Ingredients 4 cups 2% milk8 packets instant hot cocoa mix1-1/2 cups brewed espresso or double-strength dark roast coffee3/4 cup peppermint schnapps liqueur or 1 teaspoon peppermint extract plus 3/4 cup additional brewed espressoWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Add cocoa mix; whisk until blended. Add espresso and heat through. Remove from heat; stir in liqueur. If desired, serve with whipped cream....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1 large egg1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugarDash pepper1 carton (15 to 16 ounces) soft farmer cheese or whole-milk ricotta cheese1 to 4 tablespoons butter, dividedOptional: sour cream and minced chives Preparation In a large bowl, whisk eggs, water and salt until blended; gradually stir in flour. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead 10-12 times, forming a firm dough. Cover and let rest 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 salmon fillets (about 2 pounds each)4 teaspoons saltPepper to taste2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke, optional Preparation Place fillets skin side down, side by side, in a greased shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and brown sugar; drizzle with liquid smoke. Cover and refrigerate 4-8 hours. Drain any liquid. Bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.

Ingredients 8 cups hot water1-1/2 cups sugar4 cups cranberry juice3/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup lemon juice12 whole cloves, optional1/2 cup Red Hot candies Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine water, sugar and juices; stir until sugar is dissolved. If desired, place cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add spice bag and Red Hots to slow cooker....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta2 cups fresh cauliflowerets1 cup fresh broccoli florets1/2 cup chopped carrot1 tablespoon water1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/3 cup chopped onion1 cup creamy Italian salad dressing1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe dish, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, carrot and water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon Italian seasoning3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 large egg3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, sugar, Italian seasoning, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full....

Ingredients 1 shallot 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 5 tbsp. olive oil 1 ball store-bought pizza dough Leaves from 4 sprigs thyme or 1 scant teaspoon dried salt and pepper fresh lemon juice 1/2 pt. cherry tomatoes 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts (about 1 cup) 1 small cucumber 2 tbsp. capers 1 tuna packed in oil 1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 500 degrees F with a rack in upper third position....

Ingredients 40 NILLA Wafers 2 package Jell-O® White Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding 1 1/4 c. cold milk 1 tub Cool Whip® Whipped Topping 1/4 c. caramel ice cream topping Preparation Step 1Chop 4 wafers; set aside. Arrange 12 wafers on bottom of 9- x 5-inch loaf pan lined with foil.Step 2Beat pudding mixes and milk with whisk 2 minutes. Add Cool Whip®; spoon 1/3 over wafers in pan. Top with 12 wafers and 2 tablespoons caramel topping....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound) Preparation In a resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for about 13-14 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 2 cups water1 cup quinoa, rinsed1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Add the basil, cilantro, mint, lemon zest and remaining salt; fluff with a fork....

Ingredients 15 fresh thyme sprigs2 cups water, divided1 cup sugar, divided9 medium lemons, halved1/4 cup honey1/4 teaspoon almond extract5 cups cold water Preparation In a small bowl, soak thyme sprigs in 1 cup water while preparing lemons. Place 1/4 cup sugar on a plate; dip cut sides of lemons in sugar. Cover and grill lemons, cut side down, over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Drain thyme; grill for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once....

Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed 2 tbsp. white miso 1 tbsp. sriracha 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving 2 bunches of scallions 1 tbsp. canola oil kosher salt Pepper 8 long metal skewers 4 1 1/2 lb. lobsters, halved lengthwise, claws detached and reserved Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the miso, Sriracha and lemon juice. Reserve 1/4 cup of the miso-chile butter for serving....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveinedHot cooked jasmine riceMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. Thread shrimp onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once....

Ingredients 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)1-1/3 cups water1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt1/2 cup baking cocoa2 egg whites1 egg1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, yogurt, cocoa, egg whites and egg; beat on low for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature24 Reese’s mini peanut butter cups1/2 cup milk chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening48 candy eyes Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass. Bake until tops are slightly cracked, 15-17 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar4 large eggs, room temperature6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled3 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups sour cream1-1/2 cups waterFROSTING:1-1/4 cups butter, softened10 cups confectioners’ sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 to 2/3 cup 2% milk Green and black gel food coloring4 ounces black candy coating disks, melted Assorted black sprinkles, sanding sugar and pearls...

Ingredients 2 tubes (13.8 ounces each) refrigerated pizza crust1 cup ricotta cheese4 to 6 ounces sliced pepperoni2 cups diced fully cooked ham2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseShredded Parmesan cheese, optionalDried basil, optionalSpaghetti sauce, warmed Preparation Unroll one pizza crust onto a greased baking sheet; shape into a 14x11-in. rectangle. Spread half of the ricotta cheese lengthwise on half of the dough to within 1 in. of the edges. Sprinkle with half of the pepperoni, ham and mozzarella cheese....

Ingredients 1 cup soft bread crumbs1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) Preparation Cut four 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, egg, onion, and seasonings....

Ingredients 1 stewing chicken (about 6 pounds), cut up8 cups water1 large onion, quartered1 cup chopped fresh parsley1 celery rib, sliced5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules5 whole peppercorns4 whole cloves1 bay leaf2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepperDash dried thyme2 medium carrots, thinly slicedNOODLES:1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg2 tablespoons milk Preparation In a stockpot, combine the first 12 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 cups chopped fully cooked ham, divided1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)4 large eggs, beaten1 cup half-and-half cream Preparation In a saucepan, saute the broccoli, green pepper, mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Sprinkle half of the ham and cheese into pie crust....