Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) orange gelatin2 cups boiling water6 ounces cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedMaraschino cherry, fresh mint stem and mandarin oranges, optional Preparation In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually blend in the hot gelatin mixture, beating on low speed until smooth. Stir in milk; fold in whipped topping....
Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped pecans1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup creme de menthe4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 teaspoons shortening Preparation Combine pecans, butter and creme de menthe. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, about 1 hour. With hands lightly dusted with confectioners’ sugar, shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth....
Ingredients 2 eggs1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup boiling water1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 cup apricot preserves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs and dressing mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. On a large piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 10x8-in. rectangle. Combine the stuffing mix, celery, mayonnaise, water and curry powder; spoon down center of rectangle....
Ingredients 1 pound tuna steaks2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 cups fresh baby spinach1 cup grape tomatoes3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed1/2 cup frozen corn, thawedCITRUS VINAIGRETTE:2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon orange juice1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack....
Ingredients 1/2 cup lemon juice1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Reserve 1/4 cup for basting; cover and set aside. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Seal and turn to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes. Drain; discard marinade....
Ingredients 2 large egg whites, room temperature1 large egg, room temperature1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup buttermilkFILLING:1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/4 cup sugar1 large egg white1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 teaspoon coconut or almond extractConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Coat 18 muffin cups with cooking spray. Beat first 4 ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into egg mixture alternately with buttermilk....
Ingredients 1/3 cup mango chutney2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons white wine or unsweetened apple juice1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon butter, melted1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound fresh carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 4 cups) Preparation Place the first 10 ingredients in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots; toss to combine. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until carrots are tender....
Ingredients 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. shredded unsweetened coconut 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 stick unsalted butter 1 1/4 c. sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract raspberry jam Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the coconut, baking soda, and salt. In a standing electric mixer fitted with a paddle, or using a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the butter with the sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes....
Ingredients 6 large eggs2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup cornmeal, divided 2 cups fresh or frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed2 cups 2% milk1 tablespoon sugar3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup chopped sweet onion3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1/8 teaspoon baking soda Preparation Separate eggs; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Grease a 2-1/2-qt. souffle dish; dust lightly with 2 tablespoons cornmeal....
Ingredients 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal1/3 cup fat-free milk1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped4 green onions, chopped1 teaspoon canola oil3 egg whites, lightly beaten1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cups lump crabmeat, drained1 cup frozen corn, thawed8 lemon wedges Preparation In a large bowl, combine cornmeal and milk; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, saute red pepper and onions in oil until tender....
Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce2 cups miniature marshmallows1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 teaspoon lemon juice2 cups whipped topping Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, marshmallows, pineapple and lemon juice. Fold in whipped topping. Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Ingredients 3/4 cup dried cranberries, divided2 cups ricotta cheese1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 large egg, lightly beaten3/4 teaspoon salt, divided3/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons minced fresh sage1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/8 teaspoon white pepper Preparation Finely chop 1/4 cup cranberries. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and chopped cranberries; mix until blended. On a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups water2/3 cup butter1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt5 eggsFilling:2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, optionalIcing:3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 to 1/3 cup half-and-half creamGreen liquid or paste food coloring, optionalRed candied cherries, optionalAdditional confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil over medium heat. Add flour and salt; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes....
Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) grape gelatin2 cups boiling water1 can (21 ounces) blueberry pie filling1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrainedTOPPING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool for 10 minutes. Stir in pie filling and pineapple until blended. Transfer to a 13x9-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour....
Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup cold butter1/4 to 1/2 cup ice waterFILLING:4 large eggs2 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup butter, melted and cooled4 teaspoons vanilla extract2-2/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips1-1/3 cups chopped pecans Preparation In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic....
Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices1/2 cup olive oil, divided1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar3 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place bread slices on ungreased baking sheets; brush with 1/4 cup oil. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and remaining oil....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons cream of tartar2 teaspoons ground nutmeg2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon saltAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts....
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 9 cloves garlic, 5 cloves minced and 4 grated Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 7 tbsp. butter, divided 1/2 c. panko 3 tsp. lemon zest, divide Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 c. dry white wine 1/3 fresh parsley, finely chopped plus more for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large bowl toss together shrimp and 2 grated cloves of garlic....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, melted1 cup sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour7 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, stirring well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture just until moistened. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan....
Ingredients 6 slices bread, crusts removed4 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced6 tablespoons butter, divided1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped1/2 cup mayonnaise6 slices Monterey Jack cheese4 slices process American cheese3 eggs1-1/2 cups milk1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2/3 cup dry bread crumbs Preparation Place bread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish....
