Ingredients 3 cups chopped peeled apples2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed3/4 cup sugar1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional Preparation In a greased 8-in. square baking dish, combine apples and cranberries; sprinkle with sugar. In another bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, flour and butter; sprinkle over cranberry mixture. Top with pecans if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until browned and bubbly....

Ingredients 1 cup raisins1 cup boiling water1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup shortening1-1/4 cups sugar2 large eggs1 cup chunky applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Place raisins in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar....

Ingredients 4 medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1-1/2 pounds)2 cups sugar1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup buttermilk1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toastedFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted...

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon paprika4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons canola oil2 cups chicken broth, divided1 teaspoon dill weed3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch piecesHot cooked noodles, optional Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt if desired and paprika; set 2 tablespoons aside. Coat chicken with remaining flour mixture. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Combine 1-3/4 cups broth and dill; pour over chicken....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium green pepper, julienned1/4 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon dried tarragon3/4 teaspoon salt, optional1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the tomatoes, mushrooms and green pepper....

Ingredients 22 cupcakes of your choice2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frostingYellow, black and red paste food coloringChocolate wafers, miniature cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies and vanilla wafersOther paste food coloring of your choiceCoarse sugar Preparation On a covered cake board, place a row of five cupcakes for top of bus. Arrange six cupcakes each in the second and third rows. Follow with a row of five cupcakes. Tint 2-1/2 cups vanilla frosting yellow; carefully spread over cupcakes....

Ingredients 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 cup fresh broccoli florets1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup sunflower kernels1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons vinegar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the bacon, broccoli, raisins and sunflower kernels; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Stir before serving.

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons cider vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in vinegar, salt and pepper. Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking sodaDash salt1 cup water1 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon vanilla extractConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the water, mayonnaise and vanilla; beat on medium speed until well blended. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 cup chopped fresh basil1-1/2 teaspoons olive oilSalt and pepper to tasteLettuce leaves, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, oil, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve on lettuce if desired.

Ingredients 1/4 cup mango chutney1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch stripsCHUTNEY SAUCE:1/2 cup plain yogurt3 tablespoons mango chutney1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a large shallow dish, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add the beef; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients....

Ingredients 4 large egg yolks, room temperature2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltConfectioners’ sugarFILLING:1 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons lemon curd2 cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Line bottom of a a greased 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; grease parchment. Beat egg yolks and eggs on high speed 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. cinnamon 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced into wedges 1/2 c. apple cider 1 stick butter 2 tbsp. flour 1/4 c. apple cider 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar 2 tbsp. reserved apple drippings (from filling) 2 tubes Pillsbury biscuits 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Step 2Melt butter in a deep-walled sauté pan over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 Tyson Cornish Hen 3 Honey Crisp apples, sliced 1 red onion, cut in to 1" thick slices 1 (12-oz) bottle hard apple cider 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 c. apple cider 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 3 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. thyme leaves 1 tsp. chopped rosemary, plus 1 sprig for stuffing chicken Preparation Step 1In a zip top bag marinate the bird for 4-6 hours in the hard cider and olive oil....

Ingredients 4 c. broccoli florets Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 5 slices thick cut bacon 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 boneless skinless chicken breast, pound to 1-inch thick of necessary 12 oz. fettuccine 4 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 heavy cream 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving Freshly chopped parsely, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large skillet, bring ¼ cup water to a boil. Add the broccoli and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tbsp. milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Red food coloring Blue M&Ms 1/4 c. white chocolate chips, melted, for decorating 24 white star sprinkles, for decorating Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat butter and sugar until fluffy and pale in color....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubed1 teaspoon cider vinegar4 to 6 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples1 tablespoon ginger ale1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons butterTOPPING:1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup pecan halves2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups panko bread crumbs1 medium onion, finely chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup canned pumpkin1/2 cup ketchup2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 pound ground beef1 pound bulk hot Italian sausageSAUCE:1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly3/4 cup ketchup1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes...

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) apricot gelatin2 cups boiling water1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup whole milk1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1-3/4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawedCanned apricots and fresh mint leaves, optional Preparation Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; set aside. Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in milk until smooth. Stir in gelatin. Add pineapple, mixing well. Refrigerate. When mixture begins to thicken, fold in whipped topping....

Ingredients 1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered2/3 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 small sweet red pepper, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of shrimp soup, undiluted1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon white pepperTOPPING:1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon butter, meltedHot cooked rice, optional...