Ingredients 1 package spice cake mix (regular size)1-1/4 cups water3 eggs1/3 cup applesauceFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups confectioners’ sugarRed paste or liquid food coloring24 pieces black licorice (3/4 inch)12 green spice gumdrops Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, eggs and applesauce on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full....

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups water, divided2 tea bags1 cup sugar1 cup apricot brandy3/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrateEACH SERVING:1/4 cup lemon-lime soda Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 3-5 minutes according to taste. Discard tea bags. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Cool. Stir in apricot brandy, juice concentrates and remaining water. Transfer to a 2-qt....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped dried apricots1 cup boiling water1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sour cream2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon grated orange zest1/2 cup chopped nuts Preparation Soak apricots in water for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Add sour cream; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Drain apricots, discarding liquid. Fold apricots, orange zest and nuts into batter....

Ingredients 1/2 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground ginger4 T-bone steaks (about 3/4 inch thick) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag,combine the first six ingredients; add steak. Seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Drain and discard marinade. Grill steaks, uncovered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°)....

Ingredients 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided 1 beef sirloin tip steak (1 pound), thinly sliced1 large sweet onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 garlic clove, minced3 cups hot cooked riceSoy sauce, optional Sesame seeds, optional Preparation In a small bowl, mix teriyaki marinade, water, cornstarch and pepper until smooth....

Ingredients 10 slice thin smoked bacon (about 5 ounces) 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 c. heavy cream Roasted Apple Butter Preparation Step 1In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then finely chop. Pour the bacon fat into a small bowl and let cool; refrigerate until solid....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs5 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon ground gingerFILLING:3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch1 tablespoon strawberry gelatin3/4 cup cold water2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1/4 cup cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix Preparation Combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and ginger. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in....

Ingredients SAUCE:1 cup ketchup1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup honey1/4 cup molasses2 teaspoons prepared mustard1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke1/8 teaspoon pepperBURGERS:1 large egg, lightly beaten1/3 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 teaspoon onion salt1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt1-1/2 pounds ground beef6 hamburger buns, splitToppings of your choice Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 c. peach preserves or jam 1 large clove garlic 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 4 chicken breasts 4 ripe peaches Preparation Step 1Preheat grill to medium hot. In a medium mixing bowl, combine preserves, garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, and mix well to combine....

Ingredients 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 clove garlic 4 8-ounce beef tenderloin steaks 2 shallots 8 Rosemary sprigs 10 thyme sprigs 7 kaffir lime leaves 6 1-inch strips of orange zest 2 tbsp. Asian fish sauce c. low-sodium soy sauce 10 dried Thai chiles 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. Add the garlic and cook over low heat until pale golden and crisp, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 8 slices thin bacon 2 tbsp. maple syrup Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.Step 2Cut bacon slices in half. Step 3Weave the lattices. To form one bacon lattice, you’ll need 6 bacon halves total. First, line 3 bacon halves side-by-side on the pan. Lift one end of the middle bacon slice and place a 4th bacon half on top of the side pieces and underneath the middle slice....

Ingredients 2 2/3 c. cold milk (preferably whole) 2 (3.4-oz.) packages instant vanilla pudding mix 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 4 sleeves graham crackers 1 1/2 c. cold heavy cream 2 tbsp. powdered sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. heavy cream 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips, for garnish Preparation Step 1Make pudding mixture: In a large bowl, combine milk, vanilla pudding mix, and sweetened condensed milk....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. (300 g.) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/4 c. (250 g.) granulated sugar 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature Zest of 1 medium orange 2 large eggs 1 c. (230 g.) ricotta 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 c. (60 g.) shelled unsalted pistachios, chopped 2 c. (285 g.) mini chocolate chips, divided, from 1 (10-oz....

Ingredients 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole crackers)1 tablespoon sugar1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/3 cups sugar1 package (10 ounces) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips, melted and cooled1/4 cup baking cocoa4 large eggs, lightly beatenGANACHE:2/3 cup (4 ounces) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 3 medium fresh golden beets (about 1 pound)3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons orange juice1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh sage1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon grated orange zest3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese2 tablespoons sunflower kernels Preparation Preheat air fryer to 400°. Scrub beets and trim tops by 1 in. Place beets on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 24x12 in....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon Dijon mustard4 slices sourdough bread2 slices Swiss cheese2 slices cheddar cheese2 slices sweet onion1 medium tomato, sliced6 cooked bacon strips2 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation Preheat air fryer to 375°. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; spread over 2 bread slices. Layer with cheeses, onion, tomato and bacon; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. Place sandwiches in a single layer in air fryer. Cook until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 2 egg whites1 tablespoon dried cilantro flakes1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup ground almonds2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation In a shallow bowl, beat egg whites, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger and cayenne. Place almonds in another shallow bowl. Dip salmon in egg mixture, then coat with almonds. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) peach pie filling1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed and drained or 1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, halved1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained2 medium apples, chopped2 medium firm bananas, sliced1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 8 slicesWhipped topping, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the pie filling, strawberries, oranges and apples. Fold in bananas. Spoon a heaping 1/2 cupful over each slice of cake....

Ingredients 7 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce1 medium apple, sliced1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted1/4 cup cider vinegar3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon honey mustard1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a serving bowl, combine the lettuce, apple and pecans. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Ingredients 1 medium unpeeled apple, diced1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1 cup shredded cabbage1 celery rib, chopped1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup Miracle WhipSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a bowl, toss apple with lemon juice. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Refrigerate any leftovers.