Posts

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar3 egg whites1/4 cup water2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split1/2 cup boiling water2 tablespoons coffee liqueur1 tablespoon instant coffee granules1/2 teaspoon baking cocoa Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping; set aside. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, egg whites and water in a small heavy saucepan over low heat....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. minced ginger 8 oz. snap peas, trimmed 1 red bell pepper, sliced 2 small carrots, sliced 1 1/2 c. sliced cremini mushrooms Kosher salt 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp. water 2 tsp. sesame oil 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, plus more for pan 2 (12-oz.) bags marshmallows 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 10 c. Rice Krispies 2 c. white chocolate chips 1 tbsp. coconut oil 16 drops blue food coloring 24 shark gummies, for decorating Small white edible sugar pearls, for decorating Star sprinkles, for decorating Preparation Step 1Grease a 9"-x-13" baking pan with butter. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows and salt and stir until completely melted....

Ingredients 6 oz. soba noodles 1/4 c. vegetable oil 3 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 3 tbsp. tamari 1 tsp. agave syrup 2 large shallots 6 clove garlic 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 lb. large shrimp salt 2 scallions 1/4 c. Chopped cilantro 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper Lime wedges Preparation Step 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cans (one 20 ounces, one 8 ounces) pineapple chunks1-1/4 cups sugar1/2 cup cider vinegar1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)6 to 8 whole clovesDash salt Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Discard cinnamon and cloves. Add pineapple. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 10 chicken wings (about 2 pounds)1/2 cup butter, melted2 to 5 teaspoons hot pepper sauce3/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon paprikaDIPPING SAUCE:3/4 cup sour cream1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 tablespoon milk1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon ground mustardPaprika, optionalCelery sticks, optional Preparation Cut chicken wings into three sections discard wing tips. Place wings in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the butter, hot pepper sauce, garlic salt and paprika; pour over wings....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon seasoned salt1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce7 cups Rice Chex6 cups Cheerios5 cups Wheat Chex1 can (12 ounces) mixed nuts Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add the seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and pepper sauce; set aside. In a large bowl, combine cereal and nuts. Drizzle with butter mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth8 small red potatoes, quartered and thinly sliced1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix2 cups fresh spinach or frozen chopped spinach Preparation In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine the broth, potatoes and salad dressing mix. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltROYAL ICING:3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar5 to 6 tablespoons warm water3 tablespoons meringue powderAssorted paste food coloring 2 to 3 teaspoons water Preparation In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin1 cup boiling water6 ice cubes2 medium ripe bananas, cut into chunks4 tablespoons whipped topping4 fresh strawberries Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool for 10 minutes. Add enough water to ice cubes to measure 1 cup. In a blender, combine gelatin and ice mixture; cover and process for 1 minute or until ice cubes are dissolved. Add bananas; process 1-2 minutes longer or until blended....

Ingredients 2 cups frozen whole strawberries, thawedRed food coloring, optional1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation In a bowl, crush strawberries. Add food coloring if desired. Beat in pudding mix until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust; sprinkle with coconut. Chill until ready to serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes1 cup shredded carrots1 teaspoon each minced fresh oregano, basil and parsley or 1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and parsley flakes1 teaspoon salt, optional1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the squash, tomatoes, carrots and seasonings....

Ingredients 10 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 8 medium)1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons butter, cubed Preparation Place apples in a 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples and toss to coat. Dot with butter. Cover and microwave on high for 11-12 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring every 5 minutes.

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup chopped dill pickles1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt4 eggs, separated1-1/3 cups 2% milk2 tablespoons canola oil8 French sandwich rolls, splitAdditional oil for deep-fat frying2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveinedCayenne pepper to taste4 cups shredded lettuce16 tomato slices Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion and pickles; set aside. For batter, combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add the egg yolks, milk and oil; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 to 3/4 pound fresh spinach1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced3/4 cup Ranch-style salad dressing5 slices bacon, crisply fried and crumbled1/2 cup Spanish peanuts Preparation Remove and discard spinach stems. Rinse leaves well; drain and pat dry. Tear spinach into bite-sized pieces and arrange evenly in salad bowl. Evenly layer cucumber slices, radish, green onion and eggs. Spread dressing over top....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 teaspoon olive oil3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 garlic clove, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, toss bread crumbs with oil; cook and stir over medium heat until toasted. Remove from pan. Add sausage to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat until no longer pink....

Ingredients 48 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)CARAMELIZED ONIONS:2 tablespoons canola oil2 large onions, chopped1/2 cup beef broth2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Dash dried rosemary, crushedDash dried thymePIMIENTO CHEESE:2-1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese2-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise2 jars (4 ounces each) diced pimientos, drained1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper9 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled...

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1 large egg, room temperature1 cup plain yogurt1/2 cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons molasses1-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled pears (about 2 medium)1/2 cup raisins1/3 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, yogurt, oil and molasses until smooth....

Ingredients 1/4 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch pieces1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 cups cubed peeled Yukon Gold potatoes1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth1/4 cup steak sauce3/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large nonstick saucepan, saute the beef, onion and salt in oil for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the potatoes, broth, steak sauce, chili powder, cumin and cayenne....

Ingredients 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips6 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped1 teaspoon shortening1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, coarsely chopped Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Transfer to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in corner of bag and set aside. In another small microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in coconut. Spoon 2 tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; spread into a 4-in....