Ingredients 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges1 teaspoon cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas, thawed1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, thinly sliced1 teaspoon canola oil1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 small garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toastedHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, ginger and reserved juice until smooth....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped peeled apples1/3 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup raisins1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonPastry for double-crust pieMilkSugar Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine apples, walnuts, brown sugar, raisins, flour, lemon zest and cinnamon; set aside. Roll pastry to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 5-in. circles. Spoon about 1/4 cup apple mixture into center of each circle. Moisten edges of pastry with water....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons butter, melted1 egg white Preparation In a food processor, combine cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; pulse until blended. Add egg white; pulse until moistened. Press mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely before filling.

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped12 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed3 cups waterSalt and pepper to taste2 cups whole milk1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 cup sour cream Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the potatoes, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) lemon-pepper marinated chicken breast fillets2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/2 cup Italian salad dressing4 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips1 package crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese1 cup chopped tomatoes1 cup Greek olives, chopped2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook chicken in batches on an indoor grill for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear. Meanwhile, place garbanzo beans and salad dressing in a food processor; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup water2 tablespoons peach or orange gelatin1 medium peach, peeled and finely chopped4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in gelatin powder and peach; mix well until gelatin powder is dissolved. Set aside 1 cup for serving....

Ingredients 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons minced fresh basil5 teaspoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano1 large eggplant, cut into 10 slices10 slices tomato1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Grill eggplant, covered, over medium heat for 3 minutes. Turn slices; spoon Parmesan mixture onto each. Top with tomato; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Grill, covered, 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups Dr Pepper1 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup baking cocoa2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beatenICING:1/2 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup Dr Pepper1/4 cup baking cocoa3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 5 large eggs, separated 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar, divided 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 c. milk 4 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk 1/2 c. milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. cinnamon-sugar...

Ingredients Turkey drippings3 to 3-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Pour turkey drippings and loosened browned bits from roasting pan into a 4-cup measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 2 tablespoons. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 3 cups. In a large saucepan, whisk flour, 3/4 cup broth and reserved fat until smooth. Add thyme, sage and pepper; gradually whisk in the drippings mixture....

Ingredients 9 large ripe olives6 hard-boiled large eggs12 small baby carrots Preparation For the penguin heads, attach one olive to the top of each egg with a toothpick. For beaks, cut six carrots 1/2.in from the pointed end; attach the flat side of a pointed piece to the center of each head with half a toothpick. For the feet, make a lengthwise cut through the remaining carrots; place flat side down in pairs (trim carrots if necessary)....

Ingredients 2 packages (11.4 ounces each) frozen crunchy breaded fish fillets1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon ketchup2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard1 teaspoon horseradish sauce2 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce1-1/2 cups deli coleslaw6 hamburger buns, split Preparation Bake fish according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, parsley, ketchup, mustard, horseradish sauce and hot pepper sauce until blended. Spoon 1/4 cup coleslaw onto the bottom of each bun; top with two pieces of fish....

Ingredients 1 c. pearled barley salt 1 box block extra-firm tofu 2 tbsp. grapeseed oil or coconut oil 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil 1/2 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder 4 scallions Freshly ground pepper 1 stalk lemongrass 4 1/2 c. shredded Tuscan kale 1 1/2 tbsp. prepared horseradish 2 tbsp. tamari or soy sauce 2 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar 2 tbsp. sweetened shredded coconut 1 tbsp. sesame seeds 2 tbsp. cilantro...

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup chopped green onions1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; sprinkle over hens. In a large skillet, cook hens over medium-high heat in oil until browned on both sides....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream1 cup heavy whipping cream3/4 cup sugar1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extractSeedless green and red grapesAdditional sugar Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sour cream and cream until well blended. Gradually stir in sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat just until mixture is warm and sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. In a small microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute....

Ingredients 2 sheets refrigerated pie crust1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract2 cups fresh blueberries2 cups fresh raspberries1/4 cup sliced almonds, toastedAdditional confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unroll crusts; roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut each with a floured 3-in. cookie cutter to make 8 circles or other shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets; prick holes in crusts with a fork....

Ingredients 1 jar (32 ounces) whole dill pickles1 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons garlic salt2 tablespoons paprika1 tablespoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon pepperOil for deep-fat fryingRanch salad dressing, optional Preparation Drain pickles, discarding liquid. Cut pickles into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Drain on paper towels; blot with additional paper towels until dry. In a shallow bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. In another shallow bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, garlic salt, paprika, cayenne pepper and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup molasses2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar4-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half creamWalnuts halves, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses....

Ingredients 1/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)3 cups coffee ice cream, softened1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1/2 cup cold strong brewed coffee1/4 cup cold 2% milk1-3/4 cups whipped topping1 cup marshmallow creme1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Spread ice cream topping into crust. In a large bowl, beat the ice cream, dry pudding mix, coffee and milk until blended; spoon into crust....

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking grits1 cup shredded Velveeta1/2 cup butter1 teaspoon garlic salt1 large egg1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milkAdditional cheese, optional Preparation Cook grits according to package directions. Add cheese, butter and garlic salt; stir until cheese and butter are melted. In a measuring cup, beat egg; add milk to measure 1/2 cup. Stir into grits. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly around the edges....