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Ingredients 2 cups shredded peeled apples1-1/3 cups sugar1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1 cup shredded carrots1 cup chopped nuts2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1/2 cup vegetable oil2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons ground coriander, optional1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a bowl, combine apples and sugar; let stand for 10 minutes. Add cranberries, carrots, nuts, eggs and oil; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, coriander if desired and salt; stir into apple mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup sour cream2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup chopped pecansTOPPING:2 tablespoons sugar1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Fold in sour cream. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugarDash salt1 cup finely chopped pecansConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, sugar and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans (dough will be crumbly). Shape by tablespoonfuls into 2-in. logs. Place 2 in....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained2 tablespoons butter3 cups water2 cups chicken broth1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix2 cups diced cooked turkey1 cup heavy whipping creamMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and mushrooms in butter until onion is tender. Add water, broth and rice mix with seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender....

Ingredients 2 large eggs 4 egg yolks 1/2 c. maple syrup 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk 3/4 c. heavy cream Zest of 1 orange (about 2 tsp.) 2 tsp. bourbon (optional) 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg (optional) 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional) 1 (15-oz.) can or homemade pumpkin puree (about 1 ¾ c.) 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Whipped cream, for serving (optional)...

Ingredients 4 chicken drumsticks 4 chicken thighs 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. ground coriander salt Freshly ground pepper 4 c. cooked couscous 1/2 c. coarsely chopped roasted pistachios 1/2 c. pomegranate seeds 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 c. prepared hummus 1/4 c. white wine vinegar Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a bowl, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the oil and the coriander; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef (80% lean) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 Portuguese or kaiser buns 1 tbsp. French’s Classic Yellow Mustard, plus more for serving 8 slices thinly sliced Swiss cheese 12 slices thinly sliced smoked ham 3/4 c. sliced dill pickles 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced Preparation Step 1Divide the ground beef into four 4-ounce burgers and form into ½-inch thick rounds. Season all over with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1 box Devils food cake mix 3/4 c. merlot wine 1/2 c. water 1/3 c. vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 6 c. powdered sugar, divided 1 c. fresh cherries, pitted and diced, plus more for garnish 1/4 c. merlot wine Pinch kosher salt Pink food coloring, optional Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line two cupcake tins with cupcake liners. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cake mix, wine, water, oil, and eggs....

Ingredients 1 cup 1% cottage cheese3/4 cup fat-free milk1/3 cup raspberry spreadable fruit1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed Preparation In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, milk and spreadable fruit; cover and process until smooth. Add dry pudding mix; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a large bowl; fold in whipped topping....

Ingredients 1 jar (16 ounces) salted dry roasted peanuts1 jar (16 ounces) unsalted dry roasted peanuts1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips3 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips2 packages (10 ounces each) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips Preparation In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine peanuts. Layer with the remaining ingredients in order given (do not stir). Cover and cook on low for 2-2-1/2 hours or until chips are melted, stirring halfway through cooking....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup vegetable oil2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract4-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup finely chopped pecans, optionalCinnamon sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and oil. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar and cinnamon. Stir in the pecans if desired....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sesame seeds6 tablespoons butter1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 cup strong brewed coffee1 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons white vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 pounds beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick) Preparation In a small skillet, toast sesame seeds in butter. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. In a large bowl, combine the coffee, soy sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and sesame seed mixture. Pour half into a shallow dish; add steak and turn to coat....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups biscuit/baking mix1 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon salt4 to 5 tablespoons milkFILLING:5 cups thinly sliced onions (about 5 medium)2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup half-and-half cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, sage and salt. Add enough milk until mixture hold together. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate; set aside. In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender....

Ingredients 7 whole cinnamon graham crackers, crushed1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooledSTRAWBERRY SAUCE:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup water1-1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberriesRed food coloring, optionalMelted white chocolate Preparation In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil1 fresh beef brisket (4 to 5 pounds)1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/2 cup beef broth1/2 cup red wine or additional beef broth1 envelope onion soup mix Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown brisket on both sides. Transfer to a greased roasting pan. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over beef. Roast, covered, until meat is tender, 3-4 hours....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) plain couscous1 cup dried cranberries3/4 cup chopped green onions3/4 cup chopped sweet yellow or red pepper3/4 cup slivered almonds, toastedDRESSING:1/3 cup lemon juice1/4 cup olive oil1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Prepare couscous according to package directions using water and olive oil. Fluff with a fork; transfer to a large bowl. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. Add cranberries, green onions, yellow pepper and almonds to couscous....

Ingredients 3 cups chicken broth1 large onion, chopped2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 cup uncooked brown rice1/2 cup uncooked wild rice1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper1 bay leaf1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons baking cocoa1-1/3 cups boiling water2/3 cup evaporated milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons marshmallow creme Preparation Divide the sugar, cocoa and water between two mugs; stir until dissolved. Stir in the milk, vanilla and marshmallow creme; mix well. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 boneless pork loin 2 stalk celery 1 medium onion 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Celery Soup 1/4 c. water hot cooked regular long-grain white rice Preparation Step 1Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until well browned, stirring often. Remove the pork from the skillet.Step 2Heat the remaining oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme1 cup fresh blueberries1 cup fresh blackberries1 cup fresh raspberries2 tablespoons butter2 cups hot cooked long grain rice Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender....