Ingredients 4 large eggs2-1/4 cups sugar, divided1 cup butter, melted2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract1/2 cup sliced almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and lemon-colored. Gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating until combined. Stir in butter, flour, salt and extract. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining sugar. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed4 ounces sliced pepperoni, quartered4 ounces hard salami, cubed1 medium green pepper, diced2 celery ribs, chopped1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, pepperoni, salami, green pepper, celery, onion and tomatoes....

Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon dill weed2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon lemon juice4 slices rye bread4 thin slices deli turkey1/2 cup thinly sliced peeled tart apple4 slices Colby-Monterey Jack cheese4 thin slices deli ham2 lettuce leaves2 teaspoons prepared mustard Preparation In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, grind the tarragon, thyme and dill until mixture becomes a fine powder. Transfer to a small bowl; add the mayonnaise and lemon juice....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup raisins1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons beaten egg Preparation Cut pastry sheet in half. Repackage and refrigerate one half for another use. On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining half into an 8-in. circle. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate; flute edges....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces or 2 packages (10 ounces each) asparagus cuts, thawed2 medium onions, sliced5 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk3 ounces cream cheese, cubed1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup soft bread crumbs Preparation In a large skillet, saute asparagus and onions in 1 tablespoon of butter until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded cabbage1/2 cup grated carrot1/4 cup chopped green onions1 egg1/2 cup milk3 tablespoons shredded Swiss cheese1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the cabbage, carrot and onions until for 7 minutes or crisp-tender. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the egg, milk, Swiss cheese and seasoned salt....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup honey1/2 teaspoon salt1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the butter, orange juice, honey and salt. Remove 1/3 cup and set aside for basting. Dip chicken pieces in remaining butter mixture; place in a well-greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved butter mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt3/4 cup fat-free milk1 medium ripe banana, frozen and cut into chunks3 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate drink mix1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/2 cup milk1 small ripe banana, cut into chunks10 maraschino cherries1 tablespoon baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon coconut extract3 cups vanilla ice cream, softened Preparation Place the first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add ice cream; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon saltDash white pepper1 cup 2% milk Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frostingBlue paste food coloringCupcakes of your choiceGumballsSticks Winterfresh gumFudge-striped cookies1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frostingPastry tip—round tip # 3Candy corn Preparation Tint vanilla frosting bright blue; frost cupcakes. Add gumball eyes. Using a clean scissors or small sharp knife, cut sticks of gum into eyebrow shapes. Pinch tops to curve if desired; insert above eyes. For bat wings, with a small serrated knife, cut cookies in half....

Ingredients 8 oz. butter, plus more for buttering pan Flour, for dusting 1 box red velvet cake mix 1 box white cake mix Blue food coloring 8 oz. cream cheese 3 c. confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp. vanilla red, white and blue sprinkles Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch round baking pan and line with parchment paper. Butter the bottom and sides of the pan and dust with flour....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. neutral oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 c. white long-grain rice 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened 3 c. low-sodium chicken broth 3 c. shredded cooked chicken (about 1 lb.) 3/4 c. store-bought Buffalo sauce 1 c....

Ingredients 1 large egg white1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 cups unblanched almonds3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat air fryer to 300°. In a large bowl, beat egg white until frothy; beat in vanilla. Add almonds; stir gently to coat. Combine the sugars, salt and cinnamon; add to nut mixture and stir gently to coat. Arrange almonds in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket....

Ingredients 1 slice day-old rustic bread 3 tbsp. whole milk 1 lb. ground beef 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley 1 egg 1 tsp. Sea salt c. all-purpose flour 1 c. spanish extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp. pine nuts 1 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 golden delicious apple peeled 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar 1 1/2 c. chicken or beef stock 1 stick cinnamon 1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley...

Ingredients 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup slivered almonds1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup vanilla yogurt1 teaspoon almond extract4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut1 cup dried cranberries Preparation Place coconut and almonds in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally. Cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 4 large carrots, shredded1 medium tart apple, chopped1/3 cup raisins1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons lemon juice1/8 teaspoon pepperSugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the carrots, apple and raisins. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, pepper and sweetener. Pour over carrot mixture and toss to coat. Stir in cheese....

Ingredients 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup quick-cooking oats4 teaspoons brown sugar3 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, lightly beaten3 tablespoons sour cream1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground ginger2/3 cup sliced peeled appleTOPPING:1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon quick-cooking oats1 tablespoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons cold butter Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, oats and brown sugar; stir in butter....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter3 cups sliced peeled tart apples, (about 4 medium)1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonCUSTARD:1 cup evaporated milk1 egg1/2 cup sugar Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Arrange apples over the crust. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream1-1/4 cups chopped peeled apples1/2 cup chopped peeled pearTOPPING:1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons cold butter1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla....