Ingredients 1/2 (16.5 oz) tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened1/3 cup all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar10 teaspoons water4 teaspoons meringue powderAssorted food coloring Assorted sprinkles, candies and almond slices Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat cookie dough and flour until combined. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 1-3/4x3-1/4-in. diamond cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed3/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided2 tablespoons cornstarch1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1 large egg white1 teaspoon water Preparation Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with the edge of plate. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch; stir in cherry pie filling. Spoon into crust....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1/2 cup butter, cubed4 cups water6 cups cubed peeled potatoes2 pounds cod fillets, cut into large chunks3 tablespoons lemon juice2 cups milk2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk2-1/2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons pepperMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter. Add water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cook for 10 minutes. Add fish and lemon juice; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed day-old rye bread1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon caraway seeds3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese4 large eggs, beaten1 cup flat beer or nonalcoholic beer1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place bread in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; bake at 300° for 15-20 minutes or until crisp. In a large skillet, saute cauliflower in butter with the caraway seeds until tender....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup old-fashioned oats2 tablespoons ketchup1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, finely chopped1 medium carrot, shredded1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper6 hamburger buns, split6 lettuce leaves6 slices tomato Preparation Place the beans, oats and ketchup in a food processor; cover and pulse until blended. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the vegetables, garlic and seasonings....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple3 cups honeydew melon balls1-1/2 cups cantaloupe balls1 medium mango, peeled and cubed1 cup green grapes1 cup halved fresh strawberries1 kiwifruit, peeled, quartered and slicedBANANA DRESSING:2 small bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a food processor, combine the bananas, sour cream, brown sugar and lemon juice....

Ingredients 4 large eggs1-1/4 cups sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon salt4 cups whole milk2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk1-3/4 pounds fresh peaches, peeled and sliced Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, whisk eggs, 1 cup sugar and salt until blended; stir in whole milk. Cook over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. Do not allow to boil....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup whole milk1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup soft bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage3/4 pound ground beef2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheeseShredded Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, salt and Italian seasoning. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture; mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup molasses3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground ginger2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon ground cardamom1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon saltFROSTING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon grated lemon zest2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional1/2 pound ground beef1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, dividedHot mashed potatoesMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Mix first 4 ingredients and nutmeg if desired. Add beef and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls; toss with 1/4 cup flour, coating lightly....

Ingredients 4 ears corn, shucked and grilled 1/4 c. toasted nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, or pistachios) 1 c. tender herbs (such as cilantro, basil, or parsley), chopped 1/2 c. pickled onions 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan Juice of ½ lime 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Using a chef’s knife, carefully cut corn kernels off cob and place in a large bowl. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or small pan to crush toasted nuts into small pieces....

Ingredients 1/4 cup whole hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed1 large egg, room temperature1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon baking sodaDash salt2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place hazelnuts in a resealable plastic bag; crush nuts using a mallet or rolling pin. Beat egg, sugar and milk until light and thick; add vanilla. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; stir in orange zest....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 c. chopped onion (1 small) 3 clove garlic 1 tbsp. finely chopped shallot 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1/2 tsp. Black pepper 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. scant dried hot red pepper flakes 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. coarsely chopped red bell pepper (1/2 medium) 1 plum tomato 1/4 c. dry red wine 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tbsp. sugar...

Ingredients 3/4 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 cup seasoned salad croutons, divided1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, bring cream, milk, salt and garlic powder to a boil. Add potatoes; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Coarsely crush 1/4 cup of croutons. Remove potatoes from the heat....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 cups hot water2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large saucepan, stir together sugar and cocoa. Add water; bring to a boil. Add vanilla. Chill. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 4 c. water 1 tbsp. kosher salt 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ¼ lb.) 1 tbsp. butter 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. white wine 1/4 c. heavy cream 1/4 c. water 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish Lemon zest, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large pot, stir together water and salt....

Ingredients 1-3/4 pounds whole fresh beets1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons orange marmalade1 tablespoon butter Preparation Place beets in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and quarter beets; keep warm. Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 c. lentils 5 c. water 2 tsp. salt 1 c. bulgur 5 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion 1 eggplant 3 tbsp. tomato paste 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce 4 scallions 1 c. chopped fresh parsley 1 cucumber 1 tomato Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils, 3 1/2 cups of the water, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, roughly chopped 1 large egg 2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided kosher salt 1/4 c. marinara or pizza sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved Torn fresh basil, for serving Balsamic glaze, for drizzling Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, bring about 1/4" water to a boil. Season with salt. Add cauliflower in one even layer and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 8-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup shorteningADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR FLOUR TORTILLAS:1/2 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons waterADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR SPINACH TORTILLAS:1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/3 cup plus 2 to 3 tablespoons water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk powder, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months....