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Ingredients 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg1 tablespoon water1/4 cup almond cake and pastry filling1 cup sliced almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface; roll each sheet into a 15x10-in. rectangle. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over rectangles. Spread pastry filling over one rectangle to within 1/4 in. of edges; sprinkle with almonds. Top with remaining pastry, egg wash side down, pressing lightly....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 medium onion, finely chopped1/3 cup sliced water chestnuts, finely chopped3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped3 tablespoons soy sauce4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot2/3 cup panko bread crumbs2 pounds ground porkSAUCE:1/2 cup hoisin sauce1/3 cup soy sauce1/4 cup shaoxing rice wine or pale dry sherry3 tablespoons honey3 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 tablespoons Vietnamese chili garlic sauce (tuong ot toi)3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon Emeril’s® Cajun Seasoning Blend1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powderThinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, optional...

Ingredients 1 garlic clove, halved2 cups white wine, chicken broth or unsweetened apple juice, divided1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg7 cups shredded Swiss cheese2 tablespoons cornstarchOptional: Cubed bread and assorted fresh vegetables Preparation Rub garlic clove over the bottom and sides of a fondue pot; discard garlic and set fondue pot aside. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, bring 1-3/4 cups wine and nutmeg to a simmer. Gradually add cheese, stirring after each addition until cheese is melted (cheese will separate from wine)....

Ingredients 1 cup biscuit/baking mix1 envelope taco seasoning1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup water1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)Salsa and taco sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Serve with salsa and taco sauce....

Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes, cubed2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 teaspoons chopped green onion2 teaspoons cider vinegar2 teaspoons prepared horseradish2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperRed leaf lettuce Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl; cool to room temperature....

Ingredients 6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup water1/3 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Preparation Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork over medium heat until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Add the water, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce to skillet; stir to loosen browned bits....

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. sugar 4 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Tomato Soup 1/2 c. vegetable shortening 2 eggs 1/4 c. water Cream Cheese Frosting Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.Step 2Stir the flour, sugar, baking powder, allspice, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves in a large bowl....

Ingredients 4 slices sourdough bread, lightly toasted2 teaspoons Dijon mustard4 slices jellied cranberry sauce (1/4 inch thick)6 ounces thinly sliced deli smoked turkey2 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese Preparation Spread two slices of bread with mustard. Top with cranberry sauce, turkey and cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining bread.

Ingredients 1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (2-1/2 pounds)2 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1/8 teaspoon pepper1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained, or 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water Preparation Place turkey in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with seasonings. Top with mushrooms. Pour wine over all. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours (a thermometer inserted in turkey should read at least 165°)....

Ingredients 1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/3 cup broccoli florets1 medium carrot, julienned1 medium potato, peeled, cooked and cubed2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup 2% milk1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon chopped walnuts Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the squash, green pepper, broccoli and carrot in boiling water until crisp-tender; drain....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh broccoli florets, cauliflowerets or sliced carrots1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup 2% milk1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese2 teaspoons lemon juice2 teaspoons prepared mustardSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 4 c. diced apples 1/2 c. raisins 1 1/2 c. apple juice 2 tsp. nutmeg 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. chopped fresh sage 1 tbsp. salt 1 1/2 c. butter 1/4 c. whiskey 8 sausage links, chicken, turkey, or pork, about 2 ounces each 8 c. cornbread stuffing 1 1/2 c. pecans Preparation Step 1In a bowl, combine apples, raisins, apple juice, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, sage, salt, butter, and whiskey....

Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, halved1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 pound fresh baby carrots1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 medium white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 cup butter, melted1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage2 garlic cloves, minced Preparation Place vegetables in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the butter, sage and garlic; drizzle over vegetables....

Ingredients 1 can (11-1/2 ounces) frozen strawberry breeze juice concentrate, thawed1 cup vanilla yogurt1/2 cup whole milk1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled1 large banana, cut into chunks1 cup chopped peeled fresh or frozen peaches1 cup crushed ice Preparation Place half of all ingredients in a blender; cover and process for 15 seconds or until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses. Repeat. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 15.5 oz. bottle of Yoo-hoo 4 oz. vodka 4 oz. Baileys Irish Creme 4 oz. Kahlua 2 scoops chocolate ice cream Nutella, for rim (optional) Teddy Grahams, for rim (optional) Chocolate syrup (optional) Whipped cream (optional) Pretzel, for garnish (optional) Preparation Step 1Make Yoo-Hoo ice cubes. Pour a bottle of Yoo-Hoo into a standard ice-cube tray. Freeze (approximately 1 hour). Step 2Pop the frozen cubes out of the tray....

Ingredients 3 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups sugar3/4 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 cup butter, cubed Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and zest until blended. Add butter; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon and thermometer reads at least 170°. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately. Transfer to a small bowl; cool....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups julienned zucchini1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon garlic saltDash pepper2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a skillet, saute zucchini in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper and pecans. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 3/4 cup honey, divided2 cups sliced fresh strawberries12 plastic cups or Popsicle molds (3 ounces each)6 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced12 Popsicle sticks1-1/3 cups sliced fresh ripe peaches Preparation In a blender, combine 1/4 cup honey and strawberries; cover and process until blended. Pour into cups or molds. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm. In a blender, combine 1/4 cup honey and kiwi; cover and process until blended. Pour over frozen strawberry layer; insert Popsicle sticks....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons brown sugar2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)1 cup chicken broth Preparation In a large skillet over medium-high, heat butter and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add asparagus; saute for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove asparagus to a serving dish and keep warm....

Ingredients 2 to 3 medium lemons2 fresh rosemary sprigs1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper1-1/2 teaspoons salt Preparation Finely grate enough zest from the lemons to measure 2 tablespoons; set aside. Coarsely chop 2 lemons; place chopped lemons and rosemary sprigs in the chicken cavity. Save the remaining lemon for another use. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; brush with oil....