Ingredients 1 pound carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices3/4 pound brussels sprouts, halved1/4 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon sugarSalt and pepper to tasteMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook carrots and brussels sprouts in boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until tender; drain. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add ginger; cook for 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, zest, sugar, salt and pepper; pour over vegetables....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped green pepper6 green onions, sliced1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 cups water2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen corn1-1/2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces3 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes2 cups chopped peeled tomatoes1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to tasteSalt to tasteHot pepper sauce to taste Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, green pepper and green onions in oil for 5-6 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients CAKE:2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs2 cups sugar3/4 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup buttermilk2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well-drained2 cups very finely grated carrots1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup sweetened shredded coconutBUTTERMILK GLAZE:1 cup sugar1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside. Beat eggs in bowl until lemon-colored; beat in the sugar, oil, buttermilk and vanilla....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 recipe Cheddar Double Pie Crust Variation 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 4 lb. Granny Smith apples 3/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F, with rack in lowest position. On a floured piece of parchment paper, roll each disk of dough to a 14-inch round with a floured rolling pin. Transfer one round to a baking sheet for top crust; refrigerate....

Ingredients 2 slices white bread3 tablespoons cherry pie filling1 tablespoon chopped almonds1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Place 1 slice of bread in a greased sandwich iron. Spread with pie filling; top with almonds, chocolate chips and remaining bread slice. Close iron. Cook over a hot campfire until golden brown and heated through, 3-6 minutes, turning occasionally.

Ingredients 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed3 egg whitesBlack, green and red paste food coloring1 sliced almond1 pimiento-stuffed olive slice1 raisin1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 to 2 jars (15-1/2 ounces each) salsa con queso dipTortilla chips Preparation Let dough rise according to package directions. For witch’s face, on a lightly floured surface, roll one loaf into an 8-in.-high x 6-in.-wide oval. Cut a 3-in. piece off the top and set aside....

Ingredients 3 eggs1 cup sugar1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups coarsely chopped pecans1 cup chopped dates1 cup halved candied cherries2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in pecans, dates, cherries and chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking sodaDash ground allspice1 large egg, room temperature3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup canned pumpkin2/3 cup milk3 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine the egg, brown sugar, pumpkin, milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 28 wafers)1/4 cup butter, melted2 quarts coffee ice cream, softened1/3 cup chocolate-covered coffee beans, finely chopped2-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractChocolate curls and additional chocolate-covered coffee beans Preparation In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh blueberries1 medium apple, diced1 large navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup red wine vinegar3 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, apple, orange, onion and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, apple juice, sugar, oil and salt; drizzle over fruit mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 5 large egg whites1/2 cup cake flour1/2 cup ground almonds1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarDash salt4 drops yellow food coloring, optional3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugarSAUCE:1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup strawberry jellyRed food coloring, optional Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the flour, almonds, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening1/4 cup buttermilk Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-7 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets1 tablespoon butter, melted1 tablespoon rice vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients; drizzle over broccoli and gently toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds)1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon curry powder2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon salt4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth4 medium pears, peeled and chopped1/2 cup heavy whipping creamOptional: Balsamic vinegar and snipped chives Preparation Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 40-50 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray 3 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 2 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt 10 oz. unsalted butter 2 1/2 c. packed dark-brown sugar 4 large eggs 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 tsp. rum 1 1/4 c. buttermilk 12 oz. unsalted butter 2 c. packed dark-brown sugar 1 c. heavy cream 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt...

Ingredients 30 caramels1 to 2 tablespoons water1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter1/4 cup finely crushed peanuts, optionalSliced apples Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the caramels and water on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1 minute more or until smooth. Add peanut butter and mix well; microwave for 30 seconds or until smooth. Stir peanuts if desired. Serve warm with apples.

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)2 large eggs, room temperature5 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt5 cups all-purpose flourCARAMEL SAUCE:1 cup butter, cubed2 cups packed brown sugar1/4 cup corn syrup1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecansFILLING:2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the eggs, butter, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour....

Ingredients 2 medium butternut squash 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 c. light brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.Step 2Cut off and discard the ends of each butternut squash. Peel the squash, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2-1/2 cups chicken broth1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1 package (12 ounces) spaghetti, cooked and drained1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, optional Preparation In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) frozen spinach souffle2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation Heat spinach souffle according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the chicken, onions and Parmesan cheese; set aside. Unroll crescent dough; separate into eight triangles. Arrange on an ungreased 12-in. round baking pan or pizza pan, forming a ring with pointed ends facing the outer edge of pan and wide ends overlapping....