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Ingredients 1½cupsconfectioners’ sugar ⅓cupskim milk 6tbspbutter 1cupsemisweet chocolate chips ¾cupmarshmallow creme ¼tspvanilla extract 3tbspcocoa Preparation Grease one 8×8-inch pie pan and set it aside. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and butter. Mix well and stir constantly until a candy thermometer reads 238 degrees F. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, vanilla, and cocoa. Quickly stir together and pour into a prepared pan....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb beef stew meat 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 bags (1 lb each) frozen vegetables for stew 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ diced tomatoes, undrained 2 cans (10 oz each) condensed beef consommé 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 dried bay leaves Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. In 5-quart Dutch oven or 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, toss beef with flour. Add frozen vegetables....

Ingredients 1cupwhite whole wheat flour,or regular whole wheat flour 1tbspbaking powder ½tspcinnamon ¼tspnutmeg ¼tspsalt 1cupmilk ⅓cuppumpkin puree 1egg 2tbspmaple syrup,or brown sugar ½tspvanilla extract 2tbspmelted butter,or coconut oil Preparation In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until blended. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin purée, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Whisk until thoroughly blended. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until no big lumps remain....

Ingredients 12ozsemi-sweet chocolate disks 2½cupswhole almonds,toasted 1pkgjumbo marshmallows,quartered Preparation Line an 8×8 -nch pan with wax paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate disks, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir marshmallows into melted chocolate and pour into pan. Top with toasted almonds. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, until firm. Break apart or cut into squares to serve. Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspunsalted butter ¼cupshallots,minced 1bunchthin asparagus spears,ends trimmed, cut into 1½ inch pieces on a diagonal 1cupfrozen peas,thawed salt freshly ground black pepper 1tsphoney Preparation Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent. Add the asparagus, ¼ teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring frequently so the shallots don’t burn, for about 5 minutes or until tender-crisp....

Ingredients 1½lbschicken beast,boneless skinless, sliced into thin strips 1tbspchili powder 1tspcumin 1tsppaprika 1tspgarlic powder 3tbspolive oil,divided 1green bell pepper,seeded and sliced 1poblano pepper,sliced 1sweet onion,sliced thin 8small flour tortillas 1cuprice,steamed ¾lbtomatillos,husks removed 4garlic cloves,peeled ½cupfresh cilantro ½cupwhite onion,diced 1tbsplime juice ¼tspcumin ½tspsalt Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the sliced chicken with the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil....

Ingredients 1lbshrimp,peeled and deveined, leave tails on for a nicer presentation 4tbspolive oil 1½tbsphoney 1½tbspsoy sauce 1tsplemon zest 2tspfresh parsley leaves,chopped 2tspfresh thyme leaves,chopped ½tspsalt ¼tsppepper ¾tspgarlic,minced ¼tspchili flakes,optional Preparation Place the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to combine. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade for later use. Add the garlic and chili flakes to the bowl. Add the shrimp and marinade to a resealable freezer bag and seal....

Ingredients cooking spray 1½tbspcornstarch pinchcinnamon pinchsalt 5cupsfresh mixed,such as raspberries, blackberries and strawberriessliced ¼cuphoney 1tbspfresh lemon juice ½tsplemon zest ½tspvanilla extract ¼cupwhite whole wheat flour ¼cupall purpose flour,unbleached 2tbspsugar ½tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda pinchsalt 2tbspsweet whipped butter,such as Land O Lakes, chilled, cut into small pieces ⅓cuplow-fat buttermilk 1tbspcanola oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 10-inch cast iron or enamel skillet with oil. In a large bowl, whisk the cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt....

Ingredients 1½lbbaby red potatoes,quartered 2bell peppers,cubed 1cupcorn,frozen or fresh 1cupblack beans,rinsed, drained ½cuponion,cubed 2tbspolive oil 1tbspMcCormick Chili Seasoning ½tspMcCormick Cumin Seasoning ½tspMcCormick Paprika salt and pepper,to taste 1cupham,cubed 5eggs fresh cilantro,chopped, for garnish, optional avocado,sliced, for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the potatoes, bell pepper, corn, black beans, and onion on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and add the chili seasoning, cumin and paprika....

Ingredients 3cupsbaby spinach ½cupcarrot,chopped 3tbspolive oil 1shallot,finely chopped 3garlic cloves,minced 2cupschicken stock 15ozwhite beans,(1 can), drained 1tspdried oregano ½tspdried thyme ½tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper 2tbsplemon juice Preparation Combine the baby spinach and carrot in a food processor, then pulse until finely chopped. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the shallot and garlic in the hot oil for about 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant....

Ingredients 2cupspretzels,finely crushed ½cupsugar butter,or margarine 1½pkgsPhiladelphia® cream cheese 2tbspmilk 1cupCool Whip® whipped topping,thawed 2cupsboiling water 1pkgJell-O® strawberry flavored gelatin 1½cupscold water 4cupsstrawberries Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix pretzel crumbs, ¼ cup of sugar, and butter. Press onto bottom of 13×9-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool. Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar, and milk until blended. Stir in Cool Whip®; spread over crust. Refrigerate until ready to use....

Ingredients 2cupssugar 1cupbutter 3large eggs 2⅓cupsflour 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1cupbuttermilk 1tspvanilla 12tbspbutter,cut into pieces 1½cupsbrown sugar,packed ½cupheavy cream,divided ½tspsalt 3½cupspowdered sugar ½cupcaramel ice cream topping Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition....

Ingredients 1tbspsalted butter,or more as needed 1Vidalia onion,cut into bite-size pieces 2zucchini,cut into bite-size pieces 1yellow squash,cut into bite-size pieces 4roma tomatoes,(plum), cut into bite-size pieces kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the melted butter for 5 to 8 minutes, until translucent. Stir in the zucchini and yellow squash. Cook the vegetables until tender for about 10 to 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1½cupslong grain white rice,(like basmati) 1½lbschicken thighs,(4 pieces), bone in, skin on 1tspsalt,or more to taste ½tspblack pepper,or more to taste 2tbspvegetable oil 1large yellow onion,coarsely chopped 1fresh ginger,(2 inches), peeled and finely chopped 1tspground turmeric ½tspground cardamom,plus more to taste 1cinnamon stick 1bay leaf ½cupgolden raisins 2½cupschicken stock,or water ¼cupwhole almonds,(skinned or unskinned), or sliced almonds 2tbspfresh cilantro,chopped Preparation In a bowl of water, swirl the rice with your hands several times....

Ingredients 2tspolive oil 6-7scallions,chopped 2garlic cloves,minced 1tomato,diced 1tspcumin ½tsphomemade sazon ½lbbeef,cubed into small bite size pieces 5cupswater Beef bullion 1carrot,peeled and sliced 2tbspyellow bell pepper,diced 2mediumpotatoes,peeled and cubed 1cupquinoa,cooked 6tbspcilantro,fresh chopped Salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Saute oil in a large pot. Add scallions and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes until soft over medium heat. Add tomato, cumin, sazon with achiote, ¼ cup cilantro, and cook for another 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2smalltortillas 4eggs,scrambled 1avocado,diced or sliced ¼cupcheddar cheese,shredded seasoned black beans,recipe below salsa,optional 2tspolive oil ¼cupred onion,chopped ¼cupred bell pepper,diced, optional 1clovegarlic,minced 15ozcan black beans ½tspchili powder ½tsporegano ¼tspcumin ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped juice of half a lime salt and pepper Preparation Lay the tortillas flat on a serving dish. Layer scrambled eggs, cheese, avocado and black beans down the center of the tortillas, then roll to close. Serve warm. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2partsbrandy 1whole egg 1dashpowdered sugar 1dashground nutmeg milk Collins glass Preparation Shake the brandy, whole egg, powdered sugar, and nutmeg, with ice, then strain into the glass. Top with milk, serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ¼cupbutter,melted 2cupshalf-and-half 2cupsmilk 1lbFrench bread,torn into small pieces 3eggs,lightly beaten 3cupswhite sugar 4tspvanilla extract 1½tspground cinnamon ¼cupraisins,or more to taste ½lbunsalted butter 1cupheavy cream 1cupbrown sugar ½cuppecans,chopped, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 13×9-inch baking dish with ¼ cup of melted butter. Pour half and half and milk over bread in a large mixing bowl; let soak for 10 minutes before gently stirring. Stir eggs into the bread mixture until incorporated....

Ingredients 1lbpenne pasta ¾cupall-purpose flour 1¼tspsalt 1tspfreshly ground black pepper 2largeeggs 1½lbschicken breasts,boneless, skinless, sliced into cutlets about ¾-inch thick ½cupolive oil 2tbspbutter 1small white onion,diced 2clovesgarlic,sliced ½cupchicken stock 3tbsplemon juice,(from 1 lemon) ¼cupcapers ¼cupfresh parsley,minced salt and pepper,to taste 2tbspbutter ⅔cupItalian breadcrumbs ¼tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper Preparation Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil, and add the pasta. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or according to package instructions until al dente....

Ingredients 1cupwater 1cupsugar 3cupscranberry juice 1cupfresh lime,or lemon juice seltzer lime slices,for garnish Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil. Cook over moderate heat, stirring just until the sugar dissolves. Let cool. Fill a pitcher with sugar syrup, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Chill. Pour into ice-filled Collins glasses about ¾ full. Fill with seltzer, then garnish with a lime slice. Serve and enjoy....