Fruit in a Cone

Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep Time: 10 min/ Total Time: 10 min/ Makes: 4 Servings

3 cups cut-up fresh fruit
4 ice cream cones
4 teaspoons honey
4 teaspoons granola, miniature semisweet chocolate chips, or chopped nuts

Place 3/4 cup of the fruit in each cone. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon granola. Serve immediately.

*Special Touch: Make a chocolate-edged cone. In a two cup microwavable measure, microwave 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening uncovered on medium (50%), about 2 minutes or until chips are melted; stir. Dip edge of each cone into melted chocolate, then dip into small candy decorations; let air dry.

Peach Honey Spread

This spread also goes well over lightly pan-fried or baked salmon seasoned with salt and pepper (drizzle with spread after cooking) and with a pinch of oregano to top it off.

Recipe from: mayoclinic.com

Makes: 6 servings

1 can (15 oz) unsweetened peach halves, drained
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

In a large bowl, add the peaches, honey, and cinnamon. Using a fork, mash until the mixture is the consistency of chunky applesauce. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve over roasted chicken, or pork.

Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes

Recipe from: foodnetwork.com (Sandra Lee)
Total Time: 10 min/Makes: 4 servings

4 Roma tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette
3 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place tomato halves on baking sheet and sprinkle with balsamic dressing and Parmesan cheese. Top with chopped basil and roast for 10-12 minutes.

Ginger Teriyaki Salmon

Recipe from: associatedcontent.com (Lynn Smythe)
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 35 min

1lb. salmon fillets
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup water
2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Place salmon in a 1-1/2-quart glass baking dish. Pour the teriyaki sauce and water over the fish and sprinkle with the ginger root. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes until the fish is thoroughly cooked and flakes easily with a fork. Baste frequently with the teriyaki sauce while cooking.

Asparagus with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Recipe from: Maceys Ad Dec 3rd-9th 2008

A Fresh Look at: Asparagus
"Use asparagus as soon as possible after purchase. To store, trim the ends. Stand stalks upright in 1 inch of water in a tall container. Cover the tops with a plastic bag and refrigerate for no more than a few days. "

Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 15 min/Makes: 4 servings

2 lbs. Asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed
3 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
coarse salt to taste

Blanch asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well. Arrange asparagus on serving platter or individual serving plates. In a bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, red onion, olive oil, garlic, and pepper. Spoon vinaigrette over the asparagus, allowing a little to puddle on either side. Sprinkle lightly with coarse salt.

Slow Cooker Spiced Cranberry-Apple Cider

Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 4 hours 5 min/Makes: 24 servings

This warm, wonderful drink comes from bettycrocker.com's 5 ingredients or less collection!

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons whole allspice
4 sticks cinnamon (3 inch)
1 bottle (48oz) apple cider (6 cups)
1 bottle (48oz) cranberry juice cocktail (6 cups)

In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4-6 hours. Before serving, remove allspice and cinnamon

For nutrition information, visit www.bettycrocker.com

Pesto Turkey and Pasta

Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 17 min/ Makes: 4 servings

3 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (6oz)
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breasts
½ cup basil pesto
½ cup coarsely chopped roasted red bell peppers
sliced ripe olives, if desired

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package in a 3-quart saucepan. Mix hot cooked pasta, turkey, pesto, and bell peppers in the same saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until hot. Garnish with olives

For nutrition information, visit www.bettycrocker.com

Turkey-Pesto Calzone

Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 25 min/ Makes: 4 servings

1 can (10oz) refrigerated pizza crust
16 slices turkey breast
4 slices of fresh provolone cheese
¼ cup pesto

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Unroll pizza dough onto clean work surface.
Pat out to a 15X11-inch rectangle; cut in half lengthwise, then in half cross-wise to form four rectangles.

Cover each dough rectangle with 4 turkey slices, 1 cheese slice, and 1 Tbsp. Pesto; fold rectangle in half to enclose filling. Seal edges with fork. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 15 min. or until golden brown.

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Open-Faced Southwest Turkey Melt

Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 10 min/Makes:1 servings

1 Tbsp. Miracle Whip dressing
2 slices French bread
1/8 tsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. chunky salsa
½ cup cooked turkey (about 2oz.)
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat broiler. Spread dressing evenly onto bread slices; sprinkle with chili powder.
Top with salsa, turkey , and cheese.
Broil, 4-6 inches from the heat source, 2 min. or until heated through and cheese is melted.

For nutrition information, visit http://www.kraftfoods.com/

Turkey Slaw Salad

Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 10 min/ Makes: 2 servings


1 cup chopped cooked turkey
1 cup coleslaw blend
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp. Miracle Whip Light Dressing

Toss turkey lightly with coleslaw blend and cranberries in a medium bowl. Add dressing, mix lightly. Cover. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

For nutrition information, visit http://www.kraftfoods.com/

Fresh Green Beans & Basil

Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 15 min/Makes: 8 servings

1/3 cup KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
1 lb. green beans or yellow beans, trimmed
1 red onion, sliced
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add beasn and onions; cover.
Cook 5 minutes or until beans are tender-crisp.
Top with basil; cover. Cook 1 minute. Serve warm.

*Tip* Don't have fresh green beans on hand? Frozen green beans work just as well! You can even find 1lb. packages of green and yellow beans in the frozen food section of your grocery store!

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Cranberry Banana Parfaits

Recipe by: Carrie
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 5 min/Makes: 4 servings

1 (4-serving) package French vanilla pudding, prepared, divided
1 cup craisins, divided
1 cup Macey's Bakery granola
2 bananas, sliced

In a small bowl combine craisins and granola. In 4 individual serving glasses layer pudding, craisin-granola mix, banana slices, and pudding, garnish top with extra granola and craisins. Serve immediately.

Bruschetta Chicken Bake

Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 40 min/Makes: 6 servings

1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg. (6oz) stuffing mix for chicken
½ cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp. bottled minced garlic)
1-1/2 lb. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces.
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix tomatoes, stuffing mix, water, and garlic just until stuffing mix is moistened. Layer chicken, basil, cheese, and stuffing in 3-qt. Or 13X9-inch baking dish. Bake 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy now or cover and refrigerate. To reheat, microwave each serving on HIGH 2-3 minutes.

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Cranberry Pork Roast

Recipe By: K.A.
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 6-8 hours

1 can (16oz) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (14oz) chicken broth
1 boneless picnic roast, 3-6lbs.

Place roast in crock pot. Pour chicken broth & cranberries over roast. Cook on high for one hour. Reduce heat & cook for another 5-7 hours or until roast is cooked through. Serve roast drizzled with cranberries.

Broccoli with Pine Nuts

Recipe from: Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Bridal Edition (9th Edition)
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 15 min/Makes: 4 servings

1 cup water
1-1/2 lbs. broccoli, cut into spears
¼ cup butter or stick margarine
½ cup pine nuts, almonds, or pecans

Heat water to boiling in 2-qrt. Saucepan. Add broccoli. Cook uncovered 5-7 minutes or until stems are crisp-tender; drain. Melt butter in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook pine nuts in butter about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Stir pine nuts into broccoli.

*Tip* You can buy packages of frozen broccoli spears in the frozen food section of your grocery store, making preparation for this dish a cinch!

Dragon's Blood Punch

Recipe By: Sandra Lee (foodnetwork.com)
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 5 min/Makes: 20-25 servings

1 (46oz) can red punch (recommended: Hawaiian Punch)
1 (46oz) can apple juice
1 (48oz) bottle cranberry juice
1 (2-liter) bottle ginger ale
Ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl or pot. Add ice and stir.

*Tips* Keep your creepy concotion cold by placing gummy worms into an ice tray and pouring a red punch into the tray to fill; freeze for several hours. You can also make another scary ice mold by pouring cold water into a clean plastic glove, tying off the opening, and freezing on a cookie sheet in your freezer overnight. Cut away glove before placing in punch bowl. Or if you really want to spook your guests, take a clean plastic mask and using tape, cover the eyes, mouth, and nose holes. Lay mask flat and fill "face mold" with cold water. Place on cookie sheet in freezer and freeze over night. Place mask in shallow cool water for a few moments to dislodge mask from mold, and float in punch bowl, face up.

Apple Crisp

"Have some apples at home that aren't getting eaten up? This quick and easy apple crisp topping is a tasty and quick way to use up those apples. You can find this product in our produce department."

Key Lime Strawberry Mini-Pizza

Recipe by: Carrie
Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 10 min/ Makes: 4 servings

1 package Maceys mini-pizza crusts 4-count
1 cup PHILIDELPHIA key lime cheesecake filling
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
optional whipped topping

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place pizza crusts on cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully place on clean workspace. On each crust spread 1/4 cup of cheesecake filling. Place 1/4 cup of the strawberries on each crust. Place dollop of whipped topping in center of each crust if desired.

Bacon Alfredo Mini-Pizza

Recipe by: Carrie
Prep: 5 min/ Total time: 15 min/ Makes: 4 servings

"Our Bakery's new pre-cooked mini-pizza crusts are a great way to get your children involved in the kitchen! Just have them top each pizza with their favorite sauce and toppings, and all you have to do is bake them at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes!"

1 package Maceys mini-pizza crusts 4-count

1 cup alfredo sauce

1 cup pre-cooked, shredded chicken

4 slices pre-cooked bacon, crumbled

1 cup pizza blend shredded cheese

2 green onions, sliced

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On each pizza crust spread 1/4 cup sauce, 1/4 cup chicken, 1/4 of the bacon, 1/4 cup of the cheese, and 1/4 of the green onions. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Apple Lemonade

Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 5 min/Makes: 8 1-cup servings

1 tub CRYSTAL LIGHT Lemonade Flavor Drink mix
6-1/2 cups cold water
1-1/2 cups cold apple juice

Place drink mix in large plastic or glass pitcher or punch bowl. Add water and juice; stir until drink mix is dissolved. Serve over ice cubes.

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com