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Ingredients 64ozvanilla ice cream,(½ gallon) good quality 2tbsprum,dark or spiced 1cupraisins ¼tspcinnamon ¼cupcaramel ice cream topping,such as Smuckers 1graham cracker,9-inch in size, or sugar cookie crumb pie crust Preparation Prepare the raisins at least 1 day ahead of when you’re planning to serve the pie. Place the raisins, cinnamon, and rum in a clean glass jar or plastic container with a lid. Keep it in the fridge and shake the container often, redistributing the rum so that all the raisins are able to plump up....

Ingredients 4chicken breastsboneless, skinless, about 1/2 thick 2tspolive oil 8ozdry orzo pasta 2cupschicken broth ¼cupcream cheese ¾cupmozzarella cheeseshredded ¼cupparmesan cheeseshredded 2cupsfresh spinachcoarsely chopped 1cupartichoke heartscanned or frozen, coarsely chopped salt and pepperto taste parsley and lemon wedgesminced, for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides....

Ingredients 2 lb carrots, fresh 1/2 lb sugar 2 oz self rising flour 2 medium eggs 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup butter 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp marjoram Preparation Steam carrots in a medium pan with water over medium heat. Cover and cook until carrots are tender. Mash carrots in a food processor and blend all remaining ingredients. Place in greased pan (approximately 9 x 13). Bake at 350° F until center is firm (about 45 minutes)....

Ingredients ½cupbuttermelted 2eggs 8½ozcornbread mixsuch as Jiffy 15ozcorn kernelsdrained 14¾ozcreamed corn 1cupsour cream 2tspsugar Cooking spray fresh chivesor any herb, for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch square pan or a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Place the butter, eggs, cornbread mix, corn kernels, creamed corn, sour cream and sugar in a bowl. Stir to combine. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan....

Ingredients 3cupsnacho cheese doritos,lightly crushed 3cupschicken breasts,cooked, cut into chunks 1½cupscorn 14ozcanned black beans,drained and rinsed 1½cupsjarred salsa 10.75ozcanned condensed cream of chicken soup,or use homemade 1cupsour cream 2cupscheddar cheese,shredded, divided 3tbsptaco seasoning,(1 packet) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil spray. In a large bowl, mix the chicken, corn, black beans, salsa, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of the cheese, and taco seasoning....

Ingredients 1lbchicken breast,boneless skinless, sliced thinly 1tbspflour ¼cupcanola oil,divided 1carrot,peeled, thinly sliced into coins 1cupsnowpeas 1green bell pepper,thinly sliced 2tbspgreen curry paste 2green onions,with tops, minced 3garlic cloves,minced 2tspfresh ginger,minced 2cupscoconut milk 1tbspfish sauce 2tbspwhite sugar 1lime,juiced and zested 1avocado,cut into 1-inch chunks Preparation Toss the chicken with the flour, then add them to a large skillet on medium heat with half the canola oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheesesoftened ½cupsour cream ½cupsalsa 1pkgtaco seasoning 1cupsharp cheddar cheesefinely shredded 2green onionssliced ¼cupjalapenosfinely chopped and drained (optional) Preparation Mix cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning and salsa with a hand mixer until fluffy. Fold in cheddar, onions and jalapenos if adding. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 4tbspunsalted butterdivided 4clovesgarlicminced 1 ¼lblarge shrimpraw , peeled and deveined ½ cup Holland House® White Cooking Wine ⅛ tspred pepper flakes 2tbsplemon juicefresh kosher saltto taste black pepperfreshly ground, to taste 1 ¼ cupparsleyfresh ,plus 1 tablespoon, chopped, divided 1lbfettuccine noodlesdried, cooked according to package instructions Preparation In a large pan, melt together the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds, until fragrant....

Ingredients 1½cupsmango chunks,frozen peeled, partially thawed 1½cupsfrozen strawberries 1cupfresh peach slices,2 medium peaches, pitted 1banana,well ripened 2cupspineapple juice,chilled Preparation Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupboiling water 6tbspmilk powder 1lbcheddar cheese,grated 1½tspgelatin Preparation Prepare a loaf box by lining a small box with plastic wrap Combine ½ cup of boiling water, 3 tablespoons of milk powder, and ¾ teaspoon of gelatin in the blender. Blend for 5 seconds. Add ½ of the shredded cheese and blend for about 3 minutes until smooth. Pour into the loaf box. Repeat with the remaining ingredients and pour on top of the first layer....

Ingredients 1 egg, beaten 1 cup sugar 1 ¾ cups flour ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda ½ cup oil 1 cup water 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp allspice ½ tsp cloves ground ½ cup walnuts, chopped Preparation Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. Pour into a buttered 9x12-inch pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes (or until firm in the middle)....

Ingredients 2ozBaileys Irish Cream ¼ozRumple Minze,(peppermint schnapps) Preparation Combine the Baileys Irish Cream and Rumple Minze in a cocktail shaker. Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients cooking spray 6chicken thighs,bone-in, skin-on 6tbspbutter,softened 1½tbspC&H® Honey Granules,or 1 tbsp liquid honey 2tspfresh thyme leaves,chopped 2lemons,zested 2tspgarlic,minced salt and pepper,to taste 1lbasparagus stalks,woody ends removed 1lbbaby carrots,peeled, halved lengthwise, * 1lbsmall new potatoes,halved parsley,chopped coarse salt lemon slices Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the butter, honey granules, thyme, lemon zest, and garlic in a bowl, then add salt and pepper to taste. Mix until thoroughly combined....

Ingredients 1¾cupall purpose flour,spooned into measuring cup and leveled off ¼cupcornstarch 1tspsalt 1cupconfectioner’s sugar,plus more to decorate finished bars 2stickscold unsalted butter,(1 cup), cut into ½ inch pieces 6largeeggs 3cupsgranulated sugar 2tbsplemon zest ⅔cuplemon juice,freshly squeezed ⅔cupall purpose flour Preparation Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cover a 9×13-in metal baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Push the foil neatly into the corners and up the sides of the pan, using two pieces if necessary to ensure that the foil overlaps all edges (the overhang will help removal from the pan)....

Ingredients 8ozcrescent roll dough ¼cupunsalted butter,melted ¼cupBetty Crocker Supermoist white cake mix,or yellow, or any brand of white or yellow cake mix ¼cupsprinkles 2tbsplight brown sugar,or dark brown, packed ¾cupBetty Crocker Supermoist white cake mix,or yellow, or any brand of white or yellow cake mix, sifted 2tbsphalf and half,or milk 1tsphalf and half,or milk extra sprinkles,for decorating Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 16 tins of a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray....

Ingredients 3cupsall purpose flour,spooned into measuring cup and leveled off 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 2¼tspinstant/rapid rise yeast,(1 packet), see note 1¾tspsalt 1cupwarm water 2tspcornmeal,for dusting the pan ½cupgood quality,store bought or homemade pesto, divided 8ozwhole milk mozzarella cheese,thinly sliced or grated 2vine ripened tomatoes ¼cupparmigiano reggiano,grated ¼tspsalt freshly ground black pepper ¼cupfresh basil leaves,torn, gently packed Preparation Combine the flour, olive oil, yeast, salt and water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook....

Ingredients ½cupred quinoa 1cupwater,(1 cup minus 1 tbsp) scant ¼tspsalt 3tbspolive oil 5ozbaby arugula,(8 loosely packed cups) 2tbsplemon juice,or more to taste 8ozfirm feta,cut into-½ inch cubes ¼tspground black pepper Preparation In a dry saucepan over low heat, toast the quinoa, shaking the pan often, for 5 minutes, or until some of the grains start to turn into a darker color. Add the water and salt to the pan with the quinoa....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 3medium red peppers 1medium fennel bulb,fronds discarded 1medium onion 1red cherry pepper,hot pickled 4cupschicken broth 1cupplain nonfat yogurt ½tspsalt fresh basil,optional Preparation In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook red peppers, fennel, and onion for about 15 minutes until softened. Add cherry pepper and chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1½ozjohnnie walker red label 2ozginger ale 1lemon,twist Preparation Add Johnnie Walker Red Label and ginger ale. Mix and serve over ice. Garnish with a twist of lemon. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients cooking spray 1½lbsfresh brussels sprouts,trimmed and halved 2tbspolive oil ½cupparmesan cheese,shredded ¼cupdry bread crumbs 1tspgarlic powder ½tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine Brussels sprouts and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag and shake to coat. Add Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bag; shake to coat. Spread Brussels sprouts in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet....