Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar4-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips4 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), coarsely choppedColored sprinkles, optional Preparation Combine 1/2 cup peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, butter and salt until smooth. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips, candy bars and remaining peanut butter; stir until smooth. Drop teaspoons of chocolate mixture into paper-lined mini muffin cups. Drop a scant teaspoon of peanut butter mixture into each cup; top with another teaspoon of chocolate mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water6-1/2 teaspoons butter, divided1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons active dry yeast2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)1 egg1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour1-1/4 to 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water and 4-1/2 teaspoons butter just to a boil. In a small bowl, pour boiling liquid over oats. Add the applesauce, honey and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) broccoli coleslaw mix1/3 cup sliced almonds1/3 cup raisins2 to 3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons orange juice4 teaspoons grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, almonds and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Ingredients 4 submarine sandwich buns1 pound ground beef1 medium green pepper, diced1 small onion, diced1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce4 slices American cheese Preparation Cut a thin slice off the top of each bun; set tops aside. Carefully hollow out bottoms, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Set aside 1/2 cup bread. In a large skillet, cook beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed8 green onions, thinly sliced1 small green pepper, finely chopped1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (61-70 per pound)1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons Creole seasoning1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubedChopped fresh parsleyFrench bread baguette slices or assorted crackers Preparation In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add green onions and green pepper; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons ground coffee (not instant)1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 cups cold waterOptional: Whipped cream, cinnamon sticks and additional orange zest Preparation Combine the coffee, orange zest, ginger and cinnamon. Place in a coffee filter and brew with the cold water according to manufacturer’s directions. Pour into mugs; if desired, garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon sticks and orange zest.

Ingredients 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 4 tbsp. melted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. Italian seasoning Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 c. heavy cream 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish Thinly sliced basil, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, toss shrimp, tomatoes, melted butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning together....

Ingredients 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 3/4 tsp. baking powder tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. unsalted butter c. sugar 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 c. whole milk 1 oz. white chocolate 2 1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 1/2 tbsp. packed light-brown sugar 1/4 c. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 3/4 c. boiling water vanilla ice cream Preparation Step 1Make the batter: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, with rack in center....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, thinly sliced1 small carrot, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced4 cups water1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni7 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese...

Ingredients 1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup butter, melted1/3 cup 2% milk1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup bran flakes, crushedTOPPING:2 teaspoons butter, softened2 tablespoons brown sugar1/3 cup bran flakes, crushed Preparation In a bowl, combine egg, butter and milk. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into batter. Add bran flakes. Spread into a greased 8-in. round ovenproof skillet or 8-in. baking pan. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 medium zucchini, cubed1 medium carrot, diced2 celery ribs, chopped3 green onions, sliced1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach3 tablespoons quick-cooking barley3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the barley and vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups pancake mix1/2 cup sugar1 egg2/3 cup water1/4 cup canola oil1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine pancake mix and sugar. In another bowl, whisk egg, water and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) thin spaghetti, broken in half2 cups cubed cooked turkey1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, chopped3 tablespoons butter1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/8 teaspoon ground mustard1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheeseMinced fresh parsley Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese3 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon zest2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon saltFROSTING:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until well blended, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, cheese, lemon juice and zest....

Ingredients 16 sea scallops 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic 3 large ripe tomatoes 3/4 c. oil-cured black olives 1 bunch basil 4 large waxy potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold) 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt Preparation Step 1To make scallops: Rinse scallops and pat dry; place in a bowl. Season with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar2 medium peaches, peeled and halved2 medium nectarines, peeled and halved2 medium plums, peeled and halved Preparation In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill peaches, nectarines and plums, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until tender, 3-4 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. swordfish steaks 30 bay leaves 4 1/2 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 c. dry bread crumbs 2 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Light the grill or heat the broiler. Thread the fish cubes alternately with the bay leaves onto four large skewers. Put the kabobs on a plate and brush them all over with 3 tablespoons of the oil....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups frozen chopped broccoli1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted1-1/4 cups 2% milk, divided1 teaspoon garlic pepper blend1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 cup shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix1 large egg, beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine broccoli, soup, 3/4 cup milk and seasonings in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the ham and cheese....

Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup sliced green onions2 tablespoons minced fresh chives1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt5 cups diced fully cooked ham or turkey1/3 cup chopped pecans and almonds, toastedSlider buns, split, optional Preparation Mix first 8 ingredients. Stir in ham. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Stir in pecans before serving. If desired, serve on buns.

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix1/2 cup finely chopped nuts1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting2 packages (16 ounces each) Reese’s piecesDried corn husks Preparation Prepare cake batter according to package directions; add nuts. Grease and flour a 9-in. round baking pan; add batter and bake as directed. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Freeze the cake for easier cutting. Cut the cake into ears of corn using the diagram found here....