Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained2 cups miniature marshmallows1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise12 red maraschino cherries, chopped and patted dry12 green maraschino cherries, chopped and patted dry1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a small bowl, combine pineapple and marshmallows. Set aside until marshmallows are softened, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir into marshmallow mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped dates1/2 cup each chopped red and green candied cherries1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple Preparation In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and oats; add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups butter, softened2-2/3 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup Golden Grahams, coarsely crushed1-3/4 cups miniature marshmallows4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients box Half of a 6 1⁄2-ounce box falafel mix (about 1⁄2 cup) water 2 tbsp. to 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Cooking oil 1 pita round Raw veggies of your choice 1/4 c. tahini (Find this sesame paste with international foods or peanut butter in the grocery store.) 1/4 c. plain yogurt (or water) Juice of half a lemon dash salt Preparation Step 1To make the sauce: Whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth....

Ingredients 1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake/cookie mix1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1 large egg2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon water1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optionalFILLING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugarGround cinnamon and nutmegCrystallized ginger, chopped, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat cookie mix, butter, sugar, egg, flour, water and, if desired, ginger until blended. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 2 medium pears, sliced2 tablespoons butter4 teaspoons apricot spreadable fruit8 thin slices pound cake4 teaspoons chopped walnuts4 tablespoons whipped topping Preparation In a small cast-iron skillet, saute pears in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in spreadable fruit. Place cake slices on 4 dessert dishes; top with pear mixture, walnuts and whipped topping.

Ingredients 3 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute beans and corn in butter and oil until tender. Stir in the thyme, salt and pepper.

Ingredients CAKE:2/3 cup butter, softened1-3/4 cups sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups 2% milkFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractGreen paste food coloringDECORATION:2 goals posts (made from yellow bendable straws)Large gumdrops Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a half-sheet foil cake pan (17x12x1 in.). In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 6 fresh apricots 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. thyme leaves salt Freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. pine nuts 1 1/2 tsp. aged balsamic vinegar 1 bunch stemmed arugula 1 log fresh goat cheese Preparation Step 1Light a grill. In a medium bowl, toss the apricots with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the thyme and season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes.Step 2Grill the apricot halves over high heat for about 5 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred and softened....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. ground beef Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 1/4 c. low-sodium beef broth 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce 1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoes 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. paprika 1 1/2 c. elbow macaroni, uncooked 1 c. shredded cheddar Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled4 to 6 English muffins, split Preparation In a bowl, combine butter and mustard; stir in bacon. Toast the English muffins; spread with bacon butter. Refrigerate any leftover butter.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh chives1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 cup shortening3/4 cup 2% milkHERB BUTTER:1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh chives1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times....

Ingredients 2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free raspberry gelatin1-1/2 cups boiling water1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup port wine or red grape juiceMint leaves for garnish, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the pineapple, cranberry sauce, walnuts and wine. Pour into a 5-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Run a knife through the gelatin mixture to evenly distribute the fruit....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup cold butter2 large eggs1 tablespoon whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half creamFood coloring, optional Colored sugar, optional Decorating candies, optional Preparation Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and vanilla; add to flour mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened1 cup thawed orange juice concentrate3 drops red food coloring, optional1 drop yellow food coloring, optional1 graham cracker crust (9 inches) Preparation In a bowl, combine the ice cream and orange juice concentrate. Stir in food coloring if desired. Spoon into crust. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked bow tie pasta1 pound ground beef1/4 teaspoon salt2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Sprinkle beef with salt....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon grated lime zest1/4 cup lime juice2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar4 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon finely chopped onion2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot2 garlic cloves, minced2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and choppedSALMON:1/3 cup minced fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper10 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons ground ginger2 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons curry powder2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)PEANUT SAUCE:2 tablespoons chicken broth2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon reduced-fat creamy peanut butter1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In a large shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours....

Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons reduced-sugar orange marmalade1 teaspoon cider vinegar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerrootDash crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Cut pork into 1-in. slices and flatten to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork in batches over medium-high heat until meat is tender. Reduce heat to low; return all meat to the pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over pork and turn to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter1 small onion, thinly sliced1/2 pound whole mushrooms, chopped3 to 4 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1-1/2 cups water or chicken broth2 gluten-free chicken bouillon cubes Preparation Heat large saucepan over medium-high heat; add butter. Cook and stir onion and mushrooms until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add flour and seasoning; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir together water and bouillon until dissolved; add to vegetable mixture....