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Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided1 tablespoon herbes de Provence1 beef tenderloin roast (1-1/4 pounds)4 large portobello mushrooms2 tablespoons balsamic vinegarBALSAMIC ONION:1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced4-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegarHORSERADISH SAUCE:1/2 cup sour cream1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceSANDWICHES:12 slices white bread1/4 cup butter, melted4 cups spring mix salad greens2 tablespoons red wine vinaigrette3/4 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers...

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti, broken into thirds2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 cup milk1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons grated onion2 teaspoons prepared mustard2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese3 cups cubed fully cooked ham...

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 garlic clove, minced1 can (11-1/2 ounces) tomato juice1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the tomato juice, macaroni, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh baby spinach2 cups grape tomatoes2/3 cup seeded chopped cucumber1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms8 slices red onion, halved1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained8 ounces sliced deli ham, julienned1/3 cup fat-free poppy seed salad dressing Preparation Divide spinach among four plates. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, mushrooms and onion. Arrange pineapple and ham over salad. Drizzle with dressing.

Ingredients 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)2 tablespoons hot water1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 cup chocolate fudge frosting1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup chocolate syrup1-1/3 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips2 pounds white candy coating, choppedOptional toppings: milk chocolate English toffee bits, toasted sweetened shredded coconut and crushed candy canes Preparation Prepare and bake cake according to package directions. Cool completely. Crumble cake into a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine hot water and coffee granules; stir until dissolved....

Ingredients 2 ounces fresh goat cheese1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley3/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1/4 teaspoon minced garlicDash saltDash coarsely ground pepper8 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)1 plum tomato, cut into eight thin slicesAdditional coarsely ground pepper, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cheese, parsley, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper; roll into a 3-in. log. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Spread over bread; top with tomato slices....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (14 ounces) caramels1 tablespoon milk or half-and-half cream2 cups chopped pecans Preparation Butter an 8-in. square pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Combine confectioners sugar and milk powder; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil....

Ingredients 2 turkey wings, halved (about 3 pounds)2 medium onions, halved1 cup water8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided3/4 cup chopped carrots1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place turkey wings and onions in a roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, until well browned, about 1 hour. Transfer wings and onions to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add water to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, cubed32 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped7 eggs2 cups sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 pound chopped walnuts, optionalHOT FUDGE SAUCE:1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup baking cocoaVanilla ice creamWhipped cream and maraschino cherries, optional Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat; stir until smooth. Cool. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on low speed until combined....

Ingredients 8 ounces Waverly crackers, divided1 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup milk2 cups graham cracker crumbs1 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup sugar2/3 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup milk chocolate chips1/2 cup butterscotch chips Preparation Place a third of the crackers (about 25) in the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add the milk, graham cracker crumbs and sugars; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 c. sliced cabbage or pre-sliced slaw mix 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. sweet pickle juice Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 (10-oz.) can chicken, drained and fluffed with a fork 1/4 c. celery, diced small 1/4 c. dried cranberries, roughly chopped 1 1/2 tbsp. Clover Valley® Shelled Walnuts, roughly chopped 2 tbsp. chopped sweet pickles...

Ingredients 2 pounds dried black beans (about 4-1/2 cups)4 teaspoons salt, divided12 cups water, divided1/2 cup lard1 tablespoon ground cumin2 teaspoons garlic powderOptional: Queso fresco and cilantro Preparation Rinse and sort beans. Transfer to a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add 2 teaspoons salt and 7 cups water. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 2 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 20 minutes and then quick-release any remaining pressure....

Ingredients 1 seedless orange 1 tomato 2 tbsp. Chopped red onion 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tbsp. virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 12 large sea scallops 1 tsp. corn oil c. hickory, cherry or, maple wood chips or sawdust Preparation Step 1To make the sauce: Peel the orange down to the flesh, and cut enough of the flesh into 1/2-inch pieces to make 1/2 cup....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained3/4 cup chopped onion3/4 cup Burgundy wine or beef broth1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup cornstarch1/2 cup cold water Preparation Cut roast in half. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, onion, wine, salt, basil, oregano, garlic and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 4 ounces sliced pancetta or bacon strips, chopped1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper12 diagonally cut French bread slices (1/2 inch thick)1-1/2 cups prepared bruschetta topping1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach Preparation Preheat broiler. In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain. Meanwhile, sprinkle steak with salt and pepper; place on a 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup molasses1/3 cup hot water2 tablespoons rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspiceSugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk molasses, hot water and rum. In another bowl, whisk the flour, salt, ginger, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg and allspice; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture, beating after each addition....

Ingredients 1/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltCARAMEL ICING:2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon 2% milk1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/4 c. 2% Greek yogurt Juice of 2 lemons, divided 2 anchovy fillets 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 Garlic clove, minced 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 4-oz. chicken breasts 1 large bunch Tuscan kale, cleaned and thinly sliced 1/2 pt. red grape tomatoes Preparation Step 1In a mini food processor, combine Parmesan, Greek yogurt, ¼ cup lemon juice, anchovy paste (or anchovies), Worcestershire sauce, and garlic and pulse....

Ingredients 1 large red onion, sliced1 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/4 cup Key lime juice3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided6 Key limes, halved1 beef flank steak (1 pound) 1 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine onion, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and 2 tablespoons oil until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large bowl or shallow dish. Add lime halves. Rub steak with remaining oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 salmon fillets (5 ounces each)1 tablespoon butter, melted1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 tablespoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperLemon wedges, optional Preparation Prepare campfire or grill for medium heat. Place each fillet, skin side down, on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Mix melted butter, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; spoon over salmon. Fold foil around fish, sealing tightly. Cook on campfire or in covered grill until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes....