Ingredients 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon1 envelope onion soup mix2 pounds ground beef8 hamburger buns, splitLettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cheese, bacon and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2/3 cup water3 cups biscuit/baking mix Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the soup, cheese and water. Stir in biscuit mix until blended. Add sausage. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 3 cups chopped peeled turnips2 cups sliced carrots1/4 teaspoon ground ginger3/4 cup water1 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup diced celery3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups whole milk1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, combine turnips, carrots, ginger, water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain and reserve liquid. Set vegetables aside....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) shells and cheese dinner mix1/4 cup chopped onion4 tablespoons butter, divided2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed2/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs Preparation Prepare dinner mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir the chicken, peas, mayonnaise and sauteed onion into dinner mix. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish....

Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 cup dry bread crumbs3 packages (3 ounces each) chicken ramen noodles4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, drained Preparation In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, peanut butter, soy sauce and garlic; set aside. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine bread crumbs and contents of two noodle seasoning packets (discard the remaining packet or save for another use)....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon olive oil1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust1/4 cup prepared pesto1 large tomato, chopped1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken in oil over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink. Place the crust on a lightly greased 12-in. pizza pan....

Ingredients 3 large red onions, halved and sliced3 tablespoons butter10 dried figs, coarsely chopped1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon salt4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs1 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Add the figs, honey, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie2 tablespoons cornmeal1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles3 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup sour cream1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro2 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce, optional Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge.?Refrigerate 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1/3 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/4 cup chopped onion1 cup canned diced tomatoes3/4 cup tomato juice3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 small garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds ground beef3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained2 envelopes chili mix2 pounds Velveeta, cubed1 cup heavy whipping cream2 packages (16 ounces each) corn chipsOptional: Sour cream, sliced jalapeno and lime wedges Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the beef until no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce, beans, tomatoes and chili mix; heat through....

Ingredients 2 stick (1/2 pound) unsalted butter 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate 4 large eggs 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. packed light brown sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. pecans (4 ounces) Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350F°. Butter and lightly flour a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In the top of a double boiler, melt the butter with the chocolate; let cool.Step 2Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until thickened; beat in the vanilla....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed2 tablespoons 2% milk1 tablespoon coarse sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. In a large bowl, mix sugar and flour. Add rhubarb and blueberries; toss to coat. Spoon filling over crust to within 2 in....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces3 tablespoons water1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, cut into strips Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe dish....

Ingredients 3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons sugar2-1/2 cups mashed cooked buttercup or butternut squash2 cups 2% milk2/3 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup butter, softened2 large eggs, lightly beaten3 teaspoons salt13 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a very large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the squash, milk, brown sugar, butter, eggs and salt and about 6 cups flour....

Ingredients 1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix1/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup vegetable oil1 large egg, room temperature1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In large bowl, combine the first five ingredients until well blended. Stir in pecans (the dough will be crumbly). Roll rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 4 cups shredded cabbage2 medium oranges, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces2 medium red apples, chopped1 cup seedless red grape halves1/4 cup dried currants1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup milk1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, toss cabbage, oranges, apples, grapes and currants; cover and refrigerate. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, sugar and salt; cover and refrigerate....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups sugar2 cups water10 to 12 large tangerine or medium orange slices Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil. Add citrus slices; reduce heat to medium. Cook until slices are translucent, about 20 minutes, turning occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer until slices are tender but still intact, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove slices to a wire rack or a parchment-lined baking pan....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cauliflower1 cup thinly sliced celery1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted1 cup half-and-half cream or evaporated milk1/8 teaspoon white pepper2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup water2 cups diced fully cooked ham1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, cook cauliflower and celery in broth for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Do not drain....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided1 tablespoon plus 1 cup dry white wine, divided1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese1 garlic clove, peeled and halved1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce3 drops hot pepper sauceMiniature smoked sausages, dill pickles and pretzels Preparation In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 1 tablespoon wine; set aside. Combine cheeses and remaining cornstarch; set aside....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1 large onion4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into squares3/4 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons garlic powder2 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbsOil for deep-fat fryingSpicy ketchup, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine beef, ketchup, mustard and salt, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Cut onion into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings. Fill 8 slices with half the beef mixture (save remaining onion slices for another use)....