Ingredients 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese1 large egg, beaten1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper40 wonton wrappersOil for deep-fat fryingMarinara or spaghetti sauce, warmed Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Position a wonton wrapper with one point toward you. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Place 1 tablespoon filling in the center of wrapper....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 cup diced onion1 cup sliced celery1 cup sliced carrots2 cloves garlic, minced1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, undrained2 cups water5 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon sweet basil1/4 teaspoon black pepper2 cups shredded cabbage1 cup frozen or fresh green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces, optional1/2 cup small elbow macaroniParmesan cheese...

Ingredients 3 tbsp. sesame seeds 1 1/2 tbsp. caraway seeds 1 1/2 tbsp. anise seeds 1 envelope active dry yeast 2 c. lukewarm water 5 c. bread flour 2 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. kosher salt Cornmeal for dusting 2 large egg yolks Preparation Step 1In a skillet, toast the sesame, caraway, and anise seeds over moderate heat until fragrant, 2 minutes; transfer to a plate and let cool....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar2 teaspoons each garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika1-1/4 teaspoons each ground cumin, coarsely ground pepper and cayenne pepper12 bone-in country-style pork ribs (about 7 pounds)SAUCE:2 tablespoons canola oil1 medium onion, finely chopped1 cup tomato sauce1/3 cup dark brown sugar1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup molasses1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and seasonings; sprinkle over ribs....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch3/4 cup cranberry juice2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 teaspoons soy sauce1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces2 medium tart apples, cut into wedges1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in cranberry juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/8-inch slices1 can (28 ounces) pork and beans1 cup ketchup2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon steak sauce Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion in butter and oil until tender. Add sausage; cook for 2-3 minutes, or until browned, stirring occasionally; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (about 2 pounds)2 tablespoons plus 2 cups sugar, divided3 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cover; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Meanwhile, arrange 25 split ladyfingers around the edges of a lightly greased 10-in. springform pan. Place 25 more on the bottom; set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup crushed saltines1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 egg3 tablespoons water4 leftover meat loaf slices (each about 3/8 inch thick)Shortening for pan-fryingKetchup, optional Preparation Combine the saltine crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish; set aside. Beat egg with water. Dip meat loaf slices in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture. Heat shortening in a skillet. Brown meat loaf slices on both sides. Serve with ketchup if desired.

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 large eggs 1 1/2 c. buttermilk 8 oz. ham 1 c. frozen peas 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives Preparation Step 1In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.Step 2In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk....

Ingredients 2 cups mashed potatoes3/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 cup diced fully cooked ham1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation In a large bowl, combine potatoes and garlic salt. Spread into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with ham. Fold cheese into whipped cream; spoon over ham. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Ingredients 24 jumbo pasta shells3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups 1% milk1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, halved and sliced1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon canola oil3 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham1 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese, divided3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper1-1/2 to 2 cups water1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 envelope chili seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic saltShredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions and/or hot pepper slices, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, cook the beef, pork, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain....

Ingredients 6 cups torn iceberg lettuce6 cups torn romaine3 green onions, thinly sliced1 celery rib, thinly sliced1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 to 1 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine greens, onions and celery. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, hot pepper sauce and salt; mix well....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped nutsConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and sugar; add extracts. Gradually add flour and salt. Stir in nuts. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with fingers. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 12 large eggs1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon salt8 cups whole milk, divided 2 tablespoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 cups heavy whipping creamAdditional nutmeg, optional Preparation In a heavy saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 4 cups milk; cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°-170°, 30-35 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Immediately transfer to a large bowl. Stir in vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk....

Ingredients 8 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/3 cup baking powder1 tablespoon salt1 cup shorteningADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:1 egg1 cup milkFOR CHEDDAR MUFFINS:3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon2 tablespoons minced chivesFOR CINNAMON-RAISIN MUFFINS:1/2 cup raisins1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place or in the freezer for up to 6 months....

Ingredients 1 boneless fully cooked ham (4 pounds)1-1/2 cups ginger ale1/4 cup honey1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Cut ham in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour ginger ale over ham. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours. Combine the honey, mustard, cloves and cinnamon; stir until smooth. Spread over ham; cook 30 minutes longer.

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup canola oil1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 package (10 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chipsBaking cocoa or confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Generously grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Beat first 7 ingredients until well blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil1/4 teaspoon salt4 submarine buns, split12 slices deli ham12 slices tomato12 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese12 fresh basil leaves4 slices sweet onion, halved8 slices provolone cheese Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Generously drizzle dressing over cut sides of buns. On bun bottoms, layer the ham, tomato and mozzarella cheese....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta1 can (12 ounces) albacore white tuna in water1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1-1/4 cups water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped3 tablespoons chopped onion3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped2 tablespoons Greek olives, chopped1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed1 tablespoon capers, drained2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning...