Ingredients 1 cup (6 ounces) milk chocolate chips1 cup (6 ounces) butterscotch chips1/2 cup peanut butter1 cup chopped pecans, optional2 cans (1-1/2 ounces each) potato sticks Preparation Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips and peanut butter in the microwave or in a double boiler. Stir in pecans, if desired, and potato sticks. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt24 bite-size chocolate-covered peppermint pattiesICING:18 bite-size chocolate-covered peppermint patties4-1/2 teaspoons butter Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle....

Ingredients 8 quarts popped popcorn1 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup light corn syrup1 package (9 ounces) Red Hots candies Preparation Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, corn syrup and candies; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Transfer to 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes....

Ingredients 3 pounds fresh littleneck clams1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and chopped (about 4 cups)1/2 pound fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, chopped1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 medium onion, chopped1 cup fresh or frozen corn4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 bottle (12 ounces) beer1/3 cup olive oilGrilled French bread baguette slices Preparation Place clams in a stockpot; top with the next 8 ingredients. Add beer and oil; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks1 cup fresh snow peas, halved1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot1/2 cup sliced cucumber1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup Italian salad dressing Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, snow peas, carrot, cucumber and reserved pineapple juice. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Add to pineapple mixture....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits2 cups cooked rice, cooled2 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup chopped celery1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted1/3 cup raisins1/4 cup chopped green onions2/3 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon saltLettuce leaves, optional Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside 1 cup pineapple and 3 tablespoons juice (refrigerate remaining pineapple and juice for another use). In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken, celery, almonds, raisins, green onions and reserved pineapple....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons orange juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, orange juice, salt, ginger and cinnamon. Add the carrots; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup yellow cornmeal1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)3 tablespoons canola oil Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the egg and lemon juice. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Dip catfish into egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained3/4 cup picante sauce1 tablespoon chili powder1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powderCorn chips, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided1 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 can (15-3/4 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained and mashed2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon orange extract Preparation Toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, spices, baking soda and remaining all-purpose flour....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked small tube pasta1-1/2 cups 2% milk1 envelope carbonara pasta sauce mix1-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham1 package (10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach, thawed Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, whisk the milk and sauce mix until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Drain pasta; stir into the sauce. Add ham and spinach; cook and stir until heated through....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons dried minced onion1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation Unroll crescent dough and place on an ungreased baking sheet; seal perforations and press into an 8-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Spread with butter; sprinkle with onion and garlic salt. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares.

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1/4 cup cold waterFILLING:5 large tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced2/3 cup sugar5 teaspoons all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamonTOPPING:2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cold butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Shape into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon shortening, melted4 to 5 cups all-purpose flourCornmeal Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water. Add the sugar, salt, shortening, remaining 1 cup water and 3-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 5 pounds tomatoes5 cups chopped onions (about 3 large)5 cups chopped green peppers (about 4 large)2-1/2 cups chopped sweet red peppers (about 2 large)2 habanero peppers, seeded and finely chopped1 cup white vinegar1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste3 teaspoons salt Preparation Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds with water; bring to a boil. Prepare a container of ice water. Score an X on the bottom of each tomato. Using a slotted spoon, place tomatoes, one at a time, in boiling water for 30-60 seconds....

Ingredients 5 large eggs, separated3 tablespoons crystallized ginger1-1/2 cups sugar, divided2-1/4 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup water2 teaspoons coconut extract1 teaspoon cream of tartarFROSTING:1 cup butter, softened8 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup evaporated milk2 teaspoons coconut extract1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toastedOptional: Candied orange and lime peel Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder4 tablespoons water1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a bowl, beat peanut butter, sugar, milk and water until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips. Form into 1-in. balls; roll in coconut. Chill until firm.

Ingredients 1 pound each dried navy beans, great northern beans, red kidney beans, pinto beans and green split peasSEASONING MIX:12 beef bouillon cubes3/4 cup dried minced chives4 teaspoons dried savory2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper4 bay leavesADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR SOUP:12 cups water, divided1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional Preparation Combine beans and peas; place 3 cups in each of four large resealable plastic bags or glass jars....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature1/4 cup canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, eggs and oil just until moistened. Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes....

Ingredients 4 uncooked manicotti shells1 tablespoon butter4 teaspoons all-purpose flour1 cup fat-free milk1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1 cup lump crabmeat, drained1/3 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powderMinced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes....