Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Gingersnap cookies Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and pumpkin pie spice until fluffy. Beat in whipped topping until blended. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with gingersnaps.

Ingredients 1/2 pound dried figs, quartered1/2 cup pomegranate juice1/2 cup port wine or additional pomegranate juice1/4 cup lemon juiceDOUGH:1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons molasses1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup sorghum flour1 cup brown rice flour1/2 cup tapioca flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum Preparation Place figs in a small bowl. Add the pomegranate juice, wine and lemon juice....

Ingredients 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/2 teaspoon paprika1-1/2 cups crushed corn bread stuffing4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard Preparation In a large bowl, combine the corn, onion, celery and paprika. Stir in stuffing. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange pork chops over stuffing. Combine brown sugar and mustard; spread over chops....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms4 tablespoons butter, divided2-1/2 cups chopped onions6 cups cut fresh green beans (1-inch pieces)2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup 2% milkCRUST:2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubed1 cup sour cream1 large egg1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen French-style green beans2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon2 teaspoons lemon juice2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook green beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain beans; add bacon mixture and gently stir to coat.

Ingredients 1/2 yellow onion 1 medium leek 1/2 bulb fennel 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 plum tomatoes 1/2 c. Oloroso Sherry 1 lb. medium head-on prawns or shrimp 1/4 c. uncooked basmati rice 4 c. heavy cream 2 c. half-and-half 6 sprig Parsley 6 sprig thyme 1 bay leaf 4 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 pinch cayenne pepper salt Preparation Step 1In a wide (4-quart) saucepan, cook onion, leek, and fennel in butter over medium heat until translucent, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie1 tablespoon butter1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup finely chopped yellow summer squash1/2 cup fresh baby spinach3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup shredded Swiss cheese4 large eggs, lightly beaten1-2/3 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in....

Ingredients 1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix2 cups fresh or frozen corn1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 bunch green onions, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped1 small sweet orange pepper, chopped1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cool. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup yellow or blue cornmeal1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, separated1 cup whole milk1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup cooked whole kernel corn4 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiliesOil for fryingMaple syrup, optional Preparation In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; blend in milk and butter....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries or fruit of your choice1-1/4 cups water, divided1-1/3 cups sugar, divided4 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup Master Baking Mix Preparation Thaw and chop fruit if necessary. In a saucepan, combine the fruit, 3/4 cup water, 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Cook and stir over medium heat just until mixture begins to simmer and butter is melted. Remove from the heat; set aside....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, undrained1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped walnutsGLAZE:1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until blended. Beat in fruit cocktail and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture until well blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon honey1 can (12 ounces) white water-packed tuna, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 medium apple, chopped1/3 cup chopped pecans1 celery rib, thinly sliced1/4 cup dried cranberries1/8 teaspoon salt4 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches)2-3/4 cups alfalfa sprouts Preparation In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and honey. Stir in the tuna, oranges, apple, pecans, celery, cranberries and salt. Serve on pita breads with sprouts.

Ingredients 6 large potatoes (about 3 pounds), cooked, peeled and cubed4 large hard-boiled large eggs, sliced2 celery ribs, sliced6 green onions with tops, sliced6 radishes, sliced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperDRESSING3 large eggs, beaten1/4 cup vinegar1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup Miracle Whip Preparation In a large bowl, combine potatoes, eggs, celery, green onions, radishes, salt and pepper; set aside. For dressing, combine eggs, vinegar, sugar, dry mustard and salt in a saucepan....

Ingredients 6 cups white vinegar3-1/2 cups sugar3 cups water4-1/2 teaspoons canning salt1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon fennel seed2 small heads cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 12 cups)4 large carrots, sliced4 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch slices48 pearl onions, peeled and trimmed (about 1-1/4 pounds)4 large sweet red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips4 serrano peppers, seeds removed and thinly sliced10 bay leaves20 whole peppercorns10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Preparation In a large stockpot, combine vinegar, sugar, water, canning salt, oregano and fennel seed....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained1 cup chopped cucumber1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped radishes2 tablespoons chopped onion1/2 teaspoon salt1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sweet pickle relish1 tablespoon prepared mustardLettuce leaves and additional radishes Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a bowl, beat cream cheese; add mayonnaise, relish and mustard. Fold into macaroni mixture. Press into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking sodaICING:4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/2 to 2/3 cup evaporated milkAssorted food coloring and decorations of your choice Preparation In a large bowl, cream the sugar, butter, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs and mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 5 slice bacon 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. yellow cornmeal 1/4 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 1/2 c. frozen corn kernels 4 large scallions 2 large eggs 1 c. sour cream 4 tbsp. unsalted butter Preparation Step 1Set up a grill for indirect grilling, with the coals on one side, and heat to 425°....

Ingredients 4 cups nonfat dry milk powder2 cups white baking chips2 cups baking cocoa1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon saltEACH SERVING:1 cup hot 2% milk Preparation Pulse the first five ingredients in a food processor until baking chips are finely ground. Transfer to a large airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup hot cocoa mix in a mug. Stir in hot milk until blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs3/4 cup reserved Double-Duty Heavenly Applesauce or other cinnamon applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegTOPPING: 1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in applesauce and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh mushrooms1/2 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing Preparation In a glass bowl, combine all ingredients and allow to marinate several hours or overnight.