Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/3 cups hazelnuts2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese. Beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or until easy to handle. Preheat oven to 350°. Spread hazelnuts in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 7-10 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. To remove skins, wrap hazelnuts in a tea towel; rub with towel to loosen skins....

Ingredients 8 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped1/2 cup chopped onion1/3 cup chopped green pepper1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, cook corn in enough boiling water to cover for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Drain, cool and set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup crushed shortbread cookies2 tablespoons butter, melted3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk2 tablespoons lemon juice2/3 cup raspberry sherbet, softenedFresh raspberries Preparation In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of two 4-in. springform pans coated with cooking spray. Freeze 10 minutes. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and lemon juice until blended. Spread over crust. Freeze 2 hours or until firm....

Ingredients 1 bunch leaf lettuce, torn2 cups packed torn spinach1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup sliced celery6 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 medium tomato, slicedDRESSING:1 cup canola oil3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon ketchup1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Chill. Combine dressing ingredients; just before serving, drizzle over salad and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 package spice cake mix (regular size)1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 cup water1/4 cup molasses6 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, ginger and baking soda. Stir in water, molasses and vanilla and mix well. Roll into 10 balls. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until surface cracks and cookies are firm....

Ingredients 2 c. Heinz Ketchup 2 c. strong black coffee 1 c. white vinegar 1 c. brown sugar garlic powder salt Pepper Hot pepper sauce 2 rack baby back ribs garlic powder salt Black pepper 12 oz. dark beer Preparation Step 1Prepare BBQ sauce: Combine all ingredients and cook BBQ sauce slowly over a low flame for a few hours (stirring often) until it reaches the desired thickness. This can be made a few days in advance....

Ingredients 3 cups vanilla ice cream1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/4 cups finely crushed graham crackers1 teaspoon ground cinnamonOil for deep-fat frying Preparation Using a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop, place six scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Freeze. Place heavy cream in a shallow bowl. Combine cracker crumbs and cinnamon in another shallow bowl. Dip ice cream balls in cream, then roll in crumb mixture. Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder1/2 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup dried cranberriesSTREUSEL2 crunchy oat and honey granola bars (0.74 ounce each), finely crushed2 tablespoons sugarADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:1 large egg, lightly beaten, room temperature3/4 cup water or 2% milk1/3 cup canola oil2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Whisk first six ingredients. Place in a 1-qt. jar; top with cranberries. In a small plastic bag, combine streusel ingredients....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided4-1/2 cups sugar1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milkPinch salt1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme12 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 cups chopped walnuts, optional Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. In a heavy large saucepan, combine sugar, milk, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk1 graham cracker crust (10 inches)2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup slivered almonds, divided1 cup cold 2% milk1 package (3.3 ounces) instant white chocolate pudding mix1 envelope unflavored gelatin2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation Place chocolate chips and milk in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 12 oz. Ghirardelli semisweet chocolate 1 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. instant coffee granules 1/2 c. lightly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 c. rolled oats 1 1/2 c. salted pretzels 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter Butter to grease pan 2 block Neufchatel cheese 1 1/2 c. low-fat Greek yogurt 3 eggs 1 c. white sugar...

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) almond paste1 cup sugar1 large egg1/2 teaspoon lemon extractDOUGH:4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 cups cold butter1 cup ice water1 large egg white2 teaspoons water Preparation In a large bowl, beat the almond paste, sugar, egg and extract until smooth. Divide into 4 portions. On lightly floured waxed paper, roll each portion into a 12x1/2-in. rope; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 teaspoons olive oil, divided1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup sliced zucchini2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 teaspoon salt8 ounces uncooked spaghetti Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and Italian seasoning. Add chicken, a few at a time; seal and shake to coat....

Ingredients EGG YOLK PASTRY:5 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1-1/2 cups shortening2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten3/4 cup cold waterFILLING:5 pounds tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced4 teaspoons lemon juice3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt2% milkAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 3 1/4 c. heavy cream, divided 3 c. Fruity Pebbles cereal, divided 15 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 17 1/2 oz. tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough Preparation Step 1Make the cereal “milk.” In a medium bowl, combine 2 c. of cereal and 3 c. of heavy cream. Stir until evenly combined.Step 2Let steep for 20 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh strainer. Step 3Make the ice cream. In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the cereal-infused cream with the additional 1Ž4 c cream until stiff peaks form....

Ingredients 1 carton (8 ounces) fat-free spreadable cream cheese1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper2 celery ribs, finely chopped2 medium carrots, finely chopped6 radishes, finely chopped4 teaspoons finely chopped onion1 teaspoon dill weedSnack toast and/or pita bread Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Serve on snack toast and/or pit bread. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked small pasta shells, alphabet pasta or ring macaroni3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup butter1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook garlic in butter over medium-low heat until mixture is fragrant, 4-5 minutes; remove from heat. Drain pasta; add to garlic butter. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; toss to coat....

Ingredients 3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth1/2 cup mango chutney3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1/4 cup water3 tablespoons brown sugar3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon pepper4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs2 medium onions, slicedOptional: Egg noodles or spaetzle and minced fresh parsley Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Add ribs and turn to coat. Top with onions....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup butter, melted1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractTOPPING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg and vanilla; add to flour mixture and stir to combine. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon baking powderPinch salt1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.