Ingredients 5 c. cake flour (not self-rising) 2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. salt 12 oz. unsalted butter 1 c. granulated sugar 4 large egg yolks 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 2 tbsp. heavy cream 3/4 c. raspberry jam 3/4 c. blueberry jam 2 tbsp. Sanding sugar Preparation Step 1Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Cream butter and granulated sugar, with a mixer on medium speed, until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 large navel orange, peeled and sectioned1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped1 cup fresh strawberries, quartered1/2 cup thinly sliced green onionsSalad dressing of your choice Preparation On each of 4 serving plates, arrange salad greens, shrimp, orange, avocado, strawberries and onions. Drizzle with dressing.

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 pounds)2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained1/3 cup honey1/4 cup cider vinegar6 whole cloves3/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Rub the roast with garlic, rosemary and poultry seasoning. Place roast, fat side up, on a greased rack in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350°: for 1-1/4 hours....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta2 cups julienned cooked roast beef1 cup chopped green pepper1 cup sliced celery3/4 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/3 cup chopped dill pickle2 to 3 green onions, slicedDRESSING:2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules1/4 cup boiling water1/2 cup milk2 cups mayonnaise1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream1 teaspoon dill weedDash pepper Preparation Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water....

Ingredients 10 cups torn salad greens3 large ripe pears, sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions4 ounces crumbled Roquefort blue cheese1/4 cup slivered almonds, toastedMUSTARD VINAIGRETTE:1/3 cup olive oil3 tablespoons cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon saltPepper to taste Preparation In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, pears, onions, cheese and almonds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 c. heavy cream 4 1/2 c. whole milk 3 (3.4-oz.) packages vanilla pudding mix 2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 c. toasted chopped pecans 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/2 c. toasted pecans 1/4 c. caramel, microwaved until pourable, plus more for garnish 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Pinch kosher salt 16 graham cracker sheets Preparation Step 1In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of stand mixer using the whisk attachment), beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 small onion, chopped2-1/2 cups water1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic salt2 large eggs1-1/2 cups 4% small-curd cottage cheese1/2 cup sour cream8 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine 2-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a bowl....

Ingredients 8 slices walnut-raisin bread3 to 4 tablespoons prepared pesto8 slices provolone and mozzarella cheese blend8 slices tomato1/4 cup butter, softened Preparation Spread four slices of bread with pesto. Layer with cheese and tomato; top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches. In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side.

Ingredients 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce15 slices slices pepperoni, chopped1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese12 to 14 hot dog buns, split12 to 14 hot dogs, cooked Preparation In a large saucepan, combine pizza sauce and pepperoni; heat through. Stir in the cheese until melted. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each bun; top with a hot dog.

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1/4 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons chopped onion1/2 cup elbow macaroni, cooked and drained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided2 tablespoons water1/4 teaspoon dried oreganoDash pepper Preparation In a skillet, cook sausage, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the macaroni, tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, water, oregano and pepper. Transfer to a lightly greased 1-qt....

Ingredients 1 ounce cranberry juice1/2 ounce Triple Sec, optional4 ounces chilled champagne or other sparkling wineOptional: fresh cranberries and fresh rosemary sprigs Preparation Pour cranberry juice into a champagne flute or wine glass. Add Triple Sec if desired. Top with champagne. If desired, garnish with cranberries and rosemary.

Ingredients 2 cans (11 ounces each) pork and beans1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed4 cups chicken broth3 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the beans, corn, broth, peppers and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons oyster sauce1 tablespoon cold water1 tablespoon hoisin sauce1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon canola oilFILLING:1 pound ground pork1 cup chopped celery1 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms3/4 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped1 teaspoon canola oil6 green onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 package (8.8 ounces) thin rice noodles12 large lettuce leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until smooth; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 teaspoon salt4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup eggnog1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup canned pumpkin2 large eggsFILLING:1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cardamom1 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 cup butter, meltedFROSTING:2 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons eggnog1 tablespoon canned pumpkin1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat eggnog, butter and pumpkin to 120°-130°....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour7 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon baking soda5 tablespoons cold butter, divided1 large egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup canned pumpkin1/4 cup sour cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, 7 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger and baking soda. Cut in 4 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, pumpkin and sour cream; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 cup half-and-half cream4 cups vanilla ice cream1/4 cup canned pumpkin1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spiceOptional toppings: Whipped cream and ground nutmeg Preparation In a blender, combine half each of the cream, ice cream, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice; cover and process until smooth. Pour into 2 chilled glasses. Repeat. If desired, top with whipped cream and nutmeg. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons fish sauce or additional soy sauce1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided2 cups instant brown rice2 teaspoons sesame oil4 cups fresh broccoli florets2 cups cubed cooked chicken2 green onions, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients and 1/4 cup chicken broth until smooth. Cook rice according to package directions....

Ingredients 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix2 cups cold 2% milk2 cups whipped topping1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips24 whole graham crackers, halved Preparation Mix pudding and milk according to package directions; refrigerate until set. Fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips. Place 24 graham cracker halves on a baking sheet; top each with about 3 tablespoons filling. Place another graham cracker half on top. Wrap individually in waxed paper; freeze until firm, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 leg of lamb (5 to 6 pounds)3 garlic cloves, slivered1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 cup butter1 jar (12 ounces) plum jam1/2 cup chili sauce1/4 cup white grape juice1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes Preparation Remove thin fat covering from the roast. Make slits in meat; insert a garlic sliver in each. Place on a rack in a large roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 hours....