Ingredients 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)3 whole cloves2 whole allspice1 bay leaf3 quarts apple cider or apple juice1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon grated orange zest2 tablespoons brown sugarDash salt1 to 1-1/2 cups brandy, optional Preparation Place cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. In a large saucepan, combine apple cider, juices, orange zest, brown sugar, salt and spice bag....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa1/2 cup 2% milk or half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon salt1 jar (13 ounces) Nutella1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1/2 teaspoon almond extract3 cups Rice Krispies1 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add sugars, baking cocoa, milk and salt; bring to a boil. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups cornmeal1/2 cup all-purpose flour5-3/4 cups V8 juice, divided 4 teaspoons chili powder, divided4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided2 teaspoons salt, divided1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pound bulk spicy pork sausageTortilla chip scoops Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Mix cornmeal, flour, 3/4 cup V8 juice, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and cayenne. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds fresh tart cherries, pitted1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin1/2 teaspoon butter4-3/4 cups sugar Preparation In a food processor, cover and process cherries in batches until finely chopped. Transfer to a Dutch oven; stir in pectin and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; skim off foam....

Ingredients 20 slices French bread (1 inch thick)1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese3 cups egg substitute2 cups fat-free milk1/3 cup plus 1-3/4 cups sugar-free maple-flavored syrup, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries Preparation Arrange 10 slices of bread in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread each slice with cream cheese. Top with remaining bread. In a large bowl, whisk the egg substitute, milk, 1/3 cup syrup, vanilla and cinnamon; pour over bread....

Ingredients 1 cup dried great northern beans2 cups finely chopped onions2 medium carrots, chopped1/2 cup sliced fennel bulb or celery1/4 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 bay leaves4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken or vegetable broth2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon saltShredded Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans; discard liquid and set beans aside....

Ingredients 4 cups cooked tricolor spiral pasta1 cup imitation crabmeat, chopped1 cup Creamy Egg Salad1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup shredded carrot1 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3/4 cup water1 tablespoon lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the soup, water, lemon juice, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1 (3.4-oz package) vanilla pudding mix 1/4 c. sour cream 1/3 c. powdered sugar 1 c. whipped cream, plus more for garnish 2 bananas, one chopped, one sliced into coins 1/3 c. plus 2 tbsp. peanut butter, microwaved until pourable (about 15 seconds), plus more for garnish 1 9" prepared graham cracker crust 30 Nilla Wafers Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and vanilla pudding mix....

Ingredients 1 cup fat-free sour cream2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper3 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion Preparation In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)2 eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup sour cream1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup maple syrup1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 cup pecan halves Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in. thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line crust with a double thickness of foil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth2 tablespoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips2/3 cup reduced-fat cucumber ranch salad dressing1 teaspoon sugar5 whole pita breads, warmed2 cups chopped lettuce1 cup chopped tomato1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced1 small red onion, sliced Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 24 hours....

Ingredients 5 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, melted18 large marshmallows6 small wooden skewersOrange and black decorating icing Preparation For hats, spoon six 1/2-teaspoon rounds of candy coating onto waxed paper. Dip six marshmallows in remaining coating and place in the center of each round; let stand until set. On each skewer, thread two plain marshmallows and one hat. Use decorating icing to draw faces and arms.

Ingredients 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings1 medium green pepper, sliced into rings1 tablespoon butter2 loaves (16 ounces each) frozen bread dough, thawed1/2 pound thinly sliced hard salami1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham8 ounces sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese8 ounces sliced cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1 egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon poppy seeds Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender; set aside....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat (1-inch pieces)1-1/2 cups shredded carrots1/2 cup chopped onion1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained2 cups spicy hot V8 juice1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced2 cups finely shredded cabbage2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup small pasta shells1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 pound ground beef1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 teaspoon dried basil5 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/2 to 3/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons chopped green onions Preparation In a bowl, combine the milk, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and garlic powder....

Ingredients 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds)1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 to 3 tablespoons ground mustardWhole cloves1/2 cup apricot preserves Preparation Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Combine brown sugar and mustard; rub over surface of ham. Insert a clove in the center of each diamond. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan....

Ingredients 1/2 c. hazelnuts 1/4 c. sugar 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 large egg 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 sheet frozen puff pastry 2 lb. nectarines 1/4 c. apricot preserves Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a food processor, pulse hazelnuts, sugar, and flour until finely ground. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 1/3 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion1/4 teaspoon pepper Dash paprika4 fully cooked bratwurst links (about 12 ounces)1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained, warmed Preparation For sauce, mix first 5 ingredients. Cut each bratwurst into thirds; thread onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill brats, covered, over medium heat until golden brown and heated through, 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with sauerkraut and sauce....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk1 egg yolk, lightly beaten1-1/2 teaspoons butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly....