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Ingredients 12 hard-boiled large eggs1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons finely chopped onion1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper6 pimiento-stuffed olives1/2 small sweet red pepper Preparation Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each egg to allow it to stand. Using a paring knife, cut around egg white in a zigzag pattern, about a third way down from the top end. Carefully remove yolks to a small bowl; mash with a fork....

Ingredients 8 slices day-old white bread, cubed (about 4 cups)2 cups whole milk1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided3 large eggs, separated2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Place the bread cubes in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine the milk, 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla; pour over bread. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted1 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup water1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup and water....

Ingredients 2 pounds bulk pork sausage1 large onion, chopped2 cups cooked rice3 cups crisp rice cereal3 cups shredded cheddar cheese6 large eggs2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1/2 cup whole milk Preparation In a skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Place in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with the rice, cereal and cheddar cheese. In a bowl, beat the eggs, soup and milk....

Ingredients 8 cups shredded cabbage1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons lime juice1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon grated lime zest3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, onion, cilantro and jalapeno. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)2 tablespoons canola oil1 egg white, lightly beaten1/2 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonRefrigerated butter-flavored spray Preparation In a bowl, combine the contents of the roll mix and yeast packets. Add the water, oil and egg white; beat until smooth. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon butter, melted1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon lemon juice4 orange roughy fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and salt. In another shallow bowl, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, butter, oil and lemon juice. Dip the fillets into orange juice mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. Place in a 13-in....

Ingredients 1-2/3 cups confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup heavy whipping cream4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped2 teaspoons vanilla extract6 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation In a saucepan, combine confectioners’ sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool until mixture is thickened, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a bowl, cream butter. Gradually beat in chocolate mixture until blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use....

Ingredients 1 tsp. butter 1 flour tortilla 1 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 can black-eyed peas 1 c. frozen corn kernels 1 small red bell pepper 1/2 medium purple onion 1 c. fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 c. cider vinegar 1/4 c. Cooking oil 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. sugar 2 tbsp. Hot pepper sauce Preparation Step 1To make the caviar: Stir all of the ingredients together until well blended....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour, divided2 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 cups 2% milk4 cups fresh or frozen cranberriesFROSTING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons tangerine or orange juice1/2 teaspoon grated tangerine or orange zestOptional toppings: Sugared cranberries, candied tangerine or orange slices and red sprinkles Preparation Line the bottoms of 2 greased 8-in....

Ingredients 2 large eggs3/4 cup water3/4 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon saltBANANA FILLING:3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons brown sugar3 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slicesSOUR CREAM FILLING:1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, whisk eggs, water, milk, butter and vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well....

Ingredients CRUST:1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugar6 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractSOUR CREAM TOPPING:1 cup sour cream1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractCHERRY TOPPING:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries1 teaspoon lemon juiceFew drops red food coloring Preparation In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom and a third of the way up the sides of a 9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup cooked long grain rice1 cup whole milk5 teaspoons sugarDash salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractOptional toppings: Whipped cream, sliced almonds, raisins, ground cinnamon and cinnamon stick. Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, combine rice, milk, sugar and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Spoon into serving dishes....

Ingredients 1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)1 cup cornmeal2 tablespoon paprika5 teaspoons seafood seasoning2 teaspoons salt1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons pepperADDITIONAL INGREDIENT (for each batch):1 pound sole fillets Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 6 batches (2 cups total). To prepare fish: Place 1/3 cup coating in a large resealable plastic bad; add fillets, a few piece at a time....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. butter 2 onions 1 1/4 lb. carrots 1 tbsp. curry powder 1 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 2 c. water 6 lb. small mussels 1 c. dry white wine 1 1/4 tsp. salt Preparation Step 1In a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Add the onions and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 large egg, room temperature, beaten,1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle....

Ingredients 1 package French vanilla or yellow cake mix (regular size) 24 ice cream cake cones (about 3 inches tall)FROSTING:1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening6 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup 2% milk2 teaspoons vanilla extractGLAZE:4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup shorteningColored sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 24 mini-muffin cups. Stand ice cream cones in additional mini-muffin cups. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Fill each greased muffin cup with 1 tablespoon batter....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/4 cups sugar1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 large eggs, lightly beaten9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1/2 cup seedless raspberry preservesTOPPING:6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1/3 cup heavy whipping creamFresh raspberries and whipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square)....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup2 cups salted peanuts1 teaspoon butter1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Heat, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Heat 2-1/4 minutes longer. Stir in peanuts, butter and cinnamon. Microwave, uncovered, on high until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot), 20-30 seconds. Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy....

Ingredients 2 c. boiling distilled water 1 packed c. organic rose petals, rinsed and dried 4 c. non-hydrogenated palm shortening 2 c. unbleached powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 c. agave nectar 1/2 c. safflower oil 1/2 c. raspberry puree 1 tbsp. golden flaxseed meal 3 tbsp. warm water 2 c. flour 1 c. evaporated cane juice 1/2 c. unsweetened coconut flakes (use sweetened coconut flakes if you like your cakes on the sweeter side)...