Ingredients 1/2 c. dried currents 1/2 c. grappa 1 c. light brown sugar 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 1/2 c. cake flour 1/2 c. chestnut flour 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 6 separated, at room temperature 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil 1/2 c. buttermilk 1/2 c. fresh chestnuts 2 Rome apples (or any soft tart cooking apple) 2 c. confectioners’ sugar...
Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons buttermilk blend powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda3 to 3-1/2 cups bread flourFILLING:1 package (9 ounces) condensed mincemeat1 cup waterICING:1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons water1/8 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine next 6 ingredients, yeast mixture and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat on medium speed 2 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup mashed ripe bananas2/3 cup peanut butter1 tablespoon 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....
Ingredients 3 medium ripe bananas1/3 cup mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Slice bananas in half lengthwise; cut each piece in half. Spread with mayonnaise; sprinkle with sugar and nuts. Serve immediately.
Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup orange juice1 cup chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb1/2 cup slivered almonds Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange zest and vanilla....
Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons finely chopped walnutsSALAD:4 cups fresh arugula or spring mix salad greens1/2 cup green grapes, halved2 tablespoons chopped walnuts2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons cheese and 1 teaspoon walnuts over the bottom of the skillet. Cook until edges are golden brown and cheese is bubbly, 1-2 minutes....
Ingredients 6 ounces fresh chorizo1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 38 crackers)1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening1/2 cup cubed ripe avocado2 cups shredded Swiss cheese1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained5 large eggs1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon ground cuminAdditional ripe avocado, peeled and sliced, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat until cooked through, 4-5 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain....
Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons instant coffee granules1 large egg yolk, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:3/4 cup chopped pecans2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons instant coffee granules1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup butter, meltedFROSTING:1 ounce cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream3/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract...
Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided3 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons canola oil2 small onions, finely chopped6 medium fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot4 cups cold cooked rice1 cup frozen peas, thawed1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 green onions, thinly slicedOptional ingredients: Chinese-style mustard, duck sauce and additional soy sauce Preparation In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 1 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt3 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats and nuts. Chill for 30 minutes. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets....
Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms, chopped1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups half-and-half cream, divided 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese8 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat waffle maker. In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms, onion and red pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain....
Ingredients 2 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced3 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Arrange potatoes in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine butter, onion and pepper; pour over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.
Ingredients 2 cans (29 ounces each) tomato puree1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons dried oregano4 teaspoons sugar3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon dried basil1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperZITI:1 package (16 ounces) ziti1 large egg, beaten1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperAdditional minced fresh parsley, optional...
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup chunky peanut butter1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons hot fudge ice cream topping4 miniature pretzels, coarsely crumbled2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts4 Peanut Butter Pretzel Squares plus additional for topping, optional1-1/2 cups vanilla ice cream1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup whipped cream Preparation Spread hot fudge topping around rim of a tall glass; sprinkle with pretzels and peanuts. Freeze until ready to fill. In a blender add four Peanut Butter Pretzel Squares, ice cream and milk. Cover and blend until smooth....
Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup finely chopped onion12 large eggs, beaten1 teaspoon salt3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained1 cup soft bread crumbs Preparation In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add flour, cook and stir until the mixture begins to bubble. Gradually stir in milk; bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes....
Ingredients 1/4 cup 2% milk1-1/2 cups vanilla ice cream1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced peaches1/2 cup chopped peeled mango1/2 cup fresh raspberries Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.
Ingredients 1 pound carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 pound parsnips, cut into 1/4-inch slices4-1/2 teaspoons butter1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie pancake syrup1/4 cup orange juice2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, cook and stir carrots and parsnips over medium heat in butter for 5 minutes. Combine the pancake syrup, orange juice, orange zest and salt; pour over carrot mixture. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil....
Ingredients 1 small bunch broccoli, cut into florets1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 small red onion, halved and sliced1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar3/4 teaspoon onion salt1/2 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables and toss gently to coat....
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon white vinegar1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 3/4-in. cubes1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained8 ounces hard salami, cut into 3/4-in. cubes1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces1 medium green pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces Preparation In a large shallow dish, combine the first 5 ingredients; add remaining ingredients. Stir to coat; refrigerate at least 4 hours....
