It's All in the Spice

What You'll Need: 1 cup crushed saltine crackers 2 / 3 cup butter, melted, divided 2 large onions, thinly sliced (see Note) 4 eggs 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 / 2 teaspoon black pepper 1 / 2 cup (2-ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese What To Do: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.   In a medium-sized bowl, combine crushed crackers and 1/3 cup melted butter. Press into bottom and up sides of prepared pie plate, forming a crust.   In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, saute onions in remaining 1/3 cup butter 12 to 15 minutes, or until onions are tender. Carefully pour onion mixture into crust.   In a medium-siz...

What You'll Need: 1 / 2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 / 4 teaspoon black pepper 2 1 / 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 3 / 4 cups beef broth 1 (28-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning What To Do: In a shallow dish, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Roll chicken in flour mixture, coating c...

What You'll Need: 1 cup Russian dressing (see Options) 2 1 / 2 cups crispy rice cereal, coarsely crushed 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 to 2 pounds total) 2 tablespoons butter, melted What To Do: Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.   Place the Russian dressing in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, combine the crushed cereal and Parmesan cheese; mix well.   Dip the chicken in the dressing then in the cereal mixture, coating completely. Place on the baking sheet. Drizzle the butter over the chicken and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until no pink remains in the chicken.

Ingredients 1 (10 ounce) boxes chocolate cake mix 1/2-1 cup melted butter 3 eggs, divided 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) 1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar 8 ounces cream cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 13 by 9 inch baking dish. Combine dry ingredients, butter and 1 egg. Add pecans if desired. Spread in greased pan. Beat powdered sugar, cream cheese and remaining 2 eggs together and spread on top of the cake. Bake for 50 minutes or until cake tests done.

What You'll Need: 1 (3.4-ounce) package pistachio instant pudding mix 2 (15-1/4-ounce) cans fruit cocktail, with liquid reserved from 1 can 1 cup miniature marshmallows 3 / 4 cup chopped walnuts 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed What To Do: In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, fruit cocktail, reserved liquid, marshmallows, and nuts; mix well. Fold in whipped topping until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, or until ready to serve.

"Here is a tasty punch that is smooth and rich but lightened by the club soda. It has a frosty but gentle kiss of peppermint. It will mix faster if you allow the ice cream to melt a good bit first."Merry Christmas Ingredients 1 quart eggnog 1 liter club soda ...

Ingredients 1 (750 ml) bottles zinfandel ( or any fruity red wine) 4 cups cranberry juice, chilled 1 cup orange juice ...

Ingredients 5 cups flour 1 tablespoon ginger 1 tablespoon baking soda ...

What You'll Need: 2 sticks butter, softened 1 / 2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1 / 4 cups flour 1 / 2 teaspoon salt 12 drops red food color 12 drops green food color What To Do: Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, hanging over sides of pan. In a large bowl beat butter, sugar, egg and vanilla with an electric mixer until well blended. Beat in flour and salt just until dough forms. Divide dough into 3 parts. In a medium bowl, mix 1 part dough with red food color until thoroughly blended. Press red dough into bottom of prepared pan. Gently press plain colored dough on top of red dough. In another medium bowl, mix the remaining dough with green food color. Gently press the green doug...

What You'll Need: 3 / 4 cup shortening 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1 / 4 cup molasses 2 1 / 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 / 2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 / 4 teaspoon salt Sugar for decorating What To Do: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric beater until creamy; gradually add brown sugar, beating well. Add egg and molasses, beating well.   Combine flour and next 5 ingredients; add to shortening mixture, mixing well.   Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll each ball in sugar. ...

What You'll Need: 1 1 / 2 cups smooth peanut butter 3 / 4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter 4 1 / 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 1 / 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 tablespoons milk What To Do: Coat a 9-inch glass microwaveable pie plate with cooking spray.   In a large microwaveable bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Microwave at 80% power 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from  microwave and add remaining ingredients; mix well and press into pie plate. Microwave at 80% power for an additional 1 minute.   Place in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours, or until firm, then remove and cut into eight wedges.

Ingredients 1 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 large eggs ...

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups vanilla wafers, crushed ( a 250g box of vanilla wafers equals 2 1/2 cups) 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 1/4 cups ic...

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookies 4 oz sweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled 10 minutes 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar ...

What You'll Need: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 / 2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 1 / 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1 / 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 / 2 teaspoon salt 1 / 2 cup mini chocolate chips confectioners' sugar for sprinkling What To Do: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well. Gradually add to batter mixture and mix until thoroughly combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by heapin...

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz)  refrigerated sugar cookies 3 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel ...

Ingredients 12 pieces nestle refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sweetene...

Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 eggs, separated 1/2 teaspoon vanilla ...

Ingredients Cookies 1 roll  refrigerated sugar cookies 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Icing 2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla ...

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz)  refrigerated sugar cookies 1/2 cup caramel topping 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup coarsely crushed pretzels ...

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz)  refrigerated peanut butter cookies 3 tablespoons sugar 36 Hershey's kisses or store brand  milk chocolates, unwrapped      Directions Heat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. ...

What You'll Need: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1 / 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, plus extra for sprinkling 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 / 2 teaspoon salt 1 / 2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 3 / 4 cup granulated sugar 1 / 4 cup light brown sugar 1 / 4 cup molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 / 2 (16-ounce) container cream cheese frosting  What To Do: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, 1-1/2 t...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) ...

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz)  refrigerated sugar cookies 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon vanilla ...

1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury or store brand refrigerated peanut butter cookies 36 miniature milk chocolate-covered nougat and caramel candy bars (about 1-inch square), unwrapped 1 container (1 lb) chocolate creamy ready-to-spread frosting   Directions Heat oven to 375°F. For each cookie cup, wrap heaping teaspoonful cookie dough around 1 candy bar, enclosing it almost completely and forming ball. ...