Ingredients 1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup corn syrup1/4 cup butter, cubed1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon saltWaxed paper and parchment paper3 butterscotch candies, crushed1-1/2 teaspoons waterRed and green paste food coloringNew paintbrushICING AND ASSEMBLY:3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons meringue powder1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar2 tablespoons waterPastry tips—round tips #4 and #2, star tip #14Gold dragee, edible glitter, cardboard cake circle (8 inches), frosted bite-size Shredded Wheat, peppermint candy sticks, small jelly beans, milk chocolate M&M, miniature candy canes, jumbo heart sprinkles, jumbo gumdrops, red licorice, butterscotch candies, pretzel rods and jumbo peppermint stick...

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (10-1/2 ounces) beef gravy1 cup frozen mixed vegetables1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceSalt and pepper to taste2-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)Paprika, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in gravy, vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 cups chopped parsnips2 cups chopped carrots1 cup chopped onion1-1/2 cups dried great northern beans5 cups water1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, place parsnips, carrots and onion. Top with beans. Add water, ham, garlic, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Cover and cook on high for 6-7 hours or until beans are tender....

Ingredients 1 cup water (70° to 80°)2 tablespoons butter, softened1 large egg1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, thyme and rosemary, crushed3-1/4 cups bread flour2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeastAdditional butter, meltedCoarse salt, optional Preparation In a bread machine pan, place the water, butter, egg, sugar, salt, seasonings, flour and yeast 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 1 tsp. Fresh rosemary leaves 1 tsp. fresh minced parsley leaves 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme leaves 1 clove garlic 1 boneless pork loin 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 1/2 c. water Preparation Step 1Stir the rosemary, parsley, thyme and garlic in a small bowl. Cut small slits into the surface of the pork with a knife. Stuff the herb mixture into the slits. Place the pork into a roasting pan....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups whole red candied cherries1-1/2 cups whole green candied cherries3 cups diced candied pineapple1 pound walnut halves10 ounces golden raisins1 cup shortening1 cup sugar5 large eggs4 tablespoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. Combine fruit and nuts. In another bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 3 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 1 pound)3 tablespoons brown sugar3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; mash until sauce reaches desired consistency. Serve warm or chilled.

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 celery rib, chopped1 teaspoon minced garlic2 tablespoons canola oil2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveinedHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in oil for 6 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce, chili powder, sugar and cayenne. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta2 bacon strips, diced1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 cup diced cooked chicken1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1/2 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/3 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon prepared mustard2 teaspoons honey1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/8 teaspoon salt, optional1/8 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup sliced zucchini3 tablespoons butter, divided4 large eggs3 tablespoons water1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseSAUCE:1 tablespoon butter1 medium tomato, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and zucchini in 2 tablespoons butter until tender; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 medium green peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)3/4 teaspoon salt, divided3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce1 can (3-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation In a large skillet, saute peppers and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Remove and keep warm. Sprinkle chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced1-1/4 cups crumbled Cotija or feta cheese Salsa and sour cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment. Remove the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and place the round outer edge in the middle of the parchment. Place the potatoes, butter, salt and pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 small leek (white portion only), chopped1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon minced garlic2 teaspoons butter2 eggs2 tablespoons water1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 ounce Brie cheese, diced Preparation In a small nonstick skillet, cook leek in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1/2 teaspoon minced garlic2 tablespoons water3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4 cup soy sauce5 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cold waterHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the asparagus, red pepper, garlic and water. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Add shrimp; cover and cook for 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and asparagus is tender....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) lime gelatin1 cup boiling water1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 cup lemon-lime soda1/2 cup chopped pecans1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided Preparation Dissolve gelatin in water. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in gelatin mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in vanilla, oranges, pineapple, soda and pecans....

Ingredients 3-1/2 pounds fresh apricots6 tablespoons bottled lemon juice2 to 4 habanero peppers, seeded1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin7 cups sugar Preparation Pit and chop apricots; place in a Dutch oven. Stir in lemon juice. Place habaneros in a blender; add a small amount of apricot mixture. Cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds) 1 teaspoon rubbed sage1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot18 Boston or Bibb lettuce leavesThinly sliced green onions, optional Preparation Rub roast with sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with pineapple and ginger. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours....

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti2 shallots, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 jar (3 ounces) capers, drained3 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute shallots in oil until tender. Add the shrimp, capers, lemon juice and garlic powder; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain spaghetti; toss with shrimp mixture....

Ingredients Vegetable oil or cooking spray, for pan 2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 c. mashed ripe banana (from about 4 large bananas) 6 tbsp. smooth peanut butter 2 large eggs 1/4 c. pure maple syrup 2 c. unsweetened Greek yogurt 1 c. smooth peanut butter 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup Preparation Step 1Make cake: Preheat oven to 350° and grease and liberally flour 2 8” cake pans....

Ingredients 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup water1/4 cup molasses1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice1/4 cup butter, cubed3 large ripe plantains, cut into 3/4-inch slices Preparation Spoon 6 tablespoons cream from top of coconut milk and set aside. Pour remaining coconut milk into a large saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, water, molasses, vanilla, salt and pie spice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, 25-30 minutes....