Ingredients 1 box instant vanilla pudding, plus ingredients called for on box 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1/4 c. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 banana, chopped 1 c. whipped topping, divided 1 1/2 c. crushed Nilla wafers, plus more whole wafers for serving Banana slices for garnish, if desired Preparation Step 1Prepare pudding according to instructions on box. Step 2In a large bowl using a hand mixer, whip cream cheese until smooth....

Ingredients 2 packages cherry Jell-O 1 1/2 c. boiling water 1/2 c. vodka 1 c. vodka 2 envelopes gelatin 1 c. boiling water 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk Crushed candy canes, for garnish Preparation Step 1Spray a small loaf pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl or measuring cup, combine cherry Jell-O with boiling water and whisk to combine. Let sit 2 minutes, then whisk in 1/2 cup vodka....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup finely ground almonds1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. In a small bowl, combine the flour, almonds and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Divide dough into fourths. Roll out each portion into a long rope, about 1/4 in....

Ingredients 2 pounds collard greens4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped1 cup chopped sweet onion5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Trim thick stems from collard greens; coarsely chop leaves. In a Dutch oven, saute bacon for 3 minutes. Add onion; cook until onion is tender and bacon is crisp, 8-9 minutes longer. Add greens; cook just until wilted....

Ingredients 1 pound bacon strips2 cans (8 ounces each) whole water chestnuts, drained1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup chili sauce Preparation Cut bacon strips in half. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until almost crisp; drain. Wrap each bacon piece around a water chestnut and secure with a toothpick. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mayonnaise and chili sauce; pour over water chestnuts....

Ingredients 8 slices bacon, sliced in half lengthwise 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed Freshly ground black pepper Caesar dressing, for dipping (optional) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and top with a cooling rack. Step 2Prepare asparagus: Carefully wrap a piece of bacon around an asparagus spear in a spiral. Repeat until you have 16 bacon-wrapped asparagus spears. Season with pepper.Step 3Place on top of the rack and bake until bacon is crispy, 28 to 30 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage links3/4 pound hot Italian sausage links3 cups seedless red grapes1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat linguine1/2 cup prepared pesto2 cups fresh baby spinach2 cups spring mix salad greens Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place sausage links and grapes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil and water; pour over sausages....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped celery2-1/4 cups tomato juice1/2 cup water1/4 cup medium pearl barley1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook beef, onion and celery until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato juice, water, barley, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until barley is tender....

Ingredients 1 cup soy sauce1/2 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup water1/2 cup canola oil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon onion powder1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes1 pound sliced bacon, halved widthwise1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Reserve 1/3 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate....

Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground white pepper 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. smoked paprika 4 tbsp. unsalted butter Lemon slices, optional Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°. Place a large (at least 10") cast-iron skillet into the oven to preheat. Step 2Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two thin cutlets....

Ingredients 1 lb. farfalle 6 slices bacon 1 1/2 c. romaine, shredded 2 c. multi-colored cherry tomatoes, halved 1 c. sour cream 1/2 ranch seasoning packet (about .5 oz) Juice of 1 lemon 1/3 c. chives, chopped Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook farfalle according to package directions until al dente. Drain, then transfer to a large serving bowl.Step 2Cook bacon until crispy....

Ingredients 1 large egg1/4 cup 2% milk1/3 cup crushed saltines3 tablespoons chopped onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon rubbed sageDash pepper1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation In a large bowl, beat egg. Add the milk, cracker crumbs, onion, salt, sage and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Preheat air fryer to 325°. Shape into 2 loaves; place in greased air fryer....

Ingredients 1/4 cup thawed frozen apple juice concentrate2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard2 tablespoons maple syrup1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperSALAD:9 cups torn mixed salad greens2 large tart apples, chopped1 small red onion, thinly sliced1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine salad greens, apples, onion and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons plus 4-1/2 teaspoons cold butter, divided1/2 cup chopped pecans1 cup chopped peeled Golden Delicious apple2 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonICE CREAM:1-1/4 cups milk3/4 cup sugar1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. For streusel, combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in 3 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise3/4 cup buttermilk4 to 5 tablespoons sugar4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper6 cups shredded cabbage (about 1 small head)1-1/2 cups shredded carrots (2-3 medium carrots)1/3 cup finely chopped red onion1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted3/4 cup raisins2 medium apples, chopped Preparation Whisk together first 6 ingredients. In a large bowl, combine vegetables, walnuts and raisins; toss with dressing. Fold in apples. Refrigerate, covered, until serving....

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon honey4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning4 slices Swiss cheese4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledLettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional Preparation In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and honey. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle chicken with steak seasoning. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups 2% milk1 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and chopped1-1/2 cups water1 tablespoon reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules12 ounces Velveeta, cubed (about 2-1/4 cups)3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking beef into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1 egg2/3 cup milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. floured biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked spiral pasta1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken breast1 small tomato, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives1/4 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a serving bowl, combine the chicken, tomato, olives and pasta. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette, oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2 large eggs, room temperature2 small ripe bananas, mashed1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsFILLING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder. In another bowl, combine the eggs, bananas, butter, milk, sour cream and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....