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Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls2 teaspoons Dijon mustard4 cups sliced zucchini1 cup chopped onion6 tablespoons butter, cubed2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles and place in a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with points toward the center. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of plate to form a crust; seal seams....

Ingredients 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium onion, sliced2 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cider vinegarMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, water and salt. Let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse. In a serving bowl, beat cream, sugar and vinegar. Add cucumbers and onion; toss gently. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups chicken broth1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk1 cup finely diced cooked chicken1/2 teaspoon saltMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Whisk in flour, poultry seasoning and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in broth and almond milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup shortening1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups orange juice1-1/2 cups chopped dates1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Combine dry ingredients; add alternately to creamed mixture with orange juice. Blend well. Fold in dates and walnuts. Pour into two greased, floured and waxed paper-lined 8x4-in....

Ingredients 1 c. butter 1 c. sugar 3 eggs c. heavy cream 3/4 c. roasted walnuts or any nuts 1 1/2 c. cake flour 2 tbsp. fine cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 c. chocolate chips Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.Step 2Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer, and mix at medium speed for 2 minutes until uniform.Step 3Add the eggs, cream, nuts, flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and reduce the mixing speed to low....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 large egg yolk, room temperature1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks1 cup chopped dates1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and egg yolk. In another bowl, mix oats, flours, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 c. milk 1/2 c. Espresso beans 1/2 lb. milk chocolate 1 tsp. sugar 1 c. sugar 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 pinch salt 1 c. all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom vegetable oil Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, bring the milk just to a boil with the espresso beans....

Ingredients 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 medium tomato, seeded and diced2 tablespoon chopped onion1/3 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon dill weed, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1 jar (5 ounces) sharp American cheese spread1/4 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt6 English muffins, spit Preparation In a bowl, combine crab, cheese spread, butter, mayonnaise, garlic powder and salt. Spread over muffins. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each muffin into quarters.

Ingredients 2 eggs1/2 cup milk2 cups butter-flavored cracker crumbs1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound lake perch filletsVegetable oil Preparation In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine cracker crumbs, garlic salt, oregano, tarragon and pepper. Dip the perch in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry fish for several minutes on each side or until it flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned1 medium apple, cored and cut into wedges1-1/2 cups sugar1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained3/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Pulse cranberries, orange and apple in a blender or food processor until chopped. Remove to a bowl; stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin3 cups boiling water1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup finely chopped celery Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce and lemon juice until blended. Chill until partially set. Stir in pineapple and celery. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked long grain rice3 cups frozen cauliflower, thawed6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth6 ounces cream cheese, cubed3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, combine rice, cauliflower and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until melted.

Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 medium onion, chopped1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 envelope onion soup mix1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup sour creamHot cooked noodles Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until beef is tender....

Ingredients 2 c. milk 1 c. uncooked extra long-grain white rice 1/2 tsp. salt 2 3/4 c. half-and-half 4 egg yolks 1/2 c. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 20 caramels 1/2 c. chopped toasted pecans Preparation Step 1Stir first 3 ingredients and 2 cups half-and-half in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, 35 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender.Step 2Whisk together egg yolks, 1/2 cup half-and half, and sugar....

Ingredients 2 pounds acorn or butternut squash1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream1/3 cup butter, melted2 medium carrots, shredded1/2 cup finely chopped onion2-1/4 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix, divided Preparation Cut squash in half; remove and discard peel and seeds. Cut squash into 1/2-in. cubes. Cook squash in a small amount of water for 3 minutes; drain and set aside. In a bowl, combine soup, sour cream, butter, carrots and onion; stir in 2 cups of stuffing mix....

Ingredients 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt6 ounces cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined3/4 cup diced unpeeled cucumberAssorted fresh vegetables or assorted crackers Preparation In a large bowl, beat the sour cream, cream cheese, dill and salt until blended. Set aside three shrimp and 2 tablespoons cucumber for garnish. Finely chop the remaining shrimp; add to sour cream mixture....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter3 tablespoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons chopped pecansBATTER:2 tablespoons shortening1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons beaten egg1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract6 tablespoons cake flour2 tablespoons baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons waterTOPPING:1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar1/8 teaspoon vanilla extractOptional: Chocolate curls and chopped pecans Preparation Line a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan with parchment; coat with cooking spray. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in brown sugar and cream....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour6 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 cup brewed coffee1/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extractFILLING:3/4 cup ricotta cheese2 tablespoons sugar4 teaspoons orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons chopped red candied cherries2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chipsFROSTING:3/4 cup heavy whipping cream3 to 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 2 cups cold milk, divided1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons instant vanilla pudding mix1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, beat 1 cup milk and pudding mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the cream, sugar, vanilla and remaining milk; beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Transfer to a pitcher; refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.