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Ingredients vegetable oil 8 slice white bread 1 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. hot-pepper sauce salt and pepper 3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp. dried thyme 4 lb. chicken parts (preferably legs, thighs, and wings) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously rub a baking sheet with oil. In a food processor, pulse bread until it turns into coarse crumbs.Step 2In a large bowl, stir together buttermilk, hot-pepper sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream2 small carrots, finely shredded1/4 cup dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon saltBreadsticks, miniature bagels or assorted crackers Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in carrots, onion and salt. Serve with breadsticks, bagels or crackers.

Ingredients 3 medium apples, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, peeled and finely diced 1 c. toasted walnuts, roughly chopped 1/4 c. golden raisins 1/4 c. sweet red wine, such as Manischewitz 1/2 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. lemon zest 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Pinch kosher salt Preparation The only thing we wouldn’t recommend subbing in here, is your more standard red wine. In this recipe (and in many American households) the key to a good charoset is using sweet, Kosher wine like Manischewitz....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion2 cups water2/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups uncooked instant rice2 slices cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch strips Preparation In a skillet over medium heat, brown the beef and onion; drain. Add water, ketchup, mustard, salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Top with cheese; cover and let stand for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups yellow cornmeal2/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons baking powder1 tablespoon salt1 cup shortening3 cups milk4 eggs, beaten1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine milk and eggs; stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups water4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (1 pound)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, drained Preparation In a large saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries and cherries. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat; cook 20 minutes longer or until thickened. Pour into a serving dish. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed1 large egg, beaten Preparation Cut loaf into 3 equal portions; form each into a ball. Place 4 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2-3 hours. Brush with egg. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Cut the top fourth off each loaf; carefully hollow out top and bottom, leaving 1/2-in....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups milk1 cup chicken broth3 eggs, beaten3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 teaspoon salt, dividedPinch each ground nutmeg and cayenne pepper1 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts1/2 cup shredded carrot1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon white pepper9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained1 pound thinly sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese...

Ingredients 3 cups water1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided2 packages (6 ounces each) corn bread stuffing mix2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups milk3 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed2 green onions, sliced1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/8 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, 1/4 cup butter and the seasoning packet from stuffing mixes; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 package fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)1 pint vanilla ice cream1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping Preparation Place pecans and coconut in an ungreased baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, prepare brownie batter and bake according to package directions. Cool on a wire rack; cut into small squares. When ready to serve, in six parfait or dessert glasses, layer with brownies, ice cream, caramel topping and pecan mixture; repeat layers one or two times....

Ingredients 2 medium white onions 3/4 c. low-fat buttermilk 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 4 c. vegetable oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a large shallow bowl, toss onions with buttermilk. In another large bowl, whisk together flour, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Sprinkle 1/2 cup flour mixture evenly on a rimmed baking sheet; set aside.Step 2In a 5-quart heavy-bottom saucepan, heat oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers between 325 and 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 3 shallots, thinly sliced1 teaspoon olive oil3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (3/4-inch cubes)2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1-1/2 cups water2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper2 whole cloves3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast Preparation In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook shallots in oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in the broth, squash, potatoes, water, thyme and pepper. Place cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag....

Ingredients 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix2 cups milk1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Preparation In a large saucepan, combine pudding mix and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in dry cake mix. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips and nuts. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 3 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 pound Cajun Shrimp 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper Preparation In a bowl, mash avocados until almost smooth. Stir in lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice and salt if desired. Top with Cajun Shrimp and red pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup crushed Caesar salad croutons2 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips2 tablespoons butter, meltedDipping sauce of your choice Preparation In a shallow bowl, mix the baking mix, salt and pepper. Place crushed croutons and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in baking mix to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in eggs, then in croutons, patting to help coating adhere....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 envelope taco seasoning1 cup water2 cups cooked rice1 can (16 ounces) refried beans2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1 jar (16 ounces) salsa1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)3 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup minced chives1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried thyme5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the cheese, chives, butter, sugar, salt, thyme and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 3 cups (12 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese1 cup biscuit/baking mix1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour6 tablespoons baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks1/2 cup dried cherries Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 4 large eggs3/4 cup sugar2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled3 tablespoons water1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1/4 cup slivered almonds1/4 cup sugar1 cup heavy whipping creamFROSTING:1/4 cup butter, cubed2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed for 3 minutes....