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Ingredients 1 pint heavy whipping cream6 tablespoons baking cocoa6 tablespoons sugar1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces) Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. bowl, combine cream, cocoa and sugar; stir until well mixed. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. With an electric mixer, beat the cream mixture on low speed until frothy; increase speed to high and beat until stiff. Using a serrated knife, split cake into two horizontal layers. With the tines of a fork, remove a portion from the cut sides of the top and bottom layers to form a tunnel when the layers are place together....

Ingredients 1/2 c. walnuts 1 tbsp. very finely chopped shallot 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 3 tbsp. sherry vinegar kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese 2 romaine hearts 1/2 fennel bulb 2 carrots 1/2 seedless cucumber 1 Fuji apple 1 Hass avocado 2 tbsp. thinly shredded basil leaves Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast them for about 10 minutes, until they are golden....

Ingredients 3/4 cup ground coffee1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 cup water3/4 cup packed brown sugar3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)2 fresh orange slices2 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place the coffee grounds in a filter or basket of a coffeemaker; add lemon zest. Prepare nine cups brewed coffee according to manufacturer’s directions. In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, orange slices, pineapple juice and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 12 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. rye flour 1/4 c. coconut flour 1 c. sugar c. finely shredded unsweetened coconut 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 can light coconut milk 4 egg whites 3/4 c. finely shredded unsweetened coconut 3 tbsp. sugar 3 egg whites Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place a rack in the center. Butter and flour a 12-muffin tin....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups packed brown sugar2/3 cup quick-cooking oats1/3 cup buttermilk blend powder2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup shorteningTOPPING MIX:1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 squares)1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:2 eggs1 cup water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. In a small bowl, combine the topping mix ingredients....

Ingredients 2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained8 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 medium red onion, chopped3/4 cup minced fresh cilantro4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1/4 cup lime juice1/2 teaspoon saltTortilla chips Preparation In a very large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs1 medium onion, sliced2 cups tomato juice1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon chili powder Preparation Place ribs and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 5-1/2 to 6 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Ingredients 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda6 medium apples, peeled and chopped1 medium navel orange, sliced1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries5 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)2 to 4 tablespoons honey, optionalApple slices Preparation In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients and, if desired, honey. Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or until heated through. If desired, strain before serving. Garnish with apple slices and additional cinnamon sticks....

Ingredients 2 plain bagels, split and toasted2 garlic cloves, halved2 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Place bagels cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet; rub with cut sides of garlic. Spread with cream cheese. Top with ham. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 1 minute longer or until cheese is slightly melted....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup peanut butter1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powderAdditional sugar Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add peanut butter, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. For easier shaping, chill the dough for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in....

Ingredients 2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup sliced ripe olives1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1 egg, beaten1-1/4 cups crushed potato chips Preparation In a small bowl, combine tuna, cheese, mayonnaise, olives and lemon-pepper; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each biscuit into a 5-in. circle. Spoon 2 rounded tablespoonfuls of tuna mixture onto one side of each circle....

Ingredients 2 cups reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt1/3 cup honey3 cups chopped honeydew melon2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped1 to 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, optional2 cups crushed ice cubes Preparation Place half of each of the following in a blender: yogurt, honey, melon, cucumber and, if desired, mint. Cover; process until blended. Add 1 cup ice; cover and process until smooth. Pour into three glasses; repeat with remaining ingredients.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubed3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam1 package (11-1/2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugars and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 1 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking pan....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup water1/2 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons vinegar2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine water, oil, vinegar and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and mix just until blended. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 6 medium red potatoes, cubed3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper3 tablespoons chopped green pepper3 tablespoons finely chopped onion3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend3 tablespoons butter, softened1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add peppers and onion; cook 5 minutes longer or until potatoes and vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup water1/4 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground mustard4 thin slices fully cooked ham4 thin slices part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cut a pocket in each chop. Combine the next 10 ingredients. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons garlic salt2 teaspoons pepper1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 large egg1/2 cup 2% milk1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut upOil for frying Preparation In a resealable container, combine the flour and seasonings. In a shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then add to container, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 1/4 in....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped5 tablespoons butter1/3 cup all-purpose flour3-1/2 cups milk4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained2 medium potatoes, diced1 small green peppeer, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 can (8-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 cup half-and-half cream1 bay leaf1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon white pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add flour; cook and stir until thick and bubbly....

Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup sour cream3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt4 onion bagels, split3 ounces cream cheese, softened4 lettuce leaves Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Toast bagels; spread with cream cheese. On the bottom of each bagel, place a lettuce leaf and 1/4 cup of crab mixture. Replace tops.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, melted2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped pecans, divided2/3 cup milk chocolate M&M’s, divided2/3 cup chopped candy corn, divided2/3 cup coarsely chopped miniature pretzels, divided2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided2/3 cup butterscotch chips, divided1 jar (12 ounces) hot caramel ice cream topping Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides; grease paper....