Maggiano`s Little Italy Spiced Pear CrostadaYield: 2 crostadas2 or 3 fresh, ripe pears 2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 small pinch nutmeg1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 pound pie dough 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Peanut Cheese Loaf2/3 cup cooked oatmeal or rice1/4 cup chopped green pepper3 tablespoons minced onion1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons lemon juice1 cup chopped salted peanuts2/3 cup fine crumbs1/4 pound cheese, grated (about 1 cup)1 egg1/3 cup milkCom

Minted Walnuts1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup10 regular size (not mini) marshmallows1 teaspoon peppermint extract3 cups walnut halvesLine the bottom of a cookie sheet with wax paper; set aside.Combine sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water in a

Midori Honeydew Melon Cake1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix 1 package (4 serving size) instant pistachio pudding 4 eggs 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup Midori Melon Liqueur 1/2 teaspoon coconut flavoringFrosting (see recipe)Preheat oven to 3

Streusel Peach Pie4 cups peaches, quartered1 teaspoon nutmeg2 teaspoons cream1/2 cup flour1/2 cup granulated sugar1 egg1/4 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup butter, softenedSprinkle sugar and nutmeg over peaches. Mix egg and cream together and pour over pe

German Marble CakeHere is a delicious tasting cake which I make often and also when I had my bakery. This cake is almost like a pound cake. 1 cup sweet butter (do not substitute)1 1/2 cups granulated sugar4 eggs1 cup half and half or milk if you prefer1 teaspoon almond extr

Cheesy Pizza Snacks1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon dry spaghetti sauce mix 2 teaspoons garlic powder 8 cups Crispix cereal 4 cups pretzel nuggets 3 tablespoons vegetable oilCombine Parmesan cheese, spaghetti sauce mix and garlic powder. Set aside.In

Crumb Topped Cocoa Banana Bread1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 1/3 cups granulated sugar6 tablespoons cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground gingerDash ground mace2 eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1 cup mashed banana (abo

Tamale Hash4 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onion, chopped8 tamales, any variety, cut into bite size chunks4 eggsRed or green chile sauce, warmedTomatoes and scallions, choppedCrema or sour creamCheddar cheese, gratedIn a heav

Orange Bourbon Turkey Breast1 (6 pound) fresh or frozen turkey breast 2 cups orange juice 1 cup water 3/4 cup bourbon, divided 1/2 cup molasses 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 orange, peeled 3 tablespoons flourOrange slices (optional)Parsley (optional)/p

Friendly Fish in a Sleeping Bag1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury refrigerated quick crescent rolls 8 frozen fish sticks, slightly thawedRipe olives, pimento or green olivesHeat oven to 375 degrees F.Unroll dough into two long rectangles; press perforations to seal. Cut each