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Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked linguine1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch slices1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter, divided1-3/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms5 green onions, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup brandy2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, flatten pork slices to 1/4-in....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds) 3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1 medium onion, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1/2 cup dry red wine3/4 cup stone-ground mustard6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons molasses1 teaspoon dried thyme2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Preparation Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. Select saute and adjust for high heat in a 6-qt....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 cups fat-free milk1/2 cup canned pumpkin1 egg white, lightly beaten2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin, egg white and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; turn when bubbles form on top....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 cup canned pumpkin2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2/3 cup whole milk1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup chopped dates1/2 cup raisins10 red candied cherries, choppedGLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk....

Ingredients 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)10 whole allspice10 whole cloves3 cups water1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1/4 cup lemon juice1 bottle (750 milliliters) sweet white wine1 cup apple brandy or plain brandy1 large apple, thinly sliced1 large pear, thinly sliced Preparation Place cinnamon, allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Place water, pumpkin, lemon juice and spice bag in a large saucepan....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen asparagus cuts1 large onion, chopped1 cup water1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon white pepper1-1/2 cups milk1/2 cup heavy whipping creamSeasoned salad croutons Preparation In a saucepan, combine asparagus, onion, water, salt, bouillon, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool for 5 minutes; stir in milk....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 cup finely chopped onion3/4 cup finely chopped sweet red or green pepper1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/2 cup ketchup1 tablespoon white vinegar2 teaspoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt6 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook and stir beef, onion, red pepper and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender; drain....

Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey2 garlic cloves, minced1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil1-1/2 cups chopped celery1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes3 tablespoons tomato paste1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained...

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1-1/4 cups water1 cup chunky peanut butter, divided3 large eggs1/3 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (10 ounces) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips2-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 cans (16 ounces each) cream cheese frosting2 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), coarsely chopped1/3 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts Preparation Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. Combine the cake mix, water, 1/2 cup peanut butter, eggs, oil and vanilla in a large bowl; beat on low speed for 30 seconds....

Ingredients c. golden corn syrup c. granulated sugar 5 c. Kellogg’s * Rice Krispies * Cocoa cereal 1 c. butter c. packed brown sugar 2 c. chopped pecans or pecan halves (200 g) 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (350 g pkg) Preparation Step 1In large saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat, heat corn syrup and granulated sugar until bubbly. Stir in cereal until well coated. Press into buttered 33 x 23 cm (13" x 9") pan....

Ingredients 1 whole free-range chicken salt Freshly ground pepper paprika 6 fresh basil leaves 4 thin slices of lemon (round slices) 1 clove garlic 1 onion oil 1 c. wine 1 c. water 2 tbsp. butter Preparation Step 1Dry off chicken to remove excess moisture. Season generously with salt, pepper and paprika. Use half the volume of paprika as salt and pepper.Step 2Place the basil, lemon and garlic under the skin of the chicken....

Ingredients 1/2 pound fingerling potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 cup olive oil, divided2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed2 garlic cloves, minced1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine the potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, rosemary and garlic; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast at 400° for 20 minutes, stirring once. Drizzle asparagus with remaining oil; add to the pan....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter, melted1 tablespoon canola oil8 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained4 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 ounce white baking chocolate, melted Preparation In a small bowl, combine butter and oil. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush evenly with butter-oil mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup sugar1 lemon slice1 piece cinnamon stick (1 inch)2 medium firm pears with stems attached4 red-hot candies1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon almond extract2 tablespoons sliced almonds Preparation In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar, lemon slice and cinnamon stick to a boil. Carefully peel pears, leaving stem attached; add to sugar mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 large green pepper, chopped7 cups water1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder2-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans1/2 cup quick-cooking barley Preparation In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 teaspoon sugar1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 cup cold water1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarchHot cooked rice, optionalOptional: Thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds Preparation In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar and ginger; add to skillet....

Ingredients 1-2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup butter, melted2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 cup seedless raspberry preserves1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup white baking chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with coconut; drizzle with milk. Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack....

Ingredients 2 small red onions, sliced and separated into rings3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in 1 tablespoon oil for 4 minutes; set aside. On a greased baking sheet, roll out pizza crust into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Brush with remaining oil. Sprinkle with the cheeses, rosemary and garlic powder....

Ingredients 3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup sugar2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups water1/3 cup canola oil1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce2 teaspoons white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup Reese’s Pieces1/2 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. pan with cooking spray. Whisk together first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together water, oil, applesauce, vinegar and vanilla. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until blended....

Ingredients 1 medium pie pumpkin (about 3 pounds)2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg12 uncooked lasagna noodles1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup chopped onion3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup all-purpose flour4-1/2 cups 2% milk 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 cups shredded mozzarella cheeseCrushed red pepper flakes, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Peel pumpkin; cut in half lengthwise; discard seeds or save for toasting. Cut into 1/4-in....