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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup all-purpose flour4 to 5 cups sliced fresh peachesGLAZE:2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground mace, optional1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup red currant jellyWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add flour and mix well. Pat into a greased 12-in. pizza pan; prick with a fork. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden....

Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract30 milk chocolate kisses Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Roll into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until tops are slightly cracked, 10-12 minutes. Immediately press 1 chocolate kiss into center of each cookie. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks....

Ingredients 5 cups uncooked egg noodles1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups fat-free milk1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 package (6 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken stuffing mix1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) elbow macaroni1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 can (9 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained1 cup chopped apple1 cup diced celery1 cup Miracle Whip1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon paprika Preparation Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the oranges, tuna, apple and celery. In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, lemon juice and salt; fold into macaroni mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups sweetened shredded coconut2 cups chopped pecans, toasted6 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup shortening Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla until blended. Stir in coconut and pecans. Divide dough in half; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour. Working with half the dough at a time, shape mixture into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets....

Ingredients 3/4 c. wheat berries 2 large carrots 1 medium red onion 1 clove garlic 1 can crushed tomatoes 1 can tomato purée 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper kosher salt 2 can kidney, pinto, or black beans 1 package frozen corn kernels 1 bell pepper (red or green) 1 tsp. jalapeño hot sauce sour cream Grated Cheddar tortilla chips Preparation Step 1Rinse and drain the wheat berries and place them in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker....

Ingredients 2 large eggs3/4 cup 2% milk2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 teaspoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation Cut two 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble an X. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. Combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch size)2 packages (4.67 ounces each) mint Andes candies Preparation Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions. Chop five candies; set aside. Arrange remaining candies in a single layer over warm brownies. Bake 20-25 seconds longer or until candy is softened; spread over top. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with chopped candies.

Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons molasses1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts Preparation Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with foil. Grease foil with 1/2 teaspoon butter; set aside. Grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Add the sugars, cream, molasses and spices. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie1 large egg white, lightly beaten6 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup cold butter, cubed Preparation 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. Brush egg white over crust; refrigerate while making filling....

Ingredients 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup slivered almonds2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 tablespoon minced garlic2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter4 large eggs, lightly beaten12 mini flour or whole wheat tortillasMinced fresh tarragon, optional Preparation In a dry nonstick skillet, cook mushrooms over medium heat until reduced in size and starting to brown, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add almonds, dried onion and garlic; cook until nuts are toasted and fragrant, 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups cornmeal3 teaspoons sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt5 large eggs1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/4 cup vegetable oil2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped green onions3 tablespoons butter2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation For cornbread, combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Combine 2 eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste3 cups water2 packages (1-1/2 ounces each) spaghetti sauce mix1 tablespoon sugar4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper2 large eggs, beaten2 cups cream-style cottage cheese2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided1 package (16 ounces) lasagna noodles, uncooked Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 4 large eggs2 cups sugar3 cups finely shredded carrots1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups vegetable oil2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 cup chopped walnutsFLUFFY FROSTING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole milk3/4 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extractAdditional chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, carrots, cream cheese and oil until well blended....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)1 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon rubbed sage Preparation Place roast, fat side up, on a greased rack in a roasting pan. Combine applesauce, salt and sage; spread over roast. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover and bake 15-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°-170°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Ingredients 3/4 cup orange marmalade6 tablespoons orange juice1/3 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) sliced beets, drained Preparation In a large skillet, combine the first 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Add the beets; cook and stir until most of the liquid is absorbed, 6-8 minutes longer.

Ingredients 3 cups shredded peeled parsnips (about 1 pound)1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup honey, warmed Preparation In a bowl, combine parsnips, egg, flour and salt. Drop batter by 1/2 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Fry over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side or until vegetables are tender. Serve with honey.

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup ground walnuts3 tablespoons brown sugar blend1/4 cup cold butterFILLING:4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese4 ounces fat-free cream cheese1/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup egg substitute2 tablespoons fat-free milk1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, walnuts and brown sugar blend; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 2/3 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture into an 8-in....

Ingredients 1 cup honey3 large eggs, lightly beaten3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped pecansDash nutmeg1 pie shell (9 inches), unbaked Preparation In a large saucepan, bring honey to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot honey into the eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; gently stir in the butter, vanilla, pecans and nutmeg. Pour into crust and bake at 325° for 25 minutes or until filling is set....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) mandarin oranges, well drained1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Place oranges in a bowl. Fold in the whipped topping. Just before serving, fold in pecans.