Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, optional Preparation Prepare cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes. Fill 30 paper-lined muffin cups half full. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and salt until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and, if desired, coconut....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon 2 thick slices crusty bread, torn into bite-size pieces 1 tbsp. Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dips Mix 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced kosher salt 2 oz. fresh goat cheese 1/4 c. buttermilk 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. sour cream 1 tbsp. lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper 1 romaine heart, chopped 2 oz. baby kale Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 lb. shelled raw peanuts 2 tbsp. distilled white vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, toss peanuts, vinegar, salt, and black pepper until coated. Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet.Step 2Bake until peanuts are golden and fragrant, 15 to 18 minutes.Step 3Let cool completely before serving. Some recipes for roasted peanuts call for using fresh, raw peanuts still in their shell, but we’re opting for some shelled peanuts here....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 package (10 ounces) sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs, lightly beaten2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/3-in. thickness. Place one cheese slice on each piece of chicken; roll up tightly. Secure with a toothpick. Place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat chicken with flour. Dip in beaten eggs, then coat with bread crumbs....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon sugar3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1 cup milk Preparation In a medium bowl, combine flours, baking powder, sugar, and salt; mix well. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8 to 10 times. Roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in....

Ingredients 2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans1 package (12 ounces) hot dogs, halved lengthwise and sliced2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons prepared mustard1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the pork and beans, hot dogs, brown sugar, Worcestershire and mustard. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions; stir in cheese....

Ingredients 3 cups water1-1/2 cups milk1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided1 teaspoon salt4 cups mashed potato flakes1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 carton (8 ounces) French onion dip1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, 1/3 cup butter and salt to a boil. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in potato flakes. In a bowl, combine cream cheese and onion dip. Stir into potatoes....

Ingredients 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced1 tablespoon canola oil1 pound ground beef2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth2 tablespoons brandy or additional reduced-sodium beef broth1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard3 cups mashed potatoes1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 35-40 minutes or until the onions are a deep golden brown, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices1/2 cup orange juice1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Preparation Place sweet potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or just until tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, bring the orange juice, butter, orange zest and pumpkin pie spice to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt, softened1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 cup canned pumpkin1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipping topping, thawedAdditional pumpkin pie spice, optional Preparation Spread frozen yogurt into crust. Freeze for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt and ginger. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon over frozen yogurt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1 large egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltFUDGE FILLING:1 cup milk chocolate chips1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractChopped peanuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate1 cup butter2 cups sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 large eggs, lightly beatenFILLING:3 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extractTOPPING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and eggs. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cups fresh broccoli florets2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber1 cup fresh snow peas1/3 cup chopped red onionDRESSING:1/3 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup plain yogurt2 teaspoons dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, chicken, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumber, snow peas and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat....

Ingredients 12 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. salt 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. packed light-brown sugar 1 can pumpkin purée 3 large eggs Sugar Glaze Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter and flour two 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch (6-cup) loaf pans (see note, below); set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 cup cubed peeled potato2 celery ribs, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped1/4 cup Clamato juice1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1 cup cooked shrimp Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, potato, celery, carrots, Clamato juice and lemon pepper....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups Mueslix cereal with raisins, dates and almonds1/4 cup Grape-Nuts1/4 cup whole wheat flour2 tablespoons raisins2 tablespoons dried cranberries2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup honey Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add honey; mix well. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish; pat down evenly. Bake at 300° for 15-20 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Cool completely before removing from pan....

Ingredients 4 large grapefruit2 teaspoons rum extract1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped3 large egg whites, room temperature1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 cup sugar8 maraschino cherries Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Halve grapefruits and section; remove membranes. Return grapefruit sections to grapefruit halves. Drizzle 1/4 teaspoon rum extract over each. Top each with 1 rounded tablespoon of whipped cream. Place on an ungreased foil-lined baking sheet. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cornstarch and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups pureed green tomatoes (about 3 medium)2 cups sugar1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin Preparation In a large saucepan, bring tomatoes and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Skim off any foam. Pour into jars or containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Cool before covering with lids. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks.

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)3 cups of white frosting3 drops of green food coloring1/2 teaspoon of water2 cups of sweetened shredded coconutJelly beans, marshmallow Peeps and chocolate kisses (or the candy of your choice) Preparation Cover the serving board with gift wrap, taping the wrap on the back side of the board. Cover the wrapped board with clear cellophane in the same way. Set the board aside....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1-1/4 cups eggnog2/3 cup sugar3 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon salt Whipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, eggnog, sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice and salt....