Ingredients 4 whole cinnamon graham crackers, broken into quarters1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup semisweet chocolate chips3 teaspoons shortening Preparation Spread half of the graham cracker quarters with peanut butter; top with remaining crackers. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the cracker sandwiches into chocolate; place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Refrigerate until set.
Ingredients 1 carton (7 ounces) milk chocolate for dipping4 fresh strawberries5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)1/2 cup vanilla or white chips, melted1/2 cup cold milk1/4 cup instant chocolate pudding mix1-1/4 cups whipped topping Preparation Melt dipping chocolate according to package directions; dip strawberries into chocolate and allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; set aside. Cut candy bars in half widthwise. Drizzle with white chocolate; refrigerate until set....
Ingredients Butter or cooking spray 1 3/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 3 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 3 3/4 c. granulated sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. salt 4 large eggs 1 3/4 c. warm water 2 c. buttermilk 1 c. vegetable oil 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Vanilla and Chocolate Buttercream Licorice candies Sanding or granulated sugar Sugar-Cookie Handprints Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch square cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper....
Ingredients 8 to 10 large tart apples, peeled and cut into chunksSugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 to 1 cup sugar1/2 cup water1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Combine apples, sugar, water and cinnamon in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir gently. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until apples are tender.
Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups cold lard6 to 8 tablespoons cold 2% milkFILLING:2-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger9 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 9 medium)1 tablespoon bourbon, optional2 tablespoons all-purpose flourDash salt3 tablespoons cold butter, cubedTOPPING:1 tablespoon 2% milk2 teaspoons coarse sugar Preparation In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in lard until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed....
Ingredients 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato2 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest2 tubes (8 ounces each ) refrigerated crescent rolls1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine sweet potato, cream cheese, brown sugar and orange zest. Unroll 1 tube of crescent roll dough and separate into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 4 triangles....
Ingredients 2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced6 medium carrots, diced1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 cups water2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Drain clams, reserving liquid; set the clams aside. In a large kettle, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, butter, water and reserved clam juice. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender....
Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil1-1/2 cups chopped onions1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 bay leaf6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces1 cup sliced celery (1-inch lengths) Preparation In an oven-safe Dutch oven, brown beef in batches in oil; drain....
Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1-2/3 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup baking cocoa1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups 2% milkConfectioners’ sugar or favorite frosting Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating until smooth after each addition....
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup tomato paste1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon celery salt or celery seed1 teaspoon onion salt or onion powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1-1/2 bay leaves8 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....
Ingredients 14 pitted dried plums (prunes)3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation Place plums in a saucepan; cover with water. Cover and cook until tender; drain. Puree in a blender or food processor. Add sugar and vanilla; mix well. Pour into a bowl; cool. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Ingredients 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth1 celery rib with leaves, thinly sliced1 medium carrot, thinly sliced1/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound lean ground turkey1 cup uncooked egg noodles Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the broth, celery and carrot to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender....
Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)3 garlic cloves, halved1 tablespoon brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 large sweet onion, quartered1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard1 bay leaf3 to 4 drops browning sauce, optional1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 bottle (12 ounces) light beer or nonalcoholic beer1 teaspoon dried thyme3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water Preparation With a sharp knife, cut six 1-in....
Ingredients 4 cups cranberry juice2 cups ruby port wine or grape juice1 cup golden raisins1/4 cup sugar2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)4 cardamom pods, crushed6 whole clovesAdditional cinnamon sticks, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, wine, raisins and sugar. Place the cinnamon, cardamom and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to the pan....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1-1/2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats1 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped1 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture....
Ingredients 4 cups uncooked egg noodles1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, half-and-half cream or evaporated milk1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2-1/4 teaspoons Italian salad dressing mix Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Drizzle with butter. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat.
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sour cream6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup chopped green onions1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 round loaf (1 pound) sourdough breadChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a saucepan, combine sour cream, cream cheese, onions and Worcestershire sauce; cook and stir over low heat until blended. Add cheese and ham; cook and stir until cheese is melted and ham is heated through....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth3 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 medium potato, peeled and cubed1 cup half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon olive oil3 cups fresh baby spinach Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....
Ingredients 1/3 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup chow mein noodles2 teaspoons sesame seeds1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper8 cups torn iceberg or romaine lettuce4 green onions with tops, diced5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Combine almonds, chow mein noodles and sesame seeds in a baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted; set aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well....
Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped2 teaspoons canola oil4 medium carrots, sliced1/3 cup water1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon curry powder2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise2 teaspoons prepared mustardAssorted raw vegetables Preparation In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil. Add the carrots, water, salt, pepper and curry. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Uncover; cook for 8 minutes or until liquid has evaporated....
