Ingredients 3 quarts unsweetened apple juice or cider1 quart cranberry juice2 to 3 whole cloves1 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches) Preparation Combine all ingredients in a large kettle; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick. Serve warm.

Ingredients 8 cups sweetened lemonade mix1 cup orange breakfast drink mix3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup unsweetened instant tea1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 9 cups To prepare 1 gallon iced tea: Dissolve 2 cups of tea mix in 1 gallon of water; stir well....

Ingredients 3 large fennel bulbs, sliced1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Trim fennel bulbs and cut into thin wedges. Snip feathery fronds; reserve 1 tablespoon. In a large bowl, combine onion and fennel wedges. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 cups unsweetened apple juice1 tablespoon lemon juice4 medium kiwifruit, peeled and slicedSugar substitute equivalent to 6 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon grated orange zestSliced orange and additional kiwifruit, optional Preparation In a blender, combine the juices and kiwi; cover and process just until smooth. Add sugar substitute and orange zest. Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square dish. Cover and freeze for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until partially set. Spoon into a large bowl; beat on medium speed for 1-1/2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons lemon extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon grated lemon zestLEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg1 cup lemon or plain yogurt6 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon lemon juiceTOPPING:1/3 cup lemon juice1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, yogurt, butter and lemon juice. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full....

Ingredients 1 c. dried chickpeas 1 c. dried cannellini beans 1/2 c. chopped carrot 1/2 c. chopped celery 1 c. chopped onion 1 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 c. farro or pearled barley 1 1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt or kosher salt 1/2 tsp. pepperoncino flakes 4 clove garlic 2 lb. mussels 4 tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley Preparation Step 1Rinse the chickpeas, and place in a bowl with cold water covering them by 4 inches....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup minced fresh parsley3/4 teaspoon dried basil3/4 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed3/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beef4 slices provolone cheese4 English muffins, split and toasted1/2 cup pizza sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear....

Ingredients 1/2 cup apple juice1/2 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons rubbed sage3 teaspoons ground coriander3 teaspoons ground mustard3 teaspoons freshly ground pepper1 teaspoon salt1 garlic clove, minced1 cup olive oil1 beef skirt steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 5-in. pieces2 medium red onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 medium sweet red peppers, halved12 green onions, trimmed Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first 9 ingredients until blended; gradually whisk in oil....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/3 cup chopped onion1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed chicken gumbo soup, undiluted3/4 cup ketchup1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard6 to 7 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the soup, ketchup and mustard; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until mixture reaches desired thickness. Serve on buns....

Ingredients 6 eggs 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tbsp. ground fresh nutmeg 1/2 c. dark rum 2 c. cream 2 c. milk 2 c. corn flakes 1 loaf challah bread 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. dark rum 1/2 c. golden raisins 2 c. maple syrup 1 lb. sweet unsalted butter 4 oz. mascarpone cheese 1 vanilla bean Preparation Step 1For the French toast: Whisk the eggs in a bowl till frothy, add the sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, rum, cream, and milk....

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped lemon balm1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup honey2 liters ginger ale Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; let stand for 1 hour. Strain; discard herbs. Pour tea into a 2-1/2-qt. pitcher. Stir in ginger ale just before serving. Serve in chilled glasses.

Ingredients 1 bottle dry white wine (750 ml) 1 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 c. white wine vinegar 16 garlic cloves 4 mint sprigs 4 thyme sprigs 4 Oregano sprigs 2 Tarragon sprigs kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 1/2 lb. mixed mushrooms such as white button 12 medium celery ribs 1/4 c. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1In a large pot, combine the wine, olive oil, vinegar, coarsely chopped garlic, mint, thyme, oregano and tarragon and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unblanched whole almonds1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup chopped dates1/2 cup dried apple slices, chopped1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup Honey Nut Cheerios Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups powdered lemonade mix with sugar1 carton (1.3 ounces) raspberry soft drink mix1 cup instant tea mixBoiling water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first three ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Yield: 3 cups mix. To prepare one serving: Dissolve 1 teaspoon of mix in 1 cup of boiling water.

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless pork loin roastCOATING:1/4 cup creamy peanut butter3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons ground coriander1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1 large clove garlic, crushed1 tablespoon lemon juicePEANUT SAUCE:1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons pineapple juice1 clove garlic, crushed1/4 cup sherry1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts Preparation Combine coating ingredients in a bowl; mix until smooth. rub coating over all exposed surfaces of the roast; let stand for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2/3 cup pizza sauce, divided1 large egg, beaten1/3 cup dry bread crumbs2 teaspoons dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds ground beef3 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup pizza sauce, egg, bread crumbs, onion, oregano, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 packages (12 ounces each) tricolor spiral pasta2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed2 pints grape tomatoes1 large zucchini, halved and thinly sliced1 large yellow summer squash, quartered and thinly sliced1 large red onion, finely chopped1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cubed1 block (8 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, cubed2 packages (4 ounces each) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (3....

Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat oil and 1/2 cup sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into oil mixture....

Ingredients 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch pieces1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained2 medium tart apples, cut into 1/2-inch chunks1 medium green pepper, chopped4 large green onions, thinly slicedDRESSING:1/3 cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons sugar1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a nonstick skillet, brown sausage. Drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, combine peas, apples, green pepper, onions and sausage....