Ingredients 1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size)1 cup orange juice1/3 cup butter, softened3 large eggsFROSTING:6 cups confectioners’ sugar2/3 cup butter, softenedOrange food coloring, optional5 to 6 tablespoons orange juice1/2 cup crushed chocolate wafers (about 8 wafers)1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon shorteningAssorted candy and chocolate leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, orange juice, butter and eggs; beat on low speed 30 seconds....

Ingredients 6 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 pound bacon strips, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced3 cups 2% milk2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperDash hot pepper sauce3 green onions, chopped Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup mayonnaise1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper1 round loaf (1/2 pound) unsliced sourdough breadAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the tomato, bacon, basil and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut a 1-1/2-in. thick slice off the top of bread; set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked brown rice1 large onion, sliced4 medium carrots, grated1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef1 medium green pepper, diced2 teaspoons salt2 cups tomato juice2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dried basil1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup toasted wheat germ Preparation In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer rice, onion, carrots, beef and green pepper. Sprinkle with salt. Combine the tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and basil; pour over the top. Sprinkle with cheese and wheat germ....

Ingredients 1/4 c. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. garlic powder Juice of 2 lemons 1/3 c. nutritional yeast 3 tbsp. white miso 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, halved and thinly sliced 1/4 c. all-purpose flour Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. avocado oil 1 head green kale, destemmed and sliced into fine ribbons...

Ingredients Juice of 2 lemons 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. tahini 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped 2 small shallot, peeled and roughly chopped 2 scallions, roughly chopped 1 c. baby spinach 1/2 c. fresh dill 1/4 c. nutritional yeast 1 tsp. dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 small green cabbage, diced 2 Persian cucumbers, diced 3 scallions, thinly sliced...

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup salsa2 tablespoons taco sauce1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blendOptional: Lime wedges and sliced avocado Preparation Place chicken in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Combine salsa and taco sauce; drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. If desired, serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked ziti or other small tube pasta1/2 pound Italian sausage links1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided2 cups 2% milk1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten2 cups 4% cottage cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheesePaprika Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350°. Drain; place in a large bowl....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup milk1 cup sweetened shredded coconut3 to 4 small firm bananas, sliced1 tablespoon pineapple juice1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition (mixture will appear curdled)....

Ingredients 8 ounces bulk lean turkey breakfast sausage1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 medium potato, peeled and cubed4 cups water1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon each garlic salt, seasoned salt and pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained Preparation In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients Cooking spray 4 everything bagels, chopped 1 1/2 c. shredded white cheddar 1 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes 1 oz. (8-oz.) block cream cheese, cut into 1/2" cubes 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 8 large eggs 2 1/2 c. milk 2 green onions, sliced, plus more for garnish Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepepr Pinch cayenne 1 tsp. poppy seeds 1 tsp. dried minced onion 1 tsp. sesame seeds...

Ingredients 1 c. almonds 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 4 large eggs 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. almond extract 1 c. chocolate chips, melted Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Spread almonds on a small baking sheet and bake until toasted, 15 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Step 2Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 c. toasted halved pecans 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper Zest of 1/2 orange 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 3 tbsp. orange juice or water Kosher salt Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and spread pecans in an even layer on a medium baking sheet. Roast, stirring occasionally, until nuts are fragrant, about 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large egg, beaten1/3 cup 2% milk1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 pound sage bulk pork sausage Preparation Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 6 patties. Place patties in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until meat is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, turning once....

Ingredients 1 large marshmallow1 Red or Golden Delicious apple2 ropes black or red licoriceLiquid yellow food coloring2 teaspoons sweetened shredded coconut1 teaspoon vanilla frosting2 miniature chocolate chips1 maraschino cherry Preparation For head, secure marshmallow to apple with a toothpick. Cut licorice into two 1-1/2-in.-long pieces for arms and two 3-in.-long pieces for legs (save remaining licorice for another use). Secure arms and legs to apple with toothpick halves. For hair, combine 2 drops yellow food coloring and 3 drops water in a small resealable bag....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix1 cup water2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted1 teaspoon apple pie spiceReduced-fat whipped topping and/or apple slices, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine cake mix and water. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Fold in the applesauce, pecans and pie spice. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided2 cups sugar3/4 cup sour cream12 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme3/4 cup chopped dried apricots3/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, sour cream and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), about 5-1/2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained1-1/2 cups chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup Italian salad dressing Preparation In a large bowl, toss all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked corkscrew or spiral pasta3/4 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned1 tablespoon olive oil6 medium tomatoes, diced6 ounces boneless fully cooked ham, cubed1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute asparagus and yellow pepper in oil until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 package (4.9 ounces) au gratin potatoes1-1/2 cups boiling water2 cups frozen peas and carrots1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 cup sour cream1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 sheet refrigerated pie crust Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, contents of sauce mix and water....