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Ingredients 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1 tablespoon 2% milk1 tablespoon sour cream1 tablespoon butterDash each salt and pepper1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 8-12 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes; mash with milk, sour cream, butter, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 2-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)1/2 cup sour cream1 to 2 tablespoons milk1/8 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 cup french-fried onions1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine potatoes, sour cream, milk and garlic powder; mix well. Spoon half into a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Layer with half of the onions and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower1-1/2 teaspoons salt3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1-1/2 cups milk1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheesePaprikaMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water, cauliflower and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-15 minutes or until cauliflower is crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and thyme until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup quick-cooking oats3 tablespoons brown sugar3/4 cup cold butter1 cup vanilla or white chips1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons cornstarch1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup for the topping. Stir in chips to the remaining mixture....

Ingredients 2 c. heavy cream 16 oz. cream cheese c. confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. blood orange juice or pulp-free orange juice 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin 2 tsp. sugar 1 small blood orange Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then cover and refrigerate. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until combined....

Ingredients 2 lb. fingerling potatoes 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 3/4-pound chicken breast halves on the bone 2 large thyme sprigs 2 tsp. fresh thyme 1/2 c. dry white wine 2 tbsp. dry white wine 1/2 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 2 frozen baby peas 1 tbsp. finely chopped mint Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 1/2 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 onion 4 carrots 4 parsnips 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 lb. boneless 1 c. wide egg noodles (about 2 ounces) 1/4 c. Chopped fresh dill 1/4 c. Chopped fresh parsley (optional) Preparation Step 1In a large pot, combine the broth, onion, carrots, parsnips, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken breasts to the pot and simmer until just done, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon pepper3 egg whites6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/4 cup sliced almondsRefrigerated butter-flavored spray Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg whites. Dip chicken in egg whites, then coat with crumb mixture. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped celery2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, undrained1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 cups frozen peas, thawed1 can (5 ounces) chow mein noodles Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 head bok choy, thinly sliced3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 yellow summer squash, quartered and sliced1/4 cup orange ginger vinaigrette2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the bok choy, tomatoes and squash. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 box brownie mix 1 roll refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. (8 fluid ounces) milk 1/2 c. (4 fluid ounces) heavy cream 3 tbsp. cold water, for softening gelatin 1 envelope plain, unflavored gelatin 1/2 c. (4 fluid ounces) water 1/3 c. granulated sugar Preparation Step 1Mix brownie batter according to package instructions. Spray a 10-inch springform cake pan with cooking spray and pour brownie batter into it....

Ingredients 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce2 cups biscuit/baking mix1/4 teaspoon celery seed1/8 teaspoon pepper1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup 2% milk1/4 cup ranch salad dressing1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided 2 green onions, thinly slicedOptional: Additional ranch dressing and hot sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Toss chicken with hot sauce. In large bowl, whisk together baking mix, celery seed and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and dressing; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup honey12 Hawaiian sweet rolls, warmedOptional: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, thinly sliced red onion and crumbled blue cheese Preparation Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Toss with 2 tablespoons hot sauce and pepper; cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until tender. Remove chicken; discard cooking juices. In a small saucepan, combine butter, honey and remaining hot sauce; cook and stir over medium heat until blended....

Ingredients 2 c. 1/4-inch-diced white bread 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 anchovy fillets 1 small garlic clove 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 7 Belgian endives Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, toss the bread with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1/3 cup finely chopped onion1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/3 cup chopped carrot1/3 cup chopped dried apricots1/3 cup chopped dried figs1/3 cup golden raisins2 tablespoons orange marmalade1 tablespoon mustard seed2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced fresh mint1 tablespoon lemon juice4 tablespoons chopped pistachiosCooked pearl (Israeli) couscous, optional...

Ingredients 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes2 cups fresh cauliflower florets1 small onion, finely chopped1 cup chicken broth3 cups milk2-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperDash ground nutmeg1/2 to 1 cup instant potato flakesMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, cook the potatoes, cauliflower and onion in chicken broth until tender. Stir in milk, ham, salt, pepper and nutmeg; heat through. Stir in potato flakes; simmer for 5-10 minutes or until soup is as thick as desired....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in chicken. Unroll crescent dough; separate into 16 triangles. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise, forming 2 triangles. Place 1 teaspoon chicken mixture in the center of each. Fold short side over filling; press sides to seal and roll up....

Ingredients 3/4 pound ground beef1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons yellow mustard4 slices American cheese, quartered3/4 cup dill pickle slices, blotted dry2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls Thousand Island salad dressing, optional 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 skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 6 large potatoes, peeled and quartered1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup sour cream1/3 cup chopped onion1 large egg2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepperAdditional shredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender; drain well. In a bowl, mash potatoes. Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion, egg, salt and pepper; beat until fluffy....

Ingredients SOUP:4 cups fresh, frozen or canned red tart pitted cherries2 cups water1/4 to 1-1/4 cups sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonDUMPLINGS:2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powderDash salt1 cup milk Preparation In large saucepan, place the cherries, water, sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes or until cherries until tender. Adjust sugar, if necessary, depending on tartness of cherries. For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir in milk....