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Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature3/4 cup 2% milk1/3 cup canola oilGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 1/4 lb. sliced bacon 1 tbsp. butter 2 onions 2 c. water 1 c. bottled clam juice 3/4 lb. boiling potatoes (about 2) 1 Rib Celery 1/4 tsp. dried red-pepper flakes 1 1/4 tsp. salt 2 c. fresh (cut from about 3 ears) or frozen corn kernels 1 c. milk 1 c. heavy cream 1 1/2 lb. cod fillets 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large pot, cook the bacon until crisp....

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces4 medium ears sweet corn1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, 1/2 cup Parmesan, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal 1/2 c. plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 tsp. baking soda Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed) 1 medium red onion 1 package white mushrooms 1 1/2 lb. ground sirloin 1/4 c. tomato paste 3/4 c. reduced-fat sour cream 1 large egg Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together cornmeal, 1/2 cup flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside....

Ingredients 24 large jalapeno peppers6 ounces fat-free cream cheese2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese12 turkey bacon strips, halved widthwise Preparation Cut stems off jalapenos; remove seeds and membranes; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder until blended. Stir in crab and cheese. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup butter, cubedFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon brown sugar1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauceTOPPING:1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners’ sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups water1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups quick-cooking oats3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in oats. Cook 1 minute over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in sugar and vanilla. Top servings with cinnamon-sugar, cranberry sauce and walnuts.

Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 7 cups)1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided1 cup half-and-half cream1 tablespoon butterMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Place cauliflower in a saucepan; add 1 in of water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Grease the bottom and sides of a 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in the milk, bouillon and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese, divided4 flounder or sole fillets (3 ounces each)2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine spinach and 3/4 cup cream cheese. Spoon onto each fillet; roll up. Place seam side down in a greased 8-in. square baking dish....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese1 cup dried cranberries1 cup walnut halves, toasted1/2 cup honey Dijon vinaigrette Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 large Golden Delicious apple, diced1 large Red Delicious apple, diced1 teaspoon lemon juice1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1 cup miniature marshmallows2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup raisins1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons thinly sliced celery Preparation In a bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups buttermilk3 large eggs3 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoaFILLING:1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1 can (8-1/2 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and chopped1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon almond extract1/3 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, warmedWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs and butter. Combine the flour, sugar and cocoa; add to buttermilk mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 head romaine lettuce (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1/4 lb. sliced pepperoni c. drained sliced pimientos (one 4-ounce jar) c. Chopped red onion 1 1/2 c. drained 3 tbsp. red- or white-wine vinegar 1/4 c. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/2 c. grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the romaine, pepperoni, pimientos, onion and the artichoke hearts or olives....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef2 small onions, chopped, divided2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce1-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon cider vinegar10 hot dogs10 hot dog buns, splitShredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine beef with 1 chopped onion; add the next 8 ingredients....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, finely crushed1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup coconut rumAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation Whisk crushed wafers, confectioners’ sugar and cocoa. Stir in coconut and pecans. In a separate bowl, whisk corn syrup and rum; stir into wafer mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls; let stand 1 hour. Roll in additional confectioners’ sugar. Store in an airtight container....

Ingredients 7 large sweet potatoes (about 6 pounds), peeled and cubed1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup orange marmalade1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground gingerTOPPING:12 oatmeal cookies, crumbled6 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook just 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with butter....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped celery1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 packages (6.2 ounces each) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup water2/3 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup chopped green onions2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce5 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each) Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 cups Cinnamon Chex2 cups Corn Chex2 cups Wheat Chex2 cups hazelnuts1/3 cup maple syrup1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 cups dried cranberries Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereals and hazelnuts; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the syrup, butter, brown sugar, salt and nutmeg. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir until blended. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon light brown sugar2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed1 envelope unflavored gelatin2 tablespoons cold water1 cup whole milk16 fresh blackberries1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon turbinado (washed raw) sugarFresh mint leaves Preparation Place cream, sugar and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugars are dissolved. Cut corn from cobs; add corn to saucepan....