Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour1/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg1-1/2 cups orange juice1/4 cup canola oil1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, orange juice and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cranberries....
Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 cup all-purpose flourDash salt and pepper1 teaspoon Italian seasoning2 large eggs2/3 cup whole milk1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Crushed red pepper flakes, optional Preparation In a skillet, brown beef; drain and set aside. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, eggs and milk; beat until smooth. Pour batter into a greased and floured 12-in....
Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce1/4 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic salt2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream1/4 cup 2% milk12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained1 cup shredded white cheddar cheeseOptional: minced fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, onion, sugar, salt, Worcestershire sauce and garlic salt....
Ingredients 6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed1-1/2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream1 envelope onion soup mix1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped1/4 teaspoon garlic powder3 cups crisp rice cereal, crushed1/2 cup butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place vegetables in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine soup, sour cream, soup mix, water chestnuts and garlic powder....
Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons cherry preserves4 teaspoons prepared horseradish8 slices whole wheat bread3/4 pound sliced deli roast beef4 lettuce leaves1 large tomato, thinly slicedDash each salt and pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, preserves and horseradish. Spread 1 tablespoon over each of 4 bread slices. Layer with roast beef, lettuce and tomato; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread remaining mayonnaise mixture over remaining bread; place over top....
Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 cups sliced fresh zucchini2 cups fresh broccoli florets1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed1/8 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place vegetables on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with dill, garlic salt and pepper. Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender....
Ingredients 3 large egg whites1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips, melted Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 225°. Place sugar and strawberries in a food processor; process until powdery. Add gelatin; pulse to blend. Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy, adding vanilla if desired....
Ingredients 6 tablespoons canola oil1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 cup white baking chips1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, beat the oil, butter and sugars until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking powder; gradually add to oil mixture and mix well....
Ingredients 1/2 pound pecan halves75 caramels3 tablespoons milk1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, melted Preparation On waxed paper, place pecan halves in pairs 2 in. apart. In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir the caramels and milk until melted. Pour about 2 teaspoons of caramel mixture over each pair of pecans. Let stand until set. With buttered fingers, shape pecan clusters into balls. Dip in candy coating. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets....
Ingredients 1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)1 package (6 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1/2 cup strong coffee1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed6 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), crushed Preparation Bake cake according to package directions. Cool. Prepare pudding according to package directions; set aside. Crumble cake; reserve 1/2 cup. Place half of the remaining cake crumbs in the bottom of a 4-1/2- or 5-qt. trifle dish or decorative glass bowl....
Ingredients 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup minced fresh basil2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup finely chopped pepperoncini1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 celery ribs, sliced1/2 cup Greek olives1 medium tomato, chopped1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese8 cups chopped romaine Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. In each of four 1-qt. wide-mouth canning jars, divide and layer ingredients in the following order: olive oil mixture, pepperoncini, garbanzo beans, celery, Greek olives, tomato, feta and romaine....
Ingredients 1 cup water3-3/4 cups sugar1-1/4 cups light corn syrup1 teaspoon red liquid food coloring1 teaspoon cinnamon oil1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil; butter the foil and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine water, sugar, corn syrup and food coloring. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve sugar crystals. Uncover; cook on medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), about 25 minutes....
Ingredients 1 pound collard greens1 cup refrigerated fully cooked barbecued shredded pork1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 small onion, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 package (16 ounces) egg roll wrappers2 tablespoons butter, meltedThai sweet chili sauce Preparation Trim collard greens, discarding thick ribs and stems. Coarsely chop leaves. In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. water to a boil. Add greens; cook, covered, until they begin to wilt, 8-10 minutes....
Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature1/3 cup vegetable oil1-3/4 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature3 large egg whites, room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk, room temperature1/4 cup rainbow sprinklesBUTTERCREAM:2 cups unsalted butter, softened6 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1-1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extractDRIP:1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup white baking chipsSoft blue paste food coloring Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....
Ingredients 1 pound dried navy beans2 medium onions, chopped2 teaspoons canola oil2 celery ribs, chopped10 cups water4 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)1/2 cup shredded carrot2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper2 bay leaves1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in....
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese1 cup fresh or frozen corn3 green onions, thinly sliced1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce4 flour tortillas (8 inches)1 teaspoon canola oilGuacamole, optional Preparation Place the first six ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. To assemble, lightly brush the tops of two tortillas with 1/2 teaspoon oil; turn over. Top with cheese mixture and remaining tortillas....
Ingredients 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 6 cups)4 cups water1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce2 tablespoons orange marmalade2 tablespoons apricot preserves Preparation In a large saucepan, combine squash and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cove and simmer until squash is tender, about 25 minutes. drain. Spread the pie filling in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with squash. Combine cranberry sauce, marmalade and preserves; spoon over squash....
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons chopped onion1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Place all ingredients in a food processor; process until coarsely chopped. Use as a sandwich spread or serve on crackers.
Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls2 cups crushed corn chips, divided1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 envelope taco seasoning1 cup sour cream1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseOptional: Cubed avocado, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crescent dough into a rectangle; press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Seal seams and perforations. Sprinkle with 1 cup of chips; set aside....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup canola oil2 tablespoons 2% milkFILLING:1-1/3 cups sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries, drained1/4 teaspoon almond extractCRUMB TOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Combine oil and milk; stir into flour mixture with a fork just until blended....
