Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional2 large eggs1-1/2 cups eggnog2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Mix flour, baking powder, salt and, if desired, nutmeg. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Preheat griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease griddle. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown....

Ingredients 3 cups finely chopped peeled potatoes (about 3 medium)1/4 cup chopped green pepper3 tablespoons butter9 eggs3 tablespoons milk1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the potatoes, green pepper and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring once. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk and pepper; stir in ham and mushrooms....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) whole potatoes, drained and halved lengthwise1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook potatoes in butter and oil for 6-8 minutes or until browned. Add the remaining ingredients; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until well coated....

Ingredients 2 packages (11.1 ounces each) no-bake cheesecake mix2/3 cup butter, melted1/4 cup sugar1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers (25 cookies)1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3 cups cold 2% milk, divided1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 can (21 ounces) raspberry pie filling or flavor of your choice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the contents of crust mix from both packages, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 10-in....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed2 cups thinly sliced onion1/4 cup butter, cubed6 ounces beef tenderloin or top sirloin steak (1 inch thick)1 teaspoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup beef broth3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 can (10 ounces) beef au jus gravy Preparation Allow dough to rise until nearly doubled. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in butter for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 2 cups finely crushed Oreo cookies (about 20 cookies)3 tablespoons butter, melted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped2 tablespoons instant coffee granules1 tablespoon hot water1/2 cup chocolate syrup Preparation Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with foil. In a bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and butter. Press firmly onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of prepared pan....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, quartered3/4 cup golden raisins3/4 cup walnut halves1/2 cup salted cashews1/2 cup sunflower kernels1/3 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 large egg white1 teaspoon water Preparation Preheat oven to 250°. Coat a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water on high speed for 1 minute or until frothy; fold into fruit mixture....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, divided1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces1 package (13-1/2 ounces) smoked beef sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced2 medium carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 cups chicken stock4 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained1 package (8 ounces) jambalaya mix1 package (8 ounces) dirty rice mix Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2/3 cup water (70° to 80°)2 teaspoons butter, softened1 garlic clove, minced2 cups bread flour1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon dried basil1-3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast Preparation In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 25 whole chicken wings (about 5 pounds)2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons seasoned salt2 teaspoons garlic salt1/3 cup vegetable oil2 cups orange marmalade1 cup ketchup1/2 cup soy sauce3/4 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Cut chicken wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip section. In a large bowl, combine the flour, seasoned salt and garlic salt. Add chicken wings, in batches, and toss to coat. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, fry wings in oil, in batches, until golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup chopped fresh basil3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh chives1 tablespoon lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 large eggplant, cut into 8 slices2 large sweet red peppers, cut into large pieces2 tablespoons olive oil4 ciabatta rolls, split8 slices provolone cheese Preparation For aioli, place the first 8 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Brush vegetables with oil. Place in broiling pan in oven and broil 3-4 inches from heat, or grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1 cup water4 celery ribs, thinly sliced4 large carrots, halved and thinly sliced1/2 cup quick-cooking barley1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking the meat into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin2 cups reduced-fat eggnog2 tablespoons sugar1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping, dividedAdditional ground nutmeg, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over eggnog; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in vanilla. Refrigerate until mixture begins to thicken....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup whole milkGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons milk or Irish whiskeyGreen food coloring, optionalSlivered almonds, optional Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup quick-cooking oats3/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1-1/4 cups cold water4 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 2 large)1 teaspoon vanilla extractOptional: Vanilla ice cream and caramel sundae syrup Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Mix flour, brown sugar, oats and butter; reserve 3/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup dried figs, finely chopped1 cup white baking chips, divided 3/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, cream, lemon peel and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked penne1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter4 garlic cloves, minced1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup 2% milk1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 cups cubed cooked turkey breastTOPPING:1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs3 tablespoons butter, melted...

Ingredients 1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced1 tablespoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter, divided1 egg1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)Maple syrup, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute the apple, brown sugar and cinnamon in 1 tablespoon butter until apple is tender. In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk and vanilla. Dip both sides of each bread slice in egg mixture....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh strawberries, halved2 cups fresh blueberries2 to 3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced2 bananas, sliced2 cups seedless grapes, halved1 cup plain yogurt or vanilla yogurt2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, bananas and grapes. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, sugar and vanilla. Serve with fruit.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1 medium tart apple, cored Preparation In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Cut the apple into four rings; add to skillet. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until apple rings are tender, turning frequently. Serve warm.