Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)1 cup graham cracker crumbs2/3 cup plus 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons grated lime zest1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, crushed wafers, cracker crumbs, 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, lime juice and zest, salt and cinnamon until blended. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on parchment-lined baking sheets....

Ingredients 3 lettuce leaves1 cup shredded cooked turkey breast (6 ounces)2 tablespoons chopped seeded tomato1 green onion, thinly sliced1 teaspoon lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper1/8 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper2 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature2 red onion rings (1/4 to 1/2 inch thick)2 pitted ripe or pimiento-stuffed olives, optional Preparation Chop one lettuce leaf; set aside remaining leaves. In a small bowl, combine the turkey, chopped lettuce, tomato, green onion, lime juice, jalapeno, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper; set aside....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups milk3/4 cup thawed limeade concentrate3 cups lime sherbet, softened Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes 1 tbsp. olive oil Coarse salt ground pepper 1/4 c. low-fat buttermilk 1/4 tsp. sweet paprika 4 slice bacon 1/4 c. reduced-fat sour cream 1 scallion Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, rub sweet potatoes with oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool on sheet (keep oven on).Step 2Halve sweet potatoes lengthwise; scoop out 1/3 cup flesh from each half into a medium bowl....

Ingredients 2 lb. resh pizza dough, at room temperature 1 12 oz) package pre-cooked chicken sausage 3 c. Chunky Tomato Sauce with Fresh Basil (see below), or other tomato sauce 1 lb. fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 pt. red cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem 1 pt. yellow or orange cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem 1 bunch basil, leaves removed and washed Extra virgin olive oil Crushed red pepper flakes and shaved Parmesan cheese, for serving...

Ingredients 6 cups boiling water3 cups shredded and peeled sweet potatoes, slightly packed (about 2 medium)2 large eggs1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon seasoned salt2 to 3 teaspoons harissa 1 small onion, grated1/4 cup coconut oil1/2 cup crumbled queso frescoOptional: Sliced avocado, sliced tomato and minced fresh cilantro Preparation Pour boiling water over sweet potatoes in a large bowl; let stand 20 minutes. Drain, squeezing to remove excess liquid....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups whole hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed1 cup unsalted butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup ricotta cheese3 ripe medium pears, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)BROWNED BUTTER GLAZE:1/2 cup butter, cubed3 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 to 2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons olive oil2 frenched racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, parsley, thyme and garlic. Add oil and toss; set aside. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown meat on both sides....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) Italian-blend salad greens1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained1-1/2 cups dried cranberries1 medium red apple, chopped1 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 bottle (8 ounces) raspberry vinaigrette Preparation In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, oranges, cranberries, apple, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving; toss to coat.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk1 cup heavy whipping cream1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted18 chocolate chip or sugar cookies (3 inches)Miniature semisweet chocolate chips, chocolate jimmies, chopped unsalted peanuts or sweetened shredded coconut, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and butter; stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon peppermint extract2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips1 cup marshmallow creme1 cup finely crushed peppermint candies Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (or butter) 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. freshly chopped herbs, for garnish (optional) Lemon wedges, for serving Preparation Step 1In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with herbs, if using, and squeeze with lemon....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each) Preparation In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; rub over pork chops. Place in a 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake uncovered, at 350° for 38-42 minutes or until juices run clear.

Ingredients 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks, divided 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch2 tablespoons baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:2/3 cup whipped cream cheese1/3 cup dulce de leche2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground allspice1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a microwave, melt 2/3 cup chocolate chunks; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1 large onion, chopped3/4 cup chopped green pepper1 celery rib, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon canola oil2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup water1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 cups cooked long grain rice Preparation In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, saute the chicken, onion, green pepper, celery, jalapenos and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa2 tablespoons instant hot cocoa mix1/4 teaspoon baking soda3 large eggs, room temperature2/3 cup whole milk1/3 cup water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup butter, softened1 milk chocolate baking bar (4 ounces), melted Frozen whipped topping, thawed, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, water and vanilla....

Ingredients 3 large red grapefruits 1/2 small red onion 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt 1 1/2 lb. cooked shelled king crab meat 2 Hass avocados 16 unsalted roasted almonds 2 tbsp. Cilantro leaves Preparation Step 1Using a sharp paring knife, peel the skin and bitter white pith from the grapefruits. Working over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the grapefruit sections....

Ingredients 8 medium plums2 cups sugar1 cup water1/3 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add plums; cover and boil for 30-45 seconds. Drain and immediately place plums in ice water. Drain and pat dry. When cool enough to handle, remove skins. Cut in half; remove pits. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1/4 tsp. dried sage 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary 3/4 tsp. grated orange zest (from 1/2 orange) 1 tbsp. drained chopped capers 1/4 c. chopped green olives 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 2 6 oz cans tuna packed in olive oil 1/2 tsp. Wine vinegar 3/4 lb. linguine 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1In a medium frying pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat....

Ingredients 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon salt6 green onions4 plum tomatoes, halved1 large cucumber, peeled and halved lengthwise2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise Preparation In a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup oil, vinegar and seasonings. Brush the onions, tomatoes, cucumber and romaine with remaining oil. Grill the onions, tomatoes and cucumber, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until onions are crisp-tender....