Ingredients 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves4 teaspoons dried lavender flowers1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary4 cups boiling water2 teaspoons honey, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the mint, lavender and rosemary. Add boiling water. Cover and steep for 4 minutes. Strain tea, discarding mint mixture. Stir in honey if desired. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 small red bell pepper 1/2 c. plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. blanched whole unsalted almonds 1/2 c. cubed firm-textured white bread without crusts (1/4 inch) 2 garlic cloves 2 plum tomatoes 3 tbsp. sherry vinegar Salt and cayenne pepper 6 medium leeks 1/4 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 4 oz. crumbled Garrotxa or other tangy Crusty sourdough bread Preparation Step 1Lightly brush the bell pepper with olive oil and roast it directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning frequently, until charred all over....

Ingredients 2 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 poblano peppers4 medium ears sweet corn, husked6 green onions2/3 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons lime juice1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperOptional: Lime wedges, fresh cilantro leaves and additional crumbled Cotija cheese Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded cabbage1 cup diced fully cooked ham1/4 cup diced green pepper2 tablespoons diced sweet red pepper1/4 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1/2 to 1 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a bowl, toss the cabbage, ham and peppers. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, pepper and paprika; shake well. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 pounds small red potatoes2 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon Creole seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat until almost tender, about 12-15 minutes. Add beans; cook 5-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 pound dried black beans6 cups chicken broth4 cups water1-1/2 cups chopped onions1 cup thinly sliced celery1 large carrot, chopped1/2 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow peppers2 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup tomato paste3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3 bay leaves1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon pepper3/4 teaspoon salt, optionalChopped tomato, optional Preparation Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in....

Ingredients 1 pound cod fillet1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 cup buttermilk1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation Cut fillets into 3/4-in. strips; set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon zest, paprika, thyme and garlic salt. Place buttermilk and flour in separate shallow bowls....

Ingredients 1/2 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons honey1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons chopped pecansIce cream Preparation In a bowl, combine the maple syrup, honey and cinnamon. Stir in pecans. Serve over ice cream.

Ingredients 9 graham crackers, finely crushed (about 1 1/4 c.) 5 tbsp. melted butter 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 2 c. powdered sugar 3 tbsp. tequila Juice and zest of 1 lime 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. whipped cream Lime wedges 1/4 c. granulated sugar Whipped cream Crushed graham crackers Preparation Step 1Make crust: In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar together....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1 tablespoon sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon paprikaDash pepper1 large egg, lightly beaten1 cup evaporated milkOil for deep-fat frying12 wooden skewers12 hot dogs Preparation In a bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients. Whisk in egg and milk just until blended. Transfer batter to a tall drinking glass. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Insert skewers into hot dogs....

Ingredients 1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried thyme3 cups cooked rice1 teaspoon sugar Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the broth, spaghetti sauce, chicken, parsley and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in rice and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Ingredients Vegetable oil spray 1 1/2 c. crushed graham crackers (from about 27 squares) 1/3 c. sugar 6 tbsp. salted butter, melted 3 c. sweetened condensed milk 3 c. egg yolks 2/3 c. fresh lemon juice (from 3 to 4 lemons) Pinch of sea salt 1 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Lemon slices, for garnish Grated lemon zest, for garnish Mint sprigs, for garnish...

Ingredients 1 qt. water 1 qt. juice of freshly squeezed oranges 1/4 c. Sea salt 1/4 c. brown sugar 2 hot peppers 1/4 c. minced bacon 1/2 c. small diced onion 2 clove garlic 1/4 c. small diced apple 1/4 c. sliced mushrooms 1/4 c. small diced butternut squash 1/4 c. blanched and chopped Swiss chard 4 double-cut pork chops salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 oz. olive oil 1 large onion...

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided4 tablespoons sugar, divided1/3 cup canola oil2 teaspoons salt6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 large egg white2 teaspoons cold waterPoppy and/or sesame seeds Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the oil, salt, the remaining warm water and sugar, and 4 cups flour....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef4 cups diced onions2 garlic cloves, minced3 medium green peppers, diced4 cups diced celery1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, undrained1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce3 to 4 cups medium egg noodles, cooked and drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 c. unsalted butter 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. lemon zest 2 c. sugar 2 large eggs 3 large egg yolks 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 c. low-fat buttermilk 1 lemon Whipped Frosting Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 8- by 2-inch cake pans, tapping out excess flour....

Ingredients 4 ounces Romano cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces6 garlic cloves2-2/3 cups loosely packed fresh basil1/3 cup chopped walnuts3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup lemon juiceHot cooked spaghetti Preparation In a food processor, combine Romano cheese and garlic; cover and process for 30 seconds. Add the basil, nuts, salt and pepper; cover and process until combined, about 15 seconds. While processing, add the lemon juice; process about 15 seconds longer or until combined....

Ingredients 3/4 c. Pace® Picante Sauce 1/4 c. barbecue sauce 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds) Preparation Step 1Stir the picante sauce and barbecue sauce in a small bowl. Reserve half the picante sauce mixture to serve with the chicken. Use the remaining mixture to baste the chicken during grilling.Step 2Lightly oil the grill rack and heat the grill to medium. Grill the chicken for 15 minutes or until it’s cooked through, turning and brushing often with the remaining picante sauce mixture....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1-1/2 cups fat-free milk1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham2 tablespoons dried minced onion2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced potatoes, drainedSour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and/or paprika, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine soup and milk. Heat through, stirring frequently. Stir in the corn, ham, onion and parsley....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/2 cup chopped onionDash garlic salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup water or beef broth1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (4-1/2 ounces) mushrooms, drained1 cup sour creamSalt and pepper to tasteCooked noodles or riceChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat, breaking into crumbles, until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Add onion and garlic salt to beef; continue to cook until onion is soft....