Black Bean and Corn Quesadilla 1 (7-inch) flour tortilla1 tablespoon cooked or canned black beans, drained1 tablespoon whole kernel corn1 tablespoon mild salsa2 tablespoons light shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend Place flour tortilla on microwave-safe plate. On one half of tortilla, spoon beans, ...

Black Russian Cake 1 (19 ounce) box devil's food cake    mix (without pudding in mix)1 small box instant chocolate pudding1/2 cup vegetable oil4 eggs3 teaspoons instant coffee granules1/2 cup very hot tap water1/4 cup coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)1/4 cup vodka1/4 cup crème de ...

Blistering Brittle 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco Sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 1/4 cups dry-roasted peanuts 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda Lightly coat spatula and large baking sheet with cooking ...

Candy Bar Hot Chocolate 2 egg yolks 2 ounces milk chocolate candy bar with    fine nuts (such as Toblerone)1 cup milk Beat the egg yolks in a small bowl; set aside. Coarsely chop chocolate and place in a 2-cup microwave-safe glass measuring cup with a spout. Add the milk. Place the ...

Caramel Peanut Butter Dip 30 caramels1 to 2 tablespoon water3 cups plus 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter3 cups finely crushed peanuts (optional)Sliced apples In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the caramels and water on HIGH for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1 minute more or until smooth. Add peanut ...

Cheesy Rice Casserole 2 cups hot cooked rice1 (2.8 ounce) can French fried onions, divided1 cup sour cream1 (16 ounce) jar medium salsa, divided1 cup (4 ounce) shredded Cheddar or    taco-blend cheese, divided Combine rice and 2/3 cup French fried onions. Spoon half the rice mixture ...

Cherry Pound Cake Cobbler 1 (10 3/4 ounce) pound cake, thawed1 (21 ounce) can cherry or blueberry pie filling1/3 cup water1/2 teaspoon almond extract2 tablespoons toasted almonds (optional)Vanilla ice cream or whipped topping Cut pound cake into 1-inch cubes. Place cubes in a 1 1/2 quart ...

Chicken Teriyaki 1 (2 1/2- to 3-pound) broiler-fryer chicken 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry 2 tablespoons sliced green onion 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root Wash and dry chicken; prick all over with a sharp fork. Place in a clear ...

Chimpanzee Cheesecake 4 tablespoons margarine1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons granulated sugar16 ounces cream cheese3/4 cup granulated sugar3 eggs2 teaspoons lemon juice1 cup mashed bananas (3 medium) Microwave margarine in a 10-inch glass pie plate at HIGH for 45 seconds, or until ...

Chocolate-Pecan Fudge 1/2 cup butter or margarine3/4 cup Hershey's cocoa4 cups confectioners' sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup evaporated milk1 cup pecan piecesPecan halves (optional) Line 8-inch square pan with foil. In medium-size microwave-safe bowl place butter. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 ...