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Ingredients 2/3 cup self-rising flour1/3 cup yellow cornmeal2 tablespoons sugar1 egg1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons canola oil1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal and sugar. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, oil, vanilla and butter flavoring. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 package (24 ounces) roasted peanuts1 package (19.6 ounces) Golden Grahams cereal1 package (15 ounces) raisins1/2 cup butter, cubed12 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped2 cups creamy peanut butter1 package (2 pounds) confectioners’ sugar2-1/2 cups red and green milk chocolate M&M’s Preparation In a large bowl, combine the peanuts, cereal and raisins. In a microwave, melt the butter, candy coating and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers12 ounces white candy coating, melted1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, confectioners’ sugar, sugar and vanilla until blended. Spread 1 scant teaspoon filling on bottoms of half the wafers; cover with remaining wafers. Dip each sandwich cookie halfway into candy coating; allow excess to drip off....

Ingredients 8 medium potatoes1/2 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons each minced fresh chives, sage and thyme Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. With a sharp knife, cut each potato crosswise into 1/8-in. slices, leaving slices attached at the bottom; fan potatoes slightly and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix butter, salt and pepper; drizzle over potatoes....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1 small onion, finely chopped2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup ketchup3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup butter, melted2 large eggs1 teaspoon prepared mustard2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the ketchup, milk, butter, eggs and mustard; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup sliced green onions1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper1 package (10 ounces) flour tortillas (6 inches), warmedPicante sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Spread over each tortilla and roll up tightly. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Slice into 1-in. pieces. Serve with picante sauce....

Ingredients 3/4 cup dried cherries2 cups boiling water3-1/2 cups chocolate ice cream, softened3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)Optional: Hot fudge ice cream topping and maraschino cherries Preparation Place dried cherries in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. In a large bowl, combine the ice cream, chocolate chips and cherries. Spread into crust. Cover and freeze until firm. Slice; if desired, drizzle each piece with fudge topping and garnish with a maraschino cherry....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine5 tablespoons butter, divided1 small onion, chopped3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (12 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables2 cups cubed cooked chicken Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain fettuccine; toss with 3 tablespoons butter. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat remaining butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 6 c. chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp. coconut oil 1 medium yellow onion 4 clove garlic 2 stalk celery 2 fresh Anaheim peppers 1 lb. sweet potatoes 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 tsp. chipotle powder 4 c. cooked black beans (unsalted) 2 tbsp. wakame flakes 3 c. vegetable broth Sea salt c. raw cashews c. water 1 large avocado (preferably Hass variety) 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/2 tsp....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon white wine vinegar2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (12 ounces) broccoli coleslaw mix2 large red apples, juliennned Preparation In a large bowl, mix the first 8 ingredients. Add coleslaw mix and apples; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Ingredients 1 c. Carol’s Sorghum Blend 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Xanthan gum 1/2 c. buttermilk 2 tbsp. unsalted butter or buttery spread 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract additional butter Preparation Step 1In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup sift together the sorghum blend, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum.Step 2Gradually whisk in the buttermilk, butter, egg, and vanilla until very smooth....

Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup Caesar vinaigrette4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)3 medium red potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds), each cut into 8 wedges1/2 pound medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation For marinade, in a large bowl, mix lemon juice and dressing; remove 2 tablespoons mixture for potatoes. Add chicken to remaining marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate chicken and reserved marinade 4 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2-1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped1/2 cup each chopped candied cherries and pineapple3/4 cup coarsely chopped Brazil nuts, toasted3/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 package (3 ounces) cold cream cheese, cubed1/4 cup cold butter, cubed2 to 3 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:1/3 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons light corn syrup1-1/2 cups mixed nuts1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball....

Ingredients 1 cup margarine, softened1 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1-1/2 cups shredded carrots2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/2 cup dried cranberriesFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream together margarine and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion 2 clove garlic 1 c. bottled clam broth 4 oz. sliced serrano ham pitted green olives 1 1/2 lb. halibut fillet kosher salt 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. sweet pimentón de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika) Preparation Step 1Using a box grater set in a bowl, carefully grate the cut sides of the tomatoes, stopping when you reach the skin....

Ingredients 3 cups cooked rice1 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/3 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 garlic clove, minced2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/2 cup canola oil3 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the rice, parsley, 1/3 cup cheese, onion, green pepper and garlic. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil, lemon juice and zest, salt, seasoned salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (25 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 cups whole milk1/4 cup white wine or vegetable broth1/2 cup minced fresh basil3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided2-1/2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cook ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour, salt and nutmeg until smooth; gradually add milk and wine....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained or 1-1/2 cups frozen corn1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained, or 1-1/2 cups frozen lima beans1 cup frozen peas and pearl onions1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, optional...

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon dried oregano4 cups torn romaine1 small tomato, thinly sliced1/4 cup fat-free creamy Caesar salad dressingCaesar salad croutons, optional Preparation Brush chicken with oil. Combine the garlic salt, paprika, pepper, basil and oregano; sprinkle over chicken. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°....