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Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 large orange, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces 1 large red apple, cut into bite-size pieces 1 large pear, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup seedless green grapes 1 large banana, sliced 1 1/2 cups champagne or sparkling white grape juice Preparation In large bowl, stir sugar, orange peel and orange juice until sugar is dissolved. Gently stir in orange, apple, pear and grapes until coated....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup salt 2 tablespoons celery seed 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons ground red pepper 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 quarts ketchup 2 cups apple vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke 1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, celery seed, cumin, red pepper, and garlic and chili powders. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 10 graham crackers, broken into pieces 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 ounces best-quality milk chocolate, finely chopped, plus more for curls 1 3/4 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup cream cheese (4 ounces) 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk Preparation Crust: Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles wet sand. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of a 13 3/4-by-4 1/4-inch rectangular tart pan with removable bottom....

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 1/3 cup milk 1/8 slice cold baked pecan pie, cut into chunks (from 9-inch pie) Sweetened whipped cream, if desired Toasted pecan halves or chopped pecans, if desired Preparation In blender, place ice cream and milk. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add pie chunks; cover and blend until smooth, stopping blender to scrape down sides if necessary....

Ingredients 1 box white cake mix with pudding Water, oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1 box devil’s food cake mix with pudding Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 10 egg whites 2 1/2 cups sugar 3 cups butter, softened and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 to 5 drops pink food color 4 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups raisins 3 tablespoons cognac 2 envelopes active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups chopped dried dark figs 2 tart apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 1/2 cup chopped candied papaya 2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons butter, melted 4 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Soak raisins in cognac for 3 hours....

Ingredients 2 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and quartered 1 cup pomegranate juice 5 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 oranges 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, softened 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot Preparation Place quartered pears in 2-quart saucepan. Add pomegranate juice and granulated sugar (if pears are not completely submerged, add more juice and sugar). Heat to boiling. Cover with lid slightly ajar. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until pears are soft when pierced with fork....

Ingredients 3/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon light-brown sugar 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Coarse salt and ground pepper 3-pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat Tangy Red Cabbage, for serving (optional) 6 crusty white rolls, split in half horizontally Preparation In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, stir together 1/2 cup ketchup, sugar, garlic, sage, oregano, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups shelled fresh peas or thawed frozen peas 3 scallions, white and green parts only, thinly sliced diagonally Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add peas and scallions. Cook, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup toasted white sesame seeds 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Dashi for Sesame Dipping Sauce 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon sake 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Place all ingredients in the jar of a blender; pulse until well combined. Divide evenly between 4 small bowls before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 lb ground beef 1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz) 4 soft burger buns Preparation Heat 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add oil and onion; cook about five minutes or until soft....

Ingredients 3 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ 40% Less-Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 25 hot dog or bratwurst buns, split 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (12 oz) 3 cups shredded lettuce 2...

Ingredients 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 box Hamburger Helper™ lasagna 3 cups hot water Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Rinse spinach with cold water to separate; drain thoroughly. In small bowl, mix mozzarella, cottage and Parmesan cheeses....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic plain or fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt) 8 oz uncooked angel hair (capellini) pasta 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 5 cups soft white bread crumbs (about 10 slices bread) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons apple pie spice 4 large baking apples (about 2 lb), peeled, sliced (8 cups) 16 medium dried figs, quartered (1 cup) 1/2 cup apple cider Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with butter or cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer 1 egg 1 lb uncooked peeled deveined large (16 to 20 count) shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed 3 to 4 tablespoons Original Bisquick™ mix Vegetable oil for frying 1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauce Preparation In deep 10-inch skillet, heat 1 1/2 inches oil over medium heat to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir 1 cup Bisquick mix, the garlic powder, beer and egg with wire whisk or fork until smooth....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 4 four-ounce salmon fillets, skin removed 4 slices crusty bread 1 bunch arugula, stems trimmed 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced crosswise Preparation Place cumin seed, fennel seed, oregano, and thyme in a spice grinder....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for dusting Pate Brisee (Pie Dough) 3 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons sugar 12 cipollini onions, peeled Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 sprigs fresh thyme Preparation On a lightly floured work surface, roll pate brisee to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch-round biscuit cutter, cut out 12 circles. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and refrigerate until needed. Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Salt 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese Preparation Pulse flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. Drizzle 1/4 cup water evenly over mixture. Pulse until mixture just begins to hold together (dough should not be wet or sticky)....

Ingredients 1 jar (26 to 28 oz) tomato pasta sauce 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed Cheddar cheese soup 1 bag (25 oz) frozen Italian sausage-filled ravioli 1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In sprayed dish, combine pasta sauce and soup; mix well. Add frozen ravioli, and bell pepper and onion stir-fry; stir to coat....