Ingredients 1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained3 egg whites1 egg2 tablespoons instant coffee granules, optional2 tablespoons canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powderDash salt1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional Preparation In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, place the beans, egg whites, egg, coffee granules if desired, oil and vanilla in a food processor....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided1 small onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon butter1 large portobello mushroom cap, finely chopped1 small yellow summer squash, finely chopped1 small zucchini, finely chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided1 cup frozen corn, thawed1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 large poblano peppers, halved and seeded...

Ingredients 2 navel oranges 1 grapefruit 1 lime 4 Pompano 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. cold unsalted butter Preparation Step 1Using a sharp knife, peel 1 of the oranges, removing all of the bitter white pith, then cut in between the membranes to release the sections. Using a fork, gently break up the sections into pearls; you will need 2 tablespoons. Repeat with 2 sections of the grapefruit to yield 2 tablespoons of pearls, and with the lime to yield 1 tablespoon of pearls....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup corn syrup1/2 cup sugar6 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons bourbon1 tablespoon all-purpose flour3 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided Preparation Roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer crust to pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Sprinkle chocolate chips into crust....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup water1/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in water, oil and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust2 teaspoons butter, melted2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 medium Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, press pizza dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Brush with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garlic powder....

Ingredients 4 cups shredded cabbage1 large apple, chopped3/4 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a serving bowl, combine the cabbage, apple, raisins, celery and onion. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Ingredients 5 red, black and/or green jelly beans10 circus peanut candies Preparation Cut jelly beans in half lengthwise. Press each half into the end of a circus peanut.

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded fontina cheese5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled4 green onions, chopped1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley1/4 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped and patted dry1/2 teaspoon salt, divided3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 1 large egg1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs1 teaspoon paprika4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, mix the first six ingredients; stir in 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 cups assorted dried beans for soup2 smoked ham hocks12 cups water1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained2 medium onions, chopped1/4 to 1/3 cup lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon chili powder1 pound smoked kielbasa, chopped1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth1/2 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in....

Ingredients 2 plum tomatoes1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 small onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Thinly slice the tomatoes; place on paper towels to drain. Unroll crescent dough; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Roll into a 14x10-in. rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Arrange tomatoes and onion over crust. In a small bowl, combine the oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper; brush over top....

Ingredients 1/2 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup molasses1/3 cup canola oil2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) SALAD:8 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups)1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 cup shredded red cabbage2 medium carrots, shredded3 green onions, thinly sliced2 cups chow mein noodles3/4 cup salted cashews, toasted2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended....

Ingredients 10-1/2 cups rolled oats1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons salt1-1/2 tablespoons pepper3-1/2 cups chopped onion14 large eggs10-1/2 cups whole milk or tomato juice21 pounds ground beefGLAZE:1-1/4 cups ketchup3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup prepared mustard Preparation In several large bowls, combine the oats, salt, pepper, onion, eggs and milk or tomato juice. Sprinkle beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into loaves of desired size and place in shallow baking pans....

Ingredients 1 celery rib, chopped1/2 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 cup milk1 cup crushed saltines (about 20 crackers)2/3 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)2 eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Stir in the corn, milk, saltines, cheese, eggs and salt. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt....

Ingredients 3 powdered sugar doughnuts (graduated sizes from 2 to 3 inches if possible)1 powdered sugar doughnut hole or mini doughnut5 mini chocolate chips1 orange-mint Tic Tac1 piece (10 to 12 inches) “fruit by the foot” fruit roll3 gumdrops2 pretzel sticks1 starlight mint Preparation On a small plate, stack the three doughnuts to form body of snowman. Place doughnut hole on top for head. Add chocolate chip buttons and eyes and an orange-mint nose....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup beef broth2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 teaspoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and brown on each side, 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add garlic to the pan; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in broth, brown sugar, soy sauce and red pepper flakes....

Ingredients 1 c. unsalted butter 3/4 c. sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. finely chopped dried cranberries or cherries Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 325 degrees F with a rack in center. Combine butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Beat with a wooden spoon until combined but not too creamy. Stir in dried cranberries....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plain yogurt1/2 cup sour cream1 tablespoon lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic and pepper; whisk until smooth. Stir in the blue cheese. Serve over salad greens. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 4 large eggs6 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided1 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extractConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Separate eggs; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat six 6-oz. souffle dishes with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar into each dish, tilting to cover the bottom and sides; set aside. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk corn syrup, cocoa, egg yolks and vanilla until blended; set aside....

Ingredients 2-3/4 cups chocolate bear-shaped crackers or chocolate wafer crumbs, crushed2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided 1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup cold water1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softenedCaramel sundae syrup, optional Chocolate syrup, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine crushed crackers and 2 tablespoons sugar with melted butter. Using the bottom of a glass, press cracker mixture onto bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in....