Ingredients 2 large egg whites, room temperature1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 cup sugar Preparation In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Place mixture in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. On parchment-lined baking sheets, pipe meringue into a 3-in....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1 egg2 teaspoons almond extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup peanuts1/4 cup raisins, halved1/4 cup red-hot candies60 pieces red and/or black shoestring licorice (2 inches) Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar; beat in egg and extracts. Gradually add flour; mix well. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; pinch front of each ball to form a nose....
Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided5 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces2 medium onions, halved and sliced2 garlic cloves, minced8 large portobello mushrooms, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon tomato paste1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine2 cups mushroom broth or vegetable broth, divided1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy beans, rinsed and drained1 package (14.4 ounces) frozen pearl onions3 tablespoons all-purpose flour...
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked egg noodles1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup chopped onion1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a small skillet, melt butter. Add onion; saute until tender. Add noodles and sauerkraut; cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ingredients 1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained1 package yellow or butter pecan cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecans Preparation Arrange peaches in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle dry cake mix over top. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with coconut and pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes. Serve warm or cold....
Ingredients 2 1/2 c. old-fashioned rolled oats 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Place oats in the bowl of a food processor fitted with metal blade, and process until finely ground. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt....
Ingredients 2 pounds baby carrots4 small onions, quartered6 garlic cloves, peeled2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons white wine vinegar1 to 2 teaspoons dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperFresh thyme, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place the carrots, onions and garlic in 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with the thyme, salt and pepper; gently toss to coat. Cover and bake 20 minutes; stir. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes; stir again....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce4 teaspoons rice vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)5 quarts water1 package (7 ounces) uncooked spaghetti1 pound fresh snow peasPEANUT SAUCE:3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup reduced-fat peanut butter2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons sesame oil2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes1/4 cup sliced green onions...
Ingredients 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed6 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 package (16 ounces) uncooked linguine1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves3 medium tomatoes, chopped Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cheese, oil, garlic, salt and pepper; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Add to cheese mixture. Stir in basil and tomatoes....
Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon salt3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb2-1/2 cups chopped peeled fresh peaches or frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed and choppedTOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons cold butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, nutmeg, lemon zest, salt, rhubarb and peaches. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in....
Ingredients 1 cup buttermilk3 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed1 cup vanilla ice cream, softened1/4 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional: Whipped cream and additional sliced peaches Preparation Place the first 5 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. If desired, top with whipped cream and additional sliced peaches.
Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided2 teaspoons grated lemon zest3 large eggs, room temperature2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottom of a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan with parchment; grease parchment. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in lemon zest. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....
Ingredients 3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 package (3-1/2 ounces) cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup butter20 frozen bread dough dinner rolls, quartered1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pudding mix and cinnamon. In a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan, layer a third of the pecans, 1/3 cup brown sugar mixture, 2 tablespoons butter and half the rolls. Repeat layers. Top with lemon juice, remaining pecans, brown sugar mixture and butter; cover and refrigerate overnight....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 large egg white, room temperature2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium)1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until crumbly. Beat in egg, then egg white, beating well after each addition....
Ingredients 1 package (22 ounces) frozen fully cooked Angus beef meatballs3 garlic cloves, peeled1 cup packed Italian flat leaf parsley 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Preparation Prepare meatballs according to package directions. Meanwhile, place garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add parsley, cilantro, salt and pepper; pulse until finely chopped. Add vinegar....
Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 teaspoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup chicken broth, divided1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon cornstarch2 cups chopped fresh spinach1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer....
Ingredients 1 jar (48 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 pounds lean pork, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 teaspoon salt1 bottle (14 ounces) ketchup3 tablespoons prepared mustard1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/4 large sweet onion, chopped Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all the ingredients. Cover and cook for 5 to 6 hours or until beans are tender.
Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons Thousand Island salad dressing1 teaspoon Dijon mustard8 slices white bread1/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham4 slices Swiss cheese2 large eggs, beaten1 cup half-and-half cream1/4 teaspoon ground mustard2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup strawberry preserves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and Dijon mustard; spread over 1 side of each slice of bread. On 4 slices, layer the turkey, ham and Swiss cheese; top with remaining bread....
Ingredients 1 quart vanilla ice cream1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups crushed cornflakesOptional: Whipped cream and caramel ice cream topping Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Using a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop, place 8 scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Stir in cornflakes. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan....
Ingredients 2 cups shredded cabbage2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 tablespoon evaporated milk1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon dill weed1/8 teaspoon paprikaDash pepper Preparation In a bowl, combine the cabbage, peppers and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, salt, dill, paprika and pepper. Add to cabbage mixture and toss to coat....
