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Ingredients 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1/4 cup milk2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce4 cups cubed fully cooked ham4 cups cooked elbow macaroni3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed1 small green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup crushed stuffing mix1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, chopped, optional1 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large saucepan, cook and stir cheese and milk over low heat until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1/2 c. jasmine rice Kosher salt 7 medium to large red, yellow, or orange bell peppers 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 c.) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. tomato paste 2 tsp. chili powder 2 tsp. dried oregano 3/4 tsp. ground cumin 1 (15 oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 (15 oz.) can black beans 1 1/2 c. frozen corn...

Ingredients 2/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup dill pickle relish1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 cup cubed Swiss cheese6 croissants, splitLettuce leaves Preparation Mix first 6 ingredients; stir in chicken and cheese. Serve on croissants lined with lettuce.

Ingredients 5 cups 2% milk3 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 1 pound)1 cup sour cream1/4 to 1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauceOptional: Sliced celery and additional hot sauce Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until heated through and flavors are blended, 4-5 hours. If desired, top servings with celery and additional hot sauce....

Ingredients 3 c. canola oil 1 c. buttermilk 8 small soft-shell crabs 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. cornmeal 1 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1 loaf French bread 8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves 8 Dill pickle slices 2 Creole or beefsteak tomatoes hot sauce to taste Preparation Step 1In a large, deep sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat, bring oil to 350 degrees on a deep-fat thermometer....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, drained1 medium green pepper, julienned1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned1 medium onion, halved and sliced2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons chili powder1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmedOptional: Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine first 11 ingredients....

Ingredients 6 cups cubed day-old French bread (bite-sized cubes)3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon saltSALAD:4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1-1/2-inch cubes)1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided 6 cups fresh arugula or fresh baby spinach6 tablespoons sherry vinegar3 shallots, thinly sliced1/2 cup salted roasted almonds6 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Toss bread cubes with oil, chili powder and salt....

Ingredients 3 1/2 c. butternut squash 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 c. blanched hazelnuts 3 c. baby arugula 1 medium head frisée 3 oz. prosciutto 1 1/2 tbsp. snipped chives 2 1/2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp. hazelnut oil Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. On a baking sheet, toss squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast 20 minutes, until tender....

Ingredients 12 medium potatoes (about 4 pounds), peeled, cooked and cubed3 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 1 pound)1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup butter, cubed3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawedSalt and pepper to tasteSour cream, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook the potatoes, ham and onion in butter, stirring frequently, until potatoes are lightly browned. Add broccoli; heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with sour cream if desired....

Ingredients 1 cup soft bread crumbs1-1/2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning1/4 cup mango chutney1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 lamb loin chops (2 inches-thick and 8 ounces each) Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and jerk seasoning; set aside. Combine the chutney, salt and pepper; spread over both sides of lamb chops. Coat with crumb mixture. Place lamb chops on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan....

Ingredients Coarse salt ground pepper 3/4 lb. pasta shells 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion 3 clove garlic 2 bunch kale 2 c. shredded or chopped cooked chicken 1 container part-skim ricotta 3 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest 3/4 c. grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain; return to pot. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high....

Ingredients 1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, sliced, divided1/2 cup egg substitute1 cup bread crumbs4 bone-in chicken breast halves (7 ounces each), skinned and boned2 tablespoons butter6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese3/4 cup chicken brothHot cooked rice or noodlesFresh parsley, chopped Preparation Place half the mushrooms in a 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. Place egg substitute and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in crumbs. In large skillet, brown both sides of chicken in butter; place chicken on top of mushrooms....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked instant rice1 cup chicken broth1/2 cup chopped frozen green pepper, thawed1/4 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons olive oil1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon rubbed sage1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook rice in broth according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the green pepper and onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1/2 baguette 1/4 c. olive oil Coarse salt ground pepper c. fresh sage leaves 1 large onion 4 clove garlic 1 lb. fresh chicken sausage 1/2 c. dry white wine 3 can cannellini beans Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, pulse bread until very coarse crumbs form (you should have about 3 cups). Add 2 tablespoons oil; pulse briefly to moisten. Season with salt and pepper; set breadcrumbs aside....

Ingredients 1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), shredded4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 teaspoon garlic saltChili powderAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, pecans and garlic salt. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Shape into a ball. Coat completely with chili powder. Serve with crackers.

Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt3/4 cup sugar, divided3 tablespoons water2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups peppermint or vanilla ice cream, softened if necessaryConfectioners’ sugarRed Hots Preparation Place egg whites in large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. Line bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment paper; grease paper....

Ingredients 4 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced2 tablespoons olive oil2 to 4 garlic cloves, crushed1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta Preparation In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, oil, garlic, vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen cottage fries1 pound ground beef3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided1 medium tomato, chopped1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/2 cup 2% milk1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Line bottom and sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish with cottage fries. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 small carrot, julienned1/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed1/2 cup dried green split peas2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons capers, drained2-1/2 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons lemon juiceSALMON:4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)Butter-flavored cooking spray1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, saute carrot and onion in oil until tender. Add the lentils, peas, garlic and capers; cook and stir 3 minutes longer....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, melted1-1/3 cups chopped pecans2/3 cup butter, softened1-1/3 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup whole milk1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractBUTTER PECAN FROSTING:3 tablespoons butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons whole milk3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Pour melted butter in a baking pan. Stir in pecans. Toast at 350° for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....