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Ingredients 8 oz. (3 cups) medium shell pasta 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon skim milk 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 (7 1/2-oz.) can red sockeye salmon, drained, skin and bones removed 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, cooked, drained 8 large lettuce leaves Sprigs of fresh parsley or dill Preparation Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package....

Ingredients 1/4 c olive oil 2oz pancetta or bacon or country ham, finely minced 1/2 large onion, very finely minced (about 1 1/2c) 1 large red peppers, seeded, membranes removed, and very finely minced 3 plum tomatoes, very finely minced 2 cloves garlic, very finely minced, ½ tsp reserved for shrimp 1/4c vodka Water, as needed 1 pinch red pepper flakes 2 T butter, softened 1 T fresh oregano, minced...

Ingredients Chocolate Bundles with Chocolate Ganache Cook Time:35 min Level: Easy Yield: 4 servings CloseTimes:Prep10 min Inactive Prep– Cook 35 min Total:45 min Bundles: 1 sheet puff pastry 2 eggs 1 teaspoon heavy cream 8 chocolate kisses (recommended: Hershey’s) 8 miniature chocolate candy bars Ganache: 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 ounces milk chocolate, broken into small pieces Sweetened whipped cream, optional Fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish Mint sprigs, for garnish...

Ingredients 6 large egg whites, room temperature 2 cups and 1 tablespoon sugar, plus more for rolling 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups fresh or partially thawed frozen cranberries 1 1/4 cups skyr or Greek yogurt 1/2 cup heavy cream Pomegranate arils (seeds), red currants, and mint leaves, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Trace a 10-inch-diameter circle on a piece of parchment with a pencil....

Ingredients 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, cut into 24 pieces 1 jar (12 oz) peach preserves 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1 medium lime, grated and juiced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Uroll 1 dough sheet; press into 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut dough sheet into 12 squares....

Ingredients 1 lb broccoli 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes 2 tsp water 1 medium clove garlic minced Preparation Trim and rinse broccoli Put oil and red pepper flakes into a heavy skillet and place over medium heat. When hot, add broccoli and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in water and garlic. Cover and cook for an additional 3 - 4 minutes or until broccoli is just tender....

Ingredients 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup mayonnaise Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp.Tabasco (or to taste) 1/8 tps. cayenne pepper (or to taste) pinch of freshly ground black pepper 1-2 tsp. Worchestershire Sauce 1 tsp. grated horseradish Preparation Combine all ingredients. Allow flavors to marry for 30 minutes. Serve with seafoods.

Ingredients 6 oz. (about 7 inches) plain or herb-flavored Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 cup red or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup sliced celery 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup purchased Caesar salad dressing Preparation Grill or toast bread slices until lightly browned. Cut into 1/2-inch squares (about 5 cups). In medium bowl, combine bread and all remaining ingredients; mix gently....

Ingredients 6 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 ribs celery, strings removed, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 cup small pearl onion, peeled 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups unsalted clam juice 4 small Yukon Gold potatoes(about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 dried bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 large sprigs fresh thyme 8 pounds quahog clams(2 pounds shucked), shucked, liquid reserved, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces...

Ingredients 10 ounces graham crackers (about 16 sheets or 2 1⁄2 cups crumbs) 5 tablespoons soft unsalted butter 1 13-ounce jar Nutella or equivalent chocolate hazelnut spread, at room temperature 3⁄4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts 1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature 1⁄2 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted 9-inch springform cake pan Preparation Break the crackers into the bowl of a food processor, then add the butter and 1 tablespoon of Nutella and blitz until the mixture starts to clump....

Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Ready to Bake!™ Sugar Cookie Dough (24 Count) 1/3 cup baking cocoa 4 tablespoons Irish cream-flavored coffee syrup or Irish cream-flavored creamer 1 1/4 cups mixed nuts, chopped 2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted or salted butter 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 to 2 tablespoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cookie dough, cocoa and 2 tablespoons of the flavored syrup with wooden spoon or knead with hands until well blended....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup margarine or butter, softened 2 eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats 1 cup coconut 1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts Preparation In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, margarine and eggs; beat well. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning 1/2 cup sliced green onions, green part only 3/4 cup diced tomato 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Assorted crackers and plain tortilla chips Preparation In medium bowl, cream together cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Old Bay Seasoning. Evenly spread in bottom of pizza pan or 12-inch round tray....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 8 tiny fish-shaped pretzel crackers 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 16 milk chocolate stars Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Remove dough from can; do not unroll. With serrated knife, cut roll into 16 slices. For each owl, use 2 dough slices. Unroll a 2-inch strip from each. Place slices on ungreased cookie sheet with sides touching and 2-inch strips at top center....

Ingredients 80z fresh chopped oysters,drained small chopped onion 6 strips bacon large can cream of mushroom soup 1 oz chopped chives 4 0z milk loaf french bread salt and pepper Preparation fry bacon do not burn drain on napkin saute onions in bacon greasdiscard excess grease add soup and milk to onions stir well and simmer add crumbled bacon add oysters simmer 5 minutes add salt and pepper top with chives

Ingredients 1/2 head romaine cut up 1/2 head iceburg cut up 1/4 c thin sliced red onion 1/4 c cut up pitted black olives 1/4 c crumbled feta cheese Toss all together Preparation Sherry wine vinegrette: 1/2c olive oil 1/2 c salad oil 1/4 c sherry or white wine 1 chopped shallot 1 tsp salt 1/4 t pepper Shake all and add 1 T fresh tarragon or 1 t dried and 1 T chives....

Ingredients 1 C all-purpose flour 1 tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 beaten egg 1 C milk 2 tbsp cooking oil Preparation stir flour, sugar, baking powder & salt together. in another bowl mix eggs, milk & oil. add flour mixture at once and stir till alittle lumpy

Ingredients 8 oz coarsely grated parmesan 6 oz goat cheese 1/4 c heavy cream 1/2 ts thyme 2 1/2 ts parsley chopped fine salt Preparation Place mounded tbsp of chees on non-stick cookie sheet or silpat. Pat into 2 inch circle. Allow 1-2 inches between circles. Bake one sheet at t time 4-5 minutes unitl bubly and lightly golden. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet. Remove with spatula and gently drape over inverted 1 3/4 inch muffin tin or press into the hollow of a clean egg carton....

Ingredients 1 chopped garlic clove 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons water coarse salt ground pepper Preparation In a blender, puree 1 chopped garlic clove, 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Makes 1/2 cup.

Ingredients 8 cups torn romaine lettuce 1 cup croutons 1 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup Caesar dressing Preparation In large bowl, gently toss lettuce, croutons and 3/4 cup of the cheese to mix. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Serve immediately; if desired, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.