Ingredients Crushed peppermint candies, optional1/2 gallon peppermint ice cream, softened1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled4 cups eggnog Preparation If desired, moisten the rims of punch glasses with water. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on a plate; dip rims in candies. Set glasses aside. Just before serving, combine ice cream, club soda and eggnog in a 4-qt. punch bowl. Serve in prepared glasses.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 cups pastel miniature marshmallows3 cups crisp rice cereal1/4 cup finely chopped pecansGreen decorator’s sugarAssorted sprinkles, optionalConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a heavy saucepan, melt butter. Stir in marshmallows; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal and pecans. Let cool just enough to handle. With greased hands, shape into trees. (Work quickly, as the cereal hardens quickly and becomes difficult to form....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups egg whites (about12 large)1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sugar Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift confectioners’ sugar and flour together twice; set aside. Add the cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt6 to 7 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), broken into 2-section pieces2-1/2 cups vanilla frostingWhite and light blue paste food coloring Preparation Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 5 medium tart apples, cubed2 tablespoons lemon juice1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg6 tablespoons butter, melted6 cups cubed day-old cinnamon-raisin bread (about 10 slices)Sweetened whipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and toss to coat. In a large bowl, drizzle butter over bread cubes; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 cup cubed fresh pineapple1/4 cup minced fresh basil1/4 cup lime juice2 shallots, chopped2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, pineapple, basil, lime juice, shallots, soy sauce, brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover and chill until serving....

Ingredients 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup orange juice concentrate2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional Preparation Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut1 cup white baking chips1/4 cup ground almonds1 teaspoon almond extract1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Stir in cranberries. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets; gently shape into mounds. Bake at 325° until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon instant coffee granules1-3/4 cups all-purpose flourCHOCOLATE GLAZE:1 tablespoon butter1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons milk Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Combine coffee and flour; stir into creamed mixture and mix well. Chill. Shape into 3/4-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup boiling water1/2 cup raisins2/3 cup ketchup1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce3 tablespoons white vinegar1 tablespoon ground mustard1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard Preparation Pour boiling water over raisins in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a blender; add remaining ingredients. Cover and process until smooth. Strain, if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 1/2 c. mayonnaise 5 bread & butter pickle chips, finely chopped 1 tbsp. ketchup 1 tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons yellow mustard 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. paprika (hot, smoked, or sweet) 1/8 tsp. cayenne (optional) 3 tbsp. butter, melted Vegetable oil, for frying 4 Martin’s potato rolls 2 lb. ground beef, divided into 8, 4-oz. balls Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 slices American cheese Sliced tomato, for topping...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon orange extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 cup chopped walnutsICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine sugar and mayonnaise until blended. Beat in orange juice, zest and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt until blended; gradually add to the sugar mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter1 cup vinegar3 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 teaspoons celery seed1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 cups mayonnaise3/4 cup Italian salad dressing1/2 cup sugar Preparation In a saucepan, melt butter. Meanwhile, combine vinegar, eggs, celery seed, salt and pepper. Gradually add to butter, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened and a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from the heat and allow to cool....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth3/4 cup whole milk2-1/2 cups cubed cooked pork2-1/2 cups frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon seasoned saltDash pepper1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls2 large eggs1 large egg, separated6 slices process American cheese1 tablespoon water Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 package (26 ounces) frozen French-fried potatoes1 envelope ranch dip mix, divided1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup ketchup Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Arrange french fries in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons dip mix; toss lightly to coat. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup and remaining dip mix. Serve with fries.

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice1/2 teaspoon curry powder3 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted Preparation In a large skillet, saute 1/4 cup onions and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in rice and curry powder. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. In a saucepan, heat broth and salt....

Ingredients 1 c. softened butter (don’t toss the wrappers) 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. old-fashioned or rolled oats 1/2 c. Grape-Nuts cereal 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 bag dark chocolate chips Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees (if you want them really crispy, jack up the oven to 400 degrees)....

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons each finely chopped celery, green pepper and onion2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1-1/2 cups crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removedAssorted fresh vegetables or assorted crackers Preparation In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, green pepper, onion, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, lemon-pepper and pepper sauce. Stir in crab....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)1/4 cup Dijon mustard6 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperSAUCE:3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb1/3 cup orange juice1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar Preparation Score the surface of the pork, making diamond shapes 1/4 in. deep. In a small bowl, combine the mustard, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper; rub over pork....