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Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1 cup dry bread crumbs, divided3/4 cup milk1/4 cup chopped green onions2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper6 tablespoons butter, melted, dividedPaprika Preparation In a bowl, combine crab, 3/4 cup of bread crumbs, milk, onions, eggs, salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Add 4 tablespoons of butter; mix well. Spoon into a greased 1-qt....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided3 cups quick-cooking oats2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1 teaspoon baking soda1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda6 cups chopped peeled tart applesBUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be stiff)....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon white pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup crumbled blue cheese1/3 cup minced fresh chivesToasted chopped pecans, optional Apple and pear slices Preparation Beat first 4 ingredients until blended; gently stir in blue cheese and chives. Transfer to a serving bowl. If desired, sprinkle with pecans. Serve with apple and pear slices.

Ingredients 1/4 cup milk3 cups mayonnaise1 cup sour cream4 ounces crumbled blue cheese2 teaspoons garlic salt Preparation Place the milk, mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese and garlic salt in a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup white wine vinegar2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon lime juice2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot2 tuna steak (8 ounces each) Preparation In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add tuna steaks. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. Drain and discard marinade....

Ingredients 1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk, divided1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1-1/4 pounds uncooked medium shrimp3/4 cup all-purpose flour4 large egg whites3/4 cup panko bread crumbs3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted1/3 cup reduced-sugar apricot preserves1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard Preparation Place 2 tablespoons coconut milk in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the jalapeno, cilantro and remaining coconut milk....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni6 tablespoons butter, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup dried cranberries1-1/4 cups whiskey, divided1/2 cup butter, softened4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup cranberry juice2 tablespoons brown sugar6 bone-in chicken breast halves Preparation In a small saucepan, combine cranberries and 1/4 cup whiskey. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is evaporated. Transfer to a blender. Cover and process until blended. Place in a small bowl; stir in the butter, 2 teaspoons thyme, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1/2 cup cold water1 can (16 ounce) jellied cranberry sauce2 cups sugar, divided3 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatinAdditional sugar, optional Preparation In a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over water; let stand for 2 minutes to soften. Add cranberry sauce and 1 cup of sugar; cook over low heat until sauce is melted and sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Remove from the heat and add raspberry gelatin; stir until completely dissolved, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients SYRUP:1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries2/3 cup orange juice1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons maple syrupPANCAKES:2 cups biscuit/baking mix2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2 large eggs1 large egg yolk1 cup evaporated milk2 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberriesOrange zest strips, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the cranberries, orange juice and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool slightly....

Ingredients 8 cups fresh baby spinach1 cup dried cranberries2 medium pears, chopped1/4 cup cider vinegar5 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 teaspoon poppy seeds2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries and pears. In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and paprika; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth1/2 cup uncooked wild rice1/2 cup uncooked brown rice3 medium onions, cut into wedges2 teaspoons brown sugar3 tablespoons butter1 cup dried cranberries1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add the wild rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the brown rice; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed....

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed3/4 cup chopped onion1 small carrot, chopped1/4 cup chopped celery1-1/2 cups chicken broth3 tablespoons butter, cubed3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups whole milk1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, onion, carrot, celery and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; lightly mash....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 clove garlic cloves 1 lb. button or wild mushrooms (such as porcini, cremini, shiitake) with stems removed 1/4 c. white wine 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 24 slice slices countrystyle bread (preferably ciabatta) 1 lb. fresh salted buffalo mozzarella 2 tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 4 cups shredded lettuce1 cup chow mein noodles2/3 cup cubed cooked chicken breast2 green onions, chopped4 teaspoons sliced almonds, toasted4 teaspoons sesame seeds, toastedVINAIGRETTE:1/4 cup canola oil4-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, chow mein noodles, chicken, onions, almonds and sesame seeds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 8 oz. unsalted butter 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 3 large eggs 3 c. confectioners’ sugar 8 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 c. white nonpareils 2 tbsp. white nonpareils Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1/4 cup buttermilk1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise3 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon paprika1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup 2% milk1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2/3 cup chopped imitation crabmeat1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon dry bread crumbsAssorted crackers and fresh vegetables Preparation In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup water1/2 cup sugar1 carton (10 ounces) frozen sliced strawberries in syrup Preparation In a saucepan, combine cranberries, water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil gently, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or until about half of the cranberries burst. Remove from the heat; immediately add strawberries. Let stand until strawberries are completely thawed, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate.