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Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine2 tablespoons butter1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1/2 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup dry white wine2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperChopped fresh parsley Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseCoarsely ground pepper to taste Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and keep warm. In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the tortellini, parsley and walnuts; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted1 egg2/3 cup buttermilk1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Sprinkle oats onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned and toasted; cool. In a bowl, combine the oats, flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix2 tablespoons lemon juice1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up1 to 2 tablespoons dried oregano Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butter, salad dressing mix and lemon juice. Place chicken in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spoon butter mixture over chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover. Baste with pan drippings; sprinkle with oregano....

Ingredients 8 oz. drum fish filets (or other thin white fish filet) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Black pepper 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 c. flour 1 c. bread crumbs 1 egg c. milk or half and half 3/4 c. canola oil Preparation Step 1Season fish filets with salt, pepper and cayenne.Step 2In separate plates put the flour and bread crumbs. In a wide bowl scramble one egg and whisk in the milk....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup sugar1 cup water1 teaspoon maple flavoring Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the sugars and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 4 pounds medium potatoes, peeled2-3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup sour cream2/3 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; cool slightly. Grate potatoes. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add potatoes. Stir to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups vanilla yogurt, divided2 tablespoons honey, divided 1-1/4 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed, divided12 freezer pop molds or 12 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks Preparation Place 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 cup strawberries in a blender; cover and process until blended. Remove to a small bowl. Chop remaining strawberries; stir into strawberry mixture. In blender, process 2 tablespoons yogurt, remaining honey and 1 cup blueberries until blended; remove to another bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs1-1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium)1/4 cup buttermilk2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups cake flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped lightly salted dry roasted peanutsFROSTING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk1 cup chopped lightly salted dry roasted peanuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons fat-free milk1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 tablespoon light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk, cocoa and corn syrup. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Best served immediately. Serve as a dip for fruit, or pour over frozen yogurt or angel food cake.

Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 cups ice cubes2 ounces light rum3/4 ounce Triple Sec1/2 ounce lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons amarettoOptional garnish: Lime slice, lime twist, edible flowers and fresh pineapple Preparation Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Place remaining ice in a rocks glass; set aside. Add the rum, Triple Sec, juices and amaretto to shaker; cover and shake for 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple1/3 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 eggs2 egg whites2 tablespoons all-purpose flour5 slices white bread, cubed Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice; set pineapple and juice aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in egg whites. Stir in flour, then reserved pineapple and juice. Gently fold in bread cubes....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) malted milk balls, chopped1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed2 chocolate crumb crusts (9 inches)Additional whipped topping, optional Preparation Set aside 1/4 cup malted milk balls for topping. Place ice cream in a large bowl; fold in whipped topping and remaining malted milk balls. Spoon into crusts. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 1/2 cup macadamia nuts2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubed1 medium mango, peeled and chopped1/2 cup orange marmalade1/2 cup sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Place nuts in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add 2 cups flour, confectioners’ sugar and salt; cover and process until blended. Add butter; pulse just until mixture is crumbly....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup cinnamon baking chips1 tablespoon cinnamon sugarGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons maple syrup1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons butter, melted2 teaspoons grated onion1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drainedOil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, parsley and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter and onion until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in corn....

Ingredients 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 cups salsa1 can tomato sauce1 cup frozen corn1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blendTOPPINGS:8 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream8 tablespoons salsa1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1/4 cup sliced green onions Preparation Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain. In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 can (19 ounces) ready-to-serve minestrone soup1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons ground allspice1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves4 eggs1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin3/4 cup canola oil2/3 cup water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, oil and water. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into three greased 8x4-in. loaf pans....

Ingredients 3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract6 individual graham cracker tart shells18 fresh raspberries6 mint sprigs Preparation In a microwave, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool for 1 minute, stirring several times. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the milk, vanilla and melted chocolate. Add half of the whipped cream; beat on low speed just until combined....