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Ingredients 9 cups cubed cooked chicken9 cups cooked small pasta shells8 cups chopped celery8 cups seedless green grapes halves18 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple tidbits, drainedDRESSING:4 cups mayonnaise2 cups sour cream2 cups whipped topping1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt2 cups cashew halves Preparation In two very large bowls, combine the first six ingredients. In another large bowl, whisk the first six dressing ingredients. Pour over the chicken mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix1-1/2 cups mayonnaise2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mixes and mayonnaise; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. Shape by teaspoonfuls into balls; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until cookies puff and surface cracks slightly....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, divided Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, cubed3 cups Oreo cookie crumbs2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup cream of coconutFILLING:1/3 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons cream of coconut1/4 teaspoon coconut extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milkTOPPING:1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips4 teaspoons canola oil3 Mounds candy bars (1-3/4 ounces each), coarsely chopped, optional Preparation Microwave butter on high until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cookie crumbs, coconut and cream of coconut until blended (mixture will be wet)....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup 100% bran cereal1 cup whole milk1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup canola oil Preparation Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt; set aside. In a bowl, combine cereal and milk; let stand for 2 minutes. Add egg and oil; mix well. Add dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Spoon into greased muffin cups. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 quarts 2% milk6 large eggs, beaten1 cup apricot brandy or brandy1/2 cup rum2 tablespoons bourbon2 tablespoons vanilla extract1 quart half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegOptional: Turbinado (washed raw) sugar, ground cinnamon and pirouette cookies Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly, 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli, cut into spears4 teaspoons minced garlic2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 cup shaved Asiago cheese Preparation Place broccoli in a large skillet; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Drain well. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in the broccoli, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each ) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup Buffalo wing sauce1 medium onion, finely chopped1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 cups sour cream1/2 cup ranch salad dressingFinely chopped celery, optional Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours....

Ingredients 4 large ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt1 frozen pie shell (9 inches)TOPPING:1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the pears, sugar, cornstarch and salt; toss gently to coat. Pour into pie shell. For topping, combine the cheese, flour, sugar and salt; stir in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste3/4 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar3 to 4 teaspoons dried oregano1 tablespoon cider vinegar1/4 teaspoon garlic powder9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese8 ounces sliced provolone cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 3 large sweet white onions, sliced2 tablespoons butter2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, dividedPepper to taste1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2/3 cup whole milk1 teaspoon soy sauce8 slices French bread, buttered on both sides Preparation In a skillet, saute onions in butter until transparent and slightly browned. Layer onions, two-thirds of the cheese and the pepper in a 2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine the soup, milk and soy sauce until blended; heat through....

Ingredients 12 uncooked manicotti shells1 small onion, chopped3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup half-and-half cream1 cup chicken broth1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseFILLING:2 large eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg4 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed Preparation Cook manicotti according to package directions. For sauce, in a saucepan, saute onion in butter....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls2 cups shredded Swiss cheese2 cups cubed cooked chicken3/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham2 tablespoons honey mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. On an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan, arrange triangles in a ring with points toward the outside and wide ends overlapping. Press overlapping dough to seal. In a large bowl, mix the remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix, divided2 tablespoons canola oil, divided8 ounces uncooked penne pasta1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow pepper, sliced1 medium onion, sliced1 jar (16 ounces) salsa1/2 cup water1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantroSour cream, optional Preparation Sprinkle chicken with 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided12 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained Preparation In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Stir in the chicken, onion, peppers, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese....

Ingredients 4 bone-in chicken breast halves (3 pounds)1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon tomato paste1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thymeDash hot pepper sauce1 cup sour cream Preparation Place chicken in a pressure cooker; top with onion. In a small bowl, combine flour and broth until smooth. Whisk in the tomato paste, garlic, paprika, salt, thyme and hot pepper sauce....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil2 fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), sliced1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 medium onion, finely chopped1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth2 ounces herbed fresh goat cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperGrated Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1 large egg white, lightly beaten1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cold brewed coffee2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsBATTER:1 cup sugar1/2 cup cold brewed coffee1/3 cup canola oil1/3 cup orange juice1 large egg, room temperature1 large egg white, room temperature1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small bowl, combine the egg white, ricotta cheese, sugar, coffee and orange zest....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 medium Spanish onion 3 clove garlic 1 c. ketchup 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped 2 tbsp. ancho chile powder 1 tbsp. sweet Spanish paprika 2 tbsp. packed dark brown sugar 1 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. molasses kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium nonreactive saucepan....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) brownie mix2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 cup milk chocolate chips, meltedWhipped cream and miniature chocolate kisses, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for chewy fudge brownies. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes (brownies will not test done). Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack....