Ingredients 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons Nutella, divided3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whippedAdditional whipped cream, optional1 tablespoon chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons Nutella. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in chocolate mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into two parfait glasses....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 celery ribs, chopped3 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato juice, tomatoes, celery, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, mustard and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold butter, divided3/4 cup milk1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 tablespoon honey Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and cheese until mixture forms a ball. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in....

Ingredients 4 cups Corn Chex4 cups Rice Chex1 cup salted peanuts1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup peanut butter2-1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup candy corn Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cereal and peanuts. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, peanut butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt and garlic powder; cook and stir until butter and peanut butter are melted. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 pound chicken tenderloins1/4 cup chicken broth3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons butter, cubed1 tablespoon grated lemon zest2 large garlic cloves, peeled and sliced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme2 teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoons cold waterHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1/4 cup lime gelatin powder1/2 cup cream-style cottage cheese1 cup whipped topping Preparation In a small saucepan, bring pineapple to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Chill until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in cottage cheese and whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate until thickened.

Ingredients 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. chopped oregano Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 medium zucchini 1 red onion 1 red bell pepper 1/4 lb. shiitake mushrooms 1 lb. asparagus 1 bunch scallions 2 1-inch-thick porterhouse steaks Preparation Step 1Light a charcoal grill. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, mustard, and oregano and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper, optional1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/8 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste2-1/2 cups cooked rice1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a large bowl, combine the beef, 3/4 cup tomato sauce, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper if desired and seasonings. Press evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup water1 tablespoon white vinegar2 cups sugar1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract1/8 teaspoon red food coloring Preparation Coat two 9-in. square pans with cooking spray; set aside. (Do not use butter or foil to prepare pans.) In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine water and vinegar. Add sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil, about 8 minutes. (If sugar crystals are present, cover saucepan for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes to allow steam to wash crystals down....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups sugar3 large egg, room temperature2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce1/3 cup canola oil3 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cake flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon baking powder2 cups shredded peeled zucchini Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flours, cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon dried thyme1 tablespoon ground coriander2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt-free garlic seasoning blend1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed2 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each)1 teaspoon olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Mix seasonings; rub over both sides of chops. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook until a thermometer reads 145°, 5-8 minutes per side....

Ingredients 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/4 cups fat-free milk2 tablespoons canola oil4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided1 egg2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon sesame seeds1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon each dried parsley flakes, thyme, and rosemary, crushed Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, oil and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder1/2 cup honey1/3 cup wheat bran1/3 cup toasted wheat germ1/4 cup ground flaxseed2 tablespoons canola oil2 teaspoons salt4 cups whole wheat flour3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk powder, honey, wheat bran, wheat germ, flax, oil, salt, whole wheat flour and 3 cups all-purpose flour....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix6 hoagie buns, split12 to 16 ounces sliced luncheon meat (salami, ham and/or turkey)12 thin slices cheese (Swiss, cheddar and/or brick) Preparation In a small bowl, combine butter and salad dressing mix; spread 1 tablespoonful inside each bun. On bottom of each bun, layer one slice of meat, two slices of cheese and another slice of meat; replace tops. Spread 1 tablespoon butter mixture over top of each bun....

Ingredients 1/2 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 1 large)2 pounds medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced4 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup canola oil, divided6 tablespoons sour cream Preparation Place potato quarters in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or tender, adding leeks during the last 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided5 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons minced fresh sage1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)2 tablespoons butter, softened1 medium lemon, cut into wedges8 medium potatoes, quartered2 medium onions, quartered1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Combine lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, garlic and sage in a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours. Drain and discard marinade....

Ingredients 1 1/4 lb. challah or brioche bread 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 c. sliced washed leeks 4 carrots 1/2 c. dried cranberries 1 jar peeled, roasted chestnuts 1 c. chopped parsley 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme 1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 c. chicken broth 2 large eggs 1 c. heavy cream Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 400 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced3 small zucchini, halved and sliced1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces3 cups frozen petite peas (about 16 ounces), thawed2 tablespoons each minced fresh chives and parsley1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragonDRESSING:3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons rice or white wine vinegar3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons baking cocoa3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons water2 cups whole milkTIRAMISU:3 large egg yolks1 cup sugar, divided 2 cups mascarpone cheese1 cup heavy whipping cream45 crisp ladyfinger cookies (about 13 ounces) 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation For hot cocoa, in a small saucepan, mix cocoa, sugar and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in milk until blended; transfer to a shallow bowl....