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Ingredients 1 cup water1 tablespoon instant coffee granules4 cups miniature marshmallows1 tablespoon butter1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toastedAdditional whipped cream and chocolate curls, optional Preparation In a heavy saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in coffee until dissolved. Reduce heat; add marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 44 miniature chocolate chip cookies1/4 cup butter, melted1 cup hot fudge topping, divided1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened1 quart chocolate ice cream, softened Preparation Crush 25 cookies; set remaining cookies aside. In a large bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 3/4 cup hot fudge topping on high for 15-20 seconds or until pourable; spread over crust....

Ingredients 3-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium Creole seasoning, divided 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)2 tablespoons canola oil2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch wedges1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes2 medium yellow summer squash, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces2 shallots, thinly sliced1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, coarsely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup vegetable broth4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/4 teaspoons dried thyme...

Ingredients 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 onion 2 clove garlic 1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 1 jalapeño pepper 1 tbsp. curry powder 3/4 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts 1 apple 2 plum tomatoes 1/4 c. canned unsweetened coconut milk or heavy cream 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. Chopped cilantro (optional) 1/2 lb. Vermicelli Preparation Step 1In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 large onion 5 tsp. curry powder 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) 5 c. vegetable broth 1 bunch Swiss chard 2 c. dried red lentils 1 can chickpeas 1 tsp. salt 6 tbsp. thick Greek yogurt 1 red or green jalapeño chili 1 lime Preparation Step 1Heat oil in large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly golden, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 c. brandy or cognac c. orange juice 1/2 c. dried cherries 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate 3/4 c. butter 3 eggs 3 egg yolks 1/2 c. sugar 3 tsp. flour 6 tsp. cocoa powder Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.Step 2In a small saucepan over low heat, bring the brandy and orange juice to a simmer. Add the cherries, simmer 1 minute, and turn off the heat....

Ingredients 12 large eggs 1/4 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. mayonnaise 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. Dijon mustard kosher salt Pepper 1 large carrot, for decorating Small capers, for decorating Fresh dill, for decorating Chives, for decorating Preparation Step 1Place the eggs in a large saucepan, add enough cold water to just cover and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover the pan and let stand for 11 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, cubed1/2 medium onion, finely chopped3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 quarts chicken broth1 cup white wine or additional chicken broth12 ounces dill pickles, shredded or finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon white pepper2 bay leaves2 cups whole milkOptional: croutons, fresh dill, cracked black pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 3/4 cup 2% milk1-1/2 cups chocolate ice cream1/4 cup creamy peanut butter2 tablespoons chocolate syrupOptional toppings: Sweetened whipped cream; miniature peanut butter cups, quartered; and additional chocolate syrup Preparation In a blender, combine the milk, ice cream, peanut butter and syrup; cover and process until smooth. If desired, garnish with whipped cream, peanut butter cups and additional chocolate syrup.

Ingredients 1/2 c. apple juice 1 cinnamon stick 3 strip lemon zest 2 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 medium shallot Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. grapeseed or vegetable oil 1 small celery root (1/2 pound) 1 medium seedless cucumber 2 large carrots 2 c. red seedless grapes (6 ounces) 4 oz. feta cheese 5 c. mesclun or other mixed greens (5 ounces) 2 romaine lettuce hearts Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, bring the apple juice to a boil with the cinnamon stick and the lemon zest....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped tomatoes1/4 cup minced fresh parsley5 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in tomatoes and parsley; set aside....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons coarse sugar1 teaspoon finely ground coffeeIce cubes1-1/2 ounces vodka1-1/2 ounces Kahlua1-1/2 ounces Irish cream liqueurChocolate syrup, optional Preparation Sprinkle sugar and coffee on a plate. Moisten the rim of a cocktail glass with water; hold glass upside down and dip rim into sugar mixture. Fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice. Add the vodka, Kahlua and liqueur; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup buttermilk3/4 cup vegetable oil Preparation In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugars, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed1/2 cup balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons olive oil5 ounces cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese16 cherry or grape tomatoes Preparation Combine salt, chili powder and pepper; rub into chicken cubes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add vinegar; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings1/2 cup butter, cubed1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered4 medium carrots, quartered widthwise1 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same pan, brown chicken pieces on all sides. Return onion to pan; add potatoes and carrots....

Ingredients 3 cups dried navy beans5 cups cranberry juice1/2 pound lean salt pork, diced3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup molasses5 teaspoons dark brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour to 4 hours, or until softened....

Ingredients 3 teaspoons garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 turkey (14 pounds)1 medium orange1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce3/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce1/2 cup honey1/2 cup orange marmalade2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce4 sprigs fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, parsley and sage2 medium onions, cut into wedges Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Combine garlic powder, salt and pepper. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; spread half of the seasoning mixture under the skin....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2-1/4 cups warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup butter3 tablespoons sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons salt6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cornmealFILLING:1-1/2 cups dried cranberries1 tablespoon water3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons packed brown sugar2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 tablespoon fat-free milk, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the butter, sugar, eggs, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken1 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes8 lettuce leaves16 slices pumpernickel bread Preparation In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and pepper. Stir in the chicken, cheese, celery, cranberries, walnuts and parsley. Place lettuce on 8 slices of bread; top each with 1/2 cup chicken salad....

Ingredients 40 NILLA Wafers 3 tbsp. sugar 3 tbsp. butter or margarine 4 package Philadelphia® Cream Cheese 1 c. sugar 2 tbsp. flour 1 c. Breakstone’s® or Knudsen® Sour Cream 4 eggs 1 package Jell-O® Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding 1 package frozen blueberries 2 c. Cool Whip® Whipped Topping Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 325 degrees F.Step 2Mix wafer crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and butter; press onto bottom of 13- x 9-inch pan....