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Ingredients 2-2/3 cups finely chopped peeled peaches1-1/2 cups crushed raspberries3 cups sugar1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is bubbly, about 10 minutes. Continue cooking until thick, 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims and adjust lids....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed, divided1/2 cup water1 cinnamon stick1/8 teaspoon saltDash ground nutmeg1/3 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon butterIce cream of your choice Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar and tapioca. Add one package of raspberries; stir to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in the water, cinnamon stick, salt and nutmeg. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. finely chopped organic pancetta (optional) 1 tbsp. organic extra virgin olive oil 1 medium organic onion 1 medium organic apple kosher salt Pepper 1/2 c. organic wine, red or white 1/2 tsp. celery seed 1/2 medium organic red cabbage 1 tbsp. organic cider vinegar 2 slice organic rye bread 1/2 tsp. organic mustard 2 slice organic turkey breast or organic turkey pastrami 1 slice low-fat organic Swiss cheese...

Ingredients 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained3 tablespoons chopped red onion2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 small garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided1 to 2 drops hot pepper sauce3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 red snapper or grouper fillets (8 ounces each)1-1/2 teaspoons butter1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the beans, onion, 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1/8 teaspoon salt, dash pepper and pepper sauce....

Ingredients 2 medium fresh beets1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons water4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts, toastedVINAIGRETTE:3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 small garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender....

Ingredients 6 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved2 tablespoons olive oil8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledVINAIGRETTE:2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place potatoes, onion and green beans in a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 turkey (12 pounds), deboned and giblets removed1 cup chopped celery1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup butter, cubed5 cups cubed white bread1-1/2 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread1 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth3 tablespoons canola oil1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Unroll turkey on a large cutting board. With a sharp knife, remove the wings (save for another use). Flatten turkey to 3/4-in. thickness. Cut between the turkey breast and thighs to separate into three sections....

Ingredients 6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped4 cans (16 ounces each) baked beans1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling1 can (12 ounces) root beer1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper, optional1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese, optional Preparation Prepare campfire or grill for medium heat, using 32-36 charcoal briquettes or large wood chips. In a 10-in. Dutch oven, cook bacon over campfire until crisp. Remove; discard drippings. Return bacon to pan; stir in baked beans, pie filling, root beer and, if desired, ancho chili pepper...

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon sugarSalt and pepper to taste2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drainedShredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato juice, tomatoes, chili powder, sugar, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 small onion, finely chopped1 small sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups water1 cup uncooked long grain rice3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the onion, peppers and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Add the water, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 18-22 minutes....

Ingredients 3 pounds medium fresh mushrooms8 cups water2 cups sugar2 cups white vinegar2 cups dry red wine3 tablespoons bitters1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1 bay leaf Preparation In a large saucepan, combine mushrooms and water. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Drain; return mushrooms to pan. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over mushrooms; cool slightly....

Ingredients 2 cups milk1 cup sugar3 eggs, lightly beaten1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained Preparation In a large saucepan, heat milk to 175°; stir in sugar until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter10 cups water6 cups chopped cabbage4 cups diced peeled potatoes3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic4 cups cubed fully cooked ham Preparation In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the water, cabbage, potatoes, bouillon, pepper and garlic. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in ham; heat through....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked barbecued shredded pork1 cup frozen corn2 cups refrigerated mashed potatoes2 cups prepared macaroni and cheese Preparation In each of four 1-pint wide-mouth canning jars, divide and layer ingredients in the following order: pulled pork, corn, mashed potatoes, and macaroni and cheese. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. When ready to serve, remove jar lids and microwave until heated through.

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained and divided1-1/2 cups water1 cup chicken broth1 medium green pepper, sliced1/2 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons red wine or additional chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon paprika1 bay leaf Preparation In a small bowl, mash 1 can black beans until smooth; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients and remaining can of beans....

Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt3 cups fresh blueberries3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawedTOPPING:3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix1/3 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup chopped almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add blueberries and rhubarb; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. For topping, in a small bowl, mix baking mix, sugar and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup honey2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup plain yogurt1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltAssorted fresh fruit and additional honeyChopped pistachios, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. cast-iron skillet. In a large bowl, beat butter and honey until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture....

Ingredients 2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)5 teaspoons reduced-fat butter, melted3/4 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh zest Preparation Place salmon, skin side down, on a broiler pan. Combine the butter, lemon juice, lemon zest and dill. Brush one-third of mixture over salmon. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with remaining butter mixture....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup peppermint candies (about 25 pieces), finely crushedGLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons 2% milk1/8 teaspoon peppermint extractRed or green food coloring, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in crushed candies. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt8 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup pineapple juice1/2 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon cream of tartarFROSTING:3/4 cup butter, softened2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extract1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, pineapple juice, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients....