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Ingredients 1-1/3 cups frozen corn, thawed1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms4 teaspoons thinly sliced green onion2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons butter4 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup chicken broth1/3 cup heavy whipping creamDash each salt and pepper1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small skillet, saute the corn, mushrooms and onion in butter until mushrooms are tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 pound sweet onions3 large egg whites1 cup dry bread crumbs2 teaspoons dried thyme1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings and place in a bowl. Cover with ice water; soak for 30 minutes. Drain. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, thyme, salt, paprika and pepper. Dip a third of the onions in the egg whites and then add a few rings at a time to crumb mixture; turn to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 lb. unsalted butter 1/2 Spanish onion 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 4 c. whole milk 10 oz. Chicken salt 1 pinch nutmeg 2 large eggs 1 c. breadcrumbs 2 c. spanish extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Step 1Heat the butter in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they become translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the flour and continue stirring vigorously....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups chopped dates1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 cups water1/3 cup broken walnuts, optional1-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon water Preparation In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until thick. Stir in nuts if desired. Meanwhile, in a bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Add oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin chop (4 ounces)1 medium potato, sliced1 large carrot, sliced1/4 cup frozen peas1 tablespoon onion soup mix Preparation Place the pork chop on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 14 in.). Top with potato, carrot and peas. Sprinkle with soup mix. Seal foil tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until meat juices run clear, turning occasionally. Carefully remove foil to allow steam to escape....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter2 ounces unsweetened chocolate2 cups sugar1 cup half-and-half cream or evaporated milk1/2 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Add the sugar, cream and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1-1/2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Serve warm or cold over ice cream or pound cake. Refrigerate leftovers....

Ingredients 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. unsalted butter 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 12 oz. cream cheese 1 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar Orange gel or paste food color Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.Step 2Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes; beat in the egg....

Ingredients 3 large eggs2 cups 2% milk1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt9 cups cubed French bread (about 9 ounces)1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawedMaple syrup Preparation Whisk together the first 6 ingredients. Place half the bread in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker; top with 1/2 cup blueberries and half the milk mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or overnight. Cook, covered, on low until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 3-4 hours....

Ingredients 6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 teaspoons salt2 cups 2% milk1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup water6 large egg yolks1/4 cup butter, melted1 can (12 ounces) raspberry and/or apricot cake and pastry fillingICING:3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt4 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons paprika1/2 teaspoon ground mustard4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs2 tablespoons canola oil2 medium onions, sliced1 cup beer or beef broth1 garlic clove, mincedGRAVY:2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon cold water Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, paprika and mustard. Add ribs in batches and turn to coat. In a large skillet, brown ribs in oil; drain. Place onions in a 5-qt....

Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 cup vegetable oil1 cups sugar1 large onion, diced1 large green pepper, diced1 can (5-1/2 ounces) tomato juice3/4 cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook the carrots just until crisp-tender; drain. Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add carrots and stir until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate at least 3-4 hours. Serve cold as a salad, or warm it and use as a side dish....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter, softened 1 (.87-oz.) packet McCormick Turkey Gravy 1 (5.5-lb.) whole bone-in turkey breast Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3/4 c. jellied cranberry sauce 3 tbsp. dark brown sugar 2 tbsp. light corn syrup 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. dijon mustard 1 3/4 tsp. smoked paprika Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, stir together butter and turkey gravy....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter2 tablespoons slivered almonds2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach2 tablespoons dried cranberriesDRESSING:2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds1/8 teaspoon saltDash paprika Preparation In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from heat. Place spinach and cranberries in a bowl. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency.

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated linguine1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream3 eggs, lightly beaten8 cooked bacon strips, chopped1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. In a small bowl, whisk flour and cream until smooth; stir into the pan....

Ingredients 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed5 tablespoons butter, divided1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 cup sour cream2 teaspoons onion salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with 3 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, onion salt, garlic powder and pepper until smooth....

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 green onions, finely chopped1/4 cup finely chopped imitation crabmeat1 teaspoon minced garlic16 wonton wrappersOil for fryingSweet-and-sour sauce Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in onions, crab and garlic. Place about 1-1/2 teaspoons in the center of a wonton wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten edges with water; fold opposite corners over filling and press to seal....

Ingredients 10 medium fennel bulbs 1 c. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 c. panko 1 c. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 clove garlic 2 shallots 2 tsp. chopped thyme 2 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/4 c. dry white wine Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375°F. On 2 large rimmed baking sheets, drizzle the fennel with 1/2 cup of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced2 large tomatoes, diced1 medium green pepper, diced1 medium onion, diced1 bottle (8 ounces) fat-free Italian salad dressingSugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. Combine salad dressing and sugar substitute; pour over vegetables. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Ingredients 5 large eggs1-1/4 cups canola oil1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2 packages (3 ounces each) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add oil and pumpkin; beat until smooth. Combine remaining ingredients; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture. Pour batter into five greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....