Ingredients 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening2 packages (14 ounces each) caramels1/4 cup water8 large tart apples, room temperature8 Popsicle sticks3 to 4 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), coarsely crushed Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth and set aside. In another microwave-safe bowl, microwave the caramels and water, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Heat 30-45 seconds longer or until caramels are melted; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough54 pieces candy corn1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frostingRed shoestring licorice, cut into 1-3/8-inch pieces9 thin chocolate wafer (2-1/4 inch diameter), quartered Preparation Bake cookies according to package directions. Cool on a wire racks. Cut off yellow tips from 18 pieces of candy corn (discard orange and white portion or save for another use). Frost cookies with chocolate frosting. Immediately decorate with two whole candy corns for eyes, a yellow candy corn tip for nose, six licorice pieces for whiskers and two wafer quarters for ears....

Ingredients 3 large eggs2 cups whole milk1/3 cup vegetable oil2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 to 3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham or Canadian baconFried eggs, optional Preparation In a bowl, beat eggs, milk and oil. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat until smooth. Fold in cheese and ham or bacon. Bake in a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1/2 cup chopped green onions10 fat-free flour tortillas (8 inches)2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 cups fat-free milk1-1/2 cups egg substitute Preparation Combine ham and onions; place about 1/3 cup down the center of each tortilla. Top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, milk and eggs until smooth....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter1 boneless fully cooked ham steak (1 pound)1 teaspoon cornstarch1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice1/2 cup apple butter Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Remove from pan and set aside. Cut ham steak into four pieces. In the same skillet, brown ham on both sides. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and apple juice until smooth; pour over ham....

Ingredients 3 vanilla beans9 cups whole milk2-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, divided 1/2 cup Nutella2 tablespoons dark brown sugar1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup hazelnut liqueur1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toastedCinnamon sticks, optional Preparation Split vanilla beans in half lengthwise. With a sharp knife, scrape the beans to remove the seeds. Set seeds aside; discard the beans. In a large saucepan, heat milk and 3/4 cup cream over medium heat just until mixture comes to a simmer....

Ingredients 3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup egg substitute1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter, melted1 cup fresh raspberries1/2 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt Grated chocolate, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Combine the milk, egg substitute and butter; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by scant 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium sweet red pepper, diced1 medium onion, finely chopped1 medium carrot, shredded1 tablespoon sesame oil1/4 cup hoisin sauce2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot 2 garlic cloves, minced8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves Preparation In a large skillet, cook the turkey with vegetables in sesame oil over medium-high heat until turkey is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking up meat into crumbles....

Ingredients 3 egg yolks1/4 cup water2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 cup butter, melted1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon paprikaDash white pepper Preparation In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the egg yolks, water and lemon juice until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Reduce heat to low. Slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly. Whisk in the salt, paprika and pepper....

Ingredients 8 cups milk, divided6 eggs, separated3 cups sugar, divided3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups heavy whipping creamMaraschino cherries, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups milk to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a bowl, beat egg yolks; add remaining milk and mix well. Combine 2 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Add to hot milk and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons baking soda1/2 cup cold waterCoarse salt Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add flour and salt; stir to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 4-5 times. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes. Punch dough down and divide into 20 equal pieces....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons prepared horseradish2 tablespoons prepared mustard Preparation In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, horseradish and mustard. Serve with corned beef.

Ingredients 2 medium red potatoes, halved2 bacon strips, diced1/3 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon celery seedDash pepper1/2 cup water1 tablespoon white vinegar2 teaspoons sugar Preparation Place the potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 envelope taco seasoning2 cups beef broth1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce8 ounces uncooked medium pasta shells1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blendOptional: Sour cream, cilantro, chopped tomatoes and black olives Preparation Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat. Cook beef until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add taco seasoning; stir to combine....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spinach and feta chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, sliced1 small onion, finely chopped1 celery rib, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup water1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1-1/4 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion and celery; cook and stir until sausage is browned, 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 c. sliced almonds 2 tbsp. minced peeled fresh ginger 2 tbsp. minced shallot 1 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. pure maple syrup 1/4 c. grapeseed oil salt Freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 lb. kohlrabi 1 bulb fennel 2 oz. semifirm goat cheese, such as Evalon, Garrotxa or Manchester 1 c. blueberries or pitted, halved sweet cherries...

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper10 garlic cloves, peeled1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil5 tablespoons chicken broth, divided1/4 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, cook chicken and garlic in oil for 4-6 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons broth, wine, lemon juice, basil and oregano....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltFROSTING:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons butter, softened3/4 teaspoon lemon extract3 drops yellow food coloring, optional3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milkYellow colored sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extract....

Ingredients 1 package (.3 ounces) sugar-free lemon gelatin1/2 cup boiling water3/4 cup cold waterSugar substitute equivalent to 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar1 cup 1% cottage cheese1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)1/2 cup 100% strawberry spreadable fruit8 large strawberries, halved Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water and sugar substitute. Refrigerate until partially set....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water, divided 1/4 cup tri-colored quinoa, rinsed2 tablespoons dried goji berries or dried cranberries1 small banana1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk1 tablespoon maple syrup1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries1 tablespoon chopped walnuts1 tablespoon slivered almonds1 tablespoon fresh pumpkin seedsOptional: Additional unsweetened almond milk and maple syrup Preparation In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes....