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Ingredients 1 large onion1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust1 can (16 ounces) refried beans2 cups shredded cheddar cheese3 cups shredded lettuce1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend1/3 cup chopped seeded tomato2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives1/2 cup coarsely crushed ranch-flavored tortilla chips Preparation Slice half of the onion and chop the rest; set aside. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread beans over crust to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with cheddar cheese and sliced onion....

Ingredients 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2/3 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 large egg1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper24 slices pepperoni Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Place a pepperoni slice in each of 24 greased mini-muffin cups; fill three-fourths full with cheese mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes or until completely set....

Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes2 sheets refrigerated pie crust1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed1 cup packed brown sugar, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; bake until tender, 35-40 minutes. Meanwhile, on a work surface, unroll 1 crust. Using a 2-1/2-inch round cutter, cut out 12 circles. Press circles onto bottoms and up sides of 12 nonstick mini muffin cups....

Ingredients 1 (14-oz.) package Oreos 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened 1 c. finely chopped Snickers 1/2 c. Reese’s Pieces, chopped 1 1/4 c. white chocolate chips 2 tbsp. coconut or vegetable oil Green gel food coloring Candy eyeballs Purple sprinkles Preparation Step 1In a food processor, pulse Oreos until fine crumbs form. Dump Oreo crumbs into a medium bowl and stir in cream cheese until well combined. Stir in Snickers and Reese’s until well combined....

Ingredients 3 pounds fresh green beans2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons water1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustardDash salt1 tablespoon butter Preparation Place beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, water, mustard and salt until smooth. In the Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 1/2 lb. chicken legs or assorted pieces 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. canola oil 1 lb. red bliss potatoes 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions 2 short branches fresh rosemary 6 oz. sliced bacon 1 pickled cherry peppers Preparation Step 1Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Trim off excess skin and all visible fat. Cut the drumsticks from the thighs. If using breast halves, cut into 2 small pieces....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter5 fully cooked bratwurst links (about 1-1/4 pounds), chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well-drained1/2 cup sour cream3 tablespoons Dijon mustard2-1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds, divided1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 cup shredded Muenster cheese1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add bratwurst and onion; cook and stir until onion is tender, 8-10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup poppy seeds4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltColored sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, poppy seeds and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into two 10-in. rolls; roll each in colored sugar....

Ingredients 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 garlic cloves, minced8 chicken drumsticks (4 ounces each), skin removed1/2 cup whole wheat flour1-1/2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepperOlive oil-flavored cooking spray Preparation In a large bowl or dish, combine yogurt, mustard and garlic. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 425°. In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, baking powder, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. portobello mushrooms 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/4 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 oz. package pepper Boursin cheese 1 lb. asparagus 3/4 lb. medium pasta shells Preparation Step 1In a large frying pan, melt the butter with the oil over moderate heat. Add the mushrooms and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and well browned, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets1/2 cup cauliflowerets1/2 cup chopped cucumber1/2 cup chopped celery1/3 cup sliced carrot1/4 cup chopped tomato1/4 to 1/3 cup ranch salad dressing Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl; add vegetables. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup chopped walnutsFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided7 medium peaches, thinly slicedGLAZE:3 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups water1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lemon gelatin Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour (mixture will be crumbly). Stir in walnuts. Press into a 13-in....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix 1 can pumpkin 1/2 c. milk c. oil 4 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 c. powdered sugar 1 tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping 1/4 c. caramel ice cream topping 1/4 c. PLANTERS Pecans Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Beat cake mix, 1 cup pumpkin, milk, oil, eggs, and 1 teaspoon spice in large bowl with mixer until well blended....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons maple flavoring2 cups chopped walnuts2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup butterscotch chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and maple flavoring until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Freeze until firm. In a microwave , melt chips; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 cup warm apple juice1 cup white wine or chicken broth2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil1 to 2 tablespoons curry powder2 teaspoons celery salt2 teaspoons soy sauce1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced6 bone-in chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in apple juice. Add the wine, oil, curry powder, celery salt, soy sauce and garlic. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken....

Ingredients 2 cups small fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon mustard seed1/4 teaspoon onion salt Preparation Place the mushrooms in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over mushrooms and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade before serving.

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens2 cups grape tomatoes6 green onions, thinly sliced1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into thin strips3/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved1/2 cup sunflower kernels1/2 cup Italian salad dressing Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Just before serving, drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat....

Ingredients 6 large egg whites1 teaspoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1-1/2 cups sugarLEMON CURD:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons potato starch1 cup water1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice, divided3 large eggs, beaten2 teaspoons grated lemon zestWhipped topping and fresh berries, optional Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 225°. Add vinegar, vanilla, salt and cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy....

Ingredients 1 bunch pencil asparagus Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. heavy cream 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg all-purpose flour 1/2 recipe Pâte Brisée 3 oz. Gruyère cheese 2 oz. cooked ham Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cut 3 inches from the tip-ends of the asparagus; reserving remaining stalks for another use....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temperature, separated 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup finely chopped walnutsMOCHA FILLING:1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons instant coffee granules1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups whole milk1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extractConfectioners’ sugar and chocolate curls, optional Preparation Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside....