Ingredients 1 pound dried lima beans1 large meaty ham bone or 2 ham hocks2-1/2 quarts water5 celery ribs, cut into chunks5 medium carrots, cut into chunks1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepperPinch paprika1 cup cold water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes Preparation Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed creamy onion soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 pound bulk pork sausage1 large onion, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice Preparation Combine all of the ingredients in a greased 4-qt. baking dish; mix well. Cover tightly and bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until the rice is tender....

Ingredients 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced new potatoes, undrained2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2-1/2 cups water1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained6 green onions, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 carton (8 ounces) French onion dipTortilla chips...

Ingredients 25 pounds tomatoes (about 80 medium)4 large green peppers, seeded4 large onions, cut into wedges2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato paste1/4 cup canola oil2/3 cup sugar1/4 cup salt8 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 bay leaves1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring 2 quarts water to a boil....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds bony chicken pieces (legs, wings, necks or back bones)2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into chunks2 medium carrots, cut into chunks2 medium onions, quartered2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon dried thyme8 to 10 whole peppercorns2 quarts cold water Preparation Place all ingredients in a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Slowly bring to a boil; reduce heat until mixture is just at a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 hours, skimming foam as necessary....

Ingredients 1 pint fresh strawberries or 2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 cup water1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Mash strawberries; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in strawberries; remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until chilled.

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini2 cups fresh broccoli florets4 to 5 green onions, sliced2 tablespoons butter6 ounces fully cooked ham, julienned1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon dried basil Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the broccoli, onions and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Cook 2 minutes longer or until broccoli is tender. Drain tortellini; add to broccoli mixture....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked and drained2 large eggs, beaten1/2 cup soft bread crumbs2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef with onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder until the onion is tender; drain....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped celery1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup water2 chicken bouillon cubes3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces2 cups milk1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegDash seasoned salt Preparation In a 2-qt. saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter until tender. Combine cornstarch and water; stir into the saucepan with bouillon. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 c. sour cream 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar 3 large eggs plus 3 large egg whites confectioners’ sugar Borage or other edible flowers, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan....

Ingredients 16 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. confectioners’ sugar 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon) 1/2 tsp. salt 2 c. all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 package cream cheese 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest 1 c. confectioners’ sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, lemon zest, and salt until combined....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 medium zucchini 12 cherry or grape tomatoes Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 c. couscous c. chopped fresh parsley 8 lamb rib chops 2 tsp. ground coriander Lemon wedges Preparation Step 1Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Assemble four 8-inch-long presoaked wooden skewers; alternately thread zucchini, cut side down, and tomatoes. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise1/4 cup olive oil, divided1/8 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon dried basil3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 large yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices4 large portobello mushrooms4 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick)1 package (5.3 ounces) fresh goat cheese1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette...

Ingredients 2 cups sour cream1/4 cup ranch salad dressing mix2 tablespoons onion soup mix1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemaryFresh rainbow baby carrots and watermelon (or plain) radishes Preparation Stir together first 5 ingredients; refrigerate, covered, overnight. Sprinkle with additional parsley and rosemary before serving with rainbow carrots and assorted radishes.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons minced fresh basil2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1-1/2 pounds small red, purple and yellow potatoes, halved3/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons minced fresh chives Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the coconut, flour and salt. Add milk and vanilla; mix well (batter will be stiff). Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Ingredients 2 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)1/2 cup honey2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place chicken in a greased or foil-lined 9-in. square baking pan. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over low heat until well blended and heated through. Pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reaches 170°, 30-35 minutes longer....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. plus 1 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees) 1 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 1/2 envelope active dry yeast 3 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour and more for kneading and rolling 1 1/2 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. unsalted butter Vegetable oil for greasing the bowl Water in a spray bottle for misting Preparation Step 1Place 2 tablespoons warm water and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves....