Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped walnuts1/2 cup finely chopped dates1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided1 egg Preparation In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, dates and brown sugar. Add 1/2 cup coconut and egg; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining coconut. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons brown sugar2 large eggs3 tablespoons honey1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground allspice1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons half-and-half cream1 cup raisins1 cup chopped dates1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, finely chopped3 cups pecan halves Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and honey. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, allspice and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with cream....

Ingredients 6 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)1 bottle (14.9 ounces) dark beer or nonalcoholic beer2 cups julienned green peppers1 cup sliced onion2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons minced garlic1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 brat buns, split6 slices provolone cheese, halved Preparation Place sausages in a large saucepan; add beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 6 whole chicken wings1/3 cup ketchup1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons orange juice4-1/2 teaspoons honey3/4 teaspoon lemon juice3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon ground gingerDash garlic powder Preparation Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. Brush wings with ketchup; coat with flour. Place in a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Brush some of the mixture over wings....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 c. chopped onions 1 c. chopped red bell peppers 1 tbsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. Coarse salt 1 tbsp. Emeril’s Original Essence 1 tsp. Emeril’s Original Essence 1 lb. cream cheese 1 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp. minced scallions 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 lb. lump crabmeat 1/2 c. saltine or butter cracker crumbs 2 tbsp. unsalted butter...

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large bunch kale, stemmed and roughly chopped Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch crushed red pepper Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Step 2Add kale and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until kale is wilted and tender. Seasonings are your friends....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian or spicy chicken sausage links, halved and sliced 3/4 inch thick1 medium fennel bulb, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (2 cups)3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 medium onion, coarsely chopped3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced3/4 pound red potatoes (about 3 medium), cut into 3/4-inch cubes1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth4 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 1/2 cup each chopped onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper1/3 cup chopped celery1 tablespoon butter1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced or stewed tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth2/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 teaspoon dried basil or thyme3 to 4 bay leaves1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper8 ounces spiral pasta2 cups cubed cooked chicken, turkey or pork Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion, peppers and celery in butter until tender....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg yolk, room temperature2 teaspoons orange juice1 teaspoon almond extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided 1 cup seedless raspberry preserves, warmed Preparation Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolk, orange juice and almond extract. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon grated lemon zestLEMON FROSTING:1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zestGARNISH:Additional grated lemon zest, optional Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in lemon juice. Combine the flour, cornstarch and lemon zest; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 3/4 cup honey mustard3/4 cup teriyaki marinade1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)2 garlic cloves, minced1 green onion, chopped Preparation In a small bowl, combine mustard and teriyaki marinade; pour 1 cup into a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork and garlic; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. Prepare grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly....

Ingredients 2 cups water1 cup chopped fully cooked ham1 cup chopped fresh spinach1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1 cup uncooked couscous1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the water, ham, spinach and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese.

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1 garlic clove, minced2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup whole milk5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach, cream and milk. Remove from the heat; stir in 4 tablespoons cheese, bread crumbs, salt, marjoram and pepper....

Ingredients 2 tubes (12 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon garlic powder20 slices part-skim mozzarella cheeseSliced ripe olives Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Roll or pat biscuits into 2-1/2-in. circles. Place on greased baking sheets. In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, onion, oregano, basil and garlic powder; spread over biscuits. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned....

Ingredients 2/3 cup half-and-half cream1/3 cup fresh lavender flowers or 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers2/3 cup sugar4 egg yolks, lightly beaten2/3 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a small saucepan, heat half-and-half to 175°. Remove from the heat; add lavender. Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain, discarding lavender. Return to the heat; stir in sugar until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning1 cup salsa1 tablespoon lime juice6 ounces baked tortilla chips (about 70 chips)12 cups chopped iceberg lettuce6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend1 large sweet yellow or red pepper, thinly sliced1 medium red onion, thinly sliced1/3 cup fat-free sour cream Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sesame seeds1-1/2 pounds fresh spinach1/3 cup canola oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons minced green onion1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and halved Preparation In a small skillet over medium heat, cook and stir sesame seeds until golden; set aside. Wash spinach thoroughly; dry on paper towels and tear into bite-sized pieces. Blend oil, vinegar, sugar, onion, paprika and Worcestershire sauce....

Ingredients 1 pound broccoli rabe1 package (16 ounces) linguine3 tablespoons olive oil2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped, optional3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup sliced roasted sweet red peppers1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup grated Romano cheese Preparation Cut 1/2 in. off ends of broccoli rabe; trim woody stems. Cut stems and leaves into 2-in. pieces. Cook linguine according to package directions, adding broccoli rabe during the last 5 minutes of cooking....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. sweet banana chips 1 c. dark or semisweet chocolate chips 24 mini waffles 1 c. Sweet Whipped cream or store bought whipped cream (see recipe below) 1 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation Step 1For the Fudge Puppies: Place banana chips into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. (Tip: Alternatively, place chips in a plastic zip-top bag, seal it, and smash with a rolling pin....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, chopped6 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup butter, cubed5 cups cubed cooked chicken3/4 cup water2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 cup sliced almonds, toasted1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Add chicken and water; heat through. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soup, sour cream, water chestnuts and almonds....