Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon strips, diced1/2 pound ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 can (28 ounces) pork and beans1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons prepared mustard2 tablespoons molasses1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup chopped salted peanutsFROSTING:1/2 cup peanut butter3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 to 1/2 cup 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter1 cup each diced potato, celery, cauliflower, carrot and broccoli3 cups water3 chicken bouillon cubes1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley3 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add the vegetables, water, bouillon, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells1-1/3 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese1/2 cup chopped apple1/3 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place tart shells on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; spoon into tart shells. Bake 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pastries in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper....

Ingredients 4 cups chopped pecans, divided 1 cup butter, softened2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 tablespoons vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour2-1/4 cups red candied cherries1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple1/2 cup chopped candied citron1/3 cup rum Preparation Sprinkle 3 cups pecans over a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 3/4 c. shredded sweetened coconut 1 1/2 c. crushed chocolate wafer cookies 1/2 c. sugar 2 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 c. loosely packed mint leaves 3 tbsp. Green Creme de Menthe 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 5 large egg yolks 1 bar semisweet chocolate Freshly whipped cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9-inch pie plate. Whisk together coconut, cookie crumbs, and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 1/3 cup raisins2 tablespoons water1/4 teaspoon almond extract3 cups coarsely chopped peeled apples1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons canola oil8 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)Confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place raisins, water and extract in a large microwave-save bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Add apples, 1/3 cup sugar, flour and cinnamon; toss to combine....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup butter, melted2 large eggs, beaten1/2 teaspoon almond extractWhipped cream or ice cream, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Add cranberries and nuts; toss to coat. Stir in the butter, eggs and extract (mixture will be very thick if using frozen berries). Spread into a greased 9-in. pie plate....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream1/2 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup frozen whipped topping1/8 teaspoon rum extract1/8 teaspoon brandy extract or vanilla extractOptional: Ground nutmeg and maraschino cherries Preparation In a blender, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; if desired, top with additional whipped topping, nutmeg and cherries.

Ingredients 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and chopped8 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese3/4 cup apple cider2-1/4 teaspoons paprika1 cup chopped pecans, toastedGrapes and assorted crackers Preparation In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Remove 3-1/2 cups to a small bowl; stir in pepper and set aside. Fold olives into the remaining cream cheese mixture....

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower 2 clove elephant garlic 1/4 c. olive oil 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. Pepper 1/4 c. Fine bread crumbs 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese 2 lemons Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Remove the core of the cauliflower and cut into individual florets.Step 3Place cauliflower florets in baking dish. Tuck slices of garlic into the cauliflower. Drizzle with half of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)10 fun-size Milky Way candy bars, divided1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 jar (12 ounces) Milky Way ice cream topping1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Chop six candy bars. Remove cake from the oven; immediately sprinkle with chopped candy bars. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/3 cup shortening2 eggs1-1/2 teaspoons salt4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, salt, 3 cups flour and remaining sugar. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 medium potato 1 medium sweet potato 4 small shallots 1 medium acorn or delicata squash 2 small parsnips 2 small turnips 1/4 c. olive oil salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 to 4 fresh sage leaves 1 to 2 teaspoons Spanish sherry vinegar Preparation Step 1Adult Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C, or gas mark 6).Step 2Adult and Child Adult slices the vegetables....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. whole wheat fusilli 4 small zucchini 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lb. skinless 2 tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 anchovy fillets 2 garlic cloves 1 red bell pepper 1/2 c. chopped basil Preparation Step 1Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the fusilli, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided1 cup all-purpose flour1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2/3 cup warm water (120° to 130°)2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1/3 cup butter, meltedGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon corn syrup1 to 2 tablespoons water Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups cake mix, flour, yeast and water until smooth. Stir in eggs until blended....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth3/4 cup chopped onion3/4 cup frozen corn1 celery rib, choppedDash cayenne pepper3 cups crushed corn bread stuffing6 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring broth, onion, corn, celery and cayenne to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in stuffing. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided2 green onions, finely chopped1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1 large egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1 tablespoon butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onions, red pepper, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne; fold in crab....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple10 pecan halves1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves1 package yellow cake mix (regular size) Preparation Pour butter into a well-greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Arrange pineapple slices in prepared pan; place a pecan half in the center of each slice. Combine the apricot preserves and reserved pineapple juice; spoon over pineapple slices. Prepare cake batter according to package directions; pour over pineapple....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 package (16 ounces) frozen vegetable blend of your choice1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 envelope taco seasoning1 garlic clove, mincedShredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, vegetables, beans, broth, taco seasoning and garlic; bring to a boil....