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Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup prepared bruschetta topping1/3 cup shredded Italian cheese blend2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat broiler. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium heat; cook chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce1/2 cup packed brown sugar4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon taco seasoning4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup buttermilk1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced chives1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon pepper4 onion rolls, split and toasted4 cooked bacon strips4 slices Colby cheese (3/4 ounce each)4 lettuce leaves4 slices tomato4 slices red onion...

Ingredients 8 cups cubed peeled butternut squash1/4 cup olive oil, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 to 4-1/2 cups vegetable broth1 cup water1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups uncooked arborio rice1 cup lager2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the squash, 2 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/3 cup canola oil1-1/4 cups sugar1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2 large eggs, room temperature3 tablespoons plain yogurt1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract1/8 teaspoon lemon extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup butterscotch chips1/2 cup chopped almondsAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, oil and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 cup chopped green onions1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour8 ounces Mexican or plain process cheese (Velveeta), cubed and divided1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk3/4 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning8 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drainedGrated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning3-1/2 cups frozen breaded popcorn shrimp1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard8 pita pocket halves, warmed1 cup shredded lettuce8 thin slices tomato Preparation In a bowl, combine butter, garlic powder and Cajun seasoning. Toss with shrimp. Prepare shrimp according to package directions for baking. Combine the mayonnaise, pepper sauce, relish and mustard....

Ingredients 4 orange wedges or slices, divided 1 tablespoon superfine sugarIce cubes4 tablespoons orange-flavored vodka Preparation Place three orange wedges or slices in a rocks or old-fashioned glass. Add sugar; mash with a muddler or wooden spoon. Fill glass with ice; add vodka. Place a cocktail shaker securely over glass and shake well. Pour contents of shaker into glass. Serve with remaining orange wedge or slice.

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1-2/3 cups packed brown sugar4 large egg whites, room temperature2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup strong brewed coffee1/2 cup vanilla yogurt1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups buttermilk1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsTOPPING:2 ounces white baking chocolate, melted3 tablespoons crushed candy canes Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Coat three 8x4-in. loaf pans with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked chicken1-1/2 to 2 cups fresh blueberries1 cup sliced celery1 cup seedless green grapes, halved1/2 cup sliced almonds3 cantaloupe, halved and seededDRESSING:1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sour cream1 tablespoon lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1-1/2 teaspoons sugar or sugar substitute to equal 1-1/2 teaspoons1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine chicken, blueberries, celery, grapes and almonds. In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda6 tablespoons cold butter1 cup vanilla yogurt1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk, divided1-1/3 cups dried cherries2/3 cup white baking chipsCoarse sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine yogurt and 1/4 cup milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon canola oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)Dash salt and pepper1 cup cold water, divided1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon butter-flavored sprinkles1 tablespoon lemon juice1 reduced-sodium chicken bouillon cube1 tablespoon cornstarch3 tablespoons capers, drained1 teaspoon olive oil Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups cubed cooked chicken1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles3 tablespoons chopped green onions1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon chili powder4 hard rolls2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in the chicken, cheddar cheese, chiles, onions and seasonings. Cut top fourths off of rolls; carefully hollow out bottoms, leaving 1/4-in....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups milk3 eggs2 tablespoons butter, melted3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie fillingChocolate fudge ice cream topping and whipped topping Preparation In a large bowl, combine the milk, eggs and butter. Combine the flour, sugar and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy....

Ingredients 12 hard-boiled large eggs1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided 2 celery ribs, finely chopped1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup finely chopped cooked chicken breast3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon Buffalo wing sauce or 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/8 teaspoon pepper Optional: Additional Buffalo wing or hot pepper sauce Preparation Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Remove yolks, reserving whites. In a bowl, mash yolks and 1/4 cup cheese. Stir in celery, mayonnaise, chicken, parsley, wing sauce and pepper....

Ingredients 1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon canola oil1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon sugar1-1/4 cups sliced carrots1/2 cup chopped onion1/3 cup chopped celery2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute or until tender. Stir in the water, soy sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil. Add carrots, onion and celery; cook until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with almonds.

Ingredients 3/4 lb. carrots Zest and juice of 1 navel orange salt 3 c. penne rigate 3 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese 1 tbsp. chopped tarragon freshly ground white pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°. In a medium saucepan, combine the carrots with the zest and juice and 1/4 cup of water. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over moderate heat until the carrots are very soft, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, cubed2 cups chopped peeled Gala apple1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided 1/4 cup brewed coffee2/3 cup canola oil1/2 cup sugar1 large egg plus 1 large egg white, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegDRIZZLE:1/3 cup brewed coffee1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, melt butter over low heat....

Ingredients 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 cup strong brewed chai tea, room temperature1 large egg, room temperature1 large egg white, room temperature1 tablespoon fat-free milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 8t ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the tea, egg, egg white, milk and vanilla....

Ingredients 5 cups frozen seasoned curly fries1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (15 ounces) vegetarian chili with beans1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseOptional toppings: Sour cream, thinly sliced green onions and cubed avocado Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place fries on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Bake according to package directions. Divide fries among four 2-cup baking dishes; top each with chili and cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon canola oil2 eggs2 egg whites2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended; Beat in the eggs, egg whites, and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well....