Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup buttermilk1/3 cup canola oil2 tablespoons minced fresh basil2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, basil and rosemary; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet....

Ingredients 24 popsicle sticks 4 Nutter Butter cookies 11 oz. white chocolate 2 tbsp. red sanding sugar 2 tbsp. Blue sanding sugar 2 tbsp. red and white star sprinkles Preparation Step 1Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Insert popsicle stick into center of cookie; set aside.Step 2Place white chocolate in heat-proof bowl over pan of simmering water. Stir continuously until melted. For ease of dipping, transfer chocolate to deep heat-proof vessel....

Ingredients 10 fresh strawberries, halved8 fresh or dried figs, halved2 small navel oranges, thinly sliced12 ounces seedless red grapes (about 1-1/2 cups)1 medium mango, halved and scored1/2 cup fresh blueberries1 cup fresh blackberries1/2 cup dried banana chips2 large kiwifruit, peeled, halved and thinly sliced12 ounces seedless watermelon (about 6 slices) 1/2 cup unblanched almonds8 ounces Brie cheese8 ounces mascarpone cheese1/2 cup honey Preparation On a large platter or cutting board, arrange fruit, almonds and cheeses....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup heavy whipping cream6 tablespoons butter, cubed3 ounces unsweetened chocolate3 tablespoons light corn syrupDash salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, divided3 pints coffee ice cream, softened Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the confectioners’ sugar, cream, butter, chocolate, corn syrup and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool completely....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups halved fresh strawberries3 tablespoons butter4 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest1/4 teaspoon orange extractVanilla or chocolate ice cream Preparation In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir strawberries in butter for 1 minute. Add sugar, lime zest and orange extract. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve over ice cream.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 large egg, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartarDECORATION:2 cups red, green or blue candy coating disks36 miniature marshmallows1-1/2 cups white candy coating disks2 cups sweetened shredded coconut36 Sixlets or other candies Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, confectioners’ sugar and extracts until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg....

Ingredients OVEN-DRIED CITRUS SLICES:2 grapefruit slices2 orange slices1 teaspoon sugarCAKE:3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest3 cups cake flour3 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup white grapefruit juiceFROSTING:2 packages (8 ounces each) plus 3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter, softened8 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons grated grapefruit zest2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract...

Ingredients 4 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches)1 cup plain yogurt2 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links or other sausage links of your choice, casings removed1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped1 medium tomato, choppedAdditional minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Wrap pita breads in foil; warm in oven while preparing toppings. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, green onions, parsley, lemon juice and garlic....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup water1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin4 cups sliced fresh strawberriesWhipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate. Trim edge. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil or parchment. Bake 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth....

Ingredients 1/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 pound turkey slices (1/4 inch thick)2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation Place the milk, flour, eggs and bread crumbs in 4 separate shallow bowls. Dip turkey slices into milk, then coat with flour. Dip into eggs and coat with bread crumbs. Place on waxed paper; let stand for 5-10 minutes. In a large skillet, brown turkey over medium-high heat in butter and oil for 2 minutes on each side or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 cups salsa1 can (16 ounces) refried beans1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 envelope taco seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper6 flour tortillas (10 inches)3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided2 cups crushed tortilla chipsOptional: Sliced ripe olives, guacamole, chopped tomatoes and sour cream Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons active dry yeast2 teaspoons salt4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk3/4 cup butter, cubed5 large egg yolks, room temperatureFILLING:1 cup sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamonTOPPING:1-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milkPurple, yellow and green colored sugars Preparation In a large bowl, mix the sugar, yeast, salt and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°....

Ingredients 5 bacon strips3/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/3 cups water2/3 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup sugar6 cups sliced cooked peeled potatoes Preparation In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp; remove and set aside. Drain all but 2-3 tablespoons of drippings; cook onion until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Add water and vinegar; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened....

Ingredients 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubed9 tablespoons shortening, cubed6 to 9 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:5 cups sliced peeled peaches1 tablespoon lemon juice3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter, cubedOPTIONAL TOPPING:1/2 cup crystallized ginger1/4 cup coarse sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork, until dough forms a ball....

Ingredients 1/3 cup fresh orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest4 large eggs1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 cup butter, cubed12 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick)Maple syrup Preparation In a bowl, combine orange juice, zest, eggs and cardamom; beat well. Melt the butter in a 13x9-in. pan in the oven. Remove pan from oven. Dip the bread on both sides in the egg mixture; place in a single layer in pan. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes, turning once....

Ingredients 1 large egg, beaten1 cup applesauce1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs1 medium onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, applesauce, bread crumbs, onion, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Add ground beef; mix well. Fold in cheese. Pat into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until no pink remains....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1/2 cup sliced sweet pickles4 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped3/4 cup finely chopped celery1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion1/4 cup mayonnaise6 onion rolls, split Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place ham and pickles in a food processor; pulse until almost smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in eggs, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spread 1/2 cup over each roll bottom; replace tops. Wrap each in foil and place on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 3-1/4 cups dried currants2-2/3 cups raisins1 cup chopped walnuts2/3 cup chopped candied citron or candied lemon peel4 cups all-purpose flour, divided1 cup butter, softened2 cups packed brown sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup molasses1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves1 cup strong brewed coffee Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. Grease and flour three 9x5-in. loaf pans. Line bottoms with waxed paper; grease and flour the paper....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons olive oil1 jar (12 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped1/3 cup Greek olives, sliced1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon shortening2 tablespoons plus 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup canola oil1 cup buttermilk3 eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar Preparation Grease 10-in. fluted tube pan with shortening; lightly coat with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, buttermilk, eggs and extracts until well blended....