fresh rosemary sprigs, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil; add rosemary sprigs. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Remove and discard rosemary. Stir in sugar and honey until dissolved. Transfer to a pitcher; refrigerate 15 minutes. Add lemon juice; stir in cold water....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped3/4 cup chopped celery with leaves3 tablespoons butter, divided6 slices day-old bread, toasted and crumbled (about 3 cups)3/4 to 1 cup chicken or turkey broth2 tablespoons minced fresh sage or 2 teaspoons rubbed sage2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons minced chives1/2 teaspoon dried basil Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add the bread, broth and seasonings. Shape into six patties....

Ingredients 5 medium pears, peeled and thinly sliced2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter3 cups granola without raisins Preparation In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first seven ingredients. Dot with butter. Sprinkle granola over top. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until fruit is tender....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar1/8 teaspoon pink paste food coloring3 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilkWHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE:2 cups white baking chips1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon butterPink coarse sugar and sugar pearls Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and food coloring until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage3 cups uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 small onion, chopped2 cans (one 15 ounces, one 8 ounces) pizza sauce1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved Preparation In a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. dry white wine 1 1/2 c. water 1/2 c. sugar 8 whole star anise 2 lb. red and/or black plums (about 9) 1/2 tsp. lemon juice Preparation Step 1In a medium stainless-steel saucepan, combine the wine, water, sugar, and star anise and bring to a simmer over moderately high heat.Step 2Add the plums. Bring the poaching liquid back to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until the plums are just tender, 10 to 15 minutes....

Ingredients 6 medium potatoes (about 4 pounds), peeled and cubed3 cups whole milk1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 garlic clove, minced1-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt6 green onions, thinly slicedOptional: Shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon Preparation Place potatoes in a large stockpot or Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered until very tender, 20-25 minutes; drain well, reserving 1 cup liquid....

Ingredients 36 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)1 tablespoon butter, melted4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon honey1 cup pomegranate seeds1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios2 ounces dark chocolate candy bar, grated Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet; brush tops with butter. Bake until lightly toasted, 4-6 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Beat cream cheese, orange juice and honey until blended; spread over toasts....

Ingredients 1 cup orange juice1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons honey2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon pepper4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)1 tablespoon cornstarch Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour a scant 1 cup into a large bowl. Add pork chops; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for sauce....

Ingredients 3 lb. Yukon gold potatoes salt 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. sweet pickle relish 1 tbsp. white vinegar 1 tsp. dry mustard powder 1/2 tsp. sweet smoked paprika 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 6 red radishes 3 stalk celery 1/2 medium red onion Preparation Step 1In a large pot, cover the potatoes with water, add a large pinch of salt, and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup water2 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon rum extract3 cups pecan halves Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, honey and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat; do not stir. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; add extracts. Cool to lukewarm without stirring. Beat with a mixer for 2-3 minutes or until creamy....

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split6 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons sugar2-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, divided1 cup cold 2% milk2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkinAdditional ground cinnamon Preparation Arrange split ladyfingers on the bottom and upright around the sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan, trimming to fit if necessary....

Ingredients 1 boneless leg of lamb 3 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh marjoram 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 russet potatoes 4 clove garlic Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/2 cup) Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Place lamb in a large, shallow, nonreactive dish. Using a paring knife, make 1/2-inch-deep slits all over lamb, spacing 2 inches apart; insert 1 garlic slice into each slit. Pour lemon juice over top....

Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-3/4 cups pecan halves1/4 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons butter Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cut squash lengthwise into quarters; remove and discard seeds. Cut each quarter crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Trim and halve Brussels sprouts. Place squash and Brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 large red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes1 large red onion, cut into wedges5 medium carrots, halved and quartered2 medium turnips, peeled and quartered2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips1 small rutabaga, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Toss all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-50 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (4 ounces), cubed1/4 cup chopped onion1 small potato, cubed1 small carrot, sliced1 cup chicken broth1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed1/8 teaspoon salt, optionalDash pepper2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Coat a saucepan with cooking spray; brown chicken over medium-high heat. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender....