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Ingredients Mixed olives 1 (5-oz.) jar Janet’s Finest Cranberry Jalapeno Compote 1 (9-oz.) jar Divina Fig Spread 1 (4-oz.) log Chavrie Sundried Tomato & Garlic 1 (3.5-oz.) wheel Rogue Creamery BlueRogue Creamery Blue 1 (5.5-oz.) wedge Esquirrou PDO Ossau-Iraty (7-oz.) wheel Saint André Triple Crème 1 (7-oz) oval Supreme Brie 1 bag Supreme Brie Bites 1 (3.5-oz.) package D’Artagnan French Cured Ham 1 (7-oz.) log D’Artagnan Saucisson Sec 1 (4-oz.) box Rustic Bakery Organic Flatbread Bites Olive Oil & Sel Gris...

Ingredients 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/3 cups cake flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milkFROSTING:1 cup unsalted butter, softened3 teaspoons clear vanilla extract2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugarOptional: Colored sprinkles or nonpareils Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) sliced baby portobello mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach8 slices marble rye bread1/4 cup prepared Thousand Island salad dressing8 slices process Swiss cheese1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained2 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in 1 tablespoon oil until lightly browned; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same skillet, saute spinach in remaining oil until wilted....

Ingredients 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)6 cups shredded romaine1/2 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 small tomato, chopped1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/4 cup chopped green onions2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drainedSliced jalapeno peppers, optionalDRESSING:1/2 cup fat-free sour cream2 tablespoons fat-free ranch salad dressing1 teaspoon taco seasoning1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional Preparation Place four 10-oz. custard cups upside down in a shallow baking pan; set aside. Place the tortillas in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon chopped green onion3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon water1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cabbage, red pepper, parsley and onion. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls32 slices pepperoni (about 2 ounces)1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce, warmedOptional toppings: Sliced pepperoni, shredded mozzarella cheese and basil Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, basil and oregano. Separate each roll of crescent dough into two 7x6-in. rectangles; seal perforations. Place 1 rectangle on a preheated greased 8-in....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 1/2 lb. ground beef 3 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. garlic powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, with liquid 1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans, with liquid Shredded cheddar, for serving...

Ingredients 2 large baking potatoes3 ounces Jarlsberg or Swiss cheese, shredded, divided1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt4 grape tomatoes, halved8 slices ripe olives4 small serrano peppers, stems removed4 green pepper strips4 blue corn chips Preparation Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a small bowl, mash the pulp....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup 2% milk2 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup butter, melted2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup finely chopped dried apricots3/4 cup finely chopped pecansTOPPING:3 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the milk, eggs and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded zucchini2 cups sugar1 cup canola oil4 large eggs2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts, optionalFROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups confectioners’ sugarChopped toasted walnuts, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the zucchini, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended....

Ingredients 1 large egg white1 pound pecan halvesSugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar3 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, beat egg white until frothy. Add pecans; stir gently to coat. Combine the sugar substitute, cinnamon and salt; add to nut mixture and stir gently to coat. Spread into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder1/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1 cup water2 cups chopped peeled applesOil for deep-fat fryingSugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Whisk eggs and water; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, in hot oil....

Ingredients 4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces2 cups cut fresh green beans (2 inch)1/2 pound small red potatoes (about 5), quartered4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried basilPinch pepper1-1/2 cups water Preparation In the order listed, layer first seven ingredients in a 5-qt....

Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 medium apples, quartered1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons cold butter1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1-1/2 cups spreadable chive and onion cream cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until blended and heated through.

Ingredients 5 pasteurized eggs 1 c. sugar 3 tbsp. brandy 1 lb. mascarpone 2 tbsp. coffee liqueur 1 c. espresso 1 tbsp. cocoa powder 14 oz. ladyfingers Preparation Step 1Using an electric mixer, beat the yolks, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of the brandy until sugar dissolves. Beat in the mascarpone, and set aside the mixture in the refrigerator.Step 2Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gently fold the whites into the mascarpone mixture....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup buttermilk1 large egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup milk chocolate toffee bits or 4 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each) , chopped Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Stir baking soda into remaining flour mixture. Combine the buttermilk, egg and vanilla; stir into flour mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips1 package (11 ounces) candy corn52 fudge-striped cookies1/4 cup butter, cubed4 cups miniature marshmallows6 cups crisp rice cereal52 white confetti sprinkles Preparation In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. For tails, use a dab of chocolate to attach five candy corns to the chocolate side of half of the cookies in a fan shape; refrigerate until set. In a large saucepan, melt butter....

Ingredients 1/2 cup coconut milk1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons lime juice2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper30 uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound size), peeled and deveined30 mango cubes (about 1 large mango)30 fresh pineapple cubes (about 1-1/2 cups) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours....