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Ingredients 7-1/2 cups highbush cranberries3/4 cup water2 cups sugar1 tablespoon grated orange zest2 tablespoons orange juice3/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large saucepan, combine cranberries and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press berry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer; discard solids. Return strained mixture to saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into containers; cool slightly....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup 2% milk2/3 cup seedless raspberry jamGLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractRed HotsGreen food coloring Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, beat egg and milk. Add to crumb mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided1-1/4 cups sifted cake flour1/4 cup baking cocoa2 cups egg whites (about 14), room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon chocolate flavoring1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon saltOptional: Ice cream and fudge sauce Preparation Sift together 1-1/2 cups sugar with flour and cocoa; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla and chocolate flavoring until foamy. Combine cream of tartar, salt and remaining sugar; add a little at a time to egg mixture....

Ingredients 4 medium pears, peeled2 cardamom pods, crushed1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground cloves2/3 cup water1/4 cup honeyWhipped cream Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cardamom, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. In a small saucepan, combine water and honey; bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Pour over pears. Bake, uncovered, until tender, 45-55 minutes, basting every 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup shortening2 teaspoons salt2 large eggs, room temperature6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flourTOPPING:1 large egg, room temperature1 tablespoon cold waterCaraway, poppy or sesame seeds Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add 2 teaspoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 c. dried chickpeas 1/4 preserved lemon 1/4 c. tahini 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. ground cumin salt 2 c. whole wheat flour 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 c. warm water 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Step 1Make the Hummus: In a saucepan, cover the chickpeas with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted4 cups sour cream4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 teaspoon onion salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 cups cubed cooked chicken3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided20 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed Preparation In each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, spread 1/2 cup of tomato sauce; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, jalapenos, onion salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup white vinegar3/4 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground allspice2 medium navel oranges2 medium lemons1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced6 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, divided1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 jar store-bought marinara sauce 1 medium onion 1 medium carrot 2 clove garlic 3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. dried Italian seasoning blend 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Black pepper 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/4 lb. ground turkey 2 large egg whites 1/4 c. old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats 6 whole grain hot dog buns 1/2 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese crushed red pepper...

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, finely chopped1/3 cup chopped green pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 cans (15 ounces each) plus 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 tablespoons brown sugar1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a Dutch oven, cook the first seven ingredients over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 c. quinoa, rinsed 2 1/4 c. chicken or vegetable stock, divided 1 lime, zest and juice (divided) kosher salt 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-in pieces 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. paprika 1 bell pepper, sliced lenthwise 1 onion, sliced 1 15.5-oz can black beans, drained 1 c. corn 1 jalapeño, finely diced 1 c. Monterey Jack, shredded...

Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise2 tablespoons butter, softenedGarlic salt and pepper to taste2 teaspoons honey Preparation Cut two pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.); place a potato half on each. Spread cut side with butter. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Top each potato with another half. Fold foil over potatoes and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 30 minutes or until tender, turning once....

Ingredients 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt 1 c. water 1 c. all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 1/2 c. finely chopped Black Forest ham 1 c. finely shredded Gruyere cheese 36 cube Gruyere cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bring butter, salt, and the water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add flour; stir vigorously until incorporated....

Ingredients Dough for double-crust pie3 tablespoons butter1 cup diced onions1 cup diced celery1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced potatoes1 cup (4 ounces) frozen peas, thawed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups vegetable broth1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage6 cups beef broth1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce2 cups sliced zucchini1 large onion, chopped1 cup sliced carrots1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium green pepper, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1 garlic clove, minced2 cups frozen cheese tortelliniGrated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1-1/8 teaspoons unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch2/3 cup 2% milk3 egg yolks, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whippedPastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a small bowl, soften gelatin in cold water; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 cup (4 ounces) Gruyere cheese, divided1/2 cup sour cream1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Asiago cheese, dividedCubed French bread Preparation In a large skillet, saute leek in oil until tender....

Ingredients 3 chicken bouillon cubes1/4 cup boiling water1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons poppy seeds1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 cups 4% cottage cheese2 cups sour cream1 package (16 ounces) medium noodles, cooked and drained1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheesePaprika Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve bouillon in water. Add the next 6 ingredients; mix well....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 large egg1 tablespoon water1/3 cup apricot or red raspberry preservesConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in enough flour to form a smooth dough. Preheat oven to 350°. Place coconut in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk egg and water....

Ingredients 2 cups frozen baby lima beans1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup milk1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs Preparation In a bowl, combine lima beans, soup, celery and milk. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until the bread crumbs are lightly browned....