Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flourGreen colored sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in extract. Gradually add flour and mix well. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a glass dipped in colored sugar. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until firm....

Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (4 pounds), peeled and cubed1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable honey nut cream cheese2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegTOPPING:10 shortbread cookies, crushed1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon sugar3/4 cup honey-roasted sliced almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place squash in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until tender, 15-20. Drain; cool slightly....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise1 green onion, thinly sliced1-1/2 teaspoons Creole mustard1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest1/2 teaspoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon saltDash hot pepper sauceDash Worcestershire sauceBURGERS:1/4 cup each finely chopped onion, celery and carrot2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)4 onion rolls, split Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients until blended; chill until serving....

Ingredients 3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup 2% milkDash salt1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, milk and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium. Do not stir. Cook for 3-6 minutes or until bubbles form in center and syrup turns amber in color. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. olive oil 3/4 lb. hot Italian sausage 1 onion 3 cloves garlic 3 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (one 28-ounce can) 3 tbsp. chopped fresh mint (optional) c. chopped fresh parsley 1/4 c. water 1 1/4 tsp. salt 2 large pinches saffron (optional) 1 lb. frozen cavatelli 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil 3 tbsp. grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan Preparation Step 1In a large deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon cider vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup sliced onion1 tablespoon butter1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheesePaprika, optional Preparation Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup oat flour1/2 cup old-fashioned oats3 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed1 cup buttermilk1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toastedTOPPING:1 tablespoon coarse sugar1 tablespoon old-fashioned oats Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together first 7 ingredients; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk, stirring just until moistened....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 medium onion, sliced1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optionalSalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1 cup hot water1 can (16 ounces) whole potatoes, drained1/4 cup red wine or waterMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Add onion and garlic; cook about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken2/3 cup salsa1/3 cup sliced green onions3/4 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano6 flour tortillas (8 inches)1/4 cup butter, melted2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheeseSour cream and guacamole Preparation In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Brush 1 side of each tortilla with butter; place tortillas buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds carrots, diagonally sliced 1/2 inch thick6 tablespoons butter, cubed1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives Preparation Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, seasoned salt and pepper; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until carrots are tender....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 cup cold butter1 cup plain yogurt1 large egg yolk1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk yogurt and egg yolk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh baby carrots1 cup apple juice3/4 cup water1/3 cup honey Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-14 minutes or until carrots are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1 small head cauliflower, chopped (about 4 cups)1 bunch broccoli, chopped (about 4 cups)1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, chopped1 large onion, chopped2 medium carrots, finely chopped1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons dried sage leaves1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseHot cooked brown rice Preparation In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups fresh broccoli florets1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper2/3 cup fat-free milk1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1 in. of water and broccoli in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened....

Ingredients 4 cups whole milk2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix2 cups fresh broccoli florets1/2 pound Velveeta, cubed3 cups cooked rice2 cups cubed cooked chicken Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine milk, broth and dressing mix; bring to a boil. Add broccoli; cook, uncovered, until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in process cheese until melted. Add rice and chicken; heat through, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 1 stick butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract c. superfine sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 c. self-rising flour 1/4 c. milk 1/2 c. jam 1 1/4 heavy cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/325 degrees F fan-forced. Line two 12-hole (2 tablespoons) deep mini muffin tins with paper cases.Step 2Beat butter, extract, sugar, eggs, sifted flour and milk in small bowl on low speed with electric mixer until ingredients are just combined....

Ingredients 1 medium celery root, peeled and julienned3 cups shredded red cabbage3 medium pears, thinly sliced1/3 cup golden raisins1/4 cup chopped red onion1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup sliced almonds3/4 cup sour cream1/3 cup mayonnaise4 teaspoons poppy seeds4 teaspoons prepared horseradish2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons honey3/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest4 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese Preparation Combine the first 7 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the next 9 ingredients; pour over slaw, tossing to coat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2-1/2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 medium onion, halved and sliced3 garlic cloves, minced4 cups fresh baby spinach2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken breast1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk2 large eggs2 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups chicken broth2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided2 cups sour cream2 packages (8 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken Preparation In a small bowl, beat the milk, eggs and butter. Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture and beat until smooth....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or rice vinegar4 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup olive oil10 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional Preparation In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add lettuce, chicken, cheese and, if desired, almonds; toss to coat.