Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup butter, softened1 egg1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups chopped mixed candied fruit1/2 cup golden raisinsFROSTING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon milkRed and green candied cherries Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups seasoned bread crumbs1/2 cup finely chopped pecans1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:11 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 large egg, room temperature1 large egg yolk, room temperature1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemaryOptional: Halved pitted kalamata olives and fresh rosemary sprigs Preparation In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and pecans; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chili powder1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups cooked long grain rice Preparation In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham6 slices Swiss cheese (3/4 ounce each), cut in half1 package (12 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls, split1/2 cup spreadable chive and onion cream cheese1/4 cup butter, melted4 teaspoons Dijon mustard3 teaspoons dried minced onion1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation Place ham and cheese on each roll bottom. Spread cream cheese over tops. Replace tops. Arrange in a single layer in a greased 13-in....

Ingredients 3/4 pound fully cooked ham, cubed1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained3 cups chicken broth2 cups water1 cup diced peeled potatoes3/4 cup diced carrots3/4 cup diced celery1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup frozen peas2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the ham, onion and garlic in butter until onion is tender. Add the next seven ingredients; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste3 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed1-1/2 cups egg substitute1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken breast1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine hash browns, egg substitute, chicken, garlic powder and pepper. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes....

Ingredients 3 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 can (30 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauceHot cooked rice Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter3 medium sweet Spanish onions, sliced8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced1 cup shredded Swiss cheese1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk2 teaspoons soy sauce6 to 8 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)6 to 8 thin slices Swiss cheese (about 4 ounces) Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Saute onions and mushrooms until tender. Place in a 11x7-in....

Ingredients 3 eggs1 cup light corn syrup3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped hickory nuts or pecans, toasted1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)Additional toasted hickory nuts or pecans, optional Preparation In a small bowl, beat eggs just until blended but not frothy. Beat in the corn syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla and salt until blended. Stir in nuts. Pour into pastry shell. Cover edges loosely with foil....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup chopped green onions1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 cup finely chopped walnutsToasted French bread slices, assorted crackers and/or fresh vegetables Preparation In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Shape into a ball; roll in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight....

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum 2 oz. legendary pumpkin spice mix 1 c. 2% milk or soy milk 2 tbsp. vanilla bean extract 2 tbsp. honey/clove honey 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup 3 tbsp. pumpkin pulp or pumpkin pie filling 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. nutmeg Preparation Step 1Lightly rim Martini glass with honey/clove honey. Then, dip glass into a mixture of graham cracker, ground cinnamon, clove and nutmeg....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1-1/2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)3 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon salt7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 large egg yolk, room temperature2 tablespoons waterSesame seeds Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, eggs, butter, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 1 pound smoked kielbasa or smoked Polish sausage,. cut into 1/4-inch slices1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cups uncooked rice2 cups water1/2 pound fresh or frozen uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper...

Ingredients all-purpose flour Tart Dough 1 can solid-packed pumpkin 1 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. heavy cream 3 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1/2 c. honey 1/4 c. packed light-brown sugar 1 tsp. Coarse salt 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground cloves Preparation Step 1Place one disk of dough on a lightly floured work surface; roll out to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out six 6-inch rounds, gathering scraps and rerolling dough once if needed....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar plus 3 tablespoons , divided3/4 cup canola oil2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon extract1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup jam or jelly Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, extracts and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 medium lemons2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped2 bottles (1 liter each) carbonated water, chilledIce cubes Preparation Cut lemons into wedges and squeeze the juice into a large pitcher. Stir in the lemonade concentrate, confectioners’ sugar and mint; add lemon wedges. Chill until serving. Just before serving, stir in carbonated water. Serve over ice.

Ingredients 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup egg substitute, divided1/3 cup canola oil1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1/4 cup egg substitute and oil; mix until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 11-13 minutes or until edges are light brown....

Ingredients 2 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken in half1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons sour cream1/2 pound ground turkey1/4 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons chopped onion1 teaspoon butter1/3 cup tomato sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon dried oreganoSalt and pepper to taste1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. In a small bowl, combine the egg, Parmesan cheese and spaghetti. Press spaghetti mixture onto the bottom and up sides of a greased shallow 2-cup baking dish or 7-in....

Ingredients 4 large onions, thinly sliced1/4 cup canola oil2 large green peppers, cut into chunks1 large sweet red pepper, cut into chunks4 large carrots, cut into chunks4 large tomatoes, cut into chunks3 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces1-1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas1 to 2 tablespoons salt1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules3 cups boiling water1 cup medium pearl barley3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons paprikaMinced fresh parsley...