Ingredients 2 pounds white candy coating, broken into small pieces2 cups semisweet chocolate chips4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped1 jar (24 ounces) dry roasted peanuts Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the candy coating, chocolate chips and German chocolate. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 1 hour longer or until melted, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in peanuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup whole milk1/3 cup hot brewed Easy EspressoGround cinnamon, optional Preparation Place milk in a 1-cup microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until milk is hot and small bubbles form around edge of cup. Place a metal whisk in cup; whisk vigorously by holding whisk handle loosely between palms and quickly rubbing hands back and forth. Remove foam to a small measuring cup as it forms....

Ingredients 6 medium baking potatoes (about 3 pounds)1 tablespoon butter1 each small sweet red, orange and green pepper, finely chopped1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms1/4 cup finely chopped red onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 large eggs, beaten1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons sour cream, divided6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled or 1/3 cup bacon bits3 green onions, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub and pierce potatoes with a fork; place on a microwave-safe plate....

Ingredients 1 medium jicama, cut into strips1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced1 large apple, thinly sliced1 large pear, thinly sliced1 small red onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup cider vinegar1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup dried cherries1 teaspoon minced fresh mint Preparation In a large bowl, combine the jicama, fennel, apple, pear and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Pour over salad and toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper6 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1/4 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons dried minced onion2 tablespoons tomato paste1/4 cup raisins Preparation Combine flour, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper in a shallow dish; coat chops, 1 at a time. In a nonstick skillet, brown the chops in olive oil on both sides....

Ingredients 1 whole garlic bulb1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 cup butter, cubed1 large onion, chopped2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 sea bass or grouper fillets (8 ounces each) Preparation Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off of bulb. Brush with oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 12 garlic cloves, minced or sliced1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon salt4 beef T-bone or porterhouse steaks (3/4 inch thick and 12 ounces each)1/2 cup butter, cubed1 pound baby portobello mushrooms, thickly sliced1/2 cup Burgundy wine or reduced-sodium beef broth Preparation In a small bowl, combine the garlic, oil and salt; rub over both sides of steaks. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side, until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed2 medium carrots, shredded3 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon pepper6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup water2 cups fresh snow peas, halved2 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta, broken into thirds Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup honey Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, butter and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter1 cup peanut butter chips1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; butter foil and set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter chips and 2/3 cup milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Pour into prepared pan....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) chocolate chips (semisweet, dark, white or your choice) 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter 1 can (5 oz) evaporated milk 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow fluff 3 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. mix-ins (such as nuts, Oreo pieces or toffee bits), divided Preparation Step 1Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on the long sides....

Ingredients 1/3 cup instant espresso powder1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 teaspoons kosher salt3 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Mix all ingredients until well blended. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Ingredients 2 jars salsa Verde (11 oz. each) 2 c. chicken broth 1 bag shredded Mexican cheese 1 bag tortilla chips 1 tbsp. vegetal oil 4 eggs Cilantro, chopped, for garnish Sour cream, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325°. Step 2In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1 jar salsa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and add cheese, stirring until melted (it won’t combine into a smooth sauce; that’s fine)....

Ingredients 2/3 cup 2% milk2 large eggs1/3 cup water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt Preserves of your choice, optional Preparation In a blender, combine the milk, eggs, water and vanilla; cover and process until well blended. Combine the flour, confectioners’ sugar, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Cover and process until smooth. Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 2 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet....

Ingredients 1/4 c. cider vinegar 2 tbsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 small red onion 1 1/4 lb. ground beef or ground buffalo 1/4 c. hickory barbecue sauce 3 tbsp. hickory barbecue sauce 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 4 slice Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese 4 Kaiser or onion rolls Preparation Step 1Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated1/2 cup baking cocoa1/2 cup boiling water1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilkFROSTING:3/4 cup butter, melted3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract6 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons whole milkDark or additional regular baking cocoa, optional Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced3 kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/2 cup blueberries or halved red grapes Preparation Cut dough into three pieces: 6-1/2 in., 2 in. and 1-1/2 in. long. On a greased baking sheet, pat or roll the 6-1/2-in. piece into an oval, about 1/3 in....

Ingredients 3 teaspoons sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup cubed fresh pineapple1/2 cup sliced peeled kiwifruit1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper, optional2 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), room temperatureButter-flavored cooking spray Preparation Mix 2 teaspoons sugar and cinnamon. In another bowl, toss fruit with remaining sugar and, if desired, jalapeno. Coat both sides of tortillas with cooking spray. In a large skillet, cook tortillas until golden brown, 45-60 seconds per side....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin3 cups cold fat-free milk2 packages (1.4 ounces each) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1/4 cup fat-free hot fudge ice cream topping1/4 cup fat-free caramel ice cream topping1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine cake mix and pumpkin (mixture will be thick)....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise3 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 green onions, chopped1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut in half lengthwise Preparation In a small bowl, beat butter and mayonnaise until blended. Stir in the cheeses, onions, Italian seasoning and garlic. Spread over cut sides of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until topping is lightly browned and bubbly....