Ingredients 1 cup shortening2 cups sugar4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled2 teaspoons vanilla extract5 large eggs2-1/4 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk2 cups semisweet chocolate chipsFROSTING:2/3 cup butter, softened5-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup baking cocoa1 cup milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 package (4 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese2 tablespoons brandy1 shallot, finely chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon honey1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitasAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients until blended. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving. Serve with crackers.

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups sour cream1-3/4 cups mayonnaise3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 pound deli pastrami, finely chopped1/4 pound deli corned beef, finely chopped1/4 pound deli ham, finely chopped3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons celery seed1 unsliced round bread (1 pound)Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight. To serve dip, cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread....

Ingredients 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup sliced ripe olives3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion4 English muffins, split and toasted6 large eggs1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperAdditional minced fresh basil Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Mix the first 6 ingredients. Place English muffin halves on a baking sheet; top with tomato mixture. Bake until heated through, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup canola oil1 medium onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning6 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveinedCAJUN BUTTER:1 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon minced fresh basil1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder3 drops hot pepper sauce Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; add half of the marinade....

Ingredients 1 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation In a saucepan, saute carrots and onion in butter until tender. Add rice and stir to coat. Stir in broth and lemon-pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Ingredients 1/4 pound bulk pork sausage1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped onion1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed and halved2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce3 ounces sliced pepperoni1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, green pepper and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients CRUST:1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons cold butter, cubed3 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:1-1/2 cups chicken broth2 cups peeled cubed potatoes1 cup sliced carrots1/2 cup sliced celery1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups whole milk2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese4 cups cubed cooked chicken1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoningSalt and pepper to taste Preparation For crust, in a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut butter in flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 2 cups water2 cups cubed peeled potatoes1/2 cup sliced carrots1/2 cup sliced celery1/4 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 can (15-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream1/3 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2-1/2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided2 tablespoons chopped onion1 tablespoon butter, melted1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine sour cream and soup. Stir in the potatoes, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, butter, salt and pepper. Pour into a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 tsp. dried onion 1 lb. ground beef 7 oz. chipotle barbecue sauce 1 packet taco seasoning 1 tbsp. cumin 1 tbsp. chili powder salt Pepper 6 taco shells 1 c. sour cream 1 c. spicy salsa 1 c. Shredded lettuce 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation Step 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, cubed2-2/3 cups packed light brown sugar1 cup golden syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract24 cups popped popcorn Preparation Line two 15x10x1-in. pans with parchment. In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and syrup, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla. Pour caramel mixture over popcorn; stir lightly to coat....

Ingredients c. bulgur c. boiling water 4 1/2 tbsp. olive oil 4 c. fresh (cut from about 6 ears) or frozen corn kernels 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 small red onion 1 lb. boneless 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 tomato 1 jalapeño pepper 1/2 c. Chopped cilantro (optional) 4 tbsp. lime juice (from about 2 limes) 1/4 tsp. cayenne Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, combine the bulgur and the water....

Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oilRELISH:1 cup diced cantaloupe1/4 cup finely chopped celery1 green onion, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh mint1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest Preparation In a small bowl, combine the salt, ginger, nutmeg and pepper. Rub over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat, 6-8 minutes on each side, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°....

Ingredients 1 package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Shells 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 medium onion 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 1/2 c. milk 1 package frozen peas and carrots 2 c. cubed cooked chicken Preparation Step 1Prepare the pastry shells according to the package directions.Step 2Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until tender.Step 3Stir the soup, milk and peas and carrots in the skillet and heat to a boil....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 pounds), cut up and skin removed1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/3 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic powder10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese1-1/4 cups salsa1-1/4 cups shredded lettuce1 large tomato, choppedSour cream, optional Preparation Place the chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, chiles, onion, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; pour over chicken....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 teaspoon canola oilSAUCE:1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits3 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons rice vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 cup dried cranberries Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled18 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed1 large onion, chopped1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded cheddar cheese10 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmedOptional toppings: Jalapeno peppers, salsa and hot pepper sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients....

Ingredients 2 cups cold milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix2 twists black licorice1/4 cup vanilla frostingRed liquid or paste food coloring8 cream-filled oval vanilla sandwich cookies8 green jelly beans4 pink jelly beans Preparation In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Pour into four small bowls; cover and refrigerate. Meanwhile, cut licorice widthwise into fourths, then lengthwise into thirds; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup buttermilk1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg until blended; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened....