Ingredients 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, divided1 package white cake mix (regular size)2 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 cups water2 large egg whites4 tablespoons canola oil1 pint heavy whipping cream or 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Set aside 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs. In a large bowl, beat the remaining crumbs, cake mix, sugar, water, egg whites and oil for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. layer pans....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced peeled cucumbers3 cups sliced peeled yellow summer squash2 cups chopped sweet onions1-1/2 cups white vinegar1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon mustard seed Preparation Place the cucumbers, squash and onions in a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir just until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over cucumber mixture; cool. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours....

Ingredients 1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) Preparation Place garlic on a cutting board; sprinkle with salt. Using the flat side of a knife, mash garlic. Continue to mash until it reaches a paste consistency. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the oil, rosemary and pepper; brush over pork. Let stand for 20 minutes. Grill pork, covered, on a lightly oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli or 2 packages (9 ounces each) mushroom agnolotti1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh sage1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook ravioli according to package directions. In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Immediately stir in sage and salt; remove from heat. Drain ravioli, reserving 2 tablespoons pasta water....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided 96 pecan halves (about 2 cups) Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and salt until smooth. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half; shape each into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll. Preheat oven to 350°. Dust a work surface with about 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar....

Ingredients 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 garlic clove, minced1 cup cubed bread1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese4 bone-in pork rib chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the red pepper and onion in 1 teaspoon oil until tender....

Ingredients 12 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried thyme3 tablespoons coarsely ground pepperFresh parsleyAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Shape 1 cup mixture into a tombstone; coat with pepper. Place on serving platter. With the tip of a sharp knife, write “RIP” on the tombstone. In front of the tombstone, shape remaining mixture into a mound....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken, about 5 pounds 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 8 Fresno chiles, stemmed and seeded 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1 1" piece fresh ginger 1 tbsp. paprika 1 tbsp. agave 1 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper Zest and juice of 2 limes Preparation Step 1On a cutting board, place chicken breast-side down. Hold chicken firmly with one hand. Using kitchen shears, cut down one side of the backbone from tail to neck....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked vermicelli or angel hair pasta1 pound boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick), cut into thin strips3 tablespoons canola oil, divided4 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced2-1/2 cups shredded cabbage1 medium carrot, julienned1 cup fresh snow peas1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Break vermicelli in half; cook according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss pork with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti3 portobello mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil1 large egg1/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1-1/4 cups marinara sauce3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, salt and pepper in oil until mushrooms are tender; drain....

Ingredients 9 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped2 cups coarsely crushed ridged potato chips1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate. Stir in potato chips and pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set.

Ingredients 2 packages (17.3 ounces each) frozen puff pastry, thawed8 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin removed1 large egg1 tablespoon water2 cups shredded cucumber1 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Cut each into two 10x6-in. rectangles. Place a salmon fillet in the center of each rectangle. Beat egg and water; lightly brush over pastry edges....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1 cup canned pumpkin2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup chopped pecansFROSTING:1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup 2% milk2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, pumpkin and vanilla....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced3 tablespoons butter3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons Italian seasoning2 teaspoons brown sugar1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Saute onions in butter in a large skillet until tender. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning and brown sugar; cook 2 minutes longer. Pat dough into a 10-in. circle on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Build up edges slightly....

Ingredients 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 c. quinoa salt 1 1/2 sweet potatoes Freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 2 large Granny Smith apples 1/2 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 medium red onion 8 c. baby greens (such as arugula or kale) Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the quinoa and toast over moderate heat, stirring, for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups water1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/4 teaspoon curry powder3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup cubed cooked bacon1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced chives Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Break noodles into large pieces. Add noodles and contents of seasoning packet to water....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) beef or pork ramen noodles1 pound ground beef4 green onions, thinly sliced2 hard-boiled large eggs, slicedSriracha chili sauceKimchi, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 20 muffin cups. Cook noodles according to package directions, saving seasoning packet for meat mixture. Drain; divide noodles among prepared muffin cups. Bake until crisp and light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Meanwhile, combine beef, green onions and reserved seasoning packet, mixing lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon red food coloring1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa3/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon white vinegarFROSTING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups)1 cup chicken broth4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese3/4 teaspoon saltOptional: Butter and additional grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Uncover; cook until broth is almost evaporated, 4-6 minutes longer, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix3 tablespoons butter, softened1 large eggTOPPING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 large egg Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter and egg until well blended. Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and egg until smooth; spread evenly over batter. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....