Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon baking powder2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 3 bunches broccoli, cut into florets (about 10 cups)1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 cup chopped pecans, toasted1 cup dried blueberries1 cup dried cherries1/4 cup finely chopped red onionDRESSING:1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef4 cups tortilla chips1/4 cup bacon bits2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup guacamole dip1/2 cup sour creamOptional: Chopped tomatoes and sliced green onions Preparation In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place tortilla chips on a microwave-safe serving plate. Layer with the beef, bacon and cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with guacamole and sour cream....

Ingredients 5 bacon strips1 egg, lightly beaten1/3 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 cup shredded carrots1 medium green pepper, chopped3/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 medium red onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/4 cup ketchup Preparation Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Combine the egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, carrots, green pepper, crackers, 1/2 cup cheese, onion and seasonings in a large bowl....

Ingredients 2 medium apples2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese, divided2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats2 tablespoons bran flakes1 tablespoon golden raisins1 tablespoon raisins1 tablespoon brown sugar Preparation Cut apples in half lengthwise; remove cores. Place in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Place 1 teaspoon of blue cheese into each half. In a small bowl, combine the oats, bran flakes, golden raisins, raisins and brown sugar; spoon into apples. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until tender, 35-40 minutes....

Ingredients 5 small fresh mushrooms, sliced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped2 tablespoons chopped onion3 teaspoons butter, divided2 cod fillets (4 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon steak seasoning1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, jalapeno and onion in 2 teaspoons butter until tender. Place fillets in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon-pepper, steak seasoning and bread crumbs....

Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup shredded carrot1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon mayonnaise3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperTartar sauce, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Shape into 4 patties; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Place crab cakes on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 medium ripe bananas, mashed1 egg2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Beat in the bananas, egg, applesauce and vanilla....

Ingredients c. sugar 1/4 c. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt 2 1/2 c. milk 4 large egg yolks 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 bananas 12 shortbread or other vanilla-flavored cookies Sweetened whipped cream (see Tips) Preparation Step 1Have ready a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl. In a medium saucepan, off heat, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Very gradually (a few tablespoons at a time), whisk in milk, taking care to dissolve cornstarch; whisk in egg yolks....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 can (15 ounces) pinto or black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3 drops hot pepper sauce4 flour tortillas (8 inches)1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseMinced fresh cilantro, salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional Preparation Cut four 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper6 beef shanks (14 ounces each)2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup white wine or beef broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups beef broth2 medium carrots, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, sliced1 tablespoon dried thyme1 tablespoon dried oregano2 bay leaves3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold waterGREMOLATA:1/3 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 tablespoon grated orange zest2 garlic cloves, mincedPolenta, optional...

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, ground mustard and ground ginger1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 small sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 medium red onion, cut into four wedges, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, mustard and ginger....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chili sauce1 teaspoon taco seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup sour cream3 teaspoons chipotle sauce6 tostada shells3 cups shredded lettuce1-1/2 cups guacamole1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili sauce, taco seasoning, salt and pepper; heat through....

Ingredients 1 (3.4-oz) box vanilla pudding 1 c. cold milk 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 (8-oz.) tub Cool whip, divided 2 c. milk chocolate chips 1 c. heavy cream 3 c. chopped Oreos Cadbury creme eggs, for garnsih Preparation Step 1Make pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix, milk and sweetened condensed milk. Let set for 5 minutes, stirring often, until mixture has thickened. Step 2Make ganache: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring heavy cream to a low simmer....

Ingredients 2 cups white baking chips, divided1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup apricot jam1/2 cup sliced almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a microwave, melt 1 cup chips; stir until smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chips and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest2 medium oranges2 medium unpeeled apples, diced1 tablespoon sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice in a saucepan; set pineapple aside. Add brown sugar and orange zest to the juice; heat until sugar dissolves. Peel and section oranges into a large bowl, reserving any juice; add the apples and pineapple. Add pineapple juice mixture and stir gently....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup finely chopped pecans1 tablespoon aniseed Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and aniseed....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup quick-cooking oats3 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt1 egg1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, applesauce and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill four greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix1 large egg1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed1/3 cup whole milk1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup grated onion5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds, optional1/8 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients just until blended. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon, poppy seeds if desired and paprika. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 8 maple-flavored bacon strips1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots1/2 cup honey barbecue sauce1 tablespoon honey1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard Preparation Cut bacon strips widthwise into thirds. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Wrap a bacon piece around each apricot; secure with a toothpick. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until bacon is crisp, 18-22 minutes....