Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange zest2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltICING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons butter, meltedOrange paste food coloring, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice and zest....

Ingredients 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto1 egg, lightly beaten1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 tablespoon canola oil8 ounces uncooked spaghetti1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, pesto and egg. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until cooked through, turning occasionally; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast (1/4 ounce)1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup finely chopped seeded jalapeno peppers Preparation Dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough....

Ingredients 1 bone-in smoked ham 1 lemon 1 white onion 3 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 3/4 c. lemon-lime marmalade 1/4 c. seeded 1/4 c. Grainy mustard 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. bourbon 2 tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons water Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a sharp knife, remove the rind from the ham, leaving a layer of fat all around that is at least 1/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Caribbean jerk seasoning2-1/2 pounds chicken wingettes and drumettes2 cups honey barbecue sauce1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Place jerk seasoning in a large bowl; add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard and ginger; set aside. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1 garlic clove, minced6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)SALSA:1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup frozen corn, thawed1 medium sweet red pepper, diced1/2 cup seedless red grapes, chopped1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing1 tablespoon canned chopped green chiles1 teaspoon brown sugar Preparation In a small bowl, combine the wine, soy sauce and brown sugar....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless beef petite sirloin steaks (5 ounces each)1/4 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation Combine mustard and pepper; rub over both sides of steaks. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 carton (6 ounces) plain yogurt1/4 cup crushed saltines (about 6)1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese2 tablespoons butter, melted2 teaspoons caraway seeds6 large eggs Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat eggs until thickened and lemon-colored; fold into ham mixture. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 4 boneless fully cooked ham steaks (about 5 ounces each)1/4 cup water1/4 cup honey mustard1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions Preparation Place ham steaks in a large skillet. In a small bowl, combine water and mustard; pour over ham. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes on each side or until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and onions....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups finely chopped hazelnuts1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup water1/3 cup light corn syrup1 cup butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon orange extract1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Place hazelnuts in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° until toasted, about 15 minutes; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover and boil for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided1/2 cup salsa, dividedCanola oil7 corn or flour tortillas (8 inches)1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives Preparation In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, 2/3 cup enchilada sauce and 2 tablespoons salsa; set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup almond paste2-1/4 cups sugar, divided2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup slivered almonds Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, almond paste and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Gradually add flour just until moistened. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with almonds. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 8 slices bacon, cut into 1" pieces 2 shallots, minced 1/3 c. maple syrup 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. cinnamon sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 c. whole milk 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract 8 slices white bread, crusts removed 3 tbsp. butter Maple syrup, for serving Preparation Step 1Make bacon filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel–lined plate, reserving about a tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan....

Ingredients 3 medium onions, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped2 medium green peppers, chopped3 pounds beef stew meat3/4 teaspoon salt, divided3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided2 tablespoons olive oil1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons paprika2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon caraway seeds1 garlic clove, mincedDash sugar12 cups uncooked whole wheat egg noodles1 cup reduced-fat sour cream Preparation Place the onions, carrots and green peppers in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle meat with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) 3 tablespoons mayonnaise4 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning 1/3 cup sour cream1/4 cup cream of coconut 1 teaspoon grated lime zest1/4 cup lime juice1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place fillets in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread mayonnaise over fillets; sprinkle with jerk seasoning. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 18-22 minutes. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan, combine sour cream, cream of coconut, and lime zest and juice; cook and stir over medium-low heat until blended....

Ingredients Cooking spray, for pan 9 graham crackers (1 sleeve), finely crushed 6 tbsp. butter, melted 1/4 c. granulated sugar Pinch kosher salt 4 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1 c. granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1/4 c. sour cream 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 tbsp. key lime juice 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. key lime zest, plus more for garnish Pinch kosher salt whipped cream key lime zest...

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup white baking chips3 teaspoons peppermint extract1 to 2 drops green food coloring Preparation Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease the foil with butter and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and 1 cup milk over low heat; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until smooth....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup whole milk1 cup pureed cooked winter squash1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened2 large eggs, lightly beaten Preparation In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients; mix well. In a separate bowl, combine milk, squash, butter and eggs; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups about two-thirds full....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons lemon juice4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon ground ginger3/4 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-3 hours, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened5 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 large egg yolk, room temperature1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Cream butter, sugar, thyme and lemon zest until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolk. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Roughly shape dough into a 12-in. roll along the edge of a 12x12-in....