Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise1 cup sour cream1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup milk3 tablespoons lemon juice1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients 2/3 cup honey1/2 cup canola oil1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup sliced almonds1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup sesame seeds1/2 cup salted sunflower kernels2 cups raisins Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. In a small saucepan, combine honey, oil and brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, coconut, sesame seeds and sunflower kernels....
Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour1 cup toasted wheat germ1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup water1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine flour, wheat germ and cinnamon. Stir in remaining ingredients. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. bone-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until bottoms are lightly browned (tops may crack), 30-35 minutes....
Ingredients Candy cane kisses, unwrapped1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup baking cocoa3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup Andes peppermint crunch baking chips Preparation Freeze kisses in a covered container for at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt....
Ingredients 10 whole reduced-fat graham crackers1 egg white2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/2 cup cold water2-1/2 cups fresh raspberries4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder1/2 cup ice-cold water2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation Place graham crackers in a food processor; cover and process until fine crumbs form. Add egg white and butter; cover and process until blended. Pat onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in....
Ingredients 1/4 cup shortening1 egg yolk1/2 cup orange marmalade1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a small bowl, cream the shortening, egg yolk and marmalade until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture and mix well....
Ingredients 1/4 cup diced celery1/4 cup golden raisins1/4 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup sliced almonds3/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons chopped red onion1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt, optional2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast4 croissants, split Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients and salt if desired. Stir in the chicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup into each croissant.
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1 medium carrot, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1/2 cup chopped onion4 cups beef broth4 cups water2 cups chopped cooked roast beef1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup quick-cooking barley1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup frozen peas Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute carrot, celery and onion until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add broth, water, beef, tomatoes, barley and seasonings; bring to a boil....
Ingredients 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon browning sauce, optional Preparation Place hens on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Combine the apple juice, soy sauce and browning sauce if desired; pour over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan juices.
Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped green onions2 teaspoons canola oil1-1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed1-1/2 cups salsa1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1/2 teaspoon chili powder6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a nonstick skillet, saute the chicken, green pepper and onions in oil for 3-4 minutes or until chicken juices run clear; drain. Stir in the corn, salsa, olives and chili powder....
Ingredients 4 celery ribs, finely chopped2 cups reduced-fat mayonnaise4 green onions, chopped1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup chili sauce1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt8 cups cooked fresh or canned crabmeat6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped48 slices whole wheat bread1/2 cup butter, softened48 lettuce leaves1/2 teaspoon paprikaGreen onions, cut into thin strips, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; gently stir in crab and eggs. Refrigerate. With a 3-in. round cookie cutter, cut a circle from each slice of bread....
Ingredients 4 cups cooked wild rice1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped1/2 cup thinly sliced celery1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/3 cup cranberry juice1/3 cup vinegar2 teaspoons olive oil3/4 teaspoon dried basil3/4 teaspoon sugar3/4 teaspoon salt, optional1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients....
Ingredients 2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil1/4 cup dark chocolate chips2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; set aside. In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt baking chips until 2/3 are melted. Remove from heat; stir in peppermint oil until smooth. Spread into prepared pan. Melt dark chocolate chips in another bowl. Drizzle over top of white layer; cut through mixtures with a knife to swirl....
Ingredients 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Valrhona 1/2 c. warm water 1 tbsp. warm water, combined with water above 3/4 c. cake flour 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 5 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 3/4 c. dark brown sugar 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg, preferably pasture-raised 1 egg yolk 1/2 c. buttermilk 2 tbsp. buttermilk, combined with buttermilk above...
Ingredients 2 cups shredded cabbage1 large onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth, divided3 medium potatoes, peeled, halved and sliced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup sour cream2 to 3 teaspoons snipped fresh dill1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute the cabbage, onion and celery in butter for 1 minute. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes. Set aside 1/2 cup broth. Add potatoes and remaining broth to cabbage mixture....
Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1-1/4 cups cold butter, divided5 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 cup evaporated milk2 eggs1 tablespoon water Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Melt 1/4 cup butter; set aside. Combine 1 cup flour, sugar and salt; add to yeast mixture. Add the milk, 1 egg and melted butter; beat until smooth....
Ingredients 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. granulated sugar 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast 1/2 tsp. salt 2 oz. unsalted butter c. whole milk 1/4 c. water 2 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. granulated sugar 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. fresh ground nutmeg 2 oz. unsalted butter Preparation Step 1In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer) whisk together 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt....
Ingredients 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup buttermilk blend powder3 tablespoons baking powder2 teaspoons saltADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each cobbler):1/2 cup butter, melted1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling or filling of your choice1/2 cup water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches (8 cups total). To prepare cobbler: Contents of mix may settle during storage....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, melted1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon rum extract2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium)2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda6 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a bowl, combine butter and sugar; mix well. Add eggs and extracts; beat on high speed until thickened. Stir in bananas. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to banana mixture....
Ingredients 5 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided1 cup dried lentils, rinsed3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon pepper1 small cucumber, chopped1/2 cup shredded carrot1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup chopped sweet onion1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water and lentils to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender....
