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Ingredients 2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon dried sage leaves1 pork crown roast (14 ribs and about 9 pounds)STUFFING:1/2 cup butter, cubed1 large onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped2 medium apples, peeled and chopped1/2 cup dried cranberries1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper8 cups soft whole grain bread crumbs1/2 cup chicken broth Preparation Combine the salt, pepper and sage. Place roast, rib ends up, in a large shallow roasting pan; sprinkle with salt mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 large head iceberg lettuce, sliced6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted4 green onions, sliced3/4 cup chow mein noodles Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. Chill for 1 hour. Just before serving, in a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, bacon, almonds, sesame seeds and onions in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 c. water 1 tbsp. water 1/4 c. coarsely chopped mint leaves 2 tsp. finely grated lime zest 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 1/4 c. Gin 1 cucumber 1/2 tsp. unflavored powdered gelatin Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with the 1/4 cup of water and the mint. Bring to a boil. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain the mint syrup into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 tablespoon butter, softened2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 teaspoons milkRed and/or green candied cherries, optional Preparation Unroll crescent roll dough into a rectangle. Press seams and perforations to seal; roll lightly with a rolling pin. Spread butter over dough. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Seal edge. Cut into 22 slices....

Ingredients 4 cups apple cider or juice2 cups orange juice3 tablespoons Red Hots1-1/2 teaspoons whole allspice4-1/2 teaspoons honey Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the cider, juice and candies. Place the allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until flavors are blended, 5 minutes. Discard spice bag; stir in honey....

Ingredients 2 qt. water 1 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper kosher salt 5 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops 1 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tbsp. light brown sugar 1 tbsp. pure ancho chile powder Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine the water with the red pepper and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and stir until the salt dissolves. Add the pork chops and let brine at room temperature for 1 hour....

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced2-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1/2 cup red currant jelly2 dressed rabbit (about 3 pounds each), cut up1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 bay leaf1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 pound pearl onions2 medium carrots, diced2 medium potatoes, diced1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 dressed duck (4-1/2 pounds), cut up6 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup cold water1 package (17....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1-1/2 cups sugar3 tablespoons cornstarchDash salt2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped pecansTOPPING:2 cups heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 small onion, finely chopped1 envelope chili seasoning mix3 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained1 can (46 ounces) V8 juice1/2 teaspoon salt1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style cornShredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the seasoning mix, beans, V8 juice and salt. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons canola oil2 cups fresh or frozen corn or 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole-kernel corn1-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (1-1/2 cups)1 tablespoon tomato paste1/4 teaspoon dried thymeSalt to taste1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add corn and okra; cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1 cup sour cream1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1/2 cup butter, melted1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in cornbread mix just until blended. Pour into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and squeezed dry2 tablespoons chopped onion2 teaspoons canola oil1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple1/4 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chicken broth, divided Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute the sauerkraut and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until sauerkraut is lightly browned. Stir in the apple, cranberries and 2 tablespoons broth. Cover and cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons lemon juice3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup ground walnuts1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2-1/2 cups halved fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, milk and lemon juice. Combine the flour, ground walnuts, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 jars (15 ounces each) korma curry sauce2 tablespoons curry powder2 teaspoons garam masala1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), cubed2 cups small fresh mushrooms2 cups fresh baby carrots1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed5 green onions, chopped2 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)2 tablespoons water1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyNaan flatbreads or cooked basmati rice, optional Preparation In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, combine curry sauce, curry powder, garam masala and mustard....

Ingredients 1/2 cup almond butter1/2 cup honey1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups Rice Krispies, crushed1/2 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut1 cup chopped sunflower kernels Preparation In a small bowl, combine the almond butter, honey, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir in cereal and coconut. With wet hands, shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Roll in sunflower kernels. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons ketchup1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups cooked long grain rice1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup whole milk1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 cups cornflakes, coarsely crushed3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the ketchup, mustard and salt; mix well....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup grated carrots1/2 cup diced celery1/2 cup diced green pepper1/3 cup chopped green onionsAssorted crackers and fresh vegetables Preparation In a bowl, beat first five ingredients until smooth. Stir in vegetables. Refrigerate, covered, 2-3 hours. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Ingredients 8 ounces imitation crabmeat (flake-style)2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 celery rib, chopped2 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill1 tablespoon lemon juice3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 11 ingredients, breaking up crab into bite-size pieces. Serve on buns.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs1/2 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1 cup creamy peanut butter2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips3 cups crisp rice cereal Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites, room temperature1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup sugar4 ounces German sweet chocolate, grated1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers)1/2 cup chopped pecansFILLING:1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup marshmallow creme Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with foil liners. Place egg whites, baking powder and vanilla in a large bowl; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form....