Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup butter, cubed3 tablespoons evaporated milkVanilla ice cream1/2 cup sliced almonds Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips, butter and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Serve warm over ice cream (sauce will harden). Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate any leftovers. Sauce can be reheated in the microwave.

Ingredients 3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens2 medium apples, thinly sliced1 medium carrot, shredded1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved1/2 cup yellow grape tomatoes or pear tomatoes, halved1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted4 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbledCHERRY VINAIGRETTE:1/2 cup tart cherry preserves3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter, divided 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups 2% milk1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed2 cups shredded Swiss cheese6 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (about 20 ounces), thawed1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed1/2 cup dry bread crumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh cauliflowerets1 cup thinly sliced carrots2 cups water1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cubed1/2 cup chopped onion1/3 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups milk8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed Preparation In a large saucepan, cook cauliflower and carrots in water until tender; set aside (do not drain). In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage and onion. Add flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add the milk; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon ground mustardDash cayenne pepper1 large potato, peeled4 cups ice waterOil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. Using a vegetable peeler, cut potato into very thin slices. Place in a large bowl; add ice water. Soak for 30 minutes. Drain potato; place on paper towels and pat dry....

Ingredients 3 pounds ground beef1-1/2 cups chopped onions1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cups beef broth1/4 cup chili powder1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground clovesHot cooked spaghettiOptional: Shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1/4 cup shortening1/4 cup butter, softened1 large egg1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 gallon ice cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, shortening, butter, egg, water and vanilla until well blended. Divide into 4 equal parts. Between waxed paper, roll 1 part into a 10x6-in. rectangle. Remove top piece of waxed paper and invert dough onto a ungreased baking sheet. Remove second piece of waxed paper....

Ingredients 2 large egg yolks2 tablespoons water, divided2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon saltDash white pepper1 cup olive oil Preparation In a double boiler or heat proof bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the egg yolks, 1 tablespoon water and lemon juice until mixture reaches 160°, 30-40 seconds. While whisking, quickly place the bottom of the pan or the heat proof bowl in a bowl of ice water; continue whisking until cooled, 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 c. honey 1 tsp. honey 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. soy sauce 3 chickens salt 9 sprig rosemary 9 clove garlic 1 lemon Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Set the chickens on a large rimmed baking sheet and tuck the wing tips underneath. Season the cavities with salt and stuff each one with 3 rosemary sprigs, 3 quartered garlic cloves, and 4 lemon wedges....

Ingredients 6 green chai tea bags3 cups boiling water3 cups pear nectar1/3 cup lemon juice1/3 cup honeyThin pear slices Preparation Steep tea in water for 3 minutes; discard tea bags. Cool. Refrigerate until chilled. In a pitcher, combine the pear nectar, lemon juice, honey and chilled tea. Garnish each serving with a pear slice.

Ingredients 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce, divided1/3 pound sliced deli ham1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Place the French loaf dough seam side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut six slashes, about 1/2 in. deep, on top of dough. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1 package (11.3 ounces) pecan shortbread cookies, crushed (about 2 cups)1/3 cup butter, melted4 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon coconut extract1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup Key lime juice1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toastedOptional: Maraschino cherries with stems and sliced Key limes Preparation In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and butter. Press onto bottom and up side of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds sliced deli turkey1-1/4 pounds sliced deli ham10 slices Swiss cheese20 slices white bread4 cups complete buttermilk pancake mix Oil for deep-fat fryingConfectioners’ sugar1 cup sour cream1/2 cup strawberry preserves Preparation Place turkey, ham and cheese on 10 bread slices; top with remaining bread. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half. Prepare pancake mix according to package directions. Dip sandwiches in pancake batter, allowing excess to drip off. Freeze sandwiches on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped peeled kiwifruit1 cup vanilla yogurt1 medium ripe banana1 cup frozen unsweetened whole strawberries2 tablespoons honey Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 cups all-purpose flourGLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons grated lemon zest3 tablespoons lemon juiceColored sugar Preparation Beat butter, sugars and salt until blended; beat in lemon zest. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Let dough stand at room temperature 5-10 minutes to soften slightly....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups light corn syrup1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons anise extract1/4 teaspoon black food coloring Preparation Line an 8-in. square dish with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, milk, salt and remaining 1 cup butter; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 244° (firm-ball stage)....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 large green peppers, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces2 large onions, cut into 18 wedges18 medium fresh mushrooms1 bottle (8 ounces) low-fat Italian salad dressing1/4 cup light soy sauce1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation Cut each chicken breast half into three lengthwise strips. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Place the green peppers, onions and mushrooms in another large resealable plastic bag....

Ingredients 1 to 1-1/4 cups ice cubes1 ounce vodka1/2 to 1 ounce tequila1 ounce light rum1 ounce sour mix1 ounce Triple Sec1/2 ounce cola Preparation Place ice in a Collins or highball glass. Pour the remaining ingredients into the glass; stir.

Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes, quartered1 pound carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces2 celery ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces1 small onion, quartered1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)8 whole cloves6 whole peppercorns1 bay leaf1 bottle (12 ounces) Guinness stout or reduced-sodium beef broth1/2 small head cabbage, thinly slicedPrepared horseradish Preparation In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine potatoes, carrots, celery and onion. Add corned beef (discard spice packet or save for another use)....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 2 large), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth, divided2 tablespoons butter1 large sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped1 large green pepper, coarsely chopped1 large onion, finely chopped1 large carrot, chopped 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 8 ounces)2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 large egg yolk1/4 cup heavy whipping creamOptional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon, minced fresh chives and sour cream...