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Ingredients 4 large eggs1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1-1/2 cups cornmeal1-1/4 cups buttermilk1 cup butter, melted2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies2 medium onions, chopped1 teaspoon baking soda3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, dividedJalapeno pepper and sweet red pepper rings, optional Preparation Beat eggs in a large bowl; add the next eight ingredients and mix well. Stir in 2 cups cheese. Pour into a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice1 pound bulk pork sausage1 cup chopped green onions1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup chicken broth1/4 cup half-and-half cream Preparation Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside. Crumble sausage into an ungreased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings....

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided1/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 cup orange marmalade spreadable fruit2 tablespoons half-and-half cream2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot4-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter, divided2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach Preparation Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the marmalade, cream, soy sauce, ginger and 4-1/2 teaspoons butter....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 cups boiling water2 tablespoons active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3 eggs6-3/4 to 7-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the shortening, sugar and salt. Stir in boiling water. Cool to 110°-115°. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add yeast mixture, eggs and 3 cups flour to shortening mixture. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. all-purpose flour Freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 c. finely diced heirloom tomatoes 1 tbsp. snipped chives 1 tsp. coarsely chopped tarragon 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese with the butter, flour, and a generous pinch of pepper, and mash the ingredients until a dough forms....

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms, divided1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup half-and-half cream3 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 teaspoon salt, divided5 cups fresh or frozen peas, divided3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons lemon juice4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil Preparation Set aside 3 tablespoons mushrooms for garnish. In a large skillet, saute remaining mushrooms in butter until tender....

Ingredients 1/3 cup plain yogurt2 tablespoons honey4 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups cold cooked rice2 medium peaches, peeled and diced or 1-1/2 cups frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed and diced1/2 cup sliced celery1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, honey, lemon juice and salt. Stir in the rice, peaches and celery. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in walnuts.

Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking sodaDECORATIONS:Peanuts, split in halfBrown M&M’s minisMiniature semisweet chocolate chipsBlack shoestring licorice, cut into 2-inch pieces Preparation Beat peanut butter, butter and sugars until well blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture (dough will be soft)....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta1/2 teaspoon cornstarch1/3 cup water1/4 cup Parmesan cheese1/2 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup sliced green onions1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces) Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sliced carrots1 tablespoon maple syrup1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon Preparation Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in syrup and tarragon.

Ingredients 1/2 cup 2% milk1 cup soft bread crumbs1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 medium onion, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 pound lean ground beef1/2 pound ground pork1/2 pound ground veal2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1/2 cup boiling water3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup plum jam1/2 cup chili sauce Preparation In a large bowl, pour milk over bread crumbs; let stand for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)2-1/2 cups vanilla frosting2 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)27 nonpareil candies12 pretzel sticks1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 drop blue food coloring3 sticks Fruit Stripe gum6 small ice cream sugar cones36 star sprinkles Preparation Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan and six greased muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes for cake and 15-18 minutes for cupcakes or until a toothpick comes out clean....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 stalk celery 1 medium onion 1 medium leek 1 c. farro or wheat berries 1 tbsp. tomato paste 2 qt. water 1 can borlotti or pinto beans 2 large carrots 1 1/2 c. frozen peas salt Freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. Thinly sliced basil Preparation Step 1In an enameled, cast-iron casserole, heat the oil. Add the celery, onion, and leek, and cook over moderately high heat, stirring a few times, until softened, 5 minutes....

Ingredients Cinnamon sugar, optional1-3/4 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice1/2 cup sugar3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)4 whole cloves1 bottle (750 milliliters) dry red wine Preparation If desired, moisten the rims of seven mugs with water. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on a plate; dip rims in cinnamon sugar. Set mugs aside. In a large saucepan, combine the cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks and cloves. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls2 teaspoons prepared mustard1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup butter, cubed2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, parsley and rubbed sage Preparation Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles; place in an ungreased 9-in. pie plate with points toward the center....

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup Dijon mustard5 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons molasses1 tablespoon ground mustard6 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each) Preparation In a small saucepan, whisk the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, vinegar, molasses and ground mustard until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Place pork chops in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 4 cups torn mixed salad greens2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 cup shredded red cabbage1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup edible pansies1/2 cup fresh raspberries1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup raspberry vinegar1 teaspoon minced fresh mint1/4 teaspoon saltAdditional edible pansies Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mint and salt; shake well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed3 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place asparagus in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese, lemon pepper and salt. Bake 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup plus 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, divided1/2 cup sugar1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot fudge ice cream topping, divided Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 cup peanut butter and sugar. Fold in 3 cups whipped topping; spoon into crust. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 2/3 cup hot fudge topping for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated, room temperature3/4 cup sugar, divided1 tablespoon canola oil1 teaspoon lemon extract2/3 cup cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltConfectioners’ sugarCREAMY LEMON FILLING:1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/3 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest7 drops yellow liquid food coloring, divided1-1/2 cups whipped topping1/2 teaspoon water1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside....