Ingredients 3 c. half and half 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa or more) 1/3 c. sugar 3 egg yolks 1/3 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 2 vanilla bean pods, seeds scraped, or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 c. smashed banana 1/4 c. dark rum 10 large marshmallows, toasted, divided 4 graham crackers, broken 1/4 tsp. cayenne Preparation Step 1In large pot over medium heat, combine half and half and vanilla bean and bring to a simmer....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs1/2 teaspoon almond extract2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, meltedConfectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)1/3 cup lime juice (about 3 limes)1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves5 garlic cloves, halved Preparation Combine the first 5 ingredients; rub over chicken. Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 3-4 hours....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided6 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)3 cups day-old cubed bread, toasted1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup boiling water1 teaspoon butter, melted Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pork chops; toss to coat. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops for about 3 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips1 cup chopped cashews1 cup dried cranberries Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided 2 cups dried lentils, rinsed1 bay leaf1 whole clove1 medium red onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped2 tablespoons butter2 medium carrots, chopped1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/8 teaspoon pepper2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach2 cups heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon lemon juice1/3 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the 4 cups of broth, lentils, bay leaf and clove....

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced1 large onion, diced4 medium carrots, peeled and diced2 celery ribs, diced1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable stock1 teaspoon garam masala1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon ground turmeric1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesWater or additional vegetable stockFresh cilantro leavesLime wedges, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, bring first 14 ingredients to a boil....

Ingredients 1 large onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter3 cups diced small red potatoes2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth2 cups cooked cubed turkey breast2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning2 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the turkey, vegetables, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika2 tablespoons garlic powder1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon dried thyme1 tablespoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Use to season chicken, seafood, beef and vegetables.

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips1/4 cup butter, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 22 wafers)White jimmies Preparation In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in milk. Add wafer crumbs; mix to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in jimmies. Place on a waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 4 cups uncooked egg noodles1/4 cup butter, melted5 large eggs2 cups 4% cottage cheese2 cups sour cream2 cups 2% milk1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/4 cups sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Toss with butter; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the eggs for 3-4 minutes or until thickened and lemon-colored. Beat in the cottage cheese, sour cream, milk, cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, vanilla and salt until blended....

Ingredients 1 large egg3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pound mixed ground meat (beef, veal and/or pork)2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil8 cups torn dandelion greens or spinach Preparation In a large bowl, mix egg, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, sour cream, onion and seasonings....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/4 cup shredded Parmesan and Romano cheese2 teaspoons finely chopped leek (white portion only)3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried chives1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided2 tablespoons finely chopped walnutsAssorted crackers Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) almond paste1/2 cup butter1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawedGLAZE:3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place the almond paste, butter and sugar in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add egg and flour; process until smooth. Place puff pastry sheets onto a greased baking sheet....

Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs2 cups fat-free milk2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium apple, chopped Preparation In a bowl, whisk together first four ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, honey and oil; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Stir in apple. Preheat a lightly greased griddle over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown....

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons sesame oil3 garlic cloves, minced1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 small green pepper, cut into chunks1 small onion, cut into chunks1 medium carrot, julienned1/4 cup sliced celery1 small zucchini, julienned1/2 cup fresh snow peas1/2 cup canned bean sprouts, rinsed and drainedHot cooked rice or linguine, optional...

Ingredients 6 quarts popped popcorn2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup corn syrup1 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preparation Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda; mix well....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 cup packed brown sugar2 celery ribs, sliced2 teaspoons ground mustard Preparation In an ovenproof Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 4 packages (12 ounces each) fresh cranberries3 large navel oranges, cut into wedges2 cups sugar Preparation In a food processor, process the cranberries and oranges in batches until finely chopped. Place in a large container; stir in sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 medium onions, sliced1 jar (12 ounces) fat-free beef gravy1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon browning sauceHot cooked noodles or rice1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....