Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup shortening2/3 cup 2% milk1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat dough into a 10x4-in. rectangle. Cut rectangle lengthwise in half; cut crosswise to make 10 squares....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup white baking chips2 tablespoons shortening, divided1 cup milk chocolate chips Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and butter with cream; stir until smooth. Add vanilla; cool. Refrigerate until almost solid but still workable, about 1 hour. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a microwave, melt white chips and 1 tablespoon shortening; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 1 large egg, beaten1 cup sour cream1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread mix1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans (16 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained Preparation In a bowl, combine egg and sour cream; stir in cornbread mix, salt and pepper. Add corn; mix well. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or till golden.

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced4 teaspoons canola oil, divided2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon pepper1 small eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 teaspoon oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, lemon juice, basil, salt, cinnamon and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast2-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonFROSTING:6 tablespoons butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, cake mix, yeast and warm water until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 small onion, chopped1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted1 cup mild salsa1/2 cup water1 teaspoon taco seasoning1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in condensed soup, salsa, water and taco seasoning....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar, divided1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1/3 cup corn syrup2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons maple flavoring1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, corn syrup, vanilla and flavoring. In another bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 8 cups chopped tart apples1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained-reserve juice2 cups seedless green grapes1 to 2 teaspoons poppy seeds1-1/2 cups toasted pecansDRESSING:Reserved pineapple juice1/4 cup butter1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons water1 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise and 1/2 cup plain yogurt Preparation Make dressing first by combining the reserved pineapple juice, butter, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat to boiling....

Ingredients 2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter6 tablespoons baking cocoa2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueurGANACHE TOPPING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 3 pounds russet potatoes2 large eggs1 cup all-purpose flour, divided1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegDash pepperMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Peel and grate potatoes. In a bowl, combine the eggs, 3/4 cup flour, bread crumbs, salt, nutmeg and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)30 ice cream cake cones (about 3 inches tall)1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedBlack decorating icing Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cover two 13x9-in. pans with foil, tightly securing edges around pan. For each pan, cut fifteen small holes in foil, about 2-1/2 in. apart. Carefully stand a cone in each hole. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Fill cones to within 1/2 in....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry1 medium tart apple, peeled and coarsely chopped1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup finely chopped celery1/3 cup raisins1/3 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup all-purpose flourIce cream, optional Preparation Unfold pastry and place on a baking sheet. In a bowl, combine the apple, pineapple, sugar, celery, raisins, walnuts and flour; toss gently. Spoon filling onto half of crust, leaving 1 in. around edge....

Ingredients 2 cups seasoned stuffing croutons5 tablespoons water2 tablespoons butter, melted2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)GLAZE:1 envelope brown gravy mix1/2 cup water1/2 cup apricot preservesDash ground cloves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the croutons, water and butter. Loosely stuff into hens. Place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; tie drumsticks together. In a small saucepan, combine the glaze ingredients. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 4 large artichokes1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed1 cup chopped fresh cauliflower1 cup fresh broccoli florets1/2 cup dry red wine2 shallots, finely chopped, divided1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 cups spring mix salad greens1 bunch watercress20 large shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper Preparation With a sharp knife, level the bottom of each artichoke and cut 1 in....

Ingredients 2 quarts unsweetened apple juice2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup kosher salt4 ounces fresh gingerroot, peeled and thinly sliced15 whole cloves6 garlic cloves, crushed3 bay leaves3 medium oranges, quartered3 quarts cold water1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation To make the brine, in a large kettle, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Stir in oranges....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons dill seed, crushed1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon onion powder1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the seasonings; rub over pork roast. Prepare grill for indirect heat; place a pan of water in the center. Grill roast, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°)....

Ingredients 1 box pound cake mix Cooking spray Variety of Easter candies 1 container vanilla frosting Sugar pearls (for decoration) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare pound cake batter according to package instructions. Step 2Coat a 2-cup oven-safe measuring cup with cooking spray and pour in cake batter. Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly.Step 3Repeat step 2 for second cake....

Ingredients 8 bacon strips, chopped1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 small onion, halved and sliced1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Cover and refrigerate bacon until serving....

Ingredients 3 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)1 package (25 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli2 cups spaghetti sauce3/4 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place sausage in a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain. Cut into bite-size pieces. Meanwhile, cook ravioli according to package directions. In a small saucepan, heat the spaghetti sauce, cheese, garlic powder and pepper until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 small onion, chopped1 cup shredded carrots1 package (8 ounces) stuffing mix1/2 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, soup and sour cream. Add the vegetables and gently stir to coat. Combine stuffing mix and butter; sprinkle half into a 3-qt. slow cooker....