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Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup dark chocolate cocoa 4 cups milk, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 half and half Whipped cream or miniature marshmallows Preparation Combine sugar and cocoa in medium saucepan; stir. Gradually stir in 1/3 cup milk to make a smooth paste; stir in remaining milk. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly, until hot (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Pour equal amounts into 4 mugs, adding 2 T of half and half to each mug....

Ingredients One 6.2 oz. package Farmhouse® White Cheddar Pasta 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup ham, finely chopped 1/3 cup carrot, chopped 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves 3 Tablespoons butter or margarine 2-1/3 cups water 2 cups milk One 10 oz. can baby clams, undrained Salt and pepper to taste Preparation In a Dutch oven, sauté onion, celery, ham, carrot and thyme in butter or margarine until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup) 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon) Pinch red pepper flakes 1 bay leaf 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes packed in juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 large slices good-quality sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn into 1-inch pieces 2 cups chicken broth ¼ cup chopped fresh basil Preparation Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoon butter, melted 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt butter Preparation Combine ingredients in blender container. Blend about 1 minute. Scrape down sides of container. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds longer. Refrigerate batter 1 hour. Brush 6 inch crepe pan with a little butter and heat. Add just enough batter to cover bottom of pan, tilting pan to distribute evenly....

Ingredients 1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, trimmed of fat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 jar (14 oz) tomato pasta sauce 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz) 1/2 cup frozen sweet peas 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 2...

Ingredients 2 cups Cooked Quinoa 2 cups Cooked Millet 4 cups safflower oil Kosher salt 1 cup fresh or frozen peas 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon honey 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Pinch of red-pepper flakes 4 cups tender greens, such as pea shoots, baby kale, baby spinach, or a combination 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced Preparation Spread grains on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; let stand 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided 2 teaspoons sugar, divided 1 3/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, cubed 1 large egg plus 1 yolk Or: use premade type dinner rolls. 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped scallions 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup sesame seeds 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more for bowl and brushing...

Ingredients 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 cup dry vermouth 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 pound frozen pearl onions 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon black peppercorns Preparation Bring vinegar, vermouth, sugar, and salt to a boil. Pack pearl onions, coriander seeds and black peppercorns into a glass jar. Pour in liquid; let cool completely. Cover; refrigerate 1 week before using.

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon grated lime peel 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, break up cookie dough. Knead in flour and lime peel until well blended. (DO NOT EAT RAW COOKIE DOUGH AFTER COMBINING WITH FLOUR.) Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart....

Ingredients ½ chicken breast 1 lb thin spaghetti (capellini or angel hair) 1 tsp. Sesame oil Sauce: ¼ cup sesame paste or tahini 2 Tbs sesame oil 6 Tbs soy sauce 6 Tbs red wine vinegar 3 tsp sugar 6 Tbs brewed tea 2 Tbs hot oil ¼ cup peanut oil 2 Tbs chopped garlic chopped scallions Preparation Cook, cool and shred chicken. Dissolve tahini in hot tea and add rest of sauce ingredients....

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 200g baby courgettes , halved lengthways (or 4 ordinary courgettes, sliced thickly) handful of low-fat cheese, finely grated zest 1 lemon Preparation Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Rub the courgettes in the oil, season, then fry or griddle for 3-5 mins on each side until softened and golden. Transfer to a serving bowl, then toss with the cheese, lemon zest and plenty of black pepper....

Ingredients 1/2c. mushrooms shredded .1tbsp.butter. 2tbsp olive or canola oil .1/2c. green onions. 1/2c. red bell pepper. 1/2c. celery .1 tbsp. garlic chop fine.1/4c. flat leaf parsley chop fine .1 tsp seafood seasoning 1/2 tsp. spike seasoning or mrs. dash .1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper .1/3c. dry sherry .1/3c. dry white wine .1 tbsp. lemon juice .1 tsp lemon zest. 1 egg beaten 1/2c. jack cheese shredded .1/3c. parmesean grated ....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, (about 7 ounces, available at specialty-food stores) 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup freshly squeezed plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, (about 3 lemons) Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan, and set aside....

Ingredients -pasta - any shape/bite size -cooked chicken in bitesize pieces -1/3 Cup dried cranberries or (more or less to your taste) -1/3 cup chopped pecans -1/3 cup chopped celery -1/2 chopped onion or green onions -salt,pepper, Mr. dash, or any seasoning to taste 1/2 cup mayonnaise (more or less) Preparation Cook/rinse and chill pasta of choice. Stir in chicken, cranberries, pecans, celery, onions - add herbs and seasonings and mayonnaise....

Ingredients 4 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed 1 vanilla bean, split, and seeds scraped out, or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Coarse salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 loaf challah bread (about 8 ounces), sliced into 1-inch-thick pieces 2 tablespoons butter Fresh fruit, such as peaches, and creme fraiche, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a large shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla and a large pinch of salt....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1 container (8 oz) cream cheese with strawberries 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 to 2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced and slices cut into stars 1 to 2 oranges, peeled, cut into pieces 1 banana, sliced Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. If using crescent rolls: Remove dough from can in 2 rolled sections; do not unroll....

Ingredients 8oz macaroni 12oz evaporated skim milk 1 1/2 cups skim milk 2 eggs 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I use 2 mild and two sharp) Preparation Cook macaroni for five (5) minutes Add macaroni to crock pot and stir in milk, eggs, salt, pepper and shredded cheese (save 1 cup of cheese to put on top) Cook 5 to 6 hours in crockpot-no longer than 6 hours

Ingredients 4 lbs pork roast (shoulder or butt) 2 large onions 1 cup ginger ale 1 (18 ounce) bottle favorite barbecue sauce barbecue sauce, for serving (optional) Preparation 1 Slice one onion and place in crock pot. 2 Put in the roast and cover with the other onion, sliced. Pour over the ginger ale. Cover and cook on LOW for about 12 hours. 3 Remove the meat, strain and save the onions, discard all liquid....

Ingredients 4 bone-in, skin-on, chicken thighs 1 large lime 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1 Tbsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Zucchini-as many as you want Preparation Preheat oven to 375 In a small bowl, combine the coriander and cumin, sea salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken with the oil and season both sides with the spice mixture....

Ingredients 1 quart water 2 pounds very lean ground beef 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 1 large onion, chopped fine 3 tablespoons dark red chili powder 3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder...