Ingredients 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)3 tablespoons butter, softened2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder3 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt3 cups bread flour2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeastTOPPING:2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, divided2 tablespoons whole milk2 tablespoons sour cream3/4 cup chopped pecans4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed, softened1 cup shredded Swiss cheese4 ounces crumbled blue cheese1/2 cup pecan halvesRed and green apple slices or cracker Preparation In a bowl, beat one package if cream cheese with milk and sour cream until smooth. Spread into a 9-in. pie plate lined with plastic wrap. Sprinkle with chopped pecans....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon anise extract2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frostingHoliday sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in....

Ingredients 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped1/2 cup water1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 eggs, separated1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilkFROSTING:1 cup sugar1-1/3 cups evaporated milk, divided3 egg yolks, beaten1/2 cup butter, cubed1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat chocolate and water over low heat until chocolate is melted....

Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lb. ground beef chuck 1/2 lb. ground sirloin 4 tsp. minced garlic 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 2 tbsp. tomato paste 2 28-ounce cans Italian peeled tomatoes One 28-ounce can tomato puree 2 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 2 bay leaves 6 thyme sprigs Pinch of sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage...

Ingredients 1/3 cup vanilla frosting36 large marshmallows36 miniature marshmallowsRed and pink heart-shaped decorating sprinklesSmall black nonpareilsWhite jimmiesPink colored sugar Preparation Place frosting in piping bag. For each bunny, cut 2 mini marshmallows in half and use frosting to attach them to a large marshmallow to form arms and legs. For the face, attach 2 mini marshmallow halves for cheeks. Use white jimmies, black nonpareils and heart-shaped sprinkles to form whiskers, eyes and nose....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef2 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 envelope onion soup mix1/2 teaspoon sugar Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink, 3-5 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes.

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup water2-1/4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegPound cake or vanilla ice cream Preparation In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Add rhubarb; cook and stir until rhubarb is tender and mixture is slightly thickened, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon zest and nutmeg. Serve warm or chilled over pound cake or ice cream....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up2 carrots, sliced2 celery ribs with leaves, sliced1 green onion, sliced5 peppercorns1 teaspoon salt6 cups water6 tablespoons butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon pepperHomemade or purchased biscuits, warmed Preparation Combine the first seven ingredients in a Dutch oven; cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove vegetables and chicken from broth; set vegetables aside. Skin, bone and cube the chicken....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup raisins2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten1-1/2 cups buttermilk1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Stir in raisins. Set aside 1 tablespoon beaten egg. In a bowl, combine buttermilk, oil and remaining eggs; stir into flour mixture just until moistened (dough will be sticky). Transfer to a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup cold 2% milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 2/3 cup European-style salted butter, softened1/2 cup sugar3 large egg yolks, room temperature, divided use1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons water Preparation Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in 2 egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour and salt. Divide dough into 2 portions; shape each into a disk. Cover; refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon paprika3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided1 package (17.6 ounces) turkey breast cutlets1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup dry white wine or additional broth2 garlic cloves, minced Preparation In a large shallow dish, mix flour, oregano, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Dip cutlets in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 c. thinly sliced fresh ginger 1 clove garlic 4 cardamom pods 3 lb. carrots 2 tbsp. sugar 1/2 c. fresh carrot juice 1/2 c. fresh orange juice Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the ginger, garlic, and cardamom and cook over moderate heat until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add the carrots and sugar and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 large ears sweet corn in husks3 tablespoons butter, softened2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Combine the remaining ingredients; spread over corn. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string. Place in a Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Soak for 20 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup water, divided1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon pepper6 bone-in country-style pork ribs (1-1/2 inches thick and 14 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, brown sugar, garlic powder and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1/2 cup mixture for basting. Pour remaining mixture into a large resealable plastic bag; add the ribs....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) herb or cheese bakery bread, cubed1 pound bulk pork sausage1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 cup shredded cheddar cheese6 large eggs1 teaspoon ground mustard2 cups 2% milk Preparation Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with pepper and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, place sausage mixture over bread....

Ingredients 1/4 c. honey 1/4 c. freshly squeezed orange juice Zest of 1 lemon 1 lb. strawberries, hulled and quartered 6 oz. blueberries 6 oz. raspberries 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced 1 orange, peeled and wedges cut in half 2 apples, peeled and chopped 1 mango, peeled and chopped 2 c. grapes Preparation Step 1In a small bowl whisk together honey, orange juice, and lemon zest. Add fruit to a large bowl and pour over dressing, tossing gently to combine....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie1-1/2 pounds (3 cups) fresh peaches, peeled and sliced2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flourDash salt1 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Arrange peaches in crust. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, flour and salt....

Ingredients 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed2 pounds beef stew meat4 medium carrots, sliced2 medium onions, sliced3 celery ribs, sliced2 cups tomato juice1 cup water1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place the potatoes in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with the beef, carrots, onions and celery. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over the vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender....