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Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup water1 cup vanilla frostingWHITE CANDY CLAY:1-1/4 cups white baking chips, melted1/4 cup plus1 tablespoon corn syrupCHOCOLATE CANDY CLAY:3/4 cup milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips, melted2 tablespoons corn syrup2 pastry bags or heavy-duty resealable plastic bags#3 round pastry tip4 tablespoons vanilla frosting, dividedRed liquid or paste food coloring...

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/4 c. (6 oz.) almonds, lightly toasted 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 4 large eggs 1/2 c. packed Domino Dark Brown Sugar 1 1/4 c. Domino Golden Sugar, divided 2/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 c. heavy cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 qt. strawberries, hulled and quartered Preparation Step 1Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°....

Ingredients Dough for double-crust pie1-1/3 cups sugar plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided2/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt6 medium apples, thinly sliced (about 7 cups)5 medium lemons, juiced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon apple pie spice 3 dashes Angostura bitters1 large egg, room temperature, beaten Coarse sugar and additional sea salt, optionalOptional: Vanilla ice cream and caramel ice cream topping Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to 1/8-in....

Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 3 tbsp. Italian or ranch salad dressing 2 slice Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Muenster Cheese 2 Kaiser rolls 8 spinach leaves 1/2 c. alfalfa sprouts 6 slice avocado 2 tbsp. chunky-style salsa Preparation Step 1Pound chicken breast halves to 1/4-inch thickness. Place in shallow bowl; pour dressing over chicken. Cover; marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.Step 2Drain chicken; discard dressing. Grill over medium coals 3 minutes; turn....

Ingredients 4 ounces bulk Italian sausage2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper1/4 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple6 large eggs, beaten6 tablespoons marinara sauce2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat broiler. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms, onion and pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh Brussels sproutsDIJON MUSTARD SAUCE:1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon celery seed Preparation Cut an “X” in the core of each Brussels sprout. Place in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-11 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and celery seed....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced celery1/2 cup chopped onion1/3 cup butter2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules2-1/2 cups boiling water1 package (12 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes1/2 cup shredded carrot1/4 cup orange juice2 teaspoons grated orange zest Preparation In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Stir in the stuffing cubes, carrot, orange juice, zest and the celery mixture. Spoon into a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 8 large egg whites1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups sugar3 cups sliced fresh strawberries1-1/2 cups whipped cream Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 300°. Add vinegar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg yolk, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted3 tablespoons 2% milk, warmed Preparation Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Add melted chocolate to 1 portion; mix well....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup water1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/4 teaspoon salt6 uncooked lasagna noodles1 cup ricotta cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 to 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Crumble the sausage into a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover; microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring once; drain....

Ingredients 10 small russet potatoes, unpeeled1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1/4 teaspoon pepper2 medium cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, divided 1/2 cup olive oil4 tablespoons cider vinegar3 garlic cloves, minced Preparation Place potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 package French vanilla cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup butter, melted1/3 cup chopped pecansVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, combine blueberries, sugar and cornstarch; stir in vanilla. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and melted butter. Crumble over blueberries. Top with pecans. Cover slow cooker insert with a double layer of white paper towels; place lid securely over towels....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup ranch salad dressing1/2 cup sour cream5 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese2 cups shredded cooked chicken1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 green onion, slicedTortilla chips and assorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, dressing, sour cream and blue cheese. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Layer with chicken, wing sauce and 1 cup cheese....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup stewed tomatoes, cut up1/2 cup tomato sauce1 small green pepper, chopped1 tablespoon chopped green onion1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon onion powder2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold waterHot cooked pastaShaved Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Place chicken in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green pepper, onion, garlic and seasonings; pour over chicken....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup panko bread crumbs2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons salt-free garlic herb seasoning blend 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground beef1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup chicken broth1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup cider or white vinegar1 green onion, thinly sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard and salt. Serve Immediately; refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 2 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick and 5 ounces each)2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 tablespoon whole white or black peppercorns, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot1/4 cup port wine1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/4 cup condensed beef consomme, undiluted1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped Preparation Rub steaks with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with peppercorns and salt. In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 jar (32 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained1 pound fully cooked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch chunks3-1/2 cups diced cooked peeled potatoes1 cup apple juice2 medium unpeeled apple, diced2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon caraway seeds3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add sauerkraut, sausage, potatoes, apple juice and apple. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and caraway; stir into saucepan....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix4 large eggs1/4 cup yellow mustard1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)Oil for fryingWAFFLES:1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1-3/4 cups 2% milk2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla extractMaple syrup Preparation Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions; cool. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, mix eggs and mustard. Place flour, salt and pepper in another shallow bowl....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped imitation crabmeat (about 10 ounces)1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped (about 1 cup)2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise3/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper8 whole wheat pita pocket halves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, celery and onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. Pour over crab mixture; toss to coat....