Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup plain yogurt1 small onion, finely chopped1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened1 egg1 tablespoon dill seed1 teaspoon salt3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the yogurt, onion, sugar, butter, egg, dill seed, salt and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....
Ingredients 1 package spice cake mix (regular size)1 pre-baked pumpkin pie (8 inches)1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 pre-baked pecan pie (8 inches)2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frostingOptional: Chopped pecans and ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. Grease 12 muffin cups. Prepare spice cake mix batter according to package directions. Transfer 1-1/2 cups batter to 1 of the prepared pans....
Ingredients 3/4 cup small pecan halves, toasted6 cups chocolate ice cream, softened1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping, divided1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)2/3 cup whipped topping Preparation Set aside 12-16 pecan halves for garnish; chop remaining pecans. In a large bowl, combine the ice cream, 1/4 cup caramel topping and chopped pecans. Spread into pie crust. Cover and freeze for at least 2-1/2 hours. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving....
Ingredients 5 large egg yolks2-1/4 cups 2% milk1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sugar12 slices French bread (1-1/4-inch thick)1 can (13.4 ounces) dulce de leche, warmed, optional 2 tablespoons water, optional Preparation In a shallow bowl, whisk egg yolks, milk, pudding mix, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt until blended. In another shallow bowl, whisk sugar and remaining cinnamon. Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat....
Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)2/3 cup orange juice1/3 cup canola oil1/4 cup water2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon grated orange zest3 large eggsGRAPEFRUIT FILLING:3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup water2/3 cup ruby red grapefruit juice1 tablespoon butter, cubedFROSTING:3/4 cup whipped cream cheese1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon ruby red grapefruit juice2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconutAdditional coconut, toasted, optional Orange and grapefruit slices...
Ingredients 3 ear corn 1 egg 1/4 c. milk 1/2 c. plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 shiitake mushrooms (2 ounces) 1/4 c. diced sweet onion 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Cut the corn kernels from the cobs and transfer half of them to a blender. Using the dull side of a knife, scrape the pulp from the cobs into the blender....
Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped pecans2/3 cup chocolate wafer crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons brown sugar2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese1-1/4 cups sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch2 teaspoons orange juice1 teaspoon orange extract4 large eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce1/4 cup dried cranberries1 tablespoon water1/4 cup chocolate ice cream topping, warmedSugared cranberries and orange slices, optional Preparation Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted2 cans (29 ounces each) sliced peaches1 package (15.6 ounces) cranberry-orange quick bread mix1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons grated orange zest, divided 1/3 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Pour butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Drain peaches, reserving 1 cup juice. Pat peaches dry and set aside. In a large bowl, combine quick bread mix, egg, 1 tablespoon orange zest and reserved peach juice....
Ingredients 6 medium potatoes (about 2-3/4 pounds), peeled and quartered3 cups chopped cabbage1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup water1/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter, cubed1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine cabbage, onion and 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until tender....
Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1 to 2 tablespoons ice waterTOPPING:1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup water1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3 large eggs1/2 teaspoon almond extractICING:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened2 tablespoons water1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle with water; toss with a fork until dough holds together when pressed....
Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup chopped dates1 cup chopped walnuts1 tablespoon butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Shape into 3/4-in. balls; place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in coating and place on waxed paper to harden....
Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup sugar6 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1 package (14 ounces) caramels1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 package (12 ounces) dark chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Beat butter, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Gradually beat in flour, mixing well. Press 3 cups of dough onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. pan. Bake until set, 20-22 minutes....
Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust2 cups eggnog1 cup milk1 package (4.6 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1 tablespoon rum or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegWhipped topping and additional ground nutmeg, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake until edge is golden brown, 20-25 minutes....
Ingredients Cooking spray 18 (2 sleeves) graham crackers, crushed 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 1/4 c. sugar 1 (14 oz) can condensed milk 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips, such as semisweet, white or assorted, divided 1 1/2 c. chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, divided 2 c. unsweetened coconut flakes Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 ºF. Grease a 9 x 9” baking dish with cooking spray, then line dish with parchment paper up and over the sides, with a slight overhang....
Ingredients 2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon shorteningChopped walnuts, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine coconut, sugar and mashed potatoes; mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the balls into chocolate and then walnuts if desired....
Ingredients 9 cups popped popcorn1/4 cup butter1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows6 tablespoons fruit-flavored gelatin (any flavor) Preparation Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter and marshmallows over low heat. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. When cool enough to handle, lightly butter hands and quickly shape mixture into balls.
Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained2/3 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/3 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons sour cream3/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups frozen Tater Tots Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in the corn, soup, 1/4 cup cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder and pepper....
Ingredients 6 large portobello mushrooms3/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 large egg1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 teaspoon seafood seasoning2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation Remove stems from mushrooms (discard or save for another use); set caps aside. In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender....
Ingredients 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Cut cookie dough in half (save 1 portion for another use). With floured hands, press about 1 tablespoon of dough onto the bottom and up the sides of 12 ungreased miniature muffin cups. Bake at 350° until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, reshape the puffed cookie cups....
Ingredients 1 cup julienned sweet red pepper1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup chopped green onions3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cups heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon dried basil2 grilled boneless skinless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon saltHot cooked angel hair pasta Preparation In a large skillet, saute the red pepper, mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter. Add the cream, basil, chicken and salt; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Serve over pasta....
