Ingredients 4 medium pears, peeled, halved and cored1/4 cup cranberry juice1/4 cup strawberry preserves1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place pear halves in an 11x7-in. dish. In a small bowl, mix the cranberry juice, preserves and vanilla until blended; pour over pears. Microwave, covered, on high for 7-9 minutes or until pears are tender.

Ingredients 6 day-old croissants, split1 cup semisweet chocolate chips5 large eggs12 large egg yolks5 cups half-and-half cream1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 tablespoon coffee liqueur, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange croissant bottoms in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; replace croissant tops. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, cream, sugar, vanilla and, if desired, coffee liqueur; pour over croissants. Let stand until croissants are softened, 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows3/4 cup creamy peanut butter5 cups crisp rice cereal1 cup butterscotch chips1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a microwave, melt butter and marshmallows; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add cereal; toss to coat. Spread and press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside. In a microwave, melt chips; stir to coat....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows3 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon raspberry extract5 cups Rice Krispies1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 cups freeze-dried raspberries, divided Preparation In a microwave or a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows, oil and extract; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cereal, chocolate chips and 1 cup raspberries. Press mixture into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan, using waxed paper or a lightly greased spatula....

Ingredients 10 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed and risen1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1 tablespoon taco seasoning2 tablespoons olive oil1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup chopped tomato2 tablespoons chopped green onionsCILANTRO PESTO:2 cups fresh cilantro leaves3 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts2 garlic cloves, minced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon olive oilSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Spray counter or surface lightly with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter1 cup chopped dates3/4 cup sugar2 eggs, beaten1 cup chopped pecans1 cup crisp rice cereal1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the dates, sugar and eggs. Cook and stir over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans, cereal and vanilla. When cool enough to handle, shape into 1-in....

Ingredients 3 egg whites1 package (4.2 ounces) seasoned coating mix1/2 cup chopped pecans1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat egg whites. In another shallow bowl, combine coating mix, pecans and five-spice powder. Dip chicken into egg whites, then roll in coating mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°....

Ingredients 4 cups cold 2% milk, divided3 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant white chocolate pudding mix1 package white cake mix (regular size)1-1/3 cups rainbow sprinkles, divided1 package (1 ounce) freeze-dried strawberries3 to 12 drops blue food coloring1/4 cup baking cocoa2 cartons (24.3 ounces each) Philadelphia ready-to-serve cheesecake filling2 cans (16 ounces each) cream cheese frosting2 tablespoons rainbow sequin sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In each of 3 small bowls, whisk 1-1/3 cups milk and 1 package pudding mix for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups old-fashioned oats1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup butter, meltedGLAZE:1-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place cranberries, dates and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until berries pop, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2/3 cup water1/3 cup thawed unsweetened apple juice concentrate1/3 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate1/3 cup port wine or 1 tablespoon additional cranberry juice concentrate plus 1/4 cup water1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/3 cup dried cranberries Preparation In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. Cut pork into 1-in. slices; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness....

Ingredients 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)1 cup dark chocolate chips3/4 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Fold in the chocolate chips, pecans, cranberries and walnuts. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cubed6 bacon strips, chopped8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup 2% milk1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese3 green onions, chopped Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder5 cups Crispix2 cups Cheerios2-1/2 cups miniature pretzels1 can (10 ounces) mixed nuts1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cover and microwave until butter is melted; stir to combine. In a large bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels, nuts and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with butter mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup shortening1-3/4 cups sugar2 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups buttermilkFROSTING:3 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract6 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, warmed1-1/2 to 2 cups sliced almonds, toastedFresh raspberries and mint Preparation Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until fluffy....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 large egg, room temperature1/3 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter, melted1-1/4 teaspoons instant espresso powderCRUMB TOPPING:4 teaspoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons sugarPinch ground cinnamon2 teaspoons cold butter Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Whisk the egg, milk, butter and espresso powder until espresso powder is dissolved. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. Cool Whip 1/2 c. sour cream 3 c. mini marshmallows 1 (15-oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 c. chopped fresh pineapple 1 c. shredded coconut 3/4 c. halved maraschino cherries (stems removed), drained 3/4 c. toasted pecans Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, fold together Cool Whip and sour cream. Add oranges, pineapple, cherries, coconut, pecans, and marshmallows and stir gently. Step 2Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons cranberry juice3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon honey2 green onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperSALAD:1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded2 medium carrots, shredded2 celery ribs, chopped2 green onions, thinly sliced2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced1 small cucumber, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes and cucumber....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened2 cups sugar2 cups packed brown sugar4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups quick-cooking oats2 cups cornflakes1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecans1 cup each butterscotch, semisweet and milk chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla....

Ingredients 4 large eggs1/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained2 tablespoons sliced green onion2 tablespoons butter Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, cheese, pepper and salt; set aside. In a large skillet, saute crab and onion in butter until crab is lightly browned and onion is tender. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set....