Ingredients 3 large egg whites, room temperaturePinch salt1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 225°. In a bowl, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, 5-8 minutes. Fold in vanilla and pecans. Drop by well-rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until firm to the touch. Store in an airtight container....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream3/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt4 egg yolks2 cups heavy whipping cream4-1/2 to 6 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, optional1 to 1-1/4 cups crushed peppermint candy Preparation In a large saucepan, heat half-and-half cream to 175°; stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef8 cups water2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes2 cups diced carrots1-1/2 cups diced celery1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 envelope onion soup mix1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon Italian seasoning2 garlic cloves, minced2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon pepper3 cups cooked elbow macaroni1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained Preparation In a stockpot, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 onions 2 lb. spinach 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 clove garlic 1 c. tomato puree (one 15-ounce can) 1/2 c. water 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or parsley 3/4 c. ricotta 1/4 c. grated Parmesan 2 eggs Grated zest of 1 lemon tsp. grated nutmeg tsp. cayenne 3 tbsp. flour Preparation Step 1In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil5 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/2 cup water2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon saltGNOCCHI:1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubedMinced fresh basil, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 pounds)3 tablespoons canola oil3 cups hot water4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1 tablespoon dried oregano1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 medium bell peppers, julienned3 tablespoons butterFresh oregano sprigs, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in oil over medium-high heat; drain. Combine the water, bouillon, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over roast....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta1 cup sliced green onions1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and thinly sliced4 ounces crumbled feta cheese1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix1/2 cup chicken broth3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, onions, red peppers and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the salad dressing mix, broth and vinegar....

Ingredients 3 cups chicken stock3 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons butter1 cup uncooked arborio rice1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup white wine2 cups Roasted Green Vegetable Medley2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, heat stock and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute garlic in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add rice and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in wine....

Ingredients 4 medium firm bananas, unpeeled1 dark chocolate candy bar with almonds (3-1/2 ounces)3/4 cup miniature marshmallows, divided1 quart rocky road ice creamWhipped cream in a can Preparation Place each banana on a 12-in. square of foil; crimp and shape foil around bananas so they sit flat. Cut each banana lengthwise about 1/2 in. deep, leaving 1/2 in. uncut at both ends. Gently pull each banana peel open, forming a pocket....

Ingredients 3 lb. rib eye steak 2 tbsp. butter 2 bell peppers, diced 2 medium yellow onions, diced 2 c. cheese sauce, like Cheez Whiz 20 frozen dinner rolls Salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Step 1Place steak in freezer for 30 minutes so that the meat is easier to slice. Remove the meat from the freezer and slice very thinly.Step 2In a large saute pan, melt butter. Add in onions and peppers, and saute over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 7 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons beaten egg1/4 cup canola oil2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium)1/3 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, oil, milk and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple1/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons butter, melted8 maraschino cherries8 pecan halves1 package (16 ounces) pound cake mix1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped topping, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Combine 1/2 cup pineapple, brown sugar, butter and 3 tablespoons of pineapple juice. Spoon into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Alternate cherries and pecans over the sugar mixture....

Ingredients 1 pound potatoes1 large egg, beaten1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons soy sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 pound lean ground beef Preparation Peel and grate potatoes; rinse and drain. in a large bowl, combine potatoes, egg, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, pepper and garlic powder. Add ground beef and mix well. Pat meat mixture into an 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350°for 1 hour or until no pink remains....

Ingredients 1 cup canned pumpkin2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup canola oil1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spiceFROSTING:1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting1 cup whipped topping1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 36 pieces candy corn Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Beat first six ingredients until well blended....

Ingredients 2 cups Clamato juice3 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1/2 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon minced chives1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon saltSalad croutons, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the Clamato juice, tomatoes, green pepper, cucumber, celery, onion, oil, vinegar, parsley, chives, garlic, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and salt....

Ingredients 1/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing2 tablespoons mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon lemon juice3-3/4 cups coleslaw mix Preparation In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, mayonnaise, sugar and lemon juice. Place the coleslaw mix in a salad bowl; add the dressing and toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) dried pinto beans1 quart water1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram Preparation Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup canola oil1 teaspoon lemon extract1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the eggs, cream, oil and lemon extract; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raspberries. Spoon into 18 greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Bake at 400° for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 3 to 4 cups mashed potatoes1 can (16 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained4 green onions, sliced2 cups diced cooked corned beef1 cup shredded Swiss cheesePaprika Preparation Warm potatoes slightly to soften them. Place in a bowl with sauerkraut and green onions; mix well. Spoon two-thirds into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover with he corned beef and cheese. Top with remaining potato mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients MUSHROOM SAUCE:1 tablespoon dried minced onion3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms, liquid drained and reserved1 beef bouillon cubeWater1/4 teaspoon bottled browning sauceSALISBURY STEAKS MIXTURE:1/3 cup minced onion1/3 cup minced green pepper1/4 cup chopped celery1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons butter1-1/2 pounds ground beef2 tablespoons minced chives or green onion tops1/2 teaspoon ground mustardDash paprika1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation For sauce, in a small saucepan, melt butter and saute onion until soft....