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Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped dates1/2 cup chopped walnuts6 tablespoons sugar1 egg2 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powderDash salt1 tablespoon butterWhipped cream Preparation In a bowl, combine the dates, walnuts and sugar. In another bowl, beat egg, milk and vanilla. Add to date mixture; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the date mixture. Spread into a greased 1-qt. baking dish; dot with butter....

Ingredients 6 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed, drained and patted dry3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon almond extractDash salt2 to 3 drops food coloring, optional3 to 4 tablespoons butterCRUST:1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening4 to 5 tablespoons ice waterMilk or half-and-half creamAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine cherries, sugars, cornstarch, extract, food coloring and salt....

Ingredients 7 crackers Keebler® Grahams Original 2 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows 1 package semi-sweet chocolate morsels c. light corn syrup 3 tbsp. butter or margarine 1/2 c. crunchy peanut butter 3 c. Ready-To-Eat Cereal Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® Preparation Step 1Coat 13 x 9 x 2-inch microwave-safe dish with cooking spray. Arrange Keebler® Grahams Original crackers in single layer in dish, breaking crackers as needed to fit. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over crackers....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta (about 12 ounces)1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or flavor of choice, sliced1 cup canned pumpkin1 cup half-and-half cream3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups shredded Manchego or Monterey Jack cheeseMinced fresh cilantro, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute sausage over medium heat until lightly browned; reduce heat to medium-low....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries1 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin10 to 13 drops red food coloring, optional3 medium firm bananas, sliced1/2 cup chopped pecans1 pastry shell (9 inches), bakedWhipped topping Preparation Drain cherries, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a large saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Stir in the pineapple, cherries and reserved juice....

Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped onion2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-sodium condensed tomato soup, undiluted1/4 cup water2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard Preparation In a nonstick skillet, cook the beef, celery, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the pork and beans, tomato soup, water, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard and beef mixture....

Ingredients 4 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 flour tortillas (8 inches)Butter-flavored cooking spray Preparation In a large bowl, combine the peaches, sugar and cinnamon; let stand for 5 minutes. Spritz tortillas with butter-flavored spray. In a nonstick skillet, cook tortillas over medium heat until warmed and lightly browned on both sides. Fill each with about 3/4 cup peaches and roll up. Cut in half to serve....

Ingredients 2 grapefruits 2 navel oranges 2 tangerines 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. finely grated lime zest 3/4 c. sliced almonds 2 tbsp. turbinado sugar 2 tsp. vegetable oil pinch of salt Preparation Step 1Preheat the broiler. Set the oven rack 8 inches from the heat. Using a sharp knife, peel the grapefruits, oranges and tangerines, removing all of the bitter white pith. Working over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections into the bowl....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons orange marmalade4-1/2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce3 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 pounds) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Mix marmalade, chipotle peppers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cumin. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken; rub mixture under the skin. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together....

Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 pounds bacon3-1/2 pounds potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced (about 7 cups)1-1/2 cups chopped onion1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 cups water1/4 cup cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup half-and-half cream Preparation In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon. In a large bowl, toss bacon with potatoes and onion; set aside. In the drippings, combine flour and sugar....

Ingredients 4 oz. guanciale, diced into ¼" pieces 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 4 c. water 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 8 oz. tagliatelle 1 1/2 c. freshly grated Pecorino, divided, plus more for serving Preparation Step 1In a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, cook guanciale, stirring frequently, until deeply golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and, using a slotted spoon, transfer guanciale to a paper towel–lined plate, keeping the fat in the skillet....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup shortening1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 large eggs4 cups all-purpose flour1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling3 tablespoons butter, meltedGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted5 teaspoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, salt, nutmeg, eggs and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh corn1 tablespoon olive oil2 large sweet red peppers, chopped1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook corn in oil for 2 minutes. Add the red peppers, onion and garlic; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in the parsley, chili powder, salt and pepper; cook 1-2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledAssorted raw vegetables and/or crackers Preparation In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in corn and bacon. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Serve with vegetables and/or crackers.

Ingredients 2 large eggs3 cups mashed sweet potatoes1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1/3 cup whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:3 cups cornflakes2/3 cup butter, melted1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped nuts1/2 cup raisins Preparation In large bowl, beat eggs. Add next five ingredients; mix well. Spoon into ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes.

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning3/4 cup lump crabmeat, drained2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells5 tablespoons chili sauce Preparation In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and seafood seasoning; gently stir in crab. Spoon 2 teaspoons crab mixture into each tart shell; top with chili sauce.

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup lemon juiceCRANBERRY LAYER:1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce2 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon brown sugarTOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter, cubed3/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll the crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and lemon juice until smooth....

Ingredients 1 c. crushed pecans 1 c. rolled oats c. pumpkin seeds 1/4 c. flaxseeds c. muscovado or dark brown sugar 1/2 c. honey 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 c. puffed rice cereal 1/2 c. dried cranberries Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread pecans, oats, pumpkin seeds, and flaxseeds on sheet and bake until fragrant, 8 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups Honey-Nut Cheerios2 cups chow mein noodles1 cup honey-roasted peanuts1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup orange and black milk chocolate M&M’s1/2 cup peanut butter chips1/2 cup vanilla or white chips Preparation In two wide-mouth quart jars, layer all of the ingredients. Cover jars. Decorate with fabric and ribbon if desired. To serve, pour into a bowl and stir to combine.

Ingredients 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup 2% milk or chicken broth4 cups cubed cooked turkey2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 small onion, chopped1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles1/2 cup slivered almonds Preparation In a large bowl, combine soup and milk. Stir in the turkey, celery, onion, water chestnuts and soy sauce....