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Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) peach or orange gelatin1 cup boiling water3 medium ripe peaches, sliced2 tablespoons honey1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped or 1 cup whipped toppingFresh mint and additional peach slices, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. In a blender, combine peaches, honey and extract; cover and process until smooth. Stir into gelatin mixture. Cover and refrigerate until syrupy, about 1-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lime gelatin1 cup boiling water1 prepared angel food cake (8 inches), cut into 1-inch cubes1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Refrigerate until mixture just begins to thicken, about 35 minutes. Place cake cubes in a 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed1 cup water1 envelope brown gravy mix1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 tablespoon bacon bits1-1/2 teaspoons pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1 envelope country gravy mix Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, water and brown gravy mix. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 cup slivered almonds6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)3/4 cup chili sauce1/2 cup apricot preserves1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered4 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/4 cup orange juiceChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients Cupcakes of your choice1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frostingPastry tip—basket weave tip #481 can (16 ounces) vanilla frostingCandy eyes Preparation Frost cupcakes with chocolate frosting. Insert tip #48 into a pastry bag; fill with vanilla frosting. Pipe long bands across each cupcake, leaving a small gap for the eyes. Attach two eyes per cupcake.

Ingredients 4 cups cornflakes1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut3/4 cup chopped pecans1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup evaporated milk1/4 cup butterDash salt Preparation Combine cornflakes, coconut and pecans; set aside. In a small heavy saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Add syrup mixture to dry ingredients; stir well. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set....

Ingredients 4 slices sourdough bread (1/2 inch thick)2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard2 slices Havarti cheese (1 ounce each)4 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham5 teaspoons butter, softened, divided2 large eggs1 tablespoon finely chopped onion2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon minced chives1 teaspoon 2% milk Preparation Spread two slices of bread with mustard. Top with Havarti cheese and prosciutto; set aside. In a small nonstick skillet, melt 1 teaspoon butter over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1/3 cup dried minced onion1/3 cup water1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup toasted wheat germ1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon salt3 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a small bowl, mix onion and water. Let stand 10 minutes or until onion is softened....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells2/3 cup shredded carrots2/3 cup frozen peas, thawed4 turkey bacon strips, diced and cooked4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream3/4 cup fat-free milk1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix Preparation Cook shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the carrots, peas and bacon. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream. Add milk and dressing mix; beat until combined....

Ingredients 5 cups frozen French-fried potatoes2 tablespoons olive oil3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Mix oil, garlic and salt; toss with potatoes. Arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Sprinkle with cheese; toss lightly. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin2 cups boiling water1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup mayonnaise1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 package (10-1/2 ounces) pastel miniature marshmallows Preparation In a large bowl, combine lemon and lime gelatin with boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add cream cheese; let stand for 10 minutes. Beat on high speed until smooth....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup Oreo cookie crumbs6 tablespoons butter, melted3/4 cup creamy peanut butterFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 cup sour cream1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, divided6 peanut butter cups, cut into small wedges Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar, cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) diced or sliced mangoes, drained1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed2 cups boiling water2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin1 package (3 ounces) apricot gelatin2 cups cold waterOptional: Fresh mint leaves and cranberries Preparation Place mangoes and cream cheese in a food processor; process until blended. In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatins; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in cold water, then mango mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, melted3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1/4 cup maple syrup1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beatenTOPPING:2 cups sour cream1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon8 large marshmallows1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation Separate rolls into eight triangles. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Dip each marshmallow into butter, roll in cinnamon-sugar and place on a triangle. Pinch dough around marshmallow, sealing all edges. Dip tops of dough into remaining butter and cinnamon-sugar. Place with sugar side up in greased muffin cups. Bake at 375° for 13 to 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (10-1/4 ounces) beef gravy, divided1-1/2 cups cubed day-old bread1/4 cup chopped onion1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon salt2 pounds ground beef1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup gravy, bread cubes, onion, egg and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 2 slice white or sandwich bread 1/2 c. whole milk 8 oz. ground beef (85 percent lean) 8 oz. ground pork 4 oz. ground veal 1 c. finely grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese 3 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 clove garlic 1 large egg Coarse salt marinara sauce 24 brioche rolls 1 1/2 c. coarsely grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 c. finely grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) fresh enoki mushrooms or 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon canola oil4 cups water1/4 cup miso paste1 package (16 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4-inch cubesThinly sliced green onions Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute the mushrooms, onion, garlic and ginger in oil until tender. Add the water and miso paste. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/3 cup finely chopped onion1/2 teaspoon canola oil1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/8 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepperDash salt1/2 pound lean ground turkey2 hamburger buns, split2 lettuce leaves2 slices tomato Preparation Place onion and oil in a small skillet; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until very soft, stirring occasionally. Cool. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, mustard, pepper, salt and onion....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1-1/2 cups cold water, divided4 cups (16 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups dry red wine or cranberry juice1 package (6 ounces) lemon gelatin1-1/2 cups diced celery3/4 cup chopped walnuts1 cup sour cream3/4 cup mayonnaiseCelery leaves Preparation Soften unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup water; set aside. In 3-qt. saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and wine or cranberry juice; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently....