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Ingredients 3-1/3 cups cubed potato dinner rolls2/3 envelope ranch salad dressing mix6 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)2 medium celery ribs, finely chopped1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1-1/3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheeseChopped green onions, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. On an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, bake cubed rolls until toasted, 7-10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir dressing mix into mashed potatoes. Fold in 2 cups cubed rolls, celery, mushrooms and bacon....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed3-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided2 cups sour cream1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1/4 cup butter1/4 cup minced chives, divided Preparation Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. In a bowl; combine 3 cups cheese, sour cream, soup, butter and 3 tablespoons chives. Add potatoes; stir gently until potatoes are coated....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided4 lamb loin chops (4 ounces each)1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup beef broth1/4 cup cherry preserves1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Preparation Combine rosemary, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; rub over lamb chops. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup cold butter, cubed2 cups lightly salted dry roasted peanuts1 cup butterscotch chips1/2 cup light corn syrup2 tablespoons butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. In a small bowl, mix flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped celery1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cups chicken broth1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 large eggs, lightly beaten, or 1/2 cup egg substitute1 package (12 ounces) unseasoned stuffing cubes1/4 cup minced fresh parsley3 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken or mushroom soup, undiluted1/3 cup water Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender; remove from the heat....

Ingredients 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon dried mint1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups torn romaine1 cup ready-to-serve brown rice1/2 cup reduced-fat Caesar vinaigrette8 whole wheat pita pocket halves Preparation In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the first five ingredients; grind until mixture becomes fine. Rub over chicken. On a greased grill, cook chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, diced1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips1 medium onion, chopped2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon paprikaPepper to taste2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup sour creamHot cooked noodlesAdditional paprika, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings; set bacon aside. In the drippings, cook the chicken, onion and mushrooms until the chicken is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 can whole tomatoes 2 chipotles in adobo 1 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 large white onion 3 clove garlic 1 1/2 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth salt 8 oz. tortilla chips 1 1/2 c. Shredded chicken 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese or queso anejo c. sour cream 1/4 c. finely chopped cilantro leaves Preparation Step 1In a blender, combine the tomatoes with their reserved 1/2 cup of liquid and the chipotles; blend until almost smooth....

Ingredients 1 smoked boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2 to 2-1/2 pounds)1 pound fresh carrots, sliced lengthwise and halved8 medium red potatoes. peeled and halved2 medium onions, cut into quarters1 large head cabbage, cut into quarters1 large turnip, peeled and cut into quarters1 large rutabaga, peeled, halved and sliced Preparation Place pork roast in a large Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour....

Ingredients 4 cups cranberry juice, chilled1 to 2 cups bourbon3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate2/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate4 cups ginger ale, chilledOrange and lime slices, optional Preparation Combine cranberry juice, bourbon and concentrates in a punch bowl. Stir in ginger ale. If desired, garnish with orange and lime slices. Serve over ice.

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup milk chocolate M&M’s, divided1/2 cup chopped walnuts, divided1/4 cup miniature marshmallows1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until well blended....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, minced 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. MSG (optional) 1 c. soaked pinto beans, drained 4 red radishes, quartered 1/2 carrot, chopped 1 c. cauliflower florets 2 tbsp. marinara or salsa 1 c. soaked or canned hominy, drained...

Ingredients 1 medium head cabbage (about 2-1/2 pounds)1 carrot1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons 2% milk2 tablespoons vinegar3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper1/2 to 1 teaspoon celery seed Preparation In a food processor or by hand, coarsely chop cabbage and carrot. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and celery seed; stir into cabbage mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1-3/4 cups whole milk1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 tablespoon taco seasoning1 tablespoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon chili powderOptional: Coarsely crushed corn chips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and chopped green onions Preparation In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, milk, potatoes, chiles, taco seasoning, onion and chili powder until blended....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. shredded Russet potatoes 2 eggs 3/4 c. flour Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1 c. cubed cheese of your choice, such as Cheddar or pepper jack Vegetable oil, for frying Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, mix the shredded, drained, and dried potatoes with the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.Step 2Heat a large saucepot of vegetable oil to about 360 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with paper towel and set aside....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup shortening3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 tablespoon whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted and chopped Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla yogurt1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups ice cubes2 cups frozen pitted dark sweet cherries2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up2 to 2-1/4 quarts water1/2 cup sliced celery1/2 cup sliced carrots2 fresh parsley sprigs1 bay leaf1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperDUMPLINGS:3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltDash ground nutmeg1/3 cup 2% milk1 egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon canola oilGRAVY:1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large Dutch oven, combine the first eight ingredients....

Ingredients 5 inches fresh gingerroot, peeled6 garlic cloves, halved4 teaspoons canola oil, divided1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice3 cups water6 green onions, sliced4-1/2 teaspoons garam masala, divided1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground chickenTOPPING:1/2 cup sour cream1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Dash salt Preparation Place ginger in a food processor; process until it forms a paste....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) cavatappi or spiral pasta2 pounds ground beef2 large onions, chopped2 large green peppers, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1/2 cup 2% milk1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional...