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Ingredients c. unsalted butter 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. light brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 c. milk or cream 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 12 oz. marshmallows 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 7 c. crisp rice cereal Preparation Step 1Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.Step 2In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugars with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion4 bacon strips, chopped3 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, undrained3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound fish fillets (haddock, cod or flounder), cooked and broken into piecesCrumbled cooked bacon, optionalMinced chives, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, cook onion and bacon over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain....

Ingredients 2 pounds fully cooked sliced ham (about 1/2 inch thick)2 to 3 tablespoons butter1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled, quartered and cookedSnipped fresh parsley Preparation In a large heavy skillet, brown ham over medium-high heat in butter on both sides until heated through. Move ham to 1 side of the skillet; brown potatoes in drippings until tender. Sprinkle potatoes with parsley.

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin5 cups sugar Preparation Drain raspberries, reserving juice; add enough water to juice to measure 1-1/2 cups. Pour into a Dutch oven. Add raspberries and cranberries; stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup sherry or additional chicken broth1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese12 slices pumpernickel bread, toasted1-1/2 pounds sliced cooked turkey4 medium tomatoes, halved and sliced12 cooked bacon strips, crumbled Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add the milk, broth and sherry....

Ingredients 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs3/4 cup softened butter, divided 1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup heavy whipping cream3 large eggs at room temperature, lightly beaten Chopped dark chocolate, chocolate curls, whipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cookie crumbs and 1/4 cup butter; press onto bottom and up side of an ungreased 10-in. tart pan. Place tart pan on baking sheet; bake until crust is set, 12-15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 quart fresh whole strawberries, sliced, divided1 carton (13-1/2 ounces) strawberry glaze, divided2 cartons (12 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided1 cup chocolate frostingShaved chocolate, optional Preparation Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut cake into 1-in. cubes. Place half of the cubes in a 6-qt. glass punch bowl. Top with half of the sliced strawberries; drizzle with half of the strawberry glaze....

Ingredients 4 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup raisins Preparation In a large bowl, combine oats and coconut; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, oil, honey and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat. Spread in a large shallow baking pan....

Ingredients 2 pounds medium rainbow or regular carrots, diagonally sliced 3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest2 tablespoons orange juice3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Place carrots and enough water to cover in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Add remaining ingredients. Cook over medium-high heat until carrots are glazed, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup fat-free mayonnaise2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish2 teaspoons sugar3/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup chopped celery1/3 cup chopped carrot1/4 cup chopped onion1 hard-boiled large egg, choppedDash paprika Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, carrot and onion....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup whole milk1/2 cup canola oil1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1 cup sweetened shredded coconutLEMON SAUCE:1/2 cup sugar4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 cup water1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat the eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 small tomato, chopped1/3 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons canola oil4 to 5 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 small garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon salt4 cod fillets (4 ounces each)1 teaspoon seafood seasoning Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Place cod in an 11x7-in. baking dish; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with seafood seasoning. Microwave, covered, on high 5-6 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork....

Ingredients 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. pecan pieces 2 1/2 c. sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. cinnamon 1 tbsp. ground espresso 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. kosher salt 3 large eggs 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 cube sour cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan with a removable bottom. In a small bowl, combine pecan pieces with 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon espresso....

Ingredients 4 bell peppers, cut into small wedges 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar 1 c. guacamole 1 c. pico de gallo salsa 1/2 c. pickled jalapeño slices 1/2 c. sour cream 1 tbsp. milk (or water) Lime wedges, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425° and line two small baking sheets with foil....

Ingredients 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules2 cups boiling water6 bacon strips, diced1/3 cup each diced sweet red, yellow and orange peppers1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cups half-and-half cream2 cans (14-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2 cups imitation crabmeat, flaked1/2 cup minced chives Preparation Dissolve bouillon in water; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 large egg3/4 cup buttermilk1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large pear, peeled and coarsely chopped1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and chopped1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 tablespoon brown sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust4 cups sliced peeled fresh pears (about 4 medium)1/3 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup thawed apple juice concentrate1 teaspoon apple pie spice Preparation Press crust onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges. Generously prick the bottom with a fork; set aside. In a large skillet, cook the pears, cranberries, apple juice concentrate and apple pie spice over medium heat until pears are tender....

Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth4 large carrots, cut into chunks1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon sugar Preparation In a large saucepan, bring broth and carrots to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Cool for 10 minutes. In a blender, cover and process soup in small batches until smooth; return to the pan. Stir in cream and sugar; heat through.

Ingredients 1 pound dried navy beans1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon canola oil1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 cup water1 medium potato, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons chili powder1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained Preparation Place navy beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in....

Ingredients 3 cups finely chopped cooked chicken1/2 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger1 package (16 ounce) wonton wrappers2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon canola oilPlum or sweet-and-sour sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the chicken, carrots and water chestnuts. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, soy sauce and ginger until smooth. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat....