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Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup shortening2 to 3 tablespoons cold water2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 large apple, peeled and quartered Preparation In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 10-in. square; brush with 1 tablespoon butter. Fold into thirds....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon salt4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flourTOPPING:2 cups sugar2 tablespoons ground cinnamon3/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, butter, sugar, eggs and salt. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a stiff dough....

Ingredients 1 gallon apple cider, chilled1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1 medium lemon, sliced4 spiced apple rings Preparation In a large punch bowl, combine cider and lemonade. Add lemon slices and apple rings. If desired, serve with additional lemon slices and apple rings.

Ingredients 1 bottle Dr. Pepper 2 tbsp. sugar 1 oz. gingerroot 1/2 tsp. orange zest 3 c. coconut 1/2 box Samoa cookies 3/4 c. condensed milk 3 drop vanilla extract scoop vanilla bean ice cream Preparation Step 1To make the syrup: Combine all of the ingredients in a small sauce pot, except for the orange zest, and reduce until you have 1/3 cup; strain and let cool to room temperature. After the syrup has cooled, add the orange zest to infuse the Dr....

Ingredients 3 large eggs, room temperature4 cups 2% milk1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 3 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans, optional6 cups cubed day-old French breadSAUCE:1 cup white baking chips1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup amaretto Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla and spices. Stir in cranberries and, if desired, pecans....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 cup reduced-calorie reduced-sugar cranberry juice1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free raspberry gelatin1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk, chilled1 teaspoon vanilla extractWhole cranberries for garnish, optional Preparation In a saucepan, bring the cranberry sauce, cranberry juice and orange zest to a boil; cook and stir until cranberry sauce is melted. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Refrigerate until mixture is the consistency of egg whites, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely ground1 cup sugar1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1 cup sour cream1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine cranberries and sugar. Let stand for 30 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Drain juice from oranges and pineapple, reserving 3/4 cup juice. Cup pineapple into small pieces. Set fruit aside....

Ingredients 1/4 c. butter c. sliced almonds 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves tsp. ground black pepper 1 c. heavy cream 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 2 tbsp. orange marmalade 1 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard tsp. crushed red pepper 6 c. hot cooked regular long-grain white rice Preparation Step 1Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook and stir until lightly browned....

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract4 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rollsGLAZE:2 large eggs1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 teaspoon almond extractConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the cornstarch, melted chocolate and vanilla; beat until smooth. Unroll crescent roll dough; separate into triangles....

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup sour cream3 tablespoons half-and-half cream1 tablespoon dill weed1-1/2 teaspoon sugar3/4 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; stir until smooth. Cover and chill. Serve over salad greens or as a dip for raw vegetables. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar3/4 cup vanilla or white chips, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, melted1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce7 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon pepper8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds) Preparation In a large bowl, mix the butter, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup soy mixture for basting. Add chicken to remaining soy mixture; turn to coat. Place chicken on a broiler pan, skin side down. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 large tomatoes, chopped1 medium red onion, chopped1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced2 tablespoons canola oil3 garlic cloves, minced2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced1/2 cup water1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantroHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken and onion in oil until onion is tender....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups angel food cake mix2/3 cup cold water1 cup cold 2% milk1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant lemon pudding mix1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries1/2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries1 teaspoon sugar Preparation In a small bowl, combine cake mix and water; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 1 minute. Pour into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and entire top appears dry....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. chilled unsalted butter 3 c. sugar 1 tbsp. valrhona cocoa powder large pinch of fine sea salt 3 tbsp. light corn syrup 1 c. milk 4 oz. Callebaut unsweetened chocolate 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Butter an 8-by-8-inch straight-sided baking pan. Line with parchment paper; set aside. Butter a large, shallow, stainless-steel bowl; set aside.Step 2In a 3-quart saucepan, whisk to combine the sugar, cocoa, and salt....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup heavy whipping cream3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecansCAKE:1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)4 eggs1 cup fat-free milk1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk1 package (3.4 ounces) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mixTOPPING:1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractChocolate curls and heart-shaped chocolate candies Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons coconut extract3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup canned coconut milk1/2 cup cream of coconut1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconutFILLING:1 cup sugar6 tablespoons cornstarch1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained2 tablespoons butterFROSTING:3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup shortening1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder3/4 teaspoon coconut extract1/4 teaspoon salt2 to 3 tablespoons canned coconut milk2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted...

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cubed3 cups canned coconut milk, divided 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained1 small onion, chopped1 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon pepperOptional: Hot cooked basmati rice, toasted unsweetened shredded coconut, minced fresh cilantro and lime wedges Preparation Combine chicken, sweet potatoes, 2 cups coconut milk, pineapple, onion and seasonings in a 4- or 5-qt....

Ingredients 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup honey1/4 cup canola oil2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons salt6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large saucepan, bring potatoes and 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid; cool liquid to 110° to 115°....