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Ingredients 15 Oreo cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups) 1/3 cup butter, meltedCHEESECAKE:5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups sugar1 tablespoon cranberry juice or 2% milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten12 ounces white baking chocolate, cut into 1/2-in. pieces1 cup dried cranberries Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 10-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan....

Ingredients 9 cups fresh broccoli florets1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1 cup sour cream2 teaspoons honey1 teaspoon cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews Preparation Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the sour cream, honey, vinegar, salt and paprika....

Ingredients 4 large eggs1 cup 2% milk1 cup water2 tablespoons butter, melted2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water and butter. In another bowl, mix flour and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen lima beans1 cup water4 cups frozen corn2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped Preparation In a large saucepan, bring lima beans and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add corn; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided3 egg yolks4 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butterFILLING:6 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonTOPPING:1-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in 1/4 cup water; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks, remaining sugar and water....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened2-1/4 cups sugar5 eggs, lightly beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups chopped pecansFROSTING:1 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup milk1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup miniature marshmallows Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Spread in a greased 13-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped onion3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten3 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon minced chivesTOPPING:1 cup soft bread crumbs1 tablespoon butter, melted Additional minced chives, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended....

Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Cut pork into eight slices; lightly pound with a meat mallet to 1-in. thickness. Sprinkle with lemon-pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add pork; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove from pan; keep warm....

Ingredients 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1/3 cup chocolate or plain almond milk1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter, warmed1 tablespoon maple syrupMiniature dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips, optional Preparation In a small container or Mason jar, combine oats, milk, cocoa, peanut butter and maple syrup. Seal; refrigerate overnight. If desired, top with additional peanut butter and mini chocolate chips.

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 cup cold butter1/2 cup milk1 large egg, beaten1 cup sugar4 teaspoons ground cinnamonOPTIONAL GLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon4 teaspoons 2% milk Preparation Combine flour and baking powder in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg. Divide into three portions; shape each portion into a ball. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle a third over a pastry board or a surface....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup sugar2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 small navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped2 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltPastry for double-crust pie1 large egg, lightly beatenAdditional sugarORANGE CREAM:1 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon orange extract, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Toss together first 8 ingredients. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1/8-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup dried minced onion1/3 cup beef bouillon granules1/4 cup onion powder1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon celery seedFOR ONION SOUP:4 cups waterFOR ROASTED POTATOES:6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/3 cup olive oilFOR ONION DIP:2 cups sour creamAssorted raw vegetables, chips or crackers Preparation Combine the first 5 ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (20 tablespoons total)....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil2 medium onions, chopped (about 1-1/3 cups)3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 2 cups)1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained1/4 cup water1 teaspoon salt1 cup light coconut milk3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro4-1/2 cups hot cooked brown riceAdditional minced fresh cilantro, optional Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 egg1 tablespoon fat-free milk1 cup cornflake crumbs4 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/4 cup canola oilFRESH TOMATO SALSA:5 medium red tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup chopped onion2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice2 teaspoons sugar1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and cayenne....

Ingredients 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix6 green onions, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained3/4 cup mayonnaise3/4 cup sour cream2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Prepare and bake cornbread according to package directions. Cool on a wire rack. Crumble cornbread into a 2-qt. glass serving bowl. Layer with onions, green pepper, corn and beans....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 cups milk3 medium potatoes, cooked and cubed1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (12 ounces) corned beef1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits Preparation In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender; remove from the heat. Stir in the flour, salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. shiitake mushrooms 6 sprig cilantro 2 tbsp. Chopped cilantro 4 dried sliced porcini mushrooms 2 clove garlic 2 bay leaves 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 scallion 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns 2 Cornish hens 2 bunch watercress 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil Preparation Step 1Pour 1 1/2 inches of water into a large, wide pot. Make 4 foil balls 2 1/2 inches in diameter....

Ingredients 12 medium leeks (white portion only)2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup butter, cubed6 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 quarts chicken broth2 cups milk1 cup half-and-half cream3 tablespoons minced chives Preparation Cut leeks into 1/4-in. slices. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute leeks and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until bubbly. Gradually add broth; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper2 cups whole milk1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup soft bread crumbs4 slices bread, toasted and halved Preparation In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange eggs over the top....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons light corn syrup1/8 teaspoon salt4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 tablespoons finely chopped onion6 cups torn mixed salad greens Preparation In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, corn syrup and salt until smooth. Stir in bacon and onion. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve over salad greens.