Ingredients 25 jalapeno peppers1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup maple syrup1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 cup packed brown sugar Preparation Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, feta cheese and syrup until smooth. Spoon into pepper halves. Place in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Top with bacon and sprinkle with brown sugar....
Ingredients Lime wedgesSugar2 cups vanilla ice cream2 cups lime sherbet6 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled 3/4 cup lime juice9 ounces silver tequila Preparation Using lime wedges, moisten the rims of 6 margarita or cocktail glasses. Set aside lime wedges for garnish. Sprinkle sugar on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rim into sugar. Set aside. Discard remaining sugar on plate. Scoop ice cream and sherbet into prepared glasses. Combine soda, lime juice and tequila; pour into glasses....
Ingredients 4 cups cooked shredded hash brown potatoes1/4 cup salsa1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons vegetable soup mix2 tablespoons taco seasoning2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided2 pounds ground beef Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, salsa, egg, soup mix, taco seasoning and 1 cup cheese. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a 12-in. loaf. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish....
Ingredients 7 cups cubed red potatoes (about 2 pounds)1 cup water1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 cup mayonnaise4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped3/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, halved3/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers1/2 cup sliced green onions1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 9-11 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients....
Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1 cup sour cream1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, melted2 large eggs1 teaspoon salt6 cups all-purpose flourNUT FILLING:1 cup ground pecans1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup chopped dates1/2 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon salt1 large egg whitePOPPY SEED FILLING:1 can (12-1/2 ounces) poppy seed cake and pastry filling1/4 cup chopped raisins1/4 cup chopped walnutsICING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons water...
Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup butter, melted and cooled1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)3 large egg yolks2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:3 large egg whites1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup sugar2-1/4 cups ground walnutsICING:3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 4 teaspoons milk Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, milk, egg yolks, sugar, salt and flour; beat until smooth....
Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)3/4 cup orange juice3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise3 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon grated orange zestGLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons orange juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and dust with flour. Pour batter into pan....
Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes (2 to 2-1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 cup orange juice6 tablespoons butter1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup maple syrup or honey1 tablespoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegTOPPING:1/3 cup old-fashioned oats1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons cold butter1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until tender but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes; drain....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking sodaAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour....
Ingredients 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions; stir in eggs. Spread onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°....
Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup cold butter, cubedGLAZE:5 teaspoons cornstarch1-1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1 teaspoon lemon juiceTOPPINGS:1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups halved fresh strawberries1 cup fresh blueberries1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and confectioners’ sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan....
Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 teaspoon sugar2 cups warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)2 large eggs, separated2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon canola oil1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, egg yolks, butter and oil (refrigerate egg whites). Combine flour and salt; stir into milk mixture....
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups buttermilk3 tablespoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon ground ginger2 turkey thighs (3/4 pound each) Preparation In a resealable plastic bag, combine the buttermilk, onion, salt, pepper, celery seed, coriander and ginger; add turkey. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Place turkey in a greased shallow baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes....
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs1 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups grated carrots1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped dried mixed fruit1/2 cup raisinsFROSTING:3 tablespoons butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon orange juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractChopped candied cherries Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients....
Ingredients 1 large egg1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons chopped celery1 tablespoon chopped onion1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1-3/4 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes Preparation In a microwave-safe dish, beat egg and milk. Stir in the celery, onion and seasonings. Add stuffing cubes; mix well. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Cook for 1 minute; stir. Cook 30 seconds longer or until heated through....
Ingredients 2 cups cubed honeydew2 cups halved fresh strawberries1 cup sliced ripe banana1 cup grapefruit segments1 cup sliced halved peeled kiwifruit1 cup mandarin oranges1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup orange juice1/3 cup lemon juice1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the fruit. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over fruit; gently stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1-3/4 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups 2% milk2 cups coarsely crushed Oreo cookiesFROSTING:1 cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups finely crushed Oreo cookie crumbsOptional: Additional Oreo cookie crumbs and mini Oreo cookies Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....
Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each) 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat Italian salad dressing, divided4 small potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds) 1/2 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons butter, melted Preparation Place pork chops and 1/2 cup salad dressing in a large bowl; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground allspice3 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberriesDough for double-crust pie1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon 2% milkCinnamon sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and allspice. Add peaches and blueberries; toss to coat. Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in....
Ingredients 1/4 c. pine nuts 1 c. bottled clam juice 1/4 c. dry white wine 1 medium shallot 1 tbsp. finely chopped thyme 1 tbsp. finely chopped marjoram Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 6-ounce skinless mahimahi fillets extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat, shaking the pan a few times, until the nuts are fragrant, about 1 minute....
