Ingredients

• 1 (24-oz) bag fingerling (or baby) potatoes
• 4 slices bacon
• Nonstick aluminum foil
• 15 cloves fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• Cooking spray

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; slice bacon into 1-inch pieces (wash hands). Place potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes, then drain.
2. Place bacon on foil-lined baking sheet. Spread potatoes, cut-side down, on same baking sheet; sprinkle with garlic cloves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Coat with spray, then bake 22–25 minutes or until potatoes are tender and bacon is crisp. Toss before serving.

Ingredients

• 2 lb fresh carrots
• 1 lime, for zest/juice
• ⅓ cup roasted pistachio kernels
• ⅓ cup fresh Italian parsley, leaves only
• 2 teaspoons fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon water

Steps

1. Peel carrots and slice into ½-inch slices; zest lime (½ teaspoon) and squeeze for juice (1 tablespoon). Place pistachios in food processor bowl; process until coarse (reserving 2 tablespoons).
2. Add herbs and process until mixture is fine. Cut butter into small cubes. Add butter, cheese, zest, and juice; process until blended.
3. Place carrots and water in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH for 6–8 minutes or until tender, then drain excess liquid. Toss in butter mixture and place on serving platter. Sprinkle with reserved pistachios; serve.

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 1 (16.5-oz) box spice cake mix
• 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin puree
• ½ cup apple cider (or milk)
• 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 8 oz whipped topping
• ½ cup caramel topping
• 1 cup toffee bits

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with spray. Combine dry cake mix, pumpkin, and apple cider until blended. Pour batter into prepared dish; smooth out top. Bake 25–30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand to cool 30 minutes.
2. Poke many holes in cake using the handle of a wooden spoon. Pour condensed milk evenly over cake, into holes. Chill 1 hour (or overnight).
3. Spread whipped topping over top of cake. Drizzle with caramel, then top with toffee. Serve.