Ingredients 12 oz. jumbo pasta shells, cooked for 9 minutes and drained 1 tbsp. oil, reserved from sundried tomatoes 2 c. sundried tomatoes, drained from oil and chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 28 oz. crushed tomatoes 1/4 c. heavy cream 15 oz. ricotta cheese 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 2 c. mozzarella, chopped into 1/2 pieces 5 oz. Fresh Spinach, Chopped...

Ingredients 1/4 pound bulk pork sausage1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup 2% milkSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Crumble sausage into skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased shallow 3-cup baking dish. Trim dough even with edge of dish....

Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash Preparation Prick the squash all over with a fork. This will allow steam to escape!Cook 1 1/2 hours per pound of squash. Don’t know the size of your squash? Start checking after 1 1/2 hours is up, and keep checking every 1/2 hour to hour after that. If one side appears to be cooking faster than the other, feel free to (carefully!) rotate the squash.Give it the finger test....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)6 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup finely ground almonds1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 large pear, peeled and thinly slicedTOPPING:3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/3 cup cold butter, cubed1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Preparation Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; set aside. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, cubed1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed light brown sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 large eggs1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped salted peanutsPEANUT BUTTER FILLING:12 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup confectioners’ sugarCHOCOLATE GLAZE:8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake/cookie mix2 cups cold 2% milk2 cups cold eggnog2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant French vanilla pudding mix1 package (5 ounces) gingerbread man cookies1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Prepare cake mix according to package directions and bake using a 9-in. square baking pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into 1-in. cubes. In a large bowl, whisk milk, eggnog and pudding mix 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 beef top sirloin steaks (5 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons canola oil2 clementines, peeled and sectioned1 green onion, chopped1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts, toasted1/3 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef brothHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook steaks in oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon coconut extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup sour cream2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toastedBROWNED BUTTER FROSTING:1/3 cup butter, cubed3 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons evaporated milk1 teaspoon coconut extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; beat in eggs and extracts....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups old-fashioned oats1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 bag sweetened shredded coconut 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 large egg whites 1/4 tsp. salt 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the coconut with the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. In another bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the salt until firm peaks form....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon each white, black and cayenne pepper4 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce1 small head cabbage, chopped1 cup shredded Colby cheeseFresh basil, optional Preparation In a skillet, cook the beef, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained3/4 cup shredded carrots2 tablespoons diced red onion3 tablespoons diced pimientos, drained2 tablespoons sour cream2 tablespoons mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon white vinegar1/2 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the corn, carrots, onion and pimientos. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg yolk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped6 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, optional Preparation In a bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Stir in cranberries and, if desired, ginger. Divide the dough in half; form each half into a 6x3x1-in. block. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 hours or up to 2 days....

Ingredients 1 large onion, finely chopped4 green onions, finely chopped4 bacon strips, diced2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 cups milk3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 cup half-and-half cream Preparation In a large skillet, cook the onions and bacon in butter over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup white vinegar1/3 cup ketchup1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Drain and discard marinade....

Ingredients 8 croissants, torn into 2-inch pieces1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks8 large eggs1 cup sugar1 tablespoon grated orange zest1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt3 cups 2% milk1 cup orange juice2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place croissants in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with chocolate chunks. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until blended. Stir in milk, orange juice and vanilla; pour over top....

Ingredients 16 to 18 chicken wings (about 4 pounds)Oil for deep-fat frying1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup hot pepper sauce2 tablespoons cider vinegarCarrots and celery sticksBlue cheese dressing Preparation Cut wings into three pieces; discard the wing tips. Fry chicken in hot oil until crisp and juices run clear (5-7 minutes for small part, 6-8 minutes for drumettes). Combine butter, hot pepper sauce and vinegar in a bowl; add chicken and toss to coat....

Ingredients DRESSING:3 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 to 2 teaspoons honey1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 tablespoons olive oilSALAD:1 large zucchini, shaved1 large yellow summer squash, shaved1 large carrot, shaved1 fresh beet, cut into matchsticks6 radishes, sliced1-1/2 cups haricots verts (French green beans), blanched and halved2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced1 cup frisee salad greens2 cups torn Bibb lettuce1 cup torn red leaf lettuce...

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)6 tablespoons butter1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder1/4 cup sugar1 large egg3/4 teaspoon salt4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup chopped almonds1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon water1/4 teaspoon almond extract Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, milk powder, sugar, egg, salt and 3 cups flour....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil2 celery ribs, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped1 medium onion, chopped8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups uncooked whole wheat egg noodles (about 4 ounces)3 cups coarsely chopped rotisserie chicken1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrots and onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add broth, basil and pepper; bring to a boil....