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 bread in egg mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup vanilla yogurt1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups fresh strawberries, halved1-1/2 cups green grapes8 ounces cubed cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, or a combination of cheeses Preparation For dip, mix first 4 ingredients. On 12 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and cheese cubes. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Ingredients 1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, sliced1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon minced fresh parsleyHot cooked pasta or rice Preparation In a skillet, saute shrimp in oil for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Stir in parsley. Serve with pasta or rice.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup light corns syrup1 tablespoon whole milkAdditional peanut butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening and peanut butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat in corn syrup and milk. Shape into a 10-in. roll; wrap in waxed paper or foil. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup chopped pitted dried plums (prunes)1/2 cup chopped dried apricots1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions, adding dried fruits when adding contents of stuffing mix. Just before serving, stir in almonds.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking sodaConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into butter mixture. Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 2 in. apart on a preheated waffle iron coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 package (16 ounces) frozen bread dough dinner rolls, thawed but still cold2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon 2% milk6 red candied cherries, halved Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Shape each roll into a 12-in. rope. Coil each rope. Dip in butter, then roll in sugar mixture. Place coil on a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced 1 small shallot, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt 1 (17-oz.) package gnocchi 2 tbsp. unsalted butter Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes Grated Parmesan, for serving Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is softened, about 3 minutes more; season with salt....

Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp. dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 (10.5-oz.) cans cream of chicken soup 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 c. frozen peas, thawed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (16.3-oz.) can refrigerated biscuits Preparation Step 1Scatter onion in the bottom of a large slow cooker then top with chicken....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup milk chocolate chips2-1/2 ounces white candy coating, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)2 cups mashed sweet potatoes3/4 cup eggnog1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonTOPPING:1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup cold butter, cubed1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Carefully spread caramel topping over bottom of pastry shell; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, eggnog, egg, butter and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 small eggplant (about 1/2 pound) , peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 cup spaghetti sauce3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Brush both sides of eggplant slices with oil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes. Turn and bake 7-8 minutes longer or until lightly browned and tender. Cool on a wire rack. Place one eggplant slice in each of two 10-oz....

Ingredients 1 large eggplant, cut into 8 slices1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided 4 plum tomatoes, chopped1/4 cup chopped red onion2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar4 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese Preparation Brush both sides of eggplant with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 36 pitted prunes (about 13 ounces) 1 vanilla bean 1/2 tsp. crushed fennel seeds 1 1/2 c. fruity red wine 1 1/2 c. Armagnac c. sugar 3/4 c. milk 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 8 large egg yolks 10 large egg whites pinch of salt Sweetened whipped cream Preparation Step 1In a heatproof bowl, combine the prunes, vanilla bean and fennel seed bag. In a medium saucepan, bring the wine and Armagnac to a boil....

Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes2 teaspoons canola oil, optional2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained, divided2 tablespoons minced chives, divided Preparation Scrub and pierce potatoes; rub with oil if desired. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells. Discard two shell halves. In a large bowl, mash pulp with butter....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon pepper2 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly slicedPaprika, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the cheese, salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted....

Ingredients FILLING:1/4 pound pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped1/4 pound pitted dates, chopped1/2 cup boiling water1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons butterPASTRY:3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter1 large egg, room temperature, beaten3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extractConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a saucepan, combine dried plums, dates, water and sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in butter....

Ingredients 1/2 cup apricot preserves1 teaspoon canola oil1 teaspoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a small bowl, combine the apricot preserves, oil, soy sauce and pepper flakes. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes on each side, basting frequently with apricot mixture....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped1 cup frozen peas, thawed1 cup fresh broccoli florets1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup sliced green onions3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/3 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, crab, peas, broccoli, green pepper and onions. Combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and Parmesan cheese; pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 24 chocolate wafer cookies 1/4 c. toasted blanched hazelnuts 1 tbsp. sugar 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 5 oz. bittersweet chocolate (1 scant cup) 1 c. plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 500-gram can sweetened chestnut puree with vanilla pinch salt 1/2 tsp. unflavored gelatin 1 tbsp. cold water Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, combine the cookie crumbs with the hazelnuts and sugar and pulse until fine crumbs form....