Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup chopped cashews1/2 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon butter1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon saltPinch ground nutmeg1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon rum extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan; set aside. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Microwave 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in the cashews, pecans, butter, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and nutmeg....

Ingredients 6 cups shredded cabbage1 cup chopped unpeeled cucumber1 cup chopped tomato1 cup chopped green pepper1 cup sliced green onions2/3 cup spicy vegetable juice1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine cabbage, cucumber, tomato, green pepper and green onions; set aside. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss gently. Cover and chill for 2 hours; stir before serving....

Ingredients 6 garlic cloves, halved3 cups fresh baby spinach1-1/2 cups loosely packed basil leaves3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pine nuts, toasted1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper3/4 cup olive oil Preparation Place garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add spinach, basil and walnuts. Pulse until chopped. Add cheese, salt and pepper. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream.

Ingredients 2 large eggs1 package (10 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed dry and chopped3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crustRefrigerated tzatziki sauce, optional Preparation In a bowl, whisk eggs; set aside 1 tablespoon of egg. Combine the spinach, feta cheese, garlic, pepper and remaining beaten eggs. Unroll pizza crust; roll into a 12-in. square. Cut into four 6-in. squares. Top each square with about 1/3 cup spinach mixture....

Ingredients 4 large eggs 4 slice peasant bread 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 lb. fat asparagus 1/4 c. red wine vinegar salt Freshly ground pepper 2 c. packed young mustard greens or chicory 1/2 small red onion 1/4 lb. ricotta salata 1 watermelon radish or 2 large red radishes Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the eggs in a saucepan of water and bring to a simmer over moderately high heat....

Ingredients 4 to 6 green onions1 cup water1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned2 medium carrots, julienned12 thyme springs1-1/3 cups white wine3 tablespoons butter Preparation Trim both ends of onions; cut the green tops into 7-in. lengths. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add onion tops; boil for 1 minute or until softened. Drain and immediately place onion tops in ice water....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca6 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed3 cups sliced fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milkOptional: Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix brown sugar and tapioca. Add rhubarb and strawberries; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (14-3/4 ounces) spaghetti in tomato sauce with cheese1 can (15 ounces) mixed vegetables, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Stir in soup, spaghetti and vegetables. Transfer to an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 3 jars (16 ounces each ) pickled hot cherry peppers, drained1 can (2 ounces) anchovy fillets1 large tomato, seeded and finely chopped1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, finely chopped1 cup ripe olives, finely chopped3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs1 teaspoon capers, drained1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried basil Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened2 cups packed brown sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sesame seeds, toasted and cooled Preparation In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar; add egg and vanilla. Combine remaining ingredients; add to the creamed mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pan for 30 seconds before removing to a wire rack to cool completely....

Ingredients c. extra-virgin olive oil Zest of 2 large lemons 3 bay leaves 3 large rosemary sprigs 1/2 tsp. cracked black peppercorns kosher salt c. fresh lemon juice c. water Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine the olive oil with the lemon zest, bay leaves, rosemary sprigs and cracked peppercorns and cook over moderate heat just until sizzling. Add a large pinch of salt; remove from the heat. Let cool slightly, then stir in the lemon juice and water....

Ingredients 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs2 large eggs1/2 cup tomato juice2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground beef8 thin slices fully cooked ham1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3 thin slices part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, eggs, tomato juice, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. On a pieces of heavy-duty foil, pat meat mixture into a 12x10-in....

Ingredients 1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon grated lime zest1 teaspoon vanilla extractLime slices and fresh mint, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sugar, lime juice, zest and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spoon into dessert dishes. Garnish with lime and mint if desired.

Ingredients 1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch strips2 pounds beef top sirloin steaks, cut into thin strips3/4 cup water2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1/2 cup salsa1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese8 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves...

Ingredients 1 tube pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough 2/3 packet instant chocolate pudding mix 1 1/2 c. whole milk 1 package Oreo cookies 1 container Cool Whip (8 oz.) 1/3 packet instant chocolate pudding mix 1/2 c. crumbled brownie pieces (either store-bought or leftover homemade ones) chocolate sauce Preparation Step 1Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350° and grease the bottom and sides of a 9" pie plate. Cover with chocolate chip cookie dough and bake for 16 to18 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into serving-size pieces2 tablespoons canola oil1 medium onion, thinly sliced2 cups water2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauceGRAVY:1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/4 cups beef broth or waterOptional: Hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. Pound steak with a mallet to tenderize. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed sugar cones (about 12)1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup sugar3-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, divided1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened1/3 cup malted milk powder1-1/2 cups fudge ice cream topping, softenedAdditional strawberries, optional Preparation In a large, bowl, combine the crushed sugar cones, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 10-in. pie plate. Freeze. Place 3 cups of strawberries in a blender or food processor; cover and puree....

Ingredients 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1-1/2 cups cooked instant brown rice6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream Preparation In a large nonstick saucepan, saute the pepper, celery and onion in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1/4 c. golden raisins 2 tbsp. hot water 3/4 lb. spaghetti 7 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. mackerel fillets 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 small onion 1/4 c. pine nuts 1/4 c. Chopped fresh dill Preparation Step 1Put the raisins and the hot water in a small bowl and leave until the water is absorbed. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup water1 cup brewed coffee2/3 cup sugar2/3 cup hazelnut liqueurPUMPKIN MIXTURE:2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese3/4 cup canned pumpkin5 tablespoons sugar, divided1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1-1/4 cups heavy whipping creamASSEMBLY:54 crisp ladyfinger cookies (about 16 ounces)1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a small saucepan, combine water, coffee, sugar and liqueur; cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes....