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Ingredients 2 cups boiling water1 cup old-fashioned oats2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup molasses2 tablespoons butter, softened1 tablespoon aniseed, optional1 tablespoon salt5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a bowl, pour boiling water over oats; let stand 30 minutes or until mixture has cooled to warm (110°-115°). In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in oat mixture, molasses, butter, anise seed if desired, salt and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 8 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered5 whole peppercorns1 large bay leaf1/4 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon sugarMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Place potatoes in a large kettle or Dutch oven; cover with water. Tie peppercorns and bay leaf in a double thickness of cheesecloth; add to pan. Add celery salt and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients BROTH:1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)2 cooked turkey wings, meat removed2 cooked turkey drumsticks, meat removed1 turkey neck bone1 medium unpeeled onion, cut into wedges2 small unpeeled carrots, cut into chunks6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled4 quarts plus 1 cup cold water, dividedSOUP:3 quarts water5 cups uncooked egg noodles2 cups diced carrots2 cups diced celery3 cups cubed cooked turkey1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2-1/2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons dried thyme1 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 4 teaspoons grated orange zest2-1/2 cups orange juice1 cup half-and-half cream3/4 cup superfine sugar2 bottles (750 milliliters each) champagne or other sparkling wineOptional: fresh strawberries or orange slices Preparation Place the first 4 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish; freeze, covered, 6 hours or overnight. To serve, place 1/4 cup orange mixture in each champagne glass. Top with champagne....

Ingredients 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup molasses1/3 cup canola oil1 egg1/2 cup orange marmaladeWhipped topping, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Combine the orange juice, molasses, oil and egg; add to dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 large eggs, room temperature, separated1-1/4 cups whole milk1/3 cup peanut butter3 tablespoons butter, meltedJelly of your choice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, peanut butter and butter; stir mixture into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter....

Ingredients 1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1 cup stuffing mix2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each) Preparation For glaze, in a saucepan, combine the orange juice, syrup, soy sauce, garlic and parsley. Bring to a boil; cook for 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup canola oil1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 garlic clove, minced6 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Drain pork, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat, for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°....

Ingredients Vegetable oil spray 24 plain chocolate wafer cookies 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 8 oz. cream cheese 1/4 c. sugar c. fromage blanc (6 ounces) 2 large eggs 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 c. seedless raspberry preserves Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with foil baking cups and spray the cups with vegetable oil spray. In a food processor, crush the chocolate wafer cookies....

Ingredients 1 cup milk1 cup sugar1 cup butter, cubed1 cup raisins2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)4 eggs6 teaspoons anise extract2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup chopped red and green candied cherries8 cups all-purpose flourICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar4 teaspoons milk Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; cool to 110° to 115°....

Ingredients 1 cup chicken broth1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and diced1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped green chilies1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flourSalt and pepper to taste3 cups whole milk, divided1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine the broth, tomato, onion, chilies and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat and set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon saltFROSTING:1/3 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon rum extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half creamGround nutmeg Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into 14 pieces....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons spreadable cream cheese6 tablespoons orange marmalade6 croissants, split1/2 cup chopped pecans1 pound thinly sliced deli turkey Preparation Spread cream cheese and marmalade onto bottom half of croissants. Sprinkle with pecans. Top with turkey; replace tops.

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided1/2 cup sliced carrot1/2 cup chopped celery1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta1/4 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add 1 can broth, carrot and celery; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the chicken, orzo, pepper and remaining broth; return to a boil....

Ingredients 1 large egg1 cup panko bread crumbs1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon garlic powderDash salt and pepper1 pound chicken tenderloins1/4 cup olive oilMARINARA:6 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped1 medium onion, finely chopped8 medium fresh mushrooms, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, flour, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix2 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes4 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), crushed Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in 2 cups whipped topping. Fold in remaining whipped topping....

Ingredients 3/4 c. maple syrup 1/4 c. plus 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tbsp. whole black peppercorns 1 bay leaf 8 salmon fillets (preferably wild) 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 tsp. salt 2 c. fresh corn kernels 3/4 c. chopped shallots 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 small red bell pepper 3/4 c. chopped parsley 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 3 cups Rice Chex3/4 cup Goldfish pretzels1/4 cup walnut halves1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds1/4 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels, walnuts and sesame seeds. Combine syrup and butter; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 250° for 40-45 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1-3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 pound carrots, coarsely chopped6 celery ribs, coarsely chopped1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 cup minced fresh parsleyMATZO BALLS:2 eggs2 tablespoons canola oil1 package (5 ounces) matzo ball mix1/4 cup finely chopped onion Preparation Place chicken in a large soup kettle; add the broth, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and enough water to cover the chicken....

Ingredients 1 envelope taco seasoning4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oilSalsa Preparation Rub taco seasoning over pork chops. In a large skillet, cook chops over medium-high heat in oil until juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa.