Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoaDash saltFILLING:1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted Preparation Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. granulated sugar 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. dark cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. butter, softened 2 large eggs 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. vegetable shortening 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 4 c. powdered sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line two 8” round cake pans with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3 cups vanilla ice cream3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonCOOKIES:1/3 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1/3 cup molasses2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground ginger3/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a blender, combine ice cream and cinnamon. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for at least 2 hours. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 package gingerbread cookie dough 1 c. mini semisweet chocolate chips 1 jar marshmallow crème Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and spray each cup of a mini-muffin tin with nonstick spray.Step 2Roll gingerbread dough into a 1/4" thick sheet, or open a package of pre-rolled gingerbread dough. Place a 1/3-cup measuring cup on the dough and use a sharp knife to trace around the cup. Repeat until you have 16 circles....

Ingredients 1 cured smoked ham (butt end) 2 c. apricot jam 1/4 c. mustard powder Butter for aluminum foil Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, with rack in lowest position. Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil; place roasting rack in pan.Step 2With a sharp knife, trim fat, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick layer. Lightly score fat in a diamond pattern (do not cut into meat). Place ham, fat side up, on rack; roast 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 pounds small carrots1/2 cup peach preserves1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons waterToasted chopped pecans, optional Preparation Place carrots in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the preserves, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into preserve mixture. Pour over carrots. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender....

Ingredients 1 package dark chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1 cup water4 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup canola oilFILLING:1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1-1/4 cups sugar4 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Line two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash2 medium carrots, chopped1 medium sweet red or yellow pepper, chopped1 medium Gala apple, peeled and chopped1 small onion, chopped2 cups water2 teaspoons vegetable base1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add squash, carrots, red pepper, apple and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar2/3 cup water1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Butter a 13x9-in. pan; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Syrup will turn a golden color. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Return to heat. Cook and stir until thermometer returns to 300°....

Ingredients 3 medium ripe pears, sliced1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon butterTOPPING:2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup granola without raisins Preparation Toss pears and cranberries with sugar, flour and cinnamon. Place 1 tablespoon butter in a 9-in. cast-iron skillet. Place on grill rack over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in fruit; grill, covered, until pears are tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided4-1/2 cups sugar1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme2 cups peanut butter chips, divided1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, marshmallow creme and 1/4 cup butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients CRUST:1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup butter1/4 cup shortening2 large eggs, lightly beatenFILLING:1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese1 cup sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon grated orange zestDash salt4 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup diced citron, optional1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground nutmeg Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder; cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles small crumbs....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 cup cold butter1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 garlic clove, minced1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1-1/4 cups 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese, garlic and pepper flakes....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 boneless pork chops Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 peaches, thinly sliced 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp. brown sugar Cooked white rice, for serving Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup buttermilk blend powder2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 large egg, lightly beaten1 cup milk1/3 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup fresh raspberries1/2 cup chopped nutsAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Combine egg, milk, oil and lemon juice; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raspberries and nuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full....

Ingredients 7 c. water kosher salt 1 c. fine stone-ground yellow cornmeal 1 c. coarse stone-ground yellow cornmeal 1 c. fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears of corn) 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese (3 ounces) Freshly ground pepper 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Step 1Lightly oil a 9-by-5-inch glass loaf pan. In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add a large pinch of salt, then slowly add the fine and coarse cornmeal by handfuls, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1-3/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon lemon juice1 package (16 ounces) acini di pepe pasta3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks, drained1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 cup miniature marshmallows1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedMaraschino cherries, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt....

Ingredients c. boiling water 1 tbsp. powdered green tea (from www.specialteas.com) 1/2 c. sugar 5 large egg yolks 1 1/4 c. cold heavy cream 1 tbsp. creme de menthe Preparation Step 1Wrap six 2-ounce ramekins with parchment, extending 1 inch above rim. Secure with tape; set aside. Stir boiling water and tea in a bowl. Refrigerate 30 minutes.Step 2Put sugar, egg yolks, and tea mixture into the bowl of an electric mixer set over a pan of simmering water....

Ingredients 2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups quick-cooking oats or rolled oatsFILLING:2 tablespoons butter1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped nuts1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta2 cups fresh broccoli florets3 garlic cloves, minced4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a saucepan, saute garlic in oil until tender....