Ingredients 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 8 chicken drumsticks 3 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 onion 1 turnip 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tsp. paprika 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin tsp. cayenne 6 c. water 3 carrots 1 c. drained and rinsed canned chickpeas (one 15-ounce can) 1/2 c. packed flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 c. couscous Preparation Step 1In a large deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderately high heat....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup 2% milk2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 cups fresh or frozen cranberriesSAUCE:1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup sugar1/2 cup half-and-half cream1 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-in. square baking pan. Beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in milk. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; stir into butter mixture. Stir in cranberries. Transfer to prepared pan....
Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar, divided 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon4 tubes (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1/2 cup white baking chips1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup eggnogGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons eggnogOptional toppings: Additional dried cranberries, white baking chips and chopped nuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Cut each biscuit into quarters; add to sugar mixture and toss to coat....
Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 teaspoon peppermint or almond extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided Sugar or colored sugar, optional Preparation Mix cream cheese and extract until blended. Beat in 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar. Knead in remaining confectioners’ sugar. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. If desired, roll in sugar. Place on waxed paper. Flatten with a fork. Let stand until firm, 1-2 hours. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator....
Ingredients 1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)2 cups all-purpose flour1 large egg, lightly beaten1 cup canned pumpkin2 teaspoons minced fresh sage1/2 cup butter, cubedSAUCE:6 fresh sage leaves1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 tablespoons heavy whipping creamShaved Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring 6 quarts salted water to a boil. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Using a fork, make a well in the potatoes; sprinkle with flour....
Ingredients 2 3/4 c. coarsely grated montasio or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (11 ounces) 1 1/4 c. coarsely grated Piave or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (5 ounces) 1/2 lb. thinly sliced soppressata Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the montasio with the Piave. In the corner of a large nonstick baking sheet, sprinkle 1/4 cup of the grated cheese in a 4-inch round. Repeat to make 3 more rounds on the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between the rounds....
Ingredients 3/4 lb. thin egg noodles 2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 1/2 tbsp. rice wine or sake 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium leeks 2 tbsp. minced garlic 1 1/2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 1/2 c....
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup ketchup1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn2 medium tomatoes, diced1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup taco sauce1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips Preparation In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper....
Ingredients 2 large carrots, diced2 celery ribs, diced1 small onion, chopped3/4 cup butter3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder3 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk4 cups chicken broth2 to 3 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cups cooked long grain rice Preparation In a large saucepan, saute carrots, celery and onion in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in flour, seasoned salt and curry until smooth. Gradually add milk....
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2 large egg whites1 large egg1/2 cup fat-free milk1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup fresh raspberries1 cup fresh blackberries Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg whites, egg, milk, sour cream, applesauce, oil and vanilla until blended....
Ingredients 1 whole wheat tortilla (8 inches)2 tablespoons Nutella3 to 4 fresh strawberries, sliced1/2 medium firm banana, peeled and sliced1/2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced Preparation Spread tortilla with Nutella. Arrange fruits over the top. Cut into 4 wedges. Serve immediately.
Ingredients 1 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces), broken into pieces1/4 cup reduced-fat peanut butter1 cup Fiber One bran cereal Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the candy bar and peanut butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at 50% power 10-15 seconds longer or until candy is melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cereal until evenly coated. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set, about 20 minutes....
Ingredients 2 medium oranges, cut into wedges1 medium green pepper, chopped1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up and skin removed1 cup orange juice1/2 cup chili sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon molasses1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked rice Preparation Place oranges and green pepper in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Top with chicken. Combine the next seven ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken juices run clear....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon coconut extract1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and coconut extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and coconut. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets....
Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, sliced1/2 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon orange liqueur1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Place carrots in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 15-20 minutes or until very tender. Drain carrots; return to pan. Mash carrots with remaining ingredients by hand or puree in a food processor until blended.
Ingredients 1/3 c. fresh orange juice 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. paprika 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 c. canned pineapple 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tbsp. lime juice 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro Cooked white rice...
Ingredients 1 spiral-sliced fully cooked bone-in ham (8 to 10 pounds)1 cup water3/4 cup honey, dividedGLAZE:1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Place ham and water in a 7-qt. slow cooker. Brush ham with 1/2 cup honey. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 140°, 4 to 5 hours....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar and salt until blended. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in cranberries. Shape dough into a disk. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll. Preheat oven to 325°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in....
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions8 to 10 thin slices fully cooked ham Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; stir in the olives and onions. Spread over ham slices. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, cut into 1-in. pieces.
Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds carrots, sliced or 1 package (20 ounces) frozen sliced carrots, thawed1 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon grated onion1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons crushed Ritz crackers Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 7-9 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Transfer carrots to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish....
