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Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon herbes de Provence1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced1 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice1 cup beef stock2 bay leaves2 large tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes) Preparation Mix flour, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; rub over pork. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 large egg1-1/4 cups 2% milk2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese. Fill muffins cups coated with cooking spray two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 cup shortening3/4 cup orange juice2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 tablespoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped cranberries1-1/2 cups chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, salt and orange zest. Cut in shortening until crumbly....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup water1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup lemon juice1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and water to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the cranberries. Cook until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in preserves and lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 cup sliced almonds, toastedAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, honey and cinnamon until smooth. Spread into a shallow bowl or 9-in. pie plate. Top with cranberry sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds. Serve with crackers....

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped green pepper1/3 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup biscuit/baking mix1-1/2 cups milk1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 cups cubed cooked turkey1 cup frozen peas2 tubes (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in biscuit mix until blended. Gradually add milk and soup; stir until blended....

Ingredients 1 tsp. olive oil 1 large prebaked thin pizza crust 1 c. part-skim ricotta c. grated Parmesan cheese 1 can green chiles 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Black pepper 1 c. grated part-skim mozzarella 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 3 large leaves kale 1 tsp. olive oil 1 pinch salt 1/4 c. chopped fresh tomato Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F....

Ingredients 6 small yellow summer squash (3 pounds), cut into chunks2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, divided2 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; boil, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain well, pressing squash to remove excess liquid. In a bowl, mash squash....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh brussels sprouts, halved3 tablespoons butter, melted2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon dill weed1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved Preparation Place brussels sprouts in a saucepan with a small amount of water; cover and steam until tender, about 12-14 minutes. Combine butter, mustard, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Drain brussels sprouts; add butter mixture and water chestnuts....

Ingredients 1/4 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon celery seedSalad greens and vegetables of your choice Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 10 ingredients; shake well. Serve with salad. Refrigerate leftovers; shake well before serving.

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt3 egg yolks2 cups milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup marshmallow creme1 pie crust (9 inches), bakedWhipped cream Preparation Combine the first five ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Gradually add milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add vanilla and marshmallow creme; stir just enough to distribute creme. Pour into pie crust; cool. Garnish with whipped cream....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup milk1 egg1 cup chopped peanuts, divided1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup peanut butter1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips4-1/2 teaspoons butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, milk and egg until well blended....

Ingredients 3 egg yolks1 egg1/4 cup spiced rum2 tablespoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 cups all-purpose flourOil for deep-fat fryingAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, egg, rum, vanilla and salt until blended. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar; beat until smooth. Stir in flour until a stiff dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead seven times. Divide dough into three portions. Roll one portion into a 1/4-in....

Ingredients COFFEE CAKE BATTER:2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 to 1-1/3 cups sugar1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup butter2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 cup whole milk2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup fresh or frozen blueberriesCHEESE FILLING:1 cup ricotta cheese1 large egg2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon grated lemon zestSTREUSEL TOPPING:1 cup reserved crumbs from Coffee Cake Batter1/2 cup finely chopped almonds1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation To make batter, combine flour, sugar and salt in large bowl; cut in butter as for pie crust....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1/3 cup butter1/3 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 cup half-and-half cream4 cups cubed cooked chicken4 cups cooked wild rice2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/3 cup slivered almonds Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 6 cups chopped pecans (about 1-1/2 pounds)2 cups graham cracker crumbs1-1/2 cup raisins1-1/4 cups chopped candied cherries (about 1/2 pound)1-1/4 cups chopped candied pineapple (about 1/2 pound)4-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows1/2 cup evaporated milk1/4 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, combine pecans, cracker crumbs, raisins, cherries and pineapple. In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows, milk and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted....

Ingredients 6 large eggs1/4 cup 4% cottage cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese3 cooked bacon strips, chopped Preparation Arrange an oven rack at the lowest rack setting; place a second rack in middle of oven. Place an oven-safe skillet on bottom oven rack; preheat oven and skillet to 300°. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. In a blender, puree first 4 ingredients until smooth, about 20 seconds....

Ingredients 12 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/4 c. corn flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. packed dark brown sugar 2 eggs 1 c. whole milk 1 ear corn (optional) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place a rack in the center. Butter and flour a 12-muffin tin. In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix butter and brown sugar on high speed until light and creamy, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 4 medium zucchini, julienned2 tablespoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic6 ounces cream cheese, cubed1 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepperDash ground nutmegShredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain; remove zucchini mixture with a slotted spoon and keep warm. In the same skillet, combine cream cheese and cream; cook and stir over low heat until smooth....

Ingredients 1 large sweet onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons minced garlic6 large eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 cups cubed cooked rotisserie chicken2 cups shredded cheddar cheese5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. In a large bowl, combine eggs and cream. Stir in the chicken, cheese, bacon and onion mixture. Pour into a greased 9-in....