Ingredients 1 cup water1 cup milk1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract8 to 10 ice cubes Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until thickened and slushy. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cans (6 ounces each) pineapple juice1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1/2 to 1 cup sugar1/4 cup honey1/4 cup lemon juiceAssorted fresh fruit Preparation In a saucepan, combine the flour, pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate, sugar, honey and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Cool. Serve over fruit. Leftover dressing may be refrigerate for up to 1 week....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup finely chopped pecans2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup butter, cubed1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (12 ounces) milk chocolate kisses2 ounces white baking chocolate1 teaspoon canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and pecans; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in milk and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 3 large tomatoes, chopped1 cup chopped cucumber1 medium sweet yellow or red pepper, chopped3/4 cup chopped zucchini1 small red onion, finely chopped1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon white vinegar3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cuminTortilla chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Serve with chips.

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/3 cup molasses1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground clovesFILLING:1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon orange extract1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and spices; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 6 medium potatoes2/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup plain yogurt2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 teaspoons prepared mustard1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon salt5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 medium onion, grated2 medium Golden Delicious apples, cubed Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes or until. Drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, mustard, garlic and salt....

Ingredients 2 long, narrow, firm eggplants 2 tbsp. corn oil 1 slice fine-textured white bread c. grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. virgin olive oil 4 medium ripe tomatoes Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Step 2Trim (but do not peel) the eggplants, and cut them lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. (You will have about eight slices.)Step 3Coat the bottom of a jelly roll pan or roasting pan with the corn oil....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons half-and-half cream1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperPinch sugar2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until combined. Gradually add oil in a steady stream, processing until smooth; set aside. Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 2 c. chocolate chips, divided 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, cut into 1" pieces 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 5 large eggs, at room temperature 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a 9”-×-13” inch baking pan and line with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cocoa powder....

Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 salmon fillets (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each) Preparation In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the first 9 ingredients. Add salmon and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes, turning once. Drain fillets, discarding marinade....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice4 cups fresh blueberriesSHORTCAKE:2 cups all-purpose flour3 to 4 tablespoons sugar, divided 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold butter2/3 cup half-and-half cream or milkButter, softened1 cup heavy whipping creamConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, lemon juice and 2 cups blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup packed light brown sugar1 package (6 count) individual graham cracker tart shells2 cups fresh blueberries, divided3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation In large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Spread in tart shells. In a small bowl, mash 3 tablespoons blueberries with sugar, lemon juice and zest. Add remaining berries and toss. Spoon into tarts....

Ingredients 3 large eggs2 cups packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup raisins1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add the brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon and pepper. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets....

Ingredients 2 ears corn, husks removed 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced 1 small squash, thinly sliced 1/2 pt. grape tomatoes, quartered 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 Small jalapeño, minced (optional) Juice of 1/2 lime 8 8-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese 4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled...

Ingredients 5 oz. glacé pear 5 oz. red and green glacé cherries 5 oz. glacé peach 4 oz. glacé ginger 4 oz. glacé figs c. brandy or orange-flavored liqueur 8 oz. unsalted butter 1 c. superfine sugar 4 eggs 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. ground almonds Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line base and side of deep 8-inch round cake pan with two layers of parchment paper, extending paper 2 inches over edge of pan....

Ingredients 4 lb. chicken wings 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. paprika Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. hot sauce (such as Frank’s) 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter Preparation Step 1 Line 2 medium baking sheets with aluminum foil. In a large bowl, combine chicken wings with garlic powder and paprika and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.Step 2Add 3/4 cup water to bottom of Instant Pot....

Ingredients 4 cups milk1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1 cup uncooked instant rice1 egg, beaten1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 5 minutes, stirring twice. Spoon into individual serving dishes. Serve warm or chill until serving.

Ingredients 1 salmon fillet (about 2 pounds)2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 to 2 tablespoons liquid smokeOptional: Capers and lemon slices Preparation Place salmon, skin side down, in an 11x7-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with brown sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle with liquid smoke. Cover and refrigerate for 4-8 hours. Drain salmon, discarding liquid. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until fish flakes easily with a fork, 35-45 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/4 teaspoon saltDash ground nutmeg1 package (6-1/2 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed1 tablespoon white vinegar4 large eggs2 English muffins, split and toasted1/3 cup sun-dried tomato spread1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained4 fresh dill sprigs Preparation In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup lemon juice1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce2 cups miniature marshmallows1/2 cup chopped pecansRed food coloring, optional1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a bowl, combine milk and lemon juice; mix well. Stir in pineapple, cranberry sauce, marshmallows, pecans and food coloring if desired. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into a 13-in. x 9-in....