Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening2 cups sugar6 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candiesGLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt4 to 5 tablespoons heavy whipping creamAdditional crushed peppermint candies Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 pound spiral macaroni, cooked and drained3 medium tomatoes, diced and seeded16 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed1 to 2 bunches green onions, sliced3 ounces sliced pepperoni3/4 cup canola oil2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup red wine vinegar2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperCroutons, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine macaroni, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, green onions and pepperoni. In a small bowl, combine oil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar and seasonings....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder vegetable oil salt Freshly ground pepper 1 tsp. pure ancho chile powder 20 clove unpeeled garlic 3 jalapeños 1/2 c. fresh orange juice Warm tortillas Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a roasting pan, rub the pork all over with oil and season with salt and pepper. Turn the pork meaty side up and sprinkle with the ancho. Add 1/2 cup of water, cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 cups cold milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1 cup granola without raisinsWhipped topping, optional Preparation In a bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Spoon half of the pudding into four parfait glasses. Top each with 3 tablespoons pie filling and 2 tablespoons granola. Repeat layers. Garnish with whipped topping if desired....

Ingredients 8-1/4 cups water, divided2/3 cup sugar5 tea bags3 to 4 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 5-8 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add 4 cups water. In another saucepan, bring raspberries and remaining water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Strain and discard pulp....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine2 bacon strips, coarsely chopped1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed2 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups whole milk3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1/3 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp....

Ingredients 1 (5-lb.) duck 2 tbsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. dark mushroom soy sauce 1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, grated 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar 1 tsp. cooking wine 1 tbsp. five-spice powder 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp. ground chili pepper 1 tbsp. crushed red yeast rice Diced tender stem and greens of 1 cauliflower (about 5 c....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1-inch pieces)2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Roast 25-30 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. New potatoes 10 cloves garlic 3 1/2 tbsp. Cooking oil salt 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all) 1 tbsp. lemon juice fresh-ground black pepper 1 tbsp. butter 1 lb. asparagus 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest (from about 1/2 lemon) Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 425°F. In a large roasting pan, toss the potatoes and garlic with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 1 egg, beaten2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons 2% milk1/3 pound lean ground beef1-1/4 cups soft rye bread crumbs2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained8 slices deli corned beef (about 2 ounces), divided3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided Preparation In a small bowl, combine the egg, onion and milk. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Add bread crumbs; mix gently. On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into an 8x6-in....

Ingredients 9 uncooked whole grain lasagna noodles1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt, divided6 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 cups fat-free milk6 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary1-1/3 cups shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine squash, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups shredded Colby cheese2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 cups chopped pecans, toastedButter-flavored crackers Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the shredded cheeses, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and Worcestershire sauce. Shape mixture into two logs, about 6 in. long. Roll in pecans, pressing down gently....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 garlic cloves, minced4 sole fillets (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 medium tomato, chopped2 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Place fillets over mushrooms. Sprinkle with paprika, lemon pepper and cayenne. Cook, covered, over medium heat 5-10 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground aniseed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup packed light brown sugar3 tablespoons light molasses3/4 cup butter, softened1 large egg, room temperatureSugar Preparation Combine first 7 ingredients; set aside. In a bowl, beat the brown sugar, molasses, butter and egg. Stir in dry ingredients; mix well. Chill for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in sugar and place on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 to 3 tablespoons horseradish sauce3/4 cup chopped imitation crabmeat1 tablespoon chopped green onion2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shellsPaprika Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and horseradish until smooth. Stir in crab and onion. Spoon 2-3 teaspoonfuls into each tart shell; sprinkle with paprika. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until tops begin to brown....

Ingredients 2 c. shredded cheddar 1/2 c. mayonnaise 4 tbsp. cream cheese, softened 1 (4-oz.) jar pimiento peppers, drained and chopped 24 mini potato rolls 1/2 lb. sliced deli ham 4 tbsp. butter, melted 2 tbsp. poppy seeds 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. coarse salt Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°.Step 2Make the pimiento cheese spread: In a medium bowl, stir together cheddar, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and pimiento peppers until evenly combined....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1-1/2 cups warm whole milk (110° to 115°)6 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, beaten6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons grated orange zest1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1/3 cup sugarGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon orange juice Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water....

Ingredients 2-1/3 cups sugar, divided2 teaspoons cornstarch1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup heavy whipping cream4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract10 cups water, divided2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided6 medium firm pears, stems attached1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)3 whole cloves Preparation In a heavy 2-qt. saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk and cream until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 14 cups popped popcorn2 cups salted peanuts2 cups crisp rice cereal2 cups miniature marshmallows1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts, cereal and marshmallows. In a microwave-safe dish, melt candy coating and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Spread mixture onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set....

Ingredients 6 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons ketchup1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1 teaspoon minced garlic2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold water1/2 cup sour cream Preparation In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides. Combine the water, brown sugar, onion, ketchup, bouillon and garlic; add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat juices run clear....