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Ingredients 1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated flaky biscuits, such as Pillsbury Grands!1 cup whipped cream cheese2 tablespoons honey3/4 cup frozen wild unsweetened blueberries1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon sugar1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, separate biscuits and flatten each to a 5-in. circle. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and honey; gently fold in blueberries. Place 2 tablespoons mixture in center of each circle....

Ingredients 1/2 cup cold butter1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 can (21 ounces) cherry or blueberry pie filling1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, cut butter into cake mix until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Pat remaining crumbs onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread pie filling over crust. Combine the walnuts with reserved crumbs; sprinkle over top....

Ingredients 8 oz. fresh green beans 1 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. ground chipotle chili pepper 2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/2 c. cornmeal Preparation Step 1Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Add green beans to pot and cook 2 minutes; transfer to ice water 2 minutes. Transfer beans to a kitchen towel and blot dry.Step 2Meanwhile, place a rack in the lower third of the oven and a second one in the center....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup coarsely chopped almonds1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda3/4 pound dark or milk chocolate candy coating Preparation Grease a 15x10x1-in. metal baking pan; set aside. In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, corn syrup and salt. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-1/2 minutes. Stir in almonds; cook on high for 2-1/2 minutes. Add the butter and vanilla; cook on high for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed1 cup fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed1/3 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chipsPUDDING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa1-1/4 cups hot waterConfectioners’ sugar, optional...

Ingredients 4 cups finely chopped peeled fresh peaches (about 6 medium)1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice3 tablespoons bourbon or 3 teaspoons vanilla or bourbon extract Preparation In a large saucepan, combine peaches, sugars and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thick and a thermometer reads 220°, about 60 minutes. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Stir in bourbon. Ladle hot mixture into 3 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries1-1/2 cups fresh blackberries1 cup sour cream1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 carton (6 ounces) orange creme yogurt1 tablespoon lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt8 prepared crepes (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, combine raspberries and blackberries; set aside. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Stir in the yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, vanilla and salt....

Ingredients 2 eggs3 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon minced chives1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon dill weed1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup salsaSour cream and additional salsa, optional Preparation In a bowl, beat the eggs, water, chives, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper and dill until blended. In an 8-in. skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; add the egg mixture. As eggs set, lift the edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon strips, cut into 1/2-in. pieces2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped1 butternut squash (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes3 cups chopped baby kale1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese1 pint heavy whipping cream Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crisp, about 5 minutes; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups baby carrots, halved lengthwise2 tablespoons butter1-1/2 cups frozen peas2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon sugarSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a skillet, saute carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornmeal1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 cups shredded romaine1 cup fresh arugula1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon pepper1 medium tomato, thinly sliced1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Grease a 14-in. pizza pan; sprinkle with cornmeal....

Ingredients 2 small onions2 cups water1/2 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces1/8 teaspoon celery salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups diced zucchini (3 to 4 medium)1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons butter1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes2/3 cup evaporated milk2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Chop one onion; set aside. Quarter the other onion and place in a 3-qt. saucepan. Add the water, carrots, celery salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until carrots are tender....

Ingredients 8 slice Crusty bread lb. serrano ham 1/3 to 1/2 pound(s) manchego 1 c. hot pickled vegetable salad of cauliflower, carrots, celery, and hot peppers (giardiniera) drained 1/2 c. sweet pickled red pepper relish or sweet pickle relish 2 c. Olives 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 tbsp. lemon zest 1 tsp. cumin seeds 1 tsp. red pepper flakes extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Step 1Form sandwiches of Serrano and cheese in equal amounts....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, divided2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)3/4 cup confectioners’ sugarFILLING:1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa1 cup chopped walnuts1 large firm banana, thinly sliced1/3 cup halved maraschino cherriesWhipped topping, chocolate curls and additional maraschino cherries Preparation In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter; stir in wafer crumbs. Press into a 9-in. pie plate. In a small bowl, cream the remaining butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/4 cups light corn syrup1/4 cup waterALMOND MIXURE:3 cups sugar3 cups light corn syrup1/2 cup butter, melted4 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups slivered almonds, toasted1 teaspoon salt Preparation Heavily butter a 15x10x1-in. pan; set aside. Heavily butter a large bowl; set aside. In a stand mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 3/4 c. Swanson® Chicken Stock 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce Vegetable cooking spray 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 5 c. cut-up vegetables 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 4 c. cooked rice Preparation Step 1Stir the cornstarch, stock and soy sauce in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth.Step 2Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with the cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 cup peanut butter chipsADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs Preparation In a 1-qt. glass container, layer half of the cake mix, peanut butter chips and remaining cake mix. Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups). To prepare cookies: Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cookie mix, oil and eggs. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)2 cups sugar, divided1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mace2 large eggs, room temperature5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, lemon zest, salt, mace, eggs and 2 cups flour; beat well....

Ingredients 1 cup brown rice, cooked1 cup wild rice, cooked6 green onions, chopped3/4 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1/4 cup olive oil6 tablespoons raspberry vinegar2 tablespoons honey1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the rice, onion, cranberries, pecans and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3 tablespoons butter, softened2 teaspoons salt1/2 cup sugar1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in milk and water. Add the butter, salt, sugar, squash and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....