Ingredients 32 vanilla cake doughnut holes1 package red velvet cake mix (regular size)1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place 16 doughnut holes in each of 2 greased 8-in. round baking pans. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter over doughnuts, dividing evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely....

Ingredients 4 large eggs1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup canola oil3 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup buttermilk1 pound carrots, grated2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 cup sweetened shredded coconutFROSTING/DECORATIONS:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon water2 to 4 drops food coloring3 cups sweetened shredded coconutOptional candies: jelly beans, bunny Peeps candy and Sour Punch straws...

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup canned cherry pie filling1/4 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Place crescent dough on a lightly floured surface; seal seams and perforations. Cut into 24 pieces; press onto the bottoms and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Place about 1/2 teaspoon in each cup....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter, softened2 cups sugar1/2 cup whole milk1-1/3 cups peanut butter1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme Preparation Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease with butter. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and marshmallow creme until blended. Immediately spread into prepared pan; cool slightly....

Ingredients Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)2 large eggs1 cup sour cream3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup raisins Preparation Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edge of plate. In a small bowl, beat eggs on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the sour cream, sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves and salt and mix well. Stir in raisins. Pour into pastry shell....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained1/3 cup chopped ripe olives1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1/3 cup chopped yellow pepper1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 green onion, finely chopped6 flavored tortillas of your choice (10 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and dressing mix until blended. Stir in the cheese, chilies, olives, peppers, cilantro and onion....

Ingredients 1/2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 small sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 thin slice sweet onion, quartered1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing Preparation In a small bowl, combine the zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. cumin 1 tbsp. chili powder 1 can roasted dice tomatoes, juices drained 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 2 tubes crescent roll dough 1/2 c. shredded Mexican cheese 1 small bag Fritos (or other corn chips) 1 egg, beaten Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. As it heats, place ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 lime wedge Coarse sugar, optional1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila1 ounce Triple Sec1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries4 fresh mint leavesFresh blueberries, optional Preparation Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge. If desired, sprinkle sugar on a plate; dip rim in sugar. In a blender, combine tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, blueberries and mint. Puree until smooth. Pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with lime wedge and, if desired, blueberries and additional mint sprigs....

Ingredients 12 cups Italian-blend salad greens3 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 cup seedless red grapes, halved2/3 cup poppy seed salad dressing Preparation In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, chicken, oranges and grapes. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained3 tablespoons water1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup dry bread crumbs1 large egg1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powderDash crushed red pepper flakes2 tablespoons canola oil4 whole wheat or whole grain hamburger buns, split and toasted4 slices reduced-fat American cheese Optional toppings: Dill pickle slices, fat-free mayonnaise, ketchup, sliced red onion, lettuce and sliced tomato Preparation Place the beans, water and lemon juice in a food processor; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces6 bacon strips1 large onion, choppedSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. Saute onion in drippings until tender; remove with a slotted spoon. Drain beans; return to pan....

Ingredients 4 cups sliced carrots2 eggs, beaten1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast3/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon molasses2 teaspoons salt8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour Preparation Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; cook until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Place in a blender or food processor. Add eggs and 1/2 cup water; puree until smooth. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in remaining water....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup water2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips2 small onions, cut into thin wedges2 celery ribs, sliced diagonally1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedgesHot cooked rice Preparation Mix cornstarch, soy sauce and water until smooth. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef until browned, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 large sweet onions12 hickory-smoked bacon strips1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup molasses2 tablespoons barbecue sauce Preparation Cut each onion into 12 wedges. Cut bacon strips in half widthwise; wrap a piece of bacon around each onion wedge and secure with toothpicks. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, molasses and barbecue sauce; pour 1/2 cup over onions....

Ingredients 2 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons canola oil1 celery rib, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon pepper6 to 8 cups waterDUMPLINGS:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons beaten eggGRAVY:4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons water Preparation Coat chicken with flour....

Ingredients 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 1/3 c. Greek yogurt Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp. chopped dill kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine cucumbers and onion.Step 2In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice and dill and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.Step 3Pour dressing over cucumbers and onions and toss to coat. Garnish with more dill before serving....

Ingredients 2 slices bacon, cut into 1" pieces 5 lb. bone-in short ribs (about 13 to 14 ribs) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 large shallots, quartered 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3" pieces 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 6 cloves garlic, chopped 2 star anise 4 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish 3 tbsp. tomato paste 1 c. dry sherry...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup baking cocoa, divided3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups cold brewed coffee1/3 cup canola oil2 tablespoons white vinegar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 teaspoon shortening Preparation Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and dust with 1 tablespoon cocoa; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and remaining cocoa....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons brown sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup fat-free milk2 tablespoons canola oilMaple syrup, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pie spice and salt. In another bowl, combine milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Preheat griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease griddle. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown....