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Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/3 cup 2% milk1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blendTOPPING:2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon onion powder1-3/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blendOptional: Chopped green onions, tomatoes and avocado Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened....

Ingredients 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained6 slices white bread3 slices Monterey Jack cheese2 large eggs1 cup 2% milk3 tablespoons butterSalsa, optional Preparation Mash green chiles with a fork; spread over 3 slices of bread. Top with cheese and remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Dip both sides of sandwich in egg mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup grated peeled uncooked beets (about 2 medium)2 teaspoons lemon juice4 large eggs, room temperature1-1/4 cups butter, melted1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon saltFROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugarDash saltChopped walnuts, optional Preparation In a small bowl, toss beets with lemon juice; set aside. In a bowl, beat the eggs, butter, milk, honey and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)3/4 cup packed brown sugar6 tablespoons butter, cubed2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/2 cup finely chopped pecans1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix1 cup cold 2% milk2-1/2 cups whipped topping Preparation Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and cream....

Ingredients 4 chai tea bags1/2 cup boiling water2 cups 2% chocolate milk1/2 cup ice cubes4 dashes ground cinnamon4 dashes ground nutmeg Preparation Place tea bags in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 15 minutes or until lukewarm. Discard tea bags. Pour tea into a blender; add the milk and ice. Cover and process for 30 seconds or until slushy. Pour into chilled glasses. Sprinkle with dashes of cinnamon and nutmeg; serve immediately....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)16 Oreo cookies, coarsely crushed3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons 2% milk2 cups heavy whipping cream3/4 cup confectioners’ sugarAdditional Oreo cookies Preparation Prepare cake batter according to package directions; stir in crushed cookies. Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 33-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely....

Ingredients 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp. olive oil 3 1/2 c. broccoli florets 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper salt Pepper 8 large eggs 1/2 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat for 30 seconds. Add the broccoli and crushed red pepper and cook for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1/2 medium onion, chopped1/4 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1/4 medium green pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter5 to 6 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham1/2 medium head cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)Salt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion, red and green pepper and garlic in butter until tender. Add hash browns; cook over high heat for 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups diagonally sliced carrots2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1-1/3 cups water1-1/3 cups milk3 cups shredded cabbage1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices Preparation In a large kettle, combine the carrots, butter and caraway seeds; cook over low heat until the carrots are just crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add soup, water, milk, cabbage and sausage. Bring to boil; reduce heat and cook until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups cubed cooked chicken4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon minced garlic1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce1/2 cup spaghetti sauce2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender....

Ingredients 2 packages (16 ounces each) pound cake mix1 cup shortening1 cup butter, softened8 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 to 6 tablespoons milk3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)2 brown M&M’s3 green M&M’s1 large orange gumdrops4-1/2 teaspoons miniature chocolate chips1 chocolate wafer4 sour candy strips1 large green gumdrop2 red M&M’STwo 10-ounce custard cups Preparation Prepare cake mixes according to package directions. Pour batter into two greased 1-qt. ovenproof bowls, two greased 10-oz....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed cantaloupe1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest12 plastic cups or ice pop molds (3 ounces each)12 wooden pop sticks Preparation In a blender or food processor, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour 1/4 cup into each cup or mold; insert pop sticks. Freeze until firm.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided2 large sweet onions, chopped1/4 cup sugar3/4 cup hot water1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules1 cup shredded Swiss cheese8 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches) Preparation In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onions and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until the onions are golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in water and bouillon. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 teaspoon salt1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained1 medium mango, peeled and cubed1/2 cup salsa1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning 1 tablespoon canola oil2 green onions, slicedLime wedges, optional Preparation For avocado cream, mash avocado with sour cream and salt until smooth....

Ingredients 4 celery ribs, chopped1 large onion, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed4 medium carrots, shredded1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups half-and-half cream8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed4 cups cooked wild rice3 cups cubed fully cooked ham2-2/3 cups cooked brown rice3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules8 cups waterSlivered almonds, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add carrots; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1-1/2 cups water1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1 envelope brown gravy mix1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings1 medium carrot, sliced2 medium potatoes, sliced1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, poultry seasoning and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in gravy mix. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 20 cups cubed cooked chicken1 package (2 pounds) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained6 jars (6 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained2 jars (4 ounces each) diced pimientos, drained2 large onions, chopped2 large green peppers, chopped4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 pounds process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1-1/3 cups milk4 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning2 cups crushed cornflakes1/4 cup butter, melted...

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning2 teaspoons sugar3/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken1 small sweet yellow or orange pepper, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, taco seasoning, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup apple juice1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon minced fresh parsleyHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, brown the chicken in oil over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side. Combine the apple juice, lemon juice, rosemary, salt and pepper; pour over chicken....

Ingredients 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1 package (1 pound) hot dogs, halved lengthwise and cut into bite-sized pieces1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon chili powder1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Spread half the batter into a greased 8-in....