Ingredients 4 cups apple cider or juice3/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice3 whole cloves3 whole allspice1 cinnamon stick1 orange peel strip (1 to 3 inches)6 maraschino cherries6 orange slices Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the cider and juices. Place the cloves, allspice, cinnamon stick and orange peel on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Add to the pan....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Combine sugar and flour; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until lightly browned and edges start to pull away from sides of pan, 28-32 minutes....
Ingredients 2 cups diced cooked chicken1 cup diced peeled apple3/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup halved green grapes1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 croissants or hard rolls, split6 lettuce leaves Preparation In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spoon about 1/2 cup onto each croissant; top with lettuce.
Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger2 teaspoons canola oil1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauce1/4 cup dried cherries2 green onions, sliced Preparation Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt and ginger. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in oil. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a small bowl, combine the sauce, cherries and reserved juice; pour over chicken....
Ingredients 15 corn tortillas (6 inches), torn into 1-1/2-inch pieces3 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken1 large onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup lime juice2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained3 cups crumbled queso fresco or shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3 cups turkey or chicken brothChopped fresh cilantroHot cooked rice, optionalSour cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In batches, arrange tortilla pieces in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet and bake 6-8 minutes or until crisp....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups milk1 cup heavy whipping cream3 eggs yolks, lightly beaten1 tablespoon butter2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted2 medium firm bananas, slicedWhipped cream and chocolate shavings, optional Preparation In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add milk and cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes....
Ingredients 4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup ground pecans or walnuts1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup butter, softened3 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening Preparation In a large bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, pecans, milk and butter. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off....
Ingredients 1 lb. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. Coarse salt 4 stick softened unsalted butter 2 c. packed dark-brown sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 9 large room-temperature eggs 2 c. toasted, chopped walnuts 1 c. pure maple syrup 1 c. packed light-brown sugar 1 stick unsalted butter 1 tsp. course salt 1/4 c. heavy cream 1 peach Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter two 5- by 9-inch loaf pans....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup all-purpose flourFILLING:1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped pecans, optionalMaraschino cherry halves, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, 1 hour. Divide and shape dough into 24 balls (about 1 in.). Press evenly onto bottom and up sides of ungreased mini-muffin cups....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter, divided3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar5 Nestlé Crunch candy bars (1.55 ounces each), chopped Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and 1 cup peanut butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until butter is melted, stirring once. Beat in confectioners’ sugar. Spread into a 13-in. x 9-in. pan coated with cooking spray. In a microwave, melt candy bars and remaining peanut butter; stir until smooth....
Ingredients 8 oz. California halibut filet (or other thin white fish filet) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Black pepper Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. seedless chili flakes Preparation Step 1Season fish filets with salt and pepper and set aside.Step 2Heat a 10 to 12 inch sauté pan over medium heat (slightly on the low side of medium) for 4 minutes to get warm....
Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds carrots, cut into 3-inch julienne strips1/4 cup chopped celery2 tablespoons chopped onion6 tablespoons butter, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups milk1/2 cup dry bread crumbs Preparation Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute celery and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender....
Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup cold butter, cubed2 cups cold milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix or flavor of your choice Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, coconut and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Spread the crumb mixture on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes, stirring once. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a another large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/4 cup water1/4 cup light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon vanilla extract18 lollipop sticksDark or white chocolate chips, melted Preparation Line two baking sheets with foil; coat with cooking spray. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the side of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals....
Ingredients 1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies 1-1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/2 cup canned vanilla frosting Orange paste food coloring2 to 3 pieces pull-apart green apple licorice Preparation Finely crush half of the cookies; coarsely crush the remaining cookies. In a large bowl, beat ice cream, whipped topping and finely crushed cookies until blended. Spread into an 8-in. square dish; sprinkle with crushed cookies....
Ingredients 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup canned pumpkin1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided2 tablespoons chopped walnuts Preparation In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, cracker crumbs, sugar and spices; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in....
Ingredients 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tbsp. water 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 c. frozen sliced carrot 1 c. frozen cut green beans 3/4 c. chopped onion 6 c. Swanson® Chicken Stock 1 c. uncooked dry cheese-filled tortellini 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1Stir the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth.Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 6-quart saucepot over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 poblano peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon smoked paprika1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup 2% milk1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese2 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon dried thyme2 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 3/4 pound)2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup diced onion1/4 cup diced celery3/4 cup water1 small bay leaf1/4 cup milk2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a resealable plastic bag, combine 2-1/4 teaspoons flour, salt, pepper and thyme. Add chicken and shake to coat. In a small skillet, brown chicken in butter....
