Ingredients 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)1 tablespoon canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro3/4 cup sour cream3/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons lime juice1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper or 2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 2 cups prepared mincemeat1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)1 large egg1 cup canned pumpkin1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cloves3/4 cup evaporated milk Preparation Spread mincemeat over the bottom of pastry shell. In a large bowl, beat the egg, pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and cloves just until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Pour over mincemeat. Bake at 400° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup water4 cups cubed seedless watermelon2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon minced fresh mint1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons lime juice Preparation In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved; set aside. In a blender, process watermelon in batches until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the sugar syrup, orange juice, mint, honey and lime juice. Pour into a 13-in....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa1 tablespoon instant coffee granules1 large egg white2 cups salted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place sugar, cocoa and coffee granules in a small food processor; cover and pulse until finely ground. In a bowl, whisk egg white until frothy. Stir in pumpkin seeds. Sprinkle with sugar mixture; toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) beef ramen noodles4 hot dogs5 drops liquid green food coloring, optionalPrepared mustard Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add the noodles and contents of seasoning packet. Boil for 3-4 minutes or until noodles are tender. Meanwhile, add 4 in. of water to another large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cut each hot dog lengthwise into eight strips to within 2 in of one end....

Ingredients 5 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)3 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with orange and lemon juices. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over fillets. Bake 13-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Ingredients 10 medium Granny Smith apples (4-1/2 pounds)1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup butter, softened Preparation Peel apples and cut in 1/4-in. to 1/2-in. slices. In a small bowl, combine the sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, alternate layers of apples and sugar mixture. Dot with butter. Cover and bake at 350° for 55 minutes....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups white vinegar1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup sugar1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped1 banana pepper, seeded and finely chopped2/3 cup golden raisins1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon canning salt6 whole cloves1 cinnamon stick (3 inches), cut in half3 pounds fresh peaches, peeled and chopped Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring the vinegar, brown sugar and sugar to a boil. Add the red pepper, onion, banana pepper, raisins, ginger and salt....

Ingredients 1 cup milk2 cups vanilla ice cream1/2 cup peanut butter2 tablespoons sugar Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, toasted1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest3 tablespoons cold butter, cubedFILLING:1 large egg1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, chopped2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest1/8 teaspoon baking powderConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners’ sugar, nuts and lime zest; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Add the butter; pulse just until mixture is crumbly....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil, divided 6 medium red potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/4 cup water3 packages (2 ounces each) thinly sliced deli corned beef, coarsely chopped1/4 teaspoon pepper4 large eggsAdditional pepper, optional Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in 2 teaspoons oil until tender. Stir in potatoes and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons butter, divided12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced1 large green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1-1/3 cups fat-free milk3 cups cooked brown rice1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute shrimp in 1 tablespoon butter for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, green pepper and onion in remaining butter until tender....

Ingredients 1 large acorn squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon butter3 tablespoons maple syrup2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon curry powder Preparation Place squash in a large bowl; set aside. In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the syrup, chipotle peppers, salt and curry powder; heat through. Pour over squash and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 package frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (12 ounces), thawed2 cups uncooked dried cheese tortellini2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2-1/4 cups water1 teaspoon Creole seasoning1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine meatballs and tortellini. In a large bowl, whisk soup, water and Creole seasoning. Pour over meatball mixture; stir well. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until tortellini are tender....

Ingredients 16 gingersnap cookies 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/3 c. eggnog 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tbsp. flour 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 Pinch kosher salt Whipped topping, for serving Caramel, warmed, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners. Place a gingersnap cookie at the bottom of each cup....

Ingredients 1 bottle (750 ml) fruity red wine1 cup brandy1 cup sugar1 medium orange, sliced1 medium lemon, sliced1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)1/2 teaspoon whole allspice1/2 teaspoon aniseed1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns3 whole clovesOptional garnishes: Orange slices, star anise and additional cinnamon sticks Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Place remaining spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string....

Ingredients 4 eggs1-3/4 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milk1/4 cup butter, meltedFROSTING:7-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2/3 cup milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt6 cups finely chopped peanuts Preparation In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low speed just until combined....

Ingredients 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked1/2 cup whole milk1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in soup, tuna and milk. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, parsley. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 4 large eggs1 cup egg substitute3 cups fat-free milk1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt16 slices French bread (1 inch thick)BERRY SAUCE:2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen unsweetened mixed berries, thawed1/4 cup sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the eggs, egg substitute, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Place bread slices in two ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes; pour egg mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Coat two 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) orange or sparkling mandarin orange gelatin1/2 cup boiling water1-1/4 cups cold club soda1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1/2 cup whipped topping1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, well drained Preparation In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in soda. Set aside 1/2 cup at room temperature. Refrigerate remaining gelatin mixture for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened; pour into crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set....