Ingredients 1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 cup water3 large eggs1/2 cup canola oil3 tablespoons chopped pecans3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut3 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and oil. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine the pecans, coconut and brown sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup orange juice2 tablespoons soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into thin strips1 tablespoon canola oil1 small onion, sliced1/4 pound fresh snow peas1/2 sweet red pepper, julienned Hot cooked riceOptional: Chopped green onion and sesame seeds Preparation In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic and ginger until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup water1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup poppy seedsDRIZZLE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in poppy seeds. Transfer to a greased and floured 13x9-in....

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup chopped green onions1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Add cheese, onions and garlic salt; mix well. Cut bread, leaving slices attached at the bottom; spread slices with cream cheese mixture. Wrap loaf in a large piece of heavy-duty foil (about 28x18 in.); seal tightly....

Ingredients 1 pint lemon or orange sherbet2 tablespoons almond extract1 package white cake mix (regular size)6 cups sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, beat sherbet and almond extract until sherbet is slightly softened. Gradually add cake mix. Stir in coconut. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Ingredients 1 tsp. unsalted butter 1 tsp. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. whole milk 3/4 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 oz. baby spinach 1 oz. sliced Canadian bacon Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 English muffin 1 large egg Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium. Whisk in flour and cook until bubbling, about 20 seconds, then whisk in milk, mustard, and 1 tablespoon water. Cook, whisking, until mixture is thickened and smooth, 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 large leek 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 lb. white or cremini mushrooms 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1/4 c. dry red wine 5 oz. baby spinach salt Freshly ground pepper 4 large eggs 4 slice whole-grain toast Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the leek and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large fresh ripe pineapple2 medium firm bananas, sliced2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecansDash ground cinnamonDash ground nutmeg3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconutFresh strawberries, optional Preparation Stand pineapple up and cut about a third off of one side, leaving the top attached. Remove fruit from the piece cut off and discard outer peel. Remove fruit from the remaining pineapple, leaving a 1/2-in. shell intact....

Ingredients 2 tsp. granulated sugar, divided 2 dashes angostura bitters, divided 2 dashes orange bitters, divided 2 tsp. water, divided 2 small orange wedges, plus 2 2-inch orange peels, divided 3 oz. Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old, divided Ice Maraschino cherries, for garnish Preparation Step 1Add 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 dash of angostura and orange bitters to each glass. Stir until sugar is dissolved.Step 2Add 1 teaspoon water, then 1 orange wedge to each glass, and muddle to combine....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin3 tablespoons water2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup miniature marshmallows1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. In a saucepan, combine gelatin, water and reserved juice. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Refrigerate until syrupy, about 30 minutes. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy....

Ingredients 6 large egg whites, room temperature1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon almond extract1 cup heavy whipping creamRed food coloring, optionalRaspberries or strawberries Preparation In a large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt at medium speed until foamy. Add sugar a little at a time, beating well. Add extracts. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Grease the bottom only of a 9-in....

Ingredients 1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen bread dough, thawed1 large sweet red pepper, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 14-in....

Ingredients 1/4 cup orange juice3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 teaspoon saltRed leaf lettuce2 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned2 medium pears, sliced1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 cup seedless grapes Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Line a platter with lettuce. Arrange fruit over lettuce; drizzle with dressing....

Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked1 large egg1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs1/3 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons chili sauce1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperDash hot pepper sauceDash Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon olive oil4 hamburger buns, splitTomato slices and lettuce leaves, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine tuna and next 12 ingredients; mix well. Shape into 4 patties (mixture will be soft)....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk6 tablespoons key lime juice2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided1 graham cracker crust (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, combine milk and lime juice. Refrigerate 1/4 cup whipped cream for garnish. Fold a fourth of the remaining whipped cream into lime mixture; fold in remaining whipped cream. Spoon into crust. Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 3 cups water2-2/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (5 to 6 medium)1-1/2 cups sugar1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed Preparation In a 2-qt. freezer container, combine all ingredients. Cover and freeze for 5 hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Ingredients 1/3 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons beaten egg1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon baking powderDash salt2 teaspoons butter, dividedFILLING:2 ounces cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar, divided4 teaspoons 2% milk1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup each fresh blueberries, strawberries and raspberries Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. In an 8-in. nonstick skillet, melt 1 teaspoon butter....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg3/4 cup molasses2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon coarse sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided1 tablespoon sherry1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot or dash ground ginger4 ounces beef flank steak, cut into thin strips1/2 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 cup beef broth3/4 teaspoon hoisin sauce1/8 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon canola oil1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sherry and ginger; add the beef....

Ingredients 2 frenched racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each)1/2 cup honey1/2 cup cherry preserves2 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon lime juice Preparation Place lamb on a greased foil-lined baking sheet. Drape a piece of heavy-duty foil over bones to prevent overbrowning. In a small bowl, combine the honey, preserves, oil and lime juice. Set aside 1/2 cup. Spoon half of the remaining glaze over lamb. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10-12 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting once with remaining glaze....