Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup pineapple juice1/4 cup milk1 egg yolk4 slices fully cooked ham (1/8 inch thick)4 slices Swiss cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour. Stir in the mustard, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, onion and salt. Combine the pineapple juice, milk and egg yolk....

Ingredients 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided2 teaspoons salt2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 cup water1/2 cup honey2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup 1% cottage cheese4 egg whites1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cup toasted wheat germ1/2 cup old-fashioned oats Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, salt and yeast. In a saucepan, heat water, honey and oil to 120°-130°; stir in cottage cheese. Add to flour mixture with egg whites; blend at low speed until moistened....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons minced chives2 teaspoons minced fresh chervil or 1/2 teaspoon dried chervil1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoningAssorted crackers Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Stir in the parsley, chives, chervil, garlic, tarragon and lemon-pepper seasoning. Transfer to a small serving dish....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening3 ounces cream cheese, softened2-1/2 cups sugar5 large eggs3 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon lemon extract1 teaspoon vanilla extractStrawberry ice cream toppingSliced fresh strawberries, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 4 to 5 pounds boneless pork spareribs, cut into pieces1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 cup ketchup1/2 to 1 cup water1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons ground mustard1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon paprika Preparation Place half of the ribs in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with half of the onion. Repeat layers. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over all. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until ribs are tender....

Ingredients 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Separate biscuits; dip the top of each in salad dressing, then in Parmesan cheese. Place cheese side up on an ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed4 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup half-and-half cream2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon prepared mustard16 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledTortilla chips or toasted French bread slices Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until cheeses are melted, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, stir in bacon. If desired, top with crumbled bacon....

Ingredients 3/4 teaspoon whole cloves1 medium navel orange1 medium lemon4 cups apple cider or juice3 cups cranberry juice2 tablespoons brown sugar2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches) Preparation Insert cloves into orange. Cut orange and lemon into slices. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; add orange and lemon slices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks and fruit slices with a slotted spoon if desired before serving....

Ingredients 2 packages spice cake mix (regular size)3 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting2 to 3 teaspoons orange paste food coloring1 ice cream cake cone (about 3 inches tall)2 Oreo cookies1 package (24 ounces) ready-to-use rolled black fondant Preparation Prepare and bake cakes according to package directions using two 10-in. fluted tube pans. Invert cakes onto wire racks; cool completely. Meanwhile, tint frosting orange using food coloring. Cut a thin slice off bottom of each cake....

Ingredients 6 to 7 cups water1 cup sugar1-1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 6 large lemons)2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers1 teaspoon vanilla extractIce cubes Preparation Bring 2 cups water and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; add lavender. Cover and let stand for 2-4 hours. Strain, discarding lavender. Stir in lemon juice, vanilla and remaining water. Chill; serve over ice.

Ingredients 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 3 carrots 1 c. lentils 2 1/2 qt. water 2 tsp. salt 1 bay leaf Pinch red-pepper flakes (optional) 1/4 lb. linguine 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley 1/4 c. grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion, garlic, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 medium red apple1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 cup chunky peanut butter2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamonMiniature marshmallows, optional Preparation Cut apple into 16 wedges; toss with lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, cream cheese and cinnamon until blended. Spread about 2 teaspoons onto one side of half of the apple slices; top each with a second slice, pressing to form lips. If desired, press marshmallows onto peanut butter for teeth....

Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1 tbsp. olive oil Coarse salt ground pepper 1 c. fat-free (skim) milk 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 clove garlic 1 c. homemade or best-quality store-bought marinara sauce 1/2 c. grated part-skim mozzarella c. grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Arrange eggplant on two rimmed baking sheets. Brush eggplant on both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 lobsters 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 medium shallots 2 sprig thyme 1 medium tomato 1/2 c. dry white wine 1/2 c. heavy cream 3/4 lb. dried pappardelle 5 tbsp. cold unsalted butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. snipped chives Preparation Step 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the lobsters, head first, and cook for 5 minutes. The water may not come back to a boil, but the lobsters will be almost cooked through....

Ingredients 1/4 c. brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon tsp. chili powder 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract 1 peeled and cored pineapple (found in the refrigerated produce section) 5 onion rolls 5 slice Swiss cheese (enough to cover the bottom half of each bun) 5 slice thick ham 1 c. spinach leaves Dijon mustard Preparation Step 1Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, and vanilla extract in the plastic container that the pineapple came in....

Ingredients 2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 large egg1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup vegetable oil3 tablespoon whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; stir in cheese. In small bowl, combine egg, sour cream, oil and milk. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients; stir in egg mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 cup coarsely crushed saltines (about 25 crackers)1 cup 2% milk2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds ground ham1 pound ground porkBASTING SAUCE:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard2-1/2 tablespoons vinegar1/4 cup water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the crackers, milk, eggs and pepper. Crumble ham and pork over mixture and mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 2 packages (1 pound each) spiral pasta4 to 5 large tomatoes, chopped3 large onions, chopped2 large green peppers, chopped2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami, julienned1 pound sliced pepperoni, julienned1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed1 cup pitted ripe olives, halvedDRESSING:1 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons dried oregano2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups olive oil Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened3 tablespoons sugar1 large egg white1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup all-purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Write fortunes on small strips of paper (3-1/2x1/4-in.); set aside. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Using a pencil, draw two 3-1/2-in. circles on a sheet of parchment. Place paper, pencil mark down, on a baking sheet; set aside. In a small bowl, beat butter, sugar, egg white and vanilla....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked long grain rice6 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/4 cup dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried thymeADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:2 cups water1 tablespoon butter1 cup rice mix (above) Preparation Combine all ingredients in a storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Yield: about 3-1/2 cups. To prepare rice as a side dish: Combine 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil....