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Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 2 large eggs 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. dried thyme Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. canned cranberry sauce 1 c. barbecue sauce 1/2 c. Crown Royal whiskey 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. brown sugar Pinch of red pepper flakes Kosher salt Preparation Step 1Make meatballs: Preheat oven to 350º and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt1/4 cup mango chutney2 tablespoons curry paste2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced12 chicken wings (about 3 pounds), wing tips removed if desiredSAUCE:3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt1/2 cup finely chopped peeled English cucumber3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Place chicken wings in bag; seal bag and turn to coat....

Ingredients 3 cups milk1 cup Minute® White Rice1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup raisins1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanillaCinnamon (optional) Preparation Combine milk, rice, sugar, raisins and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Beat egg and vanilla lightly in a small bowl. Stir small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Stirring constantly, slowly pour egg mixture back into hot mixture....

Ingredients 2/3 cup chopped dill pickles1/2 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons finely chopped onionDash pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter, divided3 medium pears, peeled and sliced1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup 2% milk3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten2 tablespoons maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add pears; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, undrained2 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons white wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegDash pepper1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews Preparation Drain oranges, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt, nutmeg, pepper and reserved juice. In a serving bowl, combine the spinach, oranges and cranberries. Add dressing; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup maple syrup1/2 cup honey1 tablespoon grated orange zestAdditional orange zest, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, syrup, honey and orange zest. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cover and store in the refrigerator. If desired, top with additional orange zest before serving.

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar2/3 cup creamy peanut butter2/3 cup whipped topping14 peanut butter cups,divided1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches) Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Coarsely chop half of the peanut butter cups; stir into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into crust. Quarter remaining peanut butter cups; arrange over the top....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar4 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1-2/3 cups 1% milk2 egg yolks, lightly beaten3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups mixed fresh berries Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups finely chopped pecans, divided 1/4 cup bourbon1/2 cup butter, softened3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, melted Preparation Combine 1 cup pecans and bourbon; let stand, covered, for 8 hours or overnight. Cream butter and confectioners’ sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until crumbly; stir in pecan mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 45 minutes. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets....

Ingredients 1 cup ground mustard1 cup cider vinegar3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup water2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed2 large eggs, lightly beaten Preparation In the top of a double boiler, combine mustard, vinegar, sugar, water, salt and dill. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 4 hours. Bring water in bottom of double boiler to a boil. Add eggs to mustard mixture. Cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Cool....

Ingredients 8 eggs, separated3/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided4 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, melted and cooled3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup ground hazelnuts1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground clovesWhipped creamAdditional ground cinnamon, optional Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Grease six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 12 slices white and/or wheat bread, frozenChristmas tree cookie cutter (about 3-1/2 inches)Plastic drinking straw1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup red or green jelly or jamPastry bag or small heavy-duty resealable plastic bag Preparation Cut bread into trees with cookie cutter. Using the straw, punch holes into six trees; set aside. Spread remaining trees with peanut butter and jelly. Top with trees that have holes; fill holes with additional jelly using the pastry bag....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons vanilla frosting, dividedOrange and black paste food coloring6 ice cream sandwichesYellow, brown and orange jimmies and/or Halloween sprinkles Preparation Tint 1/2 cup frosting orange and 1 tablespoon frosting black. Cut corners off each ice cream sandwich to form coffin shapes. Dip sides of sandwiches in jimmies. Frost tops with orange frosting. Decorate as desired with black frosting, remaining white frosting and jimmies and/or sprinkles. Freeze until serving....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 cup shortening1 tablespoon beaten large egg, room temperature1/4 teaspoon white vinegar3 to 4-1/2 teaspoons cold waterFILLING:3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb1 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flourDash salt3 large egg yolks1 cup heavy whipping creamMERINGUE:4 teaspoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided2 teaspoons cornstarch1/3 cup water3 large egg whites, room temperature1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar; cut in shortening until crumbly....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup egg substitute1/2 cup diced fully cooked lean ham1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon paprika3 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed Preparation In a 10-in. nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Reduce heat to medium; add egg substitute. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, sprinkle ham and seasonings over one side....

Ingredients 3 pounds fresh mussels (about 5 dozen), scrubbed and beards removed2 medium onions, finely chopped2 celery ribs, finely chopped1 cup water1 cup white wine or chicken broth1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup half-and-half cream Preparation Tap mussels; discard any that do not close. Set aside. In a stockpot, combine the onions, celery, water, wine or broth, clam juice, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 cup cornflakes, crumbled1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon sugar1 cup sour cream4 to 6 cups French-style green beans, cooked and drained1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese Preparation In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter; stir in cornflakes and set aside. Melt remaining butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, onion and sugar; heat and stir until bubbly....

Ingredients 1-2/3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup milk1 tablespoon minced chives1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) Gouda or cheddar cheese (1/2-inch cubes)2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, chives, mustard and hot pepper sauce. Stir in macaroni and cheese....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/2 cup coconut milk2-1/2 cups peppermint ice cream, melted1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies, divided1/4 teaspoon coconut extract1 cup flaked coconut, toasted, divided1 shortbread crust (9 inches) Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over coconut milk; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved, 1 minute. Stir ice cream, 2 tablespoons crushed candies and extract into gelatin mixture; fold in 1/2 cup coconut....