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Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed1/2 cup butter, melted8 ounces dark baking chocolate, chopped 1 cup heavy whipping creamFILLING:1 can (13-1/2 ounces) coconut milk3 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch4 tablespoons cold water, divided 1 large egg1 large egg yolk2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, mix wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom and 2 in....

Ingredients 1 large egg1 tablespoon barbecue sauce1/3 cup dry bread crumbs2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/8 teaspoon onion salt2 bone-in pork chops (3/4 inch thick) Preparation In a small shallow bowl, combine egg and barbecue sauce. In another small shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, oregano, lemon pepper and salt. Dip chops in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. Place in a greased 8-in....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup vegetable oil2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup leftover oatmeal1 cup raisins1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda. In another bowl, combine oil, eggs, oatmeal, raisins and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened (the batter will be thin). Spoon into 12 greased muffin cups....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons whole peppercorns, crushed5 garlic cloves, minced1 fresh beef brisket (about 4 pounds)1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese2 teaspoons horseradish1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces2 medium onions, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 cup dry red wine or beef broth1/4 cup stone-ground mustard3 bay leaves1 tablespoon olive oil3 medium onions, sliced24 mini bunsOptional: Arugula and tomato slices...

Ingredients 3 cups small fresh broccoli florets3 medium apples, chopped1/2 cup chopped mixed dried fruit1 tablespoon chopped red onion1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large bowl, combine broccoli, apples, dried fruit and onion. Add yogurt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk1 package (6 ounces) Bugles1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted, optionalAssorted sprinkles and/or ground nuts Preparation In a small bowl, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until crumbly. Beat in salt and vanilla. Add milk and mix well (mixture will be stiff). Shape into 1/2-in. balls. Place one ball on top of each Bugle. Dip tops of some or all in melted chocolate if desired....

Ingredients 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)1-1/3 cups water5 large egg whites1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup fat-free caramel ice cream topping5 fun-size Butterfinger candy bars, crushed1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water and egg whites; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 eggs, separated1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)2 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup whole milk1 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:1/4 cup butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, potatoes and chocolate....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon saltPinch ground cloves1/2 cup whole milk4 medium pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 cup chopped pecans3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter3/4 cup boiling waterOptional: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream Preparation Preheat oven to at 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; beat in milk until smooth. Stir in pears and pecans....

Ingredients 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. sugar 3/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 stick cold unsalted butter 1/4 c. ice water 1 tbsp. distilled white vinegar 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1 1/4 c. light brown sugar 1/2 c. honey 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. curry powder 1 c. heavy cream 1 lb. Pecan halves Preparation Step 1Make the crust: In a food processor, pulse the flour with the sugar and salt....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 8 whole crackers)2 tablespoons sugar1 large egg white, beaten2 tablespoons butter, melted4 cups fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt, softened, divided2 English toffee candy bars (1.4 ounces each), coarsely chopped, divided1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in egg white and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in....

Ingredients all-purpose flour Tart Dough 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. onions 2 large eggs 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 tsp. Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 2 oz. Gorgonzola Dolce Preparation Step 1On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of an 8-by-11-inch rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom; trim dough flush with top edge of pan....

Ingredients 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/3 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano1 teaspoon minced fresh basil1/4 teaspoon pepperCREPES:6 large eggs1-1/2 cups water1-1/2 cups all-purpose flourDash salt2 tablespoons canola oil, dividedFILLING:2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese2 large eggs1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares)2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/3 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Divide among 8 dessert dishes, about 4 rounded teaspoonfuls in each. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add milk until blended....

Ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1/2 cup water2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained1 large egg, room temperatureWhole milk1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mixOptional: Cinnamon and whipped cream Preparation In a 10-in. skillet, combine the first five ingredients. Add peaches; bring to a boil. Place egg in a 1-cup measuring cup; add enough milk to measure 1/2 cup and stir until combined....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 to 5 pounds)1 tablespoon olive oil3 cups beef broth1 medium onion, chopped1 package Italian salad dressing mix3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes16 hoagie buns, splitOptional: Sliced pepperoncini and pickled red pepper rings Preparation Brown roast in oil on all sides in a large skillet; drain. Transfer beef to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the broth, onion, dressing mix, garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes in a large bowl; pour over roast....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, minced4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped1/2 teaspoon pepper8 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini; return to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and cut into strips1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder4 Italian rolls (6 inches), split1 cup fresh baby spinach1/2 cup Alfredo sauce, warmed Preparation Combine the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; sprinkle over chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or a thermometer reads 170°, topping with red pepper strips during the last 3 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 lb. dried chickpeas (2 1/4 cups) 4 garlic cloves 2 large thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf kosher salt 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion 2 oz. lean bacon 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (3/4 pound) 2 c. chicken stock Pinch of crushed red pepper Pinch of saffron Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. spinach Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, combine the chickpeas with the 3 whole garlic cloves, the thyme and bay leaf....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup quick-cooking oats3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cherries and chocolate chips....