Ingredients 4 cups frozen steak fries1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 cup grated Romano cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; toss to coat. Arrange steak fries in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1-1/2 cups whole milk2 large egg yolks1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extractCAKE:1 cup sugar1/3 cup shortening2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup whole milkGLAZE:3 tablespoons water2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons baking cocoa1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation For custard, in a heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; whisk in milk and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium heat; bring to a gentle boil....

Ingredients 1 large egg, beaten1/2 cup honey1/4 cup lime juiceDash saltDash ground mace1 cup sour creamAssorted fresh fruit Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the egg, honey and lime juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° and is thickened. Remove from heat; stir in salt and mace. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the sour cream. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Serve with fruit....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flourSugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon salt2 eggs3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup honey1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted1/2 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Whisk the egg, applesauce, oil and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts....

Ingredients 4 large unpeeled bananas8 teaspoons semisweet chocolate chips8 teaspoons trail mix1/4 cup miniature marshmallows Preparation Place each banana on a 12-in. square of foil; crimp and shape foil around bananas so they sit flat. Do not close over top. Cut each banana lengthwise about 1/2 in. deep, leaving 1/2 in. uncut at both ends. Gently pull each banana peel open, forming a pocket. Fill pockets with chocolate chips, trail mix and marshmallows....

Ingredients 6 oz. rice vermicelli 3 tbsp. canola oil, divided 1 tbsp. belacan, crumbled 1/4 c. shredded carrot 3 c. chopped bok choy 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper Juice of 1 orange 1 tbsp. fish sauce 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided 1 c. diced cooked chicken 2 c. chopped huauzontle 2 large eggs 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. MSG (optional) 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar 1/3 c. crushed roasted peanuts, for topping...

Ingredients 1 c. water 2 to 6 ears corn, shucked Butter, for serving Kosher salt, for serving Preparation Step 1Place trivet in Instant Pot and add water. Place corn on top of trivet, arranging in a perpendicular direction if layering.Step 2Lock lid and set to Pressure Cook on high for 2 minutes.Step 3Let Instant Pot naturally release for 2 minutes, then follow the manufacturer’s guide for quick release. Be sure to wait until cycle is complete before unlocking and removing lid....

Ingredients 1 2-lb. beef chuck roast 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tsp. brown sugar 1 1/2 kosher salt 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 1 (12-oz.) can Mexican beer, such as Tecate 1 (13-oz.) bag corn chips 3 c. Monterey Jack cheese 1 c. drained pickled jalapeños 1 avocado, cubed 2 radishes, sliced into rounds 1/4 c....

Ingredients 3 cups Crispix3 cups Wheat Chex2 cups cheddar-flavored snack crackers1 cup pretzel sticks1 cup almonds1 cup mixed nuts1 cup pistachios1/2 cup butter-flavored popcorn oil1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the oil, dressing mix, dill, garlic powder and cayenne. Drizzle over cereal mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce4 catfish fillets (about 5 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, butter and Worcestershire sauce. Add the fish; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle fish with salt and lemon-pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 2 ounces uncooked vermicelli1/4 cup fat-free milk2 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1/8 teaspoon salt1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/8-inch strips1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1/8-inch strips2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the milk, cheese and salt; cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. Drain pasta; add cheese sauce and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1/3 cup quick-cooking oats2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon dried minced onion1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)TOPPING:4 teaspoons ketchup4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, ketchup and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Coat 4 muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with meat mixture. Spread ketchup over loaves. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening3/4 cup sugar1 egg4 teaspoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltFROSTING:6 tablespoons butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar2 to 4 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation For the cookies, cream shortening and sugar in a bowl. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-in....

Ingredients 1/4 c. (2 oz.) cream cheese, room temperature 3 tbsp. mayonnaise 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. cayenne 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimento, drained and roughly chopped Kosher salt 1/4 c. unsalted butter, melted 8 slices Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread 16 very thin slices black forest ham 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 8 sandwich sliced pickles...

Ingredients 1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a chilled small glass bowl and using chilled beaters, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar, liqueur and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, diced1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced1 small onion, chopped1 can (15-3/4 ounces) pork and beans1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons white vinegar3 tablespoons ketchup3 tablespoons prepared mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 3/4 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak 3 c. V8® 100% Vegetable Juice 1 3/4 c. Swanson® Beef Broth 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1 medium potato 1 medium carrot 1 medium onion 1 stalk celery Preparation Step 1Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until it’s well browned, stirring often. Pour off any fat....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil3 (3-1/2 ounces each) dark chocolate candy bars, melted1/4 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped Preparation Brush miniature muffin cups lightly with oil. Pour about 1 teaspoons melted chocolate into each cup and bang pan on counter. Sprinkle chocolate with almonds. Refrigerate until set. Remove from muffin cups and blot off any excess oil, if needed.

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped3 medium carrots, sliced3 large potatoes, peeled and sliced1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1-1/3 cups water Preparation Crumble beef into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with the onion, carrots, potatoes and beans. Combine soup and water; pour over beans. Cover and bake at 375° for 2 hours or until the meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each)1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup thinly sliced onion2 teaspoons olive oil1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepperDash pepper1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar2 Italian rolls or submarine buns, split1/4 cup pizza sauce1 slice provolone cheese, halved (3/4 ounce) Preparation In a small nonstick skillet, brown sausages on all sides over medium heat. Add broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove sausages and keep warm; discard broth....