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Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers Preparation In a large bowl, mix first four ingredients; toss with cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours.

Ingredients 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)9 cups water3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1 bay leaf1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up1 medium turnip, peeled and diced2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon saltDUMPLINGS:1/2 cup water1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Place carcass, water, bouillon and bay leaf in a stockpot....

Ingredients 6 bone-in chicken breast halves (7 ounces each), skin removed1 tablespoon butter, melted1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced3 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup orange juice3 tablespoons soy sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine butter, garlic, basil, salt and pepper; drizzle over chicken. Arrange onion and orange slices on top....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and cubed1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 tablespoons chopped red onion1 green onion, chopped1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 tablespoon buttermilk1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup torn romaine Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, cheese and onions....

Ingredients 2 pounds baby red potatoes (about 24)1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over potatoes and toss to coat.

Ingredients 2 cups milk1 cup sugar1/2 cup chocolate malted milk powder5 eggs, lightly beaten4 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup malted milk balls, coarsely crushed1 tablespoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large saucepan, heat milk to 175°; stir in sugar and malted milk powder until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the eggs. Return to pan. Cook over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1 cup miniature marshmallows or vanilla marshmallow bits2 packages (9 ounces each) chocolate wafers Preparation For filling, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes; let stand 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping, then marshmallows. For each sandwich, spread about 2 tablespoons filling onto bottom of a wafer; top with another wafer....

Ingredients 1 gallon whole dill pickles11-1/4 cups sugar1 cup white vinegar1 tablespoon mustard seed1 tablespoon whole cloves3 to 4 jalapeno peppers, chopped4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced4 to 5 whole cinnamon sticks1 pound whole candied cherries3 jars (15 ounces each) pearl onions, drained1 teaspoon olive oil Preparation Drain pickles, reserving juice; set juice aside. Cut pickles into 1/2-in. slices; set aside. In a large stockpot, combine sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, cloves, peppers, garlic, cinnamon sticks and pickle juice....

Ingredients 5 envelopes (0.74 ounce each) instant spiced cider mix3 tubes (12.4 ounces each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts6 tablespoons butter, melted2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cider mixes. Separate cinnamon rolls, setting aside icings; cut each roll into quarters. Add to cider mixture; toss to coat. Arrange a third of the dough pieces in a well-greased 10-in....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium sweet red pepper, diced1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced1 small onion, chopped3 green onions, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped14 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups half-and-half cream2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3 tablespoons minced fresh basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1 cup broccoli florets3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 green onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon butter1 cup cubed fully cooked ham8 large eggs1/4 cup water1/4 cup Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup chopped tomatoes Preparation In a large skillet, saute the broccoli, mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. Add ham; heat through. Remove from the heat and keep warm. In a bowl, beat the eggs, water, mustard, Italian seasoning and garlic salt until foamy....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water1/2 cup uncooked couscous1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 large tomato, chopped1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced3 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons minced fresh mint2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup crumbled feta cheeseLemon wedges, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-8 minutes or until water is absorbed....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries3 cups orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juice3 bottles (750 ml each) champagne, chilledFresh mint leaves, optional Preparation Place cranberries and 1 cup orange juice in a blender; cover and process until pureed, stopping to scrape down side of jar with a rubber spatula as needed. Add lemon juice and remaining orange juice; cover and process until blended. Pour 1/3 cup cranberry mixture into each champagne flute or wine glass....

Ingredients 1 c. unsalted butter 1 1/2 c. cake flour (not self-rising) 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt 1 c. granulated sugar 3 large eggs 3 large egg yolks 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3/4 c. whipped cream cheese 3 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp. poppy seeds Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter twelve 3 1/2-inch brioche molds or a standard 12-cup muffin tin. Dust with flour; tap out excess....

Ingredients 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 1/2 c. Swanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth 1 1/2 c. instant white rice 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Heat the soup and broth in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat to a boil.Step 2Stir the rice and cheese in the saucepan. Cover the saucepan and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with the black pepper and additional Parmesan cheese....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin1-3/4 cups boiling water2 cups crushed chocolate wafers6 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup lime juice2 teaspoons lemon juice1 cup sugar1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milkPots o’ Gold Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Refrigerate until partially set, about 1-1/2 hours. In a bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter; press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Set aside. Beat gelatin with an electric mixer until foamy....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausages or flavor of choice, sliced1 large zucchini, chopped3 cups water3/4 cup quick-cooking grits1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese6 large eggsOptional: Pico de gallo and chopped fresh cilantro Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Add zucchini; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup canola oil1 large egg, room temperatureFILLING:1/3 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 tablespoons butter, softenedFROSTING:2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar5 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, 1 cup flour, oil, egg and the yeast mixture; beat on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 1 1/4 oz. (210 g.) fine semolina flour 3/4 c. (145 g.) ghee 1/4 tsp. mahlab (optional) 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/4 c. (150 g.) all-purpose flour 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. instant yeast 1/4 c. orange blossom water 2 1/2 c. walnuts 1/3 c. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tbsp. orange blossom water 2 c. finely chopped pistachios 1/3 c. powdered sugar...

Ingredients 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1/3 cup butter, cubed1 cup sugar3 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool 10 minutes. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs 2 minutes. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into chocolate mixture....