2 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry ¼ pound ham, cubed ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 round bread loaf (16 oz), unsliced Heat oven to 350 F. In medium bowl, blend ricotta cheese and sour cream until smooth. […]
Grape Dutch Baby
6 large eggs 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups low-fat milk 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 5 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 2 cups red California grapes, halved 2 tbsp brown sugar 1/8 tsp cinnamon (optional) confectioners’ sugar Heat oven to 450 F. Put large (10-inch) cast-iron or ovenproof skillet in oven. With […]
Ricotta Puff Pastries with Strawberry Compote
2 sheets puff pastry 1/2 cup, plus 1 tbsp, heavy cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp water 1package fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/2 cup homemade, part-skim or whole milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Heat oven to 400 F. Cut both puff pastry […]
Peanut Butter Saltine Candy
Nonstick cooking spray (butter flavor) 1 sleeve (4 oz) regular saltine crackers 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter chips 1/2 cup rough chopped, dry roasted peanuts Preheat oven to 400 F. Line 10-by-15-by-1-inch pan with aluminum foil. Spray foil with […]
Bacon-Wrapped Halibut
4 halibut fillets (6 oz each), skin removed salt, to taste pepper, to taste 8 slices Coleman Natural Bacon 1 tbsp canola oil cooked rice or other grain (optional) salad or other vegetable (optional) Season halibut with salt and pepper, to taste, then wrap each fillet along shorter side with two bacon slices, tucking ends […]
Dreamy Chocolate Mousse
8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped, plus chocolate shavings (optional) 40 large marshmallows 2 ¼ cups heavy cream, divided In large bowl, combine chopped chocolate, marshmallows and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Microwave 2 minutes on high, or until marshmallows are melted. Let mixture cool 1 hour. Using mixer, whip 1 3/4 cups heavy cream until soft […]
Pumpkin Spice Scalloped Potatoes
3 tbsp butter 3 tbsp flour 2.5 cups milk 1.5 pounds Terrific Trio Little Potatoes, 1/8-inch sliced, kept in water until ready to use 5 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced, cooked until crisp and drained 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cloves salt & pepper to taste 1 […]
Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
Nonstick cooking spray 1 pkg (20 oz) French bread, cubed, divided 1 can (20 oz) apple pie filling 9 eggs 1cup half-and-half 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar, plus addl. (optional) 2 tbsp milk, plus addl. (optional) Spray 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In baking dish, add 10 ounces cubed […]
Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips
Nonstick cooking spray 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 3 eggs, at room temperature ½ tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 […]
Spiced Caramel Apple Cider
4 cups apple cider 1/4 cup caramel topping 1 tsp McCormick Apple Pie Spice 2 tsp McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract Bring apple cider, caramel topping and apple pie spice to simmer in medium saucepan. Stir in vanilla. Pour into serving cups. Serve topped with whipped cream, additional caramel topping and sprinkle apple pie spice or […]