Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.9 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix4 large eggs1 cup eggnog1/4 cup canola oil2 teaspoons rum extract1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmegGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon rum extract3 to 4 teaspoons eggnog Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, eggnog, oil, extract and nutmeg. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a well-greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 38-41 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 c. dried fava beans 1 clove garlic 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 tbsp. capers (preferably salted) 5 small arugula leaves Preparation Step 1Soak fava beans overnight in cold water, covering them with at least 3 inches of water. (Or, to save time, do a “fast soak”: Put beans in a pot and cover with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 envelope active dry yeast 1 tsp. honey 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. whole-wheat flour 1/2 c. brown ale 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil extra-virgin olive oil 1 bulb fennel 1/4 c. dry white wine 1/4 c. Pernod 1 c. chicken stock salt Freshly ground pepper 1 large sweet onion 1 lb. Trugole or fresh Asiago cheese 8 large green Sicilian olives...

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups water1/4 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon white vinegar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup uncooked jasmine rice1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas2 teaspoons brown sugar1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh mint1/4 cup dried cranberries Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, bring first 5 ingredients to a boil. Remove from heat. Pour over rice in a greased 8-in. square baking dish....

Ingredients 2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks20 cups cubed cooked chicken12 cups cooked rice8 cups green grape halves4 cups sliced celery4 cans (15 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained4 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved4 cups Miracle Whip7 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate1 to 2 tablespoons salt1 teaspoon pepper4 cups slivered almonds, toasted Preparation Drain the pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Combine pineapple and the next six ingredients....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup canola oil, divided3/4 cup warm water (120°)1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beatenFILLING:1-1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs6 cups chopped peeled apples (about 6 medium)1/2 cup raisins1 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/3 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons sour cream Preparation Place flour in a mixer bowl; beat in 1/4 cup oil (mixture will be slightly crumbly). In a small bowl, slowly whisk warm water into beaten egg; add to flour mixture, mixing well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup molasses2 teaspoons white vinegar1 egg, lightly beaten3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon saltDecorating icing, nonpareils, red-hot candies or candies of your choice, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, molasses and vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. Stir in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; stir into molasses mixture to form a soft dough....

Ingredients Cupcakes of your choice1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frostingOreo cookies1/4 cup vanilla frostingChocolate-covered peppermint candiesSmall banana-shaped hard candies (Runts) Preparation Frost cupcakes with chocolate frosting. Split the sandwich cookies in half, keeping the cream side whole (microwaving a few cookies at a time for several seconds helps to keep the cream side solid). Place the cookies, cream side up, on the cupcakes for eyes. Cut remaining cookie pieces crosswise into thirds; discard the center third and set the rest aside....

Ingredients 2 c. egg whites 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. salt 3 c. sugar 2 c. cake flour 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. pure almond extract 5 peaches Lightly sweetened whipped cream Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325°. In a standing electric mixer, beat the egg whites at medium speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and salt and beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in 2 1/2 cups of the sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and glossy, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 lb. dried fettucine 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (plus more to coat pasta) 1 large onion, sliced into half moons Kosher salt, to taste Pinch of granulated sugar (optional) 1 c. plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt (preferably 2% or full-fat) 1 c. Parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 lemon Preparation Step 1Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to boil....

Ingredients 1/3 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano2 tablespoons minced fresh mint1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the tilapia, turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Place tilapia on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces3 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce1 cup salsa verde1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 teaspoon saltHot cooked riceSour cream, optional Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine pork, enchilada sauce, salsa verde, green chiles and salt. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 5-6 hours. Serve with rice. If desired, top with sour cream....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 cup cold butter1/2 cup shortening2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup sour cream3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided1-1/2 cups sugar Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the yeast mixture; mix thoroughly....

Ingredients 6 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 7 medium)1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed2 tablespoons maple syrup1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup butter, melted1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonVanilla ice cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine apples and cranberries. Add syrup and lemon juice; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, halved and sliced1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 loaf (1 pound) focaccia bread1/3 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil8 slices deli pastrami6 slices smoked deli ham6 thin slices hard salami1 small tomato, thinly sliced6 slices provolone cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in thyme; set aside. Cut focaccia in half horizontally....

Ingredients 1 jar (16 ounces) black bean and corn salsa1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided2 teaspoons lime juice1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips, chopped2 packages (14.1 ounces each) refrigerated pie pastry4 ounces quesadilla cheese, shredded1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation In a large bowl, combine the salsa, corn, jalapenos, 2 tablespoons cilantro and lime juice. In another bowl, combine the chicken, remaining cilantro and 1/2 cup salsa mixture; set aside....

Ingredients CRUST:1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 quarts fresh strawberries, halvedGLAZE:1 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup water3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin2 teaspoons lemon juiceWhipped cream Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and nuts. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until set; cool completely on a wire rack....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons pepper1 tablespoon dried thyme1 tablespoon dried tarragon1 tablespoon ground ginger1 tablespoon ground mustard1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon dried oregano2 large eggs1/2 cup milk1 broiler/fryer chicken (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut upOil for frying Preparation Combine the first nine ingredients; store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 cups coating mix (enough for 3 batches of chicken). To prepare chicken: In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk....

Ingredients 2 cups orange juice1 cup pineapple juice1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup chilled carbonated water Preparation In a blender, combine the juices, strawberries and sugar. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a pitcher; stir in water. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.

Ingredients 1/2 cup plain yogurt1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon honey1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper4 cups cubed cooked turkey1/2 cup chopped apple1/3 cup chopped celery1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/3 cup dried cranberries5 cups torn mixed salad greens Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in the turkey, apple, celery, walnuts and cranberries. Divide salad greens among five serving plates; top with turkey mixture.