Apricot Cheese Ball8 ounces cream cheese, softened15 dried apricots, cut finely1 teaspoon apricot preserves1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)1 teaspoon vanilla extractGround walnuts or pecansMix all ingredients, withholding sugar until you taste test. If yo

Paprika Scallops3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 tablespoon sweet paprika1/4 cup flour1 3/4 pounds scallops4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup scallions, chopped fine2 tablespoons fresh parsley, choppedLemon slices for servingCombine bread crumbs, paprika, and

Wicked Hot ChiliSource: iOK, So Now You`re A Vegetarian/i2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 (14 1/2 ounce

Bass with Avocado SauceYield: 4 servings1 small ripe avocado, coarsely chopped1/4 cup heavy cream1 tablespoon lime juice1 clove garlic, minced1 dash hot sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon light soy sauce1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated1 teaspoo

Sour Cream Sugared Nuts1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup sour cream1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract12 ounces pecans or walnutsCombine sugar and sour cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to bubble (223 degrees F). Remove from heat. Stir in nuts and van

Cheddar Crust Apple Pie1 cup all purpose flour1/3 cup butter flavored shortening1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar3 to 4 tablespoons cold water5 cups thinly sliced, peeled cooking apples1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup all purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Black Forest Bundt Cake16 servings1 cup lite cherry pie filling1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract1 1/3 cups granulated sugar1/4 cup vegetable oil4 ounces sweet baking chocolate, melted4 large egg whites3 1/4 cups all purpose flour1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda1/4

Texas Tra$H1/2 cup butter2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons seasoned salt1 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups Rice Chex�2 cups Wheat Chex�4 ounces shoestring potatoes2 cups pretzel sticks1 cup salted nutsCombine butter, Worcestershire sauce, sa

Chiles Rellenos Casserole1 pound roasted Hatch green chiles, seeds    and skin removed, or 2 (7 ounce) cans    whole green chiles, seeded1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, grated1/2 pound Monterey jack cheese, grated2 cups evaporated milk4 egg

Frosty Mold of CranberriesSource: iAtlanta Cooks for Company/i, The Atlanta Music ClubServings: 12This dish is so pretty it can even serve as a centerpiece.3 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided1 (8.5 ounce) can crushed pineapples, drained1 1/2 cups pineapple

Chicken Wraps1 pound grilled or broiled chicken, cut into strips1/2 cup deli brown mustard (divided)1/4 cup French style salad dressing4 (10 inch) flour tortillas warmed1 cup shredded cheese1 cup lettuceToss chicken with 1/4 cup of the mustard and salad dressin