Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef6 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce3 large onions, chopped8 celery ribs, diced3 medium carrots, sliced1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained3 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano2-1/2 teaspoons pepper1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce8 ounces uncooked medium pasta shells5 teaspoons minced fresh parsley...

Ingredients 4 cups highbush cranberries10 cups water, divided2 to 3 cups sugar1 cup red-hot candies15 whole cloves1 cup thawed orange juice concentrate1/2 cup lemon juice Preparation In a large saucepan, bring cranberries and 4 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 4 minutes or until berries pop. Press through a strainer; discard skins and seeds. Juice should measure about 4-1/2 cups; set aside. In another saucepan, combine the sugar, candies, cloves and remaining water; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 pound frozen Steak-umm sliced steaks, thawed4 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 medium sweet onion, chopped3/4 cup julienned green pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup chopped dill pickles1/2 cup Italian salad dressing1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato1/4 cup chopped red onion5 hard rolls, split2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook the steaks in 2 teaspoons oil in batches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar4 cups water6 cups fresh basil leaves, divided Crushed ice, divided2 bottles (1 liter each) club sodaGARNISH:Fresh lemon wedges Preparation In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Place half the basil in a small bowl. With a pestle or wooden spoon, crush basil until its aroma is released. Stir into sugar mixture. Remove from heat; cool completely....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 cup lemon yogurt1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 cup fresh or frozen raspberriesTOPPING:1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter or margarine Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Combine eggs, yogurt, oil and lemon zest; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg yolk, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup finely chopped walnutsFILLING:3 tablespoons butter, softened4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 drops yellow food coloring, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide dough in half and shape each half into a 14-in....

Ingredients 2 large onions, chopped3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups water, divided4 cups chicken broth2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced1-1/2 cups mashed potato flakes1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 green onions, sliced Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in 1 cup water....

Ingredients 2 halibut fillets (6 ounces each)1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped1/4 cup chopped red onion3 tablespoons chopped seeded peeled cucumber3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced chives1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons dill weed2 teaspoons lemon juice1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Place halibut in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 4 gingersnap cookies4 scoops vanilla ice cream (about 1/4 cup)1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shorteningOrange and purple Halloween sprinkles Preparation Place gingersnaps in a single layer on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; top each with a scoop of ice cream. Freeze until firm. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Remove one dessert at a time from the freezer. Dip in melted chocolate; top with sprinkles....

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup water1/2 cup 2% milk2 to 3 tablespoons onion soup mix3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 cup cubed Velveeta1 cup cubed fully cooked ham Preparation In a large skillet, cook potatoes in butter until potatoes are lightly browned. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 14-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine the milk, soup mix and parsley; stir in cheese....

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, skin side down. Combine remaining ingredients; spread over fillets. Roast until salmon just beings to flake easily with a fork, 15-18 minutes....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon kosher saltDash pepper2 flour tortillas (6 inches)2 teaspoons olive oil Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Brush tortillas with oil; cut each tortilla into six wedges. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle wedges with seasoning mixture. Bake at 425° for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening2 cups plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon rum extract1/2 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar5 to 6 teaspoons refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper2 tablespoons kosher salt2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons dried minced garlic2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup water1-1/2 cups mashed unsweetened strawberries Preparation In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Gradually add strawberries; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over pancakes, waffles or ice cream.

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta2 cups grape tomatoes7 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped1 small red onion, chopped1/2 cup pickled banana pepper rings1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained4 thin slices hard salami, diced1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly slicedDRESSING:3/4 cup olive oil3/4 cup red wine vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried basil Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water....

Ingredients 1 pound ground lamb1 cup coarsely chopped red onion1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, undrained1 jar (16 ounces) mild chunky salsa3 tablespoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout), divided 4-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon zest, divided 3 tablespoons orange marmalade1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese2 tablespoons sliced almondsOptional: Additional chopped red onion and toasted naan flatbread or pita bread Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook lamb and onion over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with feta cheese, oregano and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Ingredients 2 oz. fennel bulb 2 oz. butternut squash 2 oz. red onion 2 oz. zucchini 3 oz. calamari rings and tentacles 3 oz. small shrimps 1/2 c. cornmeal or fine polenta 2 c. Wondra instant blending flour 2 c. club soda 4 tbsp. cornstarch 6 c. vegetable oil Lemon wedges Marinara sauce for dipping Preparation Step 1Prepare the vegetables and clean the seafood. Mix together the cornmeal and Wondra flour and set aside in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten3 tablespoons toasted wheat germ3 tablespoons salsa2 tablespoons shredded carrot2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons shredded peeled apple1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 pound ground turkey or chicken2 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into two patties. Grill, broil or pan-fry for 7-8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink and a thermometer reads 165°....