Ingredients 6 large egg yolks 1 c. sugar 2 tbsp. sugar c. cornstarch 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt 3 1/2 c. milk 1 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 c. heavy cream Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan (off heat), whisk yolks, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, salt, and 1/2 cup of the milk until completely smooth; gradually whisk in remaining 3 cups milk.Step 2Place saucepan over medium heat; bring to a gentle simmer, whisking occasionally (mixture will thicken when it reaches a simmer)....

Ingredients 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 large onion 2 bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed) 3 clove garlic 2 tbsp. tomato paste 2 tsp. chili powder 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 lb. ground beef sirloin 12 soft corn tortillas Store-bought salsa and shredded iceberg lettuce Preparation Step 1In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion and bell peppers; cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon strips, diced1 large onion, chopped2 medium carrots, sliced1 bay leaf2 whole cloves1 medium potato, peeled and cubed2 cups water1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1 pound haddock fillets, cut into chunks1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cold water1 cup half-and-half cream1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings....

Ingredients CANDIED PECANS (optional):1 large egg white4 cups pecan halves1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup packed dark brown sugarCAKE:1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups packed dark brown sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream1 cup chopped pecans, toastedICING:1 cup packed dark brown sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup 2% milk1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract...

Ingredients 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced2 cups water1 large onion, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups 2% milk Preparation Place potatoes and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, rosemary and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup shortening6 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:5 cups sliced peeled fresh pears1 tablespoon lemon juice1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter Preparation In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight....

Ingredients 15 whole chicken wings (about 3 pounds)1/2 cup honey1/3 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons chili sauce2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. Set wings aside. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, oil, chili sauce, salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and ginger. Cook and stir until blended and heated through....

Ingredients 1/2 cup orange juice1/3 cup honey1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot12 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup frozen Italian vegetables3/4 cup julienned green, sweet red and/or yellow pepper1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 10 banana peppers1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 large egg1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup finely chopped pepperoni2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Cut peppers in half lengthwise; open and lay flat. Remove seeds if desired. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and egg until blended. Stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, onion and pepperoni. Spoon into peppers. Place in two 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 70 Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers 24 oz. cream cheese 1 c. chocolate syrup 1/4 c. water Preparation Step 1Put 20 of the chocolate cookies (reserving 50 whole cookies) into a zippered plastic bag and, using a rolling pin, crush them to fine crumbs. Line an 8-inch round cake pan with enough plastic wrap to extend by 4 inches all around.Step 2In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese at high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, diced1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 medium onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced3/4 cup all-purpose flour4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepperDash cayenne pepper6 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawedHot cooked pasta Preparation In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp....

Ingredients 5 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)1-1/2 cups strong brewed coffee2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water Preparation Mix garlic, salt and pepper; rub over beef. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour coffee around meat. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours. Remove roast to a serving plate; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim off fat....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups whole milk1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in spaghetti; set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter....

Ingredients 24 oz. uncooked egg noodles3 pounds cubed fully cooked ham4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted4 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed1 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter, melted2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ham, soup, beans and milk. Drain pasta; pour over ham mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (5 to 7 pounds)Whole cloves2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced pineapple, drainedMaraschino cherries with stems1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/3 cup peach or apricot nectar3 tablespoons cider vinegar1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep; insert a clove in each diamond. Secure pineapple slices and cherries on ham with toothpicks....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained3 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon pepperADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each dish):2 cups cooked spiral pasta1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons water Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the consomme, mushrooms, lemon juice and pepper....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups unblanched almonds3/4 cup hazelnuts2 large egg whites, room temperature1 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Toast almonds and hazelnuts; cool completely. Place nuts in a food processor; cover and process until finely ground. In large bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms5 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preparation Cut mushrooms into quarters; place in a large bowl. Add oil, herbs, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Place on two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 9-11 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 2 unbaked pastry shells1 pound bulk Italian sausage4 cups (16 ounces) finely shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced6 large eggs2 cups 2% milk1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Line unpricked crusts with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 4 minutes. Remove foil; bake 4 minutes longer. Remove from oven; leave oven on....