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Ingredients 24 fresh olive oil 1 c. chopped tomato 1/4 small red onion 1 medium jalapeño Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lb. large shiitake mushrooms 1/4 c. thinly sliced scallions 1 c. sour cream Preparation Step 1Light a grill. Arrange the potato pierogi on a large baking sheet and brush generously with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix the chopped tomato with the sliced onion and jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt3 eggs2 cups shredded carrots1 cup canola oil1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, optional1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons milk, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs; add carrots, oil, pineapple and vanilla....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter2 large eggs, room temperature2 large egg yolks, room temperature1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extractFILLING:3 tablespoons poppy seeds2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup raisins2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 cup finely chopped candied orange peel2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 large egg whites1/2 cup sugarICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice...

Ingredients 6 cups all-purpose flour1 cup rye flour1 tablespoon sugar3 teaspoons salt1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2 cups water2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drainedCornmeal Preparation In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, rye flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in sauerkraut and enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1/2 pound boneless pork loin chops, cut into thin strips1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon canola oil, divided1-1/2 cups cut fresh green beans2 celery ribs, sliced4-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion3 tablespoons water4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon butter Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry pork in 1/2 teaspoon oil until no longer pink....

Ingredients 3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 pounds), halved8 teaspoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold waterChopped green onions and sesame seeds, optional Preparation Combine the first seven ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add roast and turn to coat. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 25 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large egg white, beaten1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 cup cold fat-free milk1 package (1-1/2 ounces) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided Preparation Brush egg white over crust. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1/2 cup canned pumpkin1 teaspoon salt1/2 to 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon pepper6 to 8 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the chili sauce, soup, pumpkin, salt, pumpkin pie spice and pepper. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cold milk1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 cup canned pumpkinAdditional pumpkin pie spice for garnishGingersnaps, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine milk, 1/2 cup cream, pudding mix and pie spice; whisk until thickened and smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in pumpkin. Spoon into dessert dishes. Whip the remaining cream until stiff peaks form; place a dollop on each serving of pudding....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups milk3/4 cup thawed grape juice concentrate2 cups vanilla ice cream Preparation In a blender, combine milk and grape juice concentrate. Add ice cream; cover and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, halved8 quail (about 2 pounds)1 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup sliced green onions1/2 cup minced fresh parsley2-1/2 cups chicken broth1 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until partially done. Remove bacon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Brown quail in drippings. Remove and keep warm. Saute carrots, onions and parsley in drippings until tender. Add broth, rice, salt and lemon-pepper; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups 2% milk1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth1/2 cup shredded carrot1/2 cup finely chopped celery1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseMinced chives, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly....

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices1 cup ranch salad dressing1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup dry bread crumbs Preparation Toss potatoes with dressing, salt and pepper. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed1 egg, lightly beaten1 cup buttermilk1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and buttermilk; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in berries. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until browned....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon baking soda3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup buttermilk3/4 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons grated lemon zest2 teaspoons poppy seeds3 tablespoons seedless raspberry preservesGLAZE:3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and buttermilk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/3 cup sherry or beef broth1 envelope onion soup mix Preparation Cut roast in half; place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.

Ingredients 4 medium artichokes2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 medium lemon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperAIOLI:1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zestDash pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Using a sharp knife, cut 1 in. from top of each artichoke. Using kitchen scissors, cut off tips of outer leaves. Cut each artichoke lengthwise in half. With a spoon, carefully scrape and remove fuzzy center of artichokes....

Ingredients 4 cups water2 cups uncooked long grain rice4 cups half-and-half cream1-1/2 cups sugar1 to 2 teaspoons rose waterOptional: Pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine water and rice; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Add cream and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 30-40 minutes. Stir in rose water....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth, divided3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon pepper6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup water10 asparagus spears, blanched and cut into pieces1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt, optional Preparation In a shallow glass baking dish, combine 1/4 cup broth, garlic, rosemary, oil, soy sauce, sugar and pepper....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple1/2 cup teriyaki sauce4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)4 slices provolone cheese (1 ounce each) Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; refrigerate pineapple. In a small bowl, combine teriyaki sauce and reserved juice. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting....