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Ingredients 1 small onion, finely chopped1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2-1/2 pounds)1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce1/2 cup water1/4 cup honey6 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 teaspoon ground ginger8 submarine buns, split Preparation Place onion and roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, water, honey, garlic, seasoned salt and ginger; pour over meat. Cover and cook on high 5-6 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 2 pounds fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise1/4 cup finely chopped onion3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons honey2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons sea salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepperAdditional honey, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over potatoes; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, until golden and tender, about 35-40 minutes, stirring once half-way through cooking....

Ingredients 1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese4-1/2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce3 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt4 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta...

Ingredients 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg, room temperature3 tablespoons assorted jams, warmed Preparation In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press gently onto the bottoms of 9 paper-lined muffin cups. In another small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion3 teaspoons olive oil, divided6-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) Preparation In a large skillet, cook onion in 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add the spinach, garlic and vinegar; cook until spinach is wilted....

Ingredients 2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled2 tablespoons cornstarch1-1/2 cups cold water1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin3 tablespoons sugar1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping Preparation Set aside four whole berries for garnish. Slice remaining strawberries and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin and sugar until dissolved....

Ingredients 2 cups whole milk2 cups half-and-half cream6 Earl Grey tea bags1 vanilla bean1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1/4 teaspoon salt4 large eggs, lightly beaten Preparation In a small saucepan, heat whole milk and cream to 175°. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Split vanilla bean lengthwise. Using the tip of a sharp knife, scrape seeds from the center into pan; add bean. Cover and steep 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 beef tenderloin roast (4 to 5 pounds)1/2 cup olive oil2 green onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place tenderloin in a large shallow dish. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over meat. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight. Prepare grill for indirect medium-hot heat, using a drip pan....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt2/3 cup buttermilk1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toastedCREAM CHEESE FROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Coat pans with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour; set aside....

Ingredients 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)1 cup refrigerated Irish creme nondairy creamer3-1/2 cups 2% milk2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix3 cups whipped topping12 mint Andes candies, chopped Preparation Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a 13x9-in. pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour. With a meat fork or wooden skewer, poke holes in cake about 2 in. apart....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon almond extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup seedless raspberry jamAdditional seedless raspberry jam, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Flatten into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 8 1/2 oz. creme-filled sugar wafers 1 1/2 pt. vanilla ice cream, softened 1 c. Hot Fudge Sauce 8 1/4 oz. bottle chocolate magical shell 1 c. chopped Kit Kat candy bars Preparation Step 1Line a 9x5-in loaf pan with parchment paper.Step 2Lay the long sides of the cookies crosswise on the bottom of the loaf pan. Fill the entire bottom. (This will be the top of your cake.) Next spoon fudge onto the cookies and spread with a spoon....

Ingredients 2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 2 clove garlic 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt 1 lb. lamb shoulder 1 white onion 1/2 c. tahini (sesame paste) 1/2 c. mayonnaise Hot sauce, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, rice, and warmed pita Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine the cumin and oregano with half of the garlic and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice....

Ingredients 4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups cubed rye bread1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens2 cups chopped pastrami1 large tomato, diced1/2 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1 bottle (8 ounces) Thousand Island salad dressing3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butter, salt and pepper. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped leek (white portion only)1/2 cup chopped baby portobello mushrooms3 frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed and chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese, divided 2 tablespoons chopped soft sun-dried tomato halves (not packed in oil)3 large eggs1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons sour cream2-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperAdditional fresh thyme, optional...

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)2 eggs1/3 cup canola oil1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon lemon extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, one egg and oil until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons paprika2 teaspoons each salt, garlic powder and pepper1 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, dried oregano and ground mustard1/2 teaspoon chili powder1 fresh beef brisket (4 to 6 pounds)BARBECUE SAUCE:2 cups ketchup1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice2/3 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup apple juice1/4 cup chili powder2 to 4 tablespoons hot pepper sauce4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 to 4 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional...

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 teaspoon poultry seasoning2 slices (1/2 ounce each) pepper jack cheese2 center-cut bacon strips, cooked and halved2 hamburger buns, split4 lettuce leaves4 slices tomato1 slice onion, separated into ringsDill pickle slices, optional Preparation Sprinkle chicken with poultry seasoning. Place chicken on a greased grill rack. Grill, covered, or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-7 minutes on each side....

Ingredients c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 3 tbsp. very finely chopped shallots 2 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon Finely grated zest of 1 orange 1/4 c. pine nuts kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 skinless halibut filets kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 shallots 2 bag fresh baby spinach Preparation Step 1Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, shallots, honey, tarragon, and orange zest with a fork to combine (but not emulsify)....

Ingredients 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 medium onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons butter6 cups water1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed3/4 cup medium pearl barley2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup thinly sliced carrots1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the water, tomatoes, lentils, barley, bouillon, oregano, rosemary and pepper; bring to a boil....