Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1 tablespoon chopped onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits5 slices process American cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and cool. Place 2 biscuits overlapping on a floured surface; roll out into a 5-in. oval. Place about 1/4 cup of meat mixture on 1 side....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups 1% milk3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese5 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed2-1/4 cups frozen cauliflowerets, thawed1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham1 cup soft bread crumbsButter-flavored cooking spray Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat....
Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon olive oil2-1/2 cups fat-free milk5 cups fresh broccoli florets2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....
Ingredients 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries1/2 cup ricotta cheese4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon cherry extract1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)1 tablespoon baking cocoa Preparation Drain cherries; reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and extract until blended. Gradually beat in cream and reserved cherry juice until stiff peaks form. Using a long serrated knife, cut cake horizontally in half....
Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 teaspoon minced garlic, divided1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber1/3 cup plain yogurt1/4 teaspoon dill weed2 whole pita breads1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, mustard and oregano; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups water1/2 cup uncooked brown rice3 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided1/4 teaspoon salt3 cups 2% milk3 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractOptional toppings: fresh mango, ground cinnamon and unsweetened coconut flakes Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the water, rice, 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon zest and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Stir in milk and brown sugar. Cook, uncovered, for 40-50 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally....
Ingredients 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips1 package (10 ounces) butterscotch chips1 teaspoon butter-flavored shortening3 cups salted peanuts Preparation In a microwave, heat chips and shortening, uncovered, at 50% power for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until melted. Stir until smooth. Add peanuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.
Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 large sweet onion, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound), thinly sliced1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided4 large green peppers Preparation In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)1 large carrot, finely chopped3 cups chicken stock2 cups half-and-half cream2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup water or additional chicken stock2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese6 small round bread loaves (about 8 ounces each), optionalOptional toppings: Crumbled cooked bacon, additional shredded cheddar cheese, ground nutmeg and pepper...
Ingredients 3 c. corkscrew-shaped pasta 2 c. broccoli florets 2 carrots 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Broccoli Soup 1 3/4 c. Swanson® Chicken Stock 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 can Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1Prepare the pasta according to the package directions in a 3-quart saucepan, without salt. Add the broccoli and carrots for the last 5 minutes of the cooking time....
Ingredients 1 fennel bulb, chopped1 large onion, chopped4 tablespoons butter, divided5 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes1-1/2 cups chicken broth1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme1 teaspoon rubbed sage1 teaspoon salt, divided3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided1 roasting chicken (7 to 8 pounds) Preparation In a large skillet, saute fennel and onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Place in a large bowl. Stir in the stuffing cubes, broth, thyme, sage, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper....
Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole crackers)2 teaspoons sugar3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup fresh blackberries1/3 cup fresh raspberriesConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 tablespoons butter; stir in cracker crumbs and sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of two 4-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottoms. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm....
Ingredients 5 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar2 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup cold butter or margarine1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts4 eggs2 cups cold milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts. In a small bowl, beat eggs, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....
Ingredients 1 round (13.2 ounces) Brie cheese1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1/4 cup apricot jam1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted1 large egg, lightly beatenAssorted crackers Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cut Brie horizontally in half. Sprinkle bottom half with blue cheese; replace top. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 14-in. square. Trim corners to make a circle. Spoon jam onto center of pastry; sprinkle with almonds....
Ingredients 1/2 pound reduced-fat bulk pork sausage1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust1 package (6 ounces) sliced turkey pepperoni2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1-1/2 cups chopped plum tomatoes1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperAdditional fresh basil leaves, optional Preparation In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup finely chopped pecans Preparation Cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Divide dough in half; shape each into a 10-in....
Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 large apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubesTOPPING:3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons maple syrup1/2 cup cold butter, cubed2/3 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add squash; cook, covered, 5 minutes or just until crisp-tender....
Ingredients 1 cup vanilla frostingGreen liquid or paste food coloringStyrofoam cone (12 inches high)15 hard peppermint candies15 hard spearmint candies19 large red gumdrops19 large green gumdrops25 to 35 pieces crimped ribbon candy23 pieces cut rock candy Preparation Tint frosting green. Place cone on a 9-in. plate; frost the sides and top of cone. Starting at the bottom, alternate peppermint and spearmint candies around the cone in a single row. Alternate red and green gumdrops in a row above candies....
Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup corn syrup1/4 cup butter1/2 teaspoon salt4 cups Cheerios1 cup pecan halves1 cup walnut halves1 cup salted dry roasted peanuts1 cup whole unblanched almonds Preparation In a saucepan, heat the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt over medium heat for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly. In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour hot syrup over cereal mixture; stir until well coated....
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise2 medium carrots, finely shredded3 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 small firm head iceberg lettuce, optionalFresh vegetables or crackers Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the carrots, onions, Worcestershire sauce and garlic salt. Chill for at least 1 hour. To make a lettuce serving bowl, hollow out the head of lettuce, keeping the core at the bottom intact and removing enough interior leaves so that a 1-in....
