King Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 10 oz cream cheese, softened 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Purple, green and yellow coarse sparkling sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....

January 11, 2022 · 2 min · 215 words · Pauline Nicewander

Lazy Day Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce (3 cups) 8 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 bag (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups) Preparation Heat the oven to 350°. Put the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in the bowl. Stir with the spoon until mixed. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce evenly over bottom of the baking dish....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 213 words · John Ward

Lemon Berry Shortcakes Recipe

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel 1/4 cup blueberry preserves or jam 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1 3/4 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon 1% (low-fat) milk 5 tablespoons frozen (thawed) fat-free whipped topping Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix sugar and lemon peel....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 187 words · Wesley Tullius

Lemon Cheesecake Swirl Blondies Recipe

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup sour cream 2 eggs 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 jar (10 oz) lemon curd Powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with cooking parchment paper, leaving a few inches overhanging on each side. Spray with cooking spray; set aside. In medium bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter, sour cream and 1 of the eggs....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 177 words · Calvin Lige

Maple Toffee Sauce

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup light-brown sugar 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup heavy cream Preparation Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and maple syrup; stir to combine. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer; cook until sugar has melted and sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Add salt, vanilla, and heavy cream....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 90 words · Eula Adkins

Marinated Garden Tortellini Salad Recipe

Ingredients 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini 2 cups frozen broccoli florets 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1/2 medium cucumber, quartered lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup Italian dressing 1 tablespoon salad supreme seasoning Preparation Cook tortellini as directed on package to desired doneness, adding broccoli during last minute of cook time. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 103 words · Martin Caruso

Mincemeat Cookie Squares Recipe

Ingredients 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 1/2 cups prepared mincemeat 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 1 tablespoon orange juice Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Stir Bisquick, granulated sugar, milk, butter and egg in medium bowl until dough forms. Pat half of the dough in pan, using floured fingers, to within 1/2 inch of edges....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 137 words · Francesca Phillips

Pear Crumble Recipe

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies; 8 oz) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 cups granulated sugar 4 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 medium pears, peeled, cubed 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Vanilla ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 183 words · Kayla Torrez

Pork With Tangy Citrus Sauce Recipe

Ingredients 3 oranges 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 limes) plus wedges for serving 4 boneless pork loin chops (1 pound total) Coarse salt and pepper 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced Sugar (optional) Preparation Finely grate zest from one orange into a small bowl, then squeeze 1 cup juice from oranges. Stir in lime juice....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 195 words · Vivian Wolley

Potato Salad With Green Beans And Ricotta Recipe

Ingredients 2 pounds small mixed potatoes, scrubbed and halved 8 ounces trimmed green beans (cut into 1-inch pieces) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup ricotta 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Cook potatoes in a pot of well-salted boiling water until tender but not falling apart, about 9 minutes. Add green beans during the last 3 minutes of cooking and cook until just tender....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 107 words · Sandra Mohr

Praline Truffle Cups Recipe

Ingredients 6 ounces vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark) 24 tiny paper candy cups 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, cut up 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into pieces 1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1/4 cup finely ground pecans 1 tablespoon praline liqueur or maple syrup Preparation Melt candy coating in heavy 2-quart saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Spread 1 teaspoon coating evenly on bottoms and up sides of paper cups....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 152 words · Katherine Fielder

Slow Cooker Corned Beef And Cabbage Recipe

Ingredients 2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces 3 carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges (root end left intact) 1/2 pound small potatoes, halved if large 6 sprigs thyme 1 corned beef brisket (about 3 pounds), plus pickling spice packet or 1 tablespoon pickling spice 1/2 head Savoy cabbage, cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges Grainy mustard, for serving Preparation In a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker, place celery, carrots, onion, potatoes, and thyme....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 162 words · Mary Anderson

Soba Noodles With Ginger Sauce Recipe

Ingredients 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product 1 package (8 oz) soba (buckwheat) noodles or uncooked vermicelli 1 cup frozen sweet peas 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot 1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1 clove garlic 1 cup shredded spinach leaves Preparation Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of the egg product into skillet; rotate skillet to cover bottom....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 158 words · Mary Coleman

Southwest Black Bean Dip Recipe

Ingredients 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, well drained 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed 2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can) 1/3 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 4 teaspoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons roasted and salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) Food Should Taste Good™ multigrain tortilla chips, as desired...

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 114 words · Kim Justus

Stained Glass Critter Cookies

Ingredients 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Assorted clear colored hard candies, such as Jolly Rancher, colors separated and finely chopped Royal Icing for Lovebug and One-Piece Cookies Gel paste food coloring, in desired colors Edible sugar pearls, for decorating wing's edge (optional) Dragees or candy eyes Preparation Sift flour and salt into a bowl; set aside....

January 11, 2022 · 3 min · 490 words · Henry Blaylock

Strawberry Blossoms Recipe

Ingredients 12 large fresh strawberries, rinsed 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 tablespoon sour cream Preparation Remove stems from strawberries to form a flat base. Place strawberries on cutting surface, pointed end up. With sharp knife, carefully slice each strawberry in half vertically to within 1/4 inch of base. Cut each half into 3 wedges to form 6 petals. (Do not slice through base). Pull petals apart slightly....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 106 words · David Corcoran

Stuffed Cornish Game Hens With Leek Stew

Ingredients 7 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 ounces bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces 3 ounces baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and toasted 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup store-bought low-sodium chicken stock, warmed 1 large egg, lightly beaten 4 Cornish game hens (1 pound each)...

January 11, 2022 · 2 min · 267 words · Karen Hartman

Taco Turkey Wedges Recipe

Ingredients 1 round focaccia bread (10 inch) 1/2 cup chopped pitted ripe olives 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 teaspoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 small tomato, sliced 4 oz thinly sliced cooked turkey 2 oz thinly sliced Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers 2 oz thinly sliced Cheddar cheese Preparation Cut bread horizontally in half. In small bowl, mix olives, sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 114 words · Christine Beddingfield

Thai Basil Shrimp Foil Packs Recipe

Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1/4 teaspoon chili paste 1/2 teaspoon water 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 cups frozen sugar snap peas, thawed 1 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp 2 oz fresh basil leaves, chopped Preparation Heat oven to 400° F....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 186 words · Leslie Lee

Tossed Greens With Grapefruit Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice, from sectioned grapefruits 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1 head escarole, torn into bite-size pieces 1 small head radicchio, thinly sliced 3/4 cup sliced red onion 2 pink grapefruits, peeled, cut into sections 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, if desired Preparation In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 107 words · Beverly Meade