Ingredients 1-1/2 cups wheat bran (Miller’s Bran)1 cup apple juice1/2 cup vegetable oil1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 baking apple, peeled and chopped1/2 cup chopped nuts1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a mixing, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Let stand for 10 minutes. Combine flour, sugars, baking powder and salt; add to the bran mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup chopped walnuts2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon almond extract2 cups thinly sliced, peeled Granny Smith apples (about 2 medium)2 cups thinly sliced, peeled Cortland apples (about 2 medium)1/4 cup cinnamon sugar1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 8 large sweet onions, peeled1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup Burgundy wine or beef broth8 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese Preparation Cut each onion into six wedges to within 1/2 in. of the bottom. Place each onion on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). In a small bowl, combine the butter, wine, bouillon, thyme and pepper. Spoon over onions; sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 2 cups complete whole wheat pancake mix1 large firm banana, finely chopped1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Prepare pancake batter according to package directions. Stir in the banana, oats and walnuts. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown.

Ingredients SAUCE:1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup vinegar1 teaspoon ground mustardMEAT LOAF:2 pounds lean ground beef2 large eggs, beaten1 cup quick-cooking or rolled oats1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes Preparation In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together meat loaf ingredients. Add half of the sauce to the meat loaf mixture; mix well....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup salsa1 medium green pepper, chopped2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the salsa, green pepper, olives, salt, chili powder, garlic and cumin....

Ingredients 3 bacon strips, diced2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons canola oil2 cups fresh baby carrots1 medium onion, cut into wedges1 teaspoon minced garlic1 bay leaf1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried thyme2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup waterHot cooked noodlesChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin2 cups boiling water2 cups cold water1 cup strawberry yogurt1 cup raspberry yogurt2 cups sliced fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedAdditional fresh strawberries, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve strawberry and raspberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water and strawberry and raspberry yogurt until blended. Chill until syrupy, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar4 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch3/4 cup cold water3 tablespoons lemon juice3 cups fresh blueberries1 cup fresh raspberries1 cup fresh blackberriesPastry for double-crust pie (9 inches) Preparation In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water and lemon juice until smooth. Add berries; stir gently. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; cool....

Ingredients 1 oz. cognac or brandy 1 oz. dark crème de cacao 1 oz. heavy cream Ice Grated fresh nutmeg, for serving Preparation Step 1Fill a cocktail glass with ice water. In a cocktail shaker, combine cognac, crème de cacao, and cream. Fill shaker with ice. Cover and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 30 seconds.Step 2Empty cocktail glass, then strain cocktail into glass. Top with nutmeg....

Ingredients 9 sheets (140 g.) graham crackers 1 c. (120 g.) pecans 1/4 c. (50 g.) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 c. (120 g.) pecans, roughly chopped, plus more for serving 4 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1 c. (200 g.) granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1/4 c. (60 g.) sour cream 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract...

Ingredients 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup chopped almonds1/2 cup red candied cherries, chopped1 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil; set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and milk on high for about 1 minute; stir. Microwave in additional 10- to 20-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in the almonds, cherries and extract....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon salt5-1/4 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1/2 cup almond paste1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extractTOPPING:3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon butterICING:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled cucumbers1 cup seedless red grapes1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/2 cup bacon ranch salad dressing Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, grapes, pineapple and pecans. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk2 large eggs, room temperature, separated1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup finely chopped peeled apple1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Preparation In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in milk, egg yolks and vanilla. Add apples and pecans. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into the batter....

Ingredients 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup 2% milk1/4 cup water1/4 cup butter, cubed2 large eggsFILLING:12 ounces dried apricots, diced2 cups water6 tablespoons brown sugar4 teaspoons orange juice1/2 cup chopped pecansGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, salt and nutmeg. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and butter to 120°-130°....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies1 garlic clove, minced1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseThinly sliced green onions Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Shape dough into twenty-four 1-in. balls. With floured fingers, press onto the bottoms and 1/2 in....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh broccoli florets2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 garlic cloves, mincedSugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted Preparation Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and cut into bite-size pieces1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained3 bananas, sliced2 unpeeled red apples, cut into bite-sized piecesFRUIT SAUCE:1 cup cold whole milk3/4 cup sour cream1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix Preparation In a large bowl, combine fruits. Whisk sauce ingredients until smooth. Gently fold into fruits. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours before serving....