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Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar1/2 gallon peppermint ice cream, softened1 jar (11-3/4 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping, warmedCrushed peppermint candies and additional confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper. Spread batter evenly into pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched....

Ingredients 16 uncooked lasagna noodles1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1/4 cup chopped sweet onion1 jar (24 ounces) tomato basil pasta sauce1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1-1/8 teaspoons salt, divided1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni2-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2-1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided2 large eggs, lightly beaten6 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 2 large green peppers, sliced1 large sweet onion, sliced1 tablespoon olive oil2 packages (12 ounces each) Hawaiian sweet rolls1-1/2 pounds sliced deli roast beef12 slices provolone cheese3/4 cup butter1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a large skillet, cook green peppers and onion in oil over medium-high heat until tender, 8-10 minutes. Without separating rolls, cut each package in half horizontally; arrange bottom halves in a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 eggs2 cups sugar1 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups shredded zucchini1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained1 cup chopped pecans1 cup raisins Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Add zucchini and pineapple; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced fresh gingerroot1 medium lime, sliced3 cups pomegranate juice3/4 cup orange juice3 cups chilled club sodaOptional: Lime wedges, pomegranate seeds and ice Preparation Place ginger and lime slices in a pitcher; stir in pomegranate and orange juices. Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, strain and discard ginger and lime. Stir club soda into juice mixture. Garnish as desired.

Ingredients 1 roasting chicken (about 5 pounds), cut up and skin removed2 celery ribs, sliced1 large onion, chopped2-1/2 quarts water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes4 medium carrots, sliced2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1 medium turnip, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley3/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and tarragon3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups fresh broccoli florets2 cups frozen peas, optional Preparation Place the chicken, celery, onion and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese3/4 cup sugar1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs, lightly beaten20 walnut halves Preparation In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground clovesDash salt1 large egg, room temperature3/4 cup canned pumpkin1/2 cup coconut oil, melted1/4 cup sour creamTOPPING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon brown sugar1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon4-1/2 teaspoons butter or coconut oil, meltedGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup fresh sage, thinly sliced1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup canned pumpkin1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground clovesDash ground nutmegConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sage; heat until golden brown, stirring constantly, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat; discard sage. Let stand until firm....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup canola oil2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup raisinsCREAM CHEESE FROSTING:1/3 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Beat sugar, pumpkin, eggs and oil until well blended. In another bowl, whisk next seven ingredients; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture....

Ingredients 4 c. raspberries (18 oz.) 1 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. lemon juice Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice.Step 2Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently. Cook until mixture has thickened and leaves a trail behind your spoon when you stir. This should take somewhere between 12 and 15 minutes. Step 3When jam has thickened, remove from heat and transfer to a clean glass jar....

Ingredients 1 cup milk1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries1 small ripe banana, cut into chunks1/2 cup apple juice1/2 cup raspberry yogurt Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 large eggs3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon instant coffee granules2 tablespoons hot water3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powderFILLING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup seedless red raspberry jamGLAZE:1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening Preparation In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until blended....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups cubed rye bread3/4 cup Thousand Island salad dressing2 cups chopped pastrami1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1 large tomato, diced8 green onions, thinly sliced1 cup shredded Swiss cheese1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens Preparation In a bowl, combine butter and pepper. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 small onion, finely chopped1 celery rib, chopped1/2 cup chopped celery leaves2 tablespoons butter1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms3 cups uncooked instant rice3 cups water4 teaspoons Greek seasoning1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, celery and celery leaves in butter for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes longer. Add rice; cook for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in the water and Greek seasoning....

Ingredients 2 cups beef broth8 cups water2 cups chopped cooked roast beef1/2 cup chopped carrots3 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup quick-cooking barley1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1/2 cup frozen or canned peas1/2 cup frozen or canned cut green or wax beansSeasoned salt to taste Preparation In a stockpot, combine the first 10 ingredients; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 4 cups halved seedless red grapes (about 2 pounds)2/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon zestPastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)2 tablespoons butter Preparation In a large saucepan, combine grapes, sugar and cinnamon; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Combine cornstarch, lemon juice and zest; stir into grape mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 cup miniature marshmallows Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Place sweet potatoes in a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Drizzle with butter. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce2 cups mayonnaise1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, chopped1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) sliced green olives with pimientos, drained and choppedTortilla chips Preparation Combine the first six ingredients in a 4-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until cheese is melted, stirring halfway through cooking. Serve with tortilla chips....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh baby spinach3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper3/4 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning, divided1/2 teaspoon lemon juice6 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted2 halibut fillets (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet lightly coated with cooking spray, saute spinach and red pepper until tender. Add 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper and lemon juice....