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Ingredients 2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta2 cups imitation crabmeat, chopped1 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise3/4 teaspoon celery seed3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon saltPepper to taste1 cup fresh broccoli florets1 cup fresh cauliflowerets Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the crab, sour cream, mayonnaise, celery seed, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in the pasta, broccoli and cauliflower. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate2 cups heavy whipping cream6 ounces white baking chocolate1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup milk chocolate chips1 teaspoon canola oil Preparation In a blender, combine the raspberries, sugar and orange juice concentrate; cover and process until smooth. Press through a sieve; discard seeds. Refrigerate sauce. In a large saucepan cook and stir cream and white chocolate over low heat, until chocolate is melted....

Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces4 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/8 teaspoon pepper3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, julienned1/2 cup sliced radishes1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper2 green onions, sliced, divided1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon honey Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch pieces2 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces2 large sweet red peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces1 large potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces1 medium leek (white part only), sliced6 garlic cloves, minced4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable or chicken broth1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained2 to 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon dried thymeSalt and pepper to taste...

Ingredients 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking powder tsp. salt 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate 1 oz. semisweet chocolate 1 c. packed dark-brown sugar 1/4 c. granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. pecans Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch-square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Butter paper; set pan aside....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese3/4 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained2 ounces sliced pepperoni1 small red onion, halved and sliced1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup Italian salad dressing Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, artichokes, olives, pepperoni, onion, Parmesan cheese and green pepper....

Ingredients 1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 pounds)1 teaspoon salt, divided1 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed, divided3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves1/4 cup white vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon butter Preparation Place roast on a greased rack in a shallow roasting pan. Rub with 3/4 teaspoon salt, sage and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 5 pounds red potatoes4 celery ribs, sliced1 bunch green onions, sliced2 tablespoons dill weed2 teaspoons salt2 cups mayonnaise1 bottle (16 ounces) cucumber ranch salad dressing Preparation Place potatoes in a large kettle; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into small cubes. In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, celery, onions, dill and salt....

Ingredients 2 cans (11 ounces) refrigerated breadstick dough or 2 cans (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough3 ounces sliced pepperoni or turkey pepperoni2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons parsley flakes1/3 cup olive oil1 teaspoon minced garlicMarinara sauce, optional Preparation Cut breadsticks into quarters or pizza dough into small pieces. Remove pepperoni from package and cut into smaller pieces; save remainder for another use. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and toss so oil is spread evenly....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls8 hot dogs1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon water2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix ShakerCaraway seeds, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Separate crescent dough into triangles. Place hot dogs at wide ends of triangles and roll up. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine egg and water; brush over rolls. Sprinkle Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker and caraway, if desired, over tops....

Ingredients 32 wonton wrappers1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1/2 pound ground beef3 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup whole milk2 to 3 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation Press wonton wrappers into muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup white baking chips1/4 cup heavy whipping cream6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup red raspberry preserves1 package sugar cookie mix1/2 cup butter, softened1 large egg Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt baking chips with cream; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and preserves until blended. Add melted baking chip mixture; beat until smooth. Refrigerate until assembling. In a large bowl, mix cookie mix, butter and egg until blended....

Ingredients 1/4 c. dark unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbsp. red gel food coloring (see Tips &Techniques) 1/4 c. boiling water 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. vegetable shortening 1 c. sugar 3 large eggs 1 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 c. cake flour 1 tsp. fine salt 1 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 c. milk...

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 large eggs, room temperature2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, patted dry1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnutsConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds), peeled and cubed2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained1 medium red onion, chopped3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 2 teaspoons garam masala1/2 teaspoon salt, divided2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon ground cumin2 cups arugula or baby spinach12 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 400°....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter2 cups shredded Swiss cheese1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, flaked and cartilage removed5 large eggs2 cups half-and-half cream1/4 teaspoon saltMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Unroll the crust into 9-in. pie plate. Line unpricked pie crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)3 eggs1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups chopped pecans1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3-2/3 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, 1 egg and butter until blended. Stir in pecans. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and remaining eggs until smooth. Pour over pecan mixture....

Ingredients 3 pounds confectioners’ sugar1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup butter, melted3 teaspoons peppermint extract3 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped Preparation In a large bowl, beat confectioners’ sugar, milk, butter and extract until smooth. Shape into 1/2-in. balls and flatten into patties. Freeze 30 minutes. In a microwave, melt half of candy coating at a time; dip patties into chocolate. Let excess drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until set....

Ingredients 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1 medium green pepper, chopped1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon pizza seasoning or Italian seasoning14 egg roll wrappers14 pieces string cheeseOil for deep-fat frying1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed Preparation In a small bowl, combine the pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper, Parmesan cheese and pizza seasoning. Place an egg roll wrapper on a work surface with a point facing you; place a piece of string cheese near the bottom corner....

Ingredients 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained1 cup water2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon prepared mustard5 whole cloves1 pound fully cooked ham, thinly sliced8 to 10 onion rolls, split Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato sauce, pineapple, water, brown sugar, mustard and cloves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until reduced by about one-third....