Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup Preparation In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugars and syrup to taste; beat until smooth. Chill. Serve with fresh fruit.

Ingredients 5 large eggs, separated3/4 cup cake flour1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons each ground ginger and cinnamon1/4 teaspoon each ground nutmeg and pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar1/4 cup molasses2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 cup sugarBaking cocoaFILLING:1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup crystallized ginger, dried cranberries or miniature semisweet chocolate chipsCHOCOLATE BARK:4 to 6 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate, meltedBUTTERCREAM:2 large egg whites1/2 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened4 ounces high-quality milk chocolate, melted and cooled...

Ingredients 3/4 c. olive oil 1 c. canned garbanzo beans 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Black pepper tsp. chili powder 4 slice bacon 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp. dried basil 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1 clove garlic 1 small shallot 12 cherry tomatoes 1 cucumber (preferably English) 1 romaine lettuce 1 can butter beans 1/2 c. small feta cheese cubes 6 tbsp. ranch dressing Preparation Step 1Heat 6 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 8 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered1 cup water1 cup sugar1/4 cup red-hot candies Preparation Place apples and water in a 5-qt. saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Mash until sauce is desired consistency. Add sugar and candies. Cook, uncovered, until sugar and candies are dissolved; stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; cool. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrupDash salt1/2 teaspoon cinnamon oil3 to 4 drops red food coloring12 lollipop sticks Preparation Butter 12 assorted 3-in. metal cookie cutters. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil; cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger4 to 5 medium peaches, sliced1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extracts....

Ingredients 2 celery ribs, diced1 small onion, chopped1 teaspoon olive oil9 slices white bread, cubed1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/8 teaspoon white pepper1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram1/8 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken brothPORK CHOPS:6 pork rib chops (7 ounces each)2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute celery and onion in 1 teaspoon oil until tender; remove from the heat....

Ingredients 3 flour tortillas (8 inches)3/4 cup fat-free sour cream3 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro, divided2 green onions, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed1 plum tomato, diced1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper2 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Using a 2-in. round cookie cutter, cut 12 circles from each tortilla. Coat both sides of circles with cooking spray. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper8 small red potatoes (about 1 pound), halved4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 medium onion, coarsely chopped3/4 cup water1 garlic clove, crushed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted Preparation Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper; transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, water and garlic. Cook, covered, on low until meat and vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided2 cups sugar1 cup light corn syrup1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon orange extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line an 11x7-in. dish with foil, letting ends extend over sides by 1 in.; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; boil gently, without stirring, for 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 c. white rice 1 lb. flank steak, cut into 1/4" strips 3 tbsp. cornstarch, divided 2 cloves garlic, grated piece ginger, peeled and grated 2 tbsp. sugar 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. peanut oil 1 head broccoli, cut into florets 4 green onions, chopped Preparation Step 1Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, rinse and dry meat with a paper towel to remove any moisture....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta1 pound ground beef3/4 cup chopped green pepper1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and green pepper is tender; drain....

Ingredients c. plain whole-milk yogurt 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds 2 carrots 2 scallions 1 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro leaves salt cayenne pepper Preparation Step 1Spoon the yogurt into a coffee filter set in a strainer and let stand until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Transfer the yogurt to a medium bowl.Step 2Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Add the garlic and cumin seeds and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes3 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Place squash in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the butter, curry powder and salt; drizzle over squash and toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring twice. Cool on a wire rack. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread squash cubes....

Ingredients 4 whole chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs) 1 tbsp. curry powder 2 lb. carrots 1 c. brown or white basmati rice 2 limes Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place chicken in the center of a large rimmed baking sheet; season with curry powder, salt, and pepper. Scatter carrots around chicken. Roast, occasionally brushing chicken and tossing carrots with pan drippings, until chicken is cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 35 to 45 minutes....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch wedges2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepperMinced fresh cilantroMango chutney, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Mix oil and seasonings; drizzle over sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 15-20 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with cilantro....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a small bowl, beat all ingredients. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

Ingredients 2 (3.5-oz.) packages instant chocolate pudding mix 3 c. whole milk 2 c. cold heavy cream 1/4 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 (14-oz.) package Oreos, crushed, divided (about 2 cups) Gummy worms, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until combined. Let sit until thickened, about 3 minutes. Step 2Make whipped cream: In the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form....

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggsFILLING:2-1/2 cups cold 2% milk1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:2 ounces semisweet chocolate2 tablespoons butter1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons hot water Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, cubed, divided6 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided1-1/4 pounds semisweet chocolate, chopped2 large eggs, room temperature6 large egg yolks, room temperature Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups with 2 teaspoons butter. Sprinkle sides and bottoms of each ramekin with 1 teaspoon sugar; set aside. In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chocolate and remaining butter; stir until smooth....