Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup miniature marshmallows1/4 cup salted peanuts Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 9-in. circle; place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Prick with a fork. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake 1-2 minutes longer or until chocolate is softened. Spread chocolate over crust to within 1/2 in....

Ingredients 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears, undrained2 cups ice cubes1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract, optional Preparation In a blender, combine all of the ingredients. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) chocolate-covered mint cookies, crushed3 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar5 teaspoons cornstarch3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 large egg yolk, room temperature, lightly beaten1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons peppermint extract1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract3 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chocolate-covered mint cookies, crushed, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta1 cup cubed cheddar cheese1 cup coarsely chopped cucumber1 small tomato, chopped2 green onions, chopped28 pepperoni slices1/2 cup zesty Italian salad dressing Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, cucumber, tomato, onions and pepperoni. Add salad dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, cubed1 cup packed light brown sugar2 tablespoons light corn syrup12 slices pineapple, drained12 maraschino cherries, well drained3 large eggs, room temperature2 cups sugar1 cup canola oil1 cup sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltWhipped topping, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line the bottom of 12 greased jumbo muffin cups with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside....

Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)1 tablespoon herbes de Provence1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 tablespoons butter, divided4 medium pears, peeled and sliced1 tablespoon sugar4 shallots, chopped1-1/4 teaspoons dried thyme1/4 cup pear brandy or pear nectar1 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup pear nectar Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle pork with the herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown pork in 1 tablespoon butter on all sides....

Ingredients 2 medium scoops vanilla ice cream4 blue M&M’s miniature baking bits1/4 cup vanilla frostingBlue, pink and green food coloring1 ice cream cake cone1 ice cream sugar coneSilver sugar pearlsAir Head candies, cut into thin strips2 drops yellow food coloring1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconutYellow and green shoestring licorice2 miniature semisweet chocolate chips2 heart shaped sprinkles Preparation Place ice cream scoops and M&M’s on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet and freeze until ready to use....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 medium bananas2 tablespoons creme de cacao or banana liqueur1/4 cup dark rum2 cups vanilla ice cream Preparation In a large skillet or flambé pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until combined. Cut each banana lengthwise and then widthwise into quarters; alternately, cut into 1/4-in. slices. Add to butter mixture; cook, stirring gently, until glazed and slightly softened, 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef2 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper5 cups milkBaked potatoes Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, bouillon, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over potatoes.

Ingredients 1 pound fresh beets (about 3 medium), peeled4 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon kosher salt3 to 5 fresh rosemary sprigs Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cut each beet into 6 wedges; place in a shallow dish. Add olive oil and salt; toss gently to coat. Place a piece of heavy-duty foil about 12 in. long in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Arrange beets on foil; top with rosemary. Fold foil around beets and seal tightly....

Ingredients 4 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), halved1 jar (25.6 ounces) Italian sausage spaghetti sauce1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained1 large green pepper, julienned1 medium onion, diced2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon Italian seasoning2 cups uncooked spiral pasta Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, brown sausage links. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/3 cup orange juiceFILLING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup diced peeled ripe pear1/2 cup sliced almonds2 tablespoons all-purpose flour4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2-1/4 teaspoons orange juice Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 3 lb. rib eye steak 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced 1 large yellow onion, sliced into half moons 10 slices provolone 15 mini hoagie rolls (or dinner rolls) 4 tbsp. melted butter Salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Step 1Place steak in freezer for 20-30 minutes to make the meat easier to slice. Remove the meat from the freezer and slice very thinly.Step 2Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni (about 50 slices), chopped1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano6 hamburger buns, split6 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles. Drain if necessary....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1/2 cup white wineAromatic ingredients: 6 whole peppercorns, 3 thyme sprigs, 1 rosemary sprig, 1 smashed garlic clove and 1 bay leaf1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a skillet or saucepan just large enough to hold chicken in 1 layer, combine chicken, wine, aromatics and salt; add cold water to cover by 1 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until a thermometer reads 170°, 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated thin pizza crust1/4 cup prepared pesto2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into bite-sized pieces1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed1/2 cup sliced almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Unroll and press dough onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread pesto over pizza dough; sprinkle with cheese, prosciutto, edamame and almonds. Bake until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown, 15-18 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped red onion1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 eggs, lightly beaten1-3/4 cups soft sourdough bread crumbs3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef3/4 pound bulk Italian sausageFILLING:3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto5 ounces thinly sliced Havarti cheese1-1/4 cups loosely packed basil leaves, cut into thin strips1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips...

Ingredients 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 1 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/3 c. pumpkin puree 1 tsp. vanilla extract Cinnamon-sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt....

Ingredients 2/3 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup cider vinegar2/3 cup ketchup2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, cut into chunks2 medium carrots, sliced1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drainedHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sliced green onions1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper8 to 10 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperatureSalsa or picante sauce Preparation Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl; spread on 1 side of each tortilla and roll up tightly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Slice into 1-in. pieces....