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Ingredients 1 package (16.6 oz) Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 bag (14 oz) dark cocoa candy melts 16 paper lollipop sticks Bone-shaped candy sprinkles 1 block white polystyrene foam Preparation Line 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper. In food processor, place cookies. Cover; process using quick on-and-off motions, until consistency of fine crumbs. Reserve 1/4 cup of the crumbs. In large bowl, mix remaining crumbs and the cream cheese until well blended....

Ingredients 1 bag (16 oz) frozen sliced carrots, cooked 1 container (8 oz) plain hummus 1 teaspoon ground cumin 18 (6-inch) mini seedless cucumbers 2 large red bell peppers 1 cup sliced fresh carrots Shredded lettuce Preparation In food processor or blender, place cooked carrots. Cover; puree until smooth. Add hummus and cumin; process until well blended. Refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors. Cut V-shape out of top of each mini cucumber; scoop out center....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup frozen onions, celery, bell pepper and parsley seasoning blend (from 10- to 12-oz bag) 1 cup refrigerated cooked shredded hash brown potatoes (from 20-oz bag) 1 cup refrigerated mashed potatoes (from 24-oz container) 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons olive oil...

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 2 cups water 2 teaspoons oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped (2 cups) 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 (15.5 or 15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese...

Ingredients 1 organic chicken, cut into 10 pieces (Note: Cut the chicken into 2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 wings, and 4 breast pieces) Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper 5 sprigs rosemary 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, skin left on, crushed 2 cups basic tomato sauce 4 cups dry white wine, such as Verdicchio or Pinot Grigio 1/2 cup chicken stock Preparation Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (5 oz) 1/2 cup reduced-fat chives-and-onion cream cheese (from 8-oz container) 3/4 cup half-and-half 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half if large 8 oz fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups cooked ham strips (1x1/4-inch) 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, mix cream cheese and half-and-half....

Ingredients 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped red or green bell pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 5 teaspoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 5 flour tortillas (6 or 8 inches in diameter) 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts Preparation Mix eggs, bell pepper, onions, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, the mustard and dill weed....

Ingredients 2 large tomatoes, peeled, cored, and halved horizontally 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 1 sprig fresh thyme Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium onions, julienned 8 large eggs 4 ounces Comte cheese, very thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Using a small spoon, carefully remove seeds from tomatoes and discard. Place tomatoes, cut side-down, on a small parchment paper-lined baking sheet along with garlic and thyme....

Ingredients 24 cubes (1/2 inch) fresh pineapple 12 fresh strawberries, cut in half 2 medium bananas, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 24) 3 kiwifruit, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 24) 1 bottle (7.25 oz) chocolate topping that forms hard shell 12 (8-inch) bamboo skewers Preparation Thread fruit alternately onto skewers, using approximately 2 pieces of each per skewer; place in single layer on cookie sheet with sides. Freeze 1 hour or until fruit is frozen....

Ingredients 1 Fiber One™ double chocolate soft-baked cookie 1/4 cup fat-free frozen vanilla yogurt, slightly softened 1 tbsp. canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 tsp. light chocolate-flavored syrup 1 tsp. chopped pecans 1/8 tsp. pumpkin pie spice Preparation Place the empty cookie cutter on a plate. Blend yogurt, pumpkin and spice and spoon the mixture into the ghost and freeze for 30 minutes. Place the yogurt ghost on a plate and top with the cookie, chocolate syrup and nuts....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup lemon curd (from 10-oz jar) 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries (about 1 1/2 lb) 3 nectarines, thinly sliced 1/4 cup granulated sugar Reserved lemon curd 2 cups whipping cream...

Ingredients 3 large ripe peaches, peeled 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 4 bone-in pork loin chops, about 3/4 inch thick (6 oz each), trimmed of fat 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 2 of the peaches in half; set aside. Coarsely chop remaining peach. In blender or food processor, place chopped peach, barbecue sauce, vinegar and honey....

Ingredients 1 bag (1 pound) frozen snap pea pods 1 medium carrot, shredded (2/3 cup) 1/2 cup orange juice 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Cook pea pods as directed on package, with carrot. While pea pods and carrot are cooking, heat remaining ingredients to boiling in 1-quart saucepan, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Drain vegetables. Pour sauce over vegetables; toss....

Ingredients 1 medium zucchini 1 large yellow onion, halved 3/4 cup medium-grind bulgur 1 3/4 pounds ground pork 2 large eggs 3/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves (from 1 bunch) 5 garlic cloves, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 5 large tomatoes (about 4 pounds), seeded and chopped 3/4 pound spaghetti Grated Parmesan, for serving Preparation Shred zucchini and half the onion; squeeze out liquid and, in a large bowl, mix with bulgur, pork, eggs, 1/4 cup oregano, and half the garlic....

Ingredients 1 (3-pound) chicken Brioche Stuffing Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 5 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 lemon Preparation Starting from the neck end of the chicken, carefully run your finger under the skin to separate from the meat, leaving it attached in the center to the sternum. Do not tear the skin. Evenly pipe stuffing under the skin of the legs and breasts. Season inside of chicken with salt; place rosemary and garlic in cavity of bird....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 bone-in, skin-on turkey breast half (about 2 1/2 pounds) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Stir together oil, salt, and white pepper; brush over turkey. Roast turkey on a rimmed baking sheet until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 140 degrees and climbing, about 30 minutes. Let rest for at least 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 small tomato 2 eggs 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 2 slices bread Preparation Wash the tomato. Chop tomato into small pieces on the cutting board, using the knife. Put tomato pieces in the clean jar. Crack the eggs on side of jar, letting eggs slip into jar. Add the cheese and salt to tomato pieces and eggs. Cover jar tightly with the lid and shake well....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef boneless sirloin, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup Italian dressing 6 new potatoes ( 1/2 pound) 1 medium onion, cut into 6 wedges 6 small whole mushrooms 6 mini red bell peppers 6 mini pattypan squash Preparation Mix beef and dressing in shallow glass or plastic dish. Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours. Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 1 1/2-quart saucepan....

Ingredients 4 boneless lean pork top loin chops, cut 3/4 inch thick and trimmed of fat (about 1 pound total) 1/2 teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning 1 medium red or orange sweet pepper, seeded and quartered 1 medium fresh poblano chile pepper, seeded and quartered 1 medium fresh jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and halved Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 2/3 cup whole wheat couscous 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted...

Ingredients 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety) 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped cooked chicken 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch) 1/4 cup guacamole 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ refried beans (from 16-oz can) 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....