Ingredients 1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix4 large eggs, room temperature1 can (12 ounces) Dr Pepper1 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:1 container (12 ounces) whipped cream cheese, room temperature1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup baking cocoa3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes....

Ingredients 4 oz. light rum 1/2 c. fresh strawberries, chopped, plus more for garnish 1 (10-oz.) bag frozen strawberries, chopped Juice of 1 lime Sliced lime, for garnish Preparation Step 1To a blender, add rum, fresh and frozen strawberries, and lime juice and blend until smooth.Step 2Pour into two glasses and garnish with lime slices and whole strawberries. For best results, we call for two types of strawberries: fresh and frozen....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 2 cups butter, divided1 package (10-1/2 ounces) pastel miniature marshmallows1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips1 cup peanut butter Preparation Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter. Place marshmallows in prepared pan. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chips, peanut butter and remaining butter, stirring constantly. Pour over marshmallows. Tap pan lightly on work surface....

Ingredients 1 cup bulgur (fine grind)1/4 cup finely chopped red onion3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground allspice1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground lamb1 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup pine nuts2 tablespoons harissa chili pasteRefrigerated tzatziki sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Soak bulgur according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add onion, garlic and seasonings. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 1 halibut steak (6 ounces)4 medium mushrooms2 cherry tomatoes, halved2 lemon slices1/2 medium green pepper, sliced1/4 cup diet Mountain DewCrushed pepper Preparation Place fish in the center of a 20x14-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Place mushrooms, tomatoes, lemon and green pepper around fish. Fold edges of oil up; pour soda over fish. Fold foil to seal tightly. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 3/4 pound bulk spicy pork sausage or uncooked chorizo2 eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups unseasoned croutons1/3 cup sliced green onions1/3 cup minced fresh parsley1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)3 tablespoons canola oil1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce or salsa verdeAdditional picante sauce or salsa verde, optional Preparation Crumble sausage into a large skillet; cook for 6-8 minutes over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain. Cool to room temperature; stir in the eggs, croutons, onions and parsley....

Ingredients 40 fudge-striped cookies1/4 cup chocolate frosting2 packages (5 ounces each) chocolate-covered cherries20 pieces candy corn Preparation Place 20 cookies on a flat surface, solid chocolate side down. Trim remaining cookies to create a flat edge. With frosting attach a chocolate-covered cherry to the top of each base cookie. Position another cookie perpendicular to each base cookie, flat edge down; attach with frosting. With a dab of frosting, attach 1 piece of candy corn to the front of each cherry for the head....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1 cup boiling water1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into thin strips2 tablespoons canola oil1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubedHot cooked noodlesMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, dissolve bouillon in water. Add the soup, mushrooms, onion, garlic and Worcestershire sauce....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups sliced onions1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder5 tablespoons shortening2/3 cup 2% milk1 large egg, room temperature3/4 cup sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/3 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 cups cooked long grain rice1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 16 to 18 ounces refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 medium green pepper, julienned3/4 cup sliced red onion1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup white wine vinegar3 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dried mint flakes3 tablespoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water....

Ingredients 3 chicken breasts 1 green apple, chopped 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2/3 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. lemon juice kosher salt Freshly cracked black pepper 1 tbsp. chopped dill, for garnish 6 slices lemon (optional) 6 sprigs dill (optional) Preparation Step 1Poach chicken: In a large pot, arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer. If using, place lemon slices and dill sprigs on chicken....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt2/3 cup canola oil1/4 cup cold 2% milk Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; stir in oil and milk. Set aside 1/3 cup for topping. Press remaining mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Add filling. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 375° for 60-70 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 c. cocoa powder 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. heavy cream 6 c. whole milk Mini marshmallows, for garnish Preparation Step 1Combine all ingredients except marshmallows in a slow cooker and stir to combine.Step 2Cook, covered, until everything is melted, stirring occasionally, 2 hours on LOW.Step 3Ten minutes before serving, add marshmallows and let them get melty. Step 4Garnish with more mini marshmallows, if desired....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 medium onion, diced1/2 small sweet red pepper, sliced1/2 small green pepper, diced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oreganoDash pepper1 tablespoon olive oil8 egg whites, beaten1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion, red pepper, green pepper, salt, oregano and pepper in oil until vegetables are tender. Beat egg whites until foamy; pour into skillet. Cook for 3 minutes over medium-low heat or until puffed and lightly browned on bottom....

Ingredients 1 cup farro, rinsed1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided1/4 cup lime juice1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon kosher salt4 ounces shishito peppers (about 20 peppers)2 medium ears sweet corn, husked1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese1/2 cup sliced radishes1/2 cup chopped green onions Preparation Place farro in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, until tender, 25-30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 20 cookies)1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter, softened7 medium pears (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced2 tablespoons all-purpose flourVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. With clean hands, work butter into oat mixture until well combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Place pears in a small bowl; add flour and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 large egg whites, lightly beaten3/4 cup cornmeal1/4 teaspoon salt2 medium green tomatoes2 medium red tomatoes2 tablespoons canola oil8 slices Canadian bacon Preparation Mix the first 4 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; refrigerate until serving. Place flour in a shallow bowl; place egg whites in a separate shallow bowl....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 package (10 ounces) julienned carrots2 celery ribs, chopped1/4 cup tomato paste1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped1 medium red potato (about 5 ounces), finely chopped1/2 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef brothGrated Parmesan cheese, optional...

Ingredients 11 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optionalAssorted fresh vegetables and/or crackers Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Shape into a ball. Roll in walnuts if desired. Wrap tightly; chill 2 hours. Serve with vegetables and/or crackers.