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Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar, divided1 tablespoon baking powder3 tablespoons butter2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup whole milk1 cup raisins1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup sugar and baking powder; cut in butter. Combine eggs, vanilla and milk; add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Add raisins. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over buns....

Ingredients 2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup buttermilk1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese2 anchovy fillets, minced2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the cheese, anchovies, garlic and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided3 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 medium green pepper, julienned1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 medium onion, halved and sliced3 garlic cloves, minced2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 cup fat-free evaporated milk, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups Corn Chex2 cups Rice Chex2 cups Crispix1 cup miniature pretzels1 cup mixed nuts1/2 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon celery salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 250°. Place first five ingredients in a large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients; toss with cereal mixture. Spread into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake 40-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard6 tablespoons honey6 English muffins, split and toasted2 tablespoons butter12 slices Canadian bacon or thinly sliced ham1 thinly sliced peeled tart apple5 large egg whites1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon paprika Preparation Combine mustard and honey; spread 1 tablespoon on each muffin half. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add Canadian bacon and heat through; remove to paper towels to drain. Cook apple slices in the drippings until tender....

Ingredients Pastry for a single-crust pie (9 inches)4 large tart apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick1/2 cup shredded cheddar, shredded part-skim mozzarella or shredded Swiss cheese1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons cold butter Preparation Roll pastry to fit a greased 12-in. pizza pan; flute edges. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Arrange apples in a single layer in a circular pattern to completely cover pastry....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/2 cup spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese4 thin slices prosciutto1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes8 fresh basil leaves1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs2/3 cup dry bread crumbs3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese3 tablespoons olive oilSAUCE:1 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh basil Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Flatten chicken breasts to 1/4-in....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh broccoli florets1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted 1 medium sweet orange or yellow pepper1 medium zucchini1 medium yellow summer squash3 tablespoons butter3 green onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon saltAdditional freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional...

Ingredients 2 pounds lard, divided (Note: if you are using rendered lard, you will need to use less broth)2 teaspoons baking powder, divided2 tablespoons salt, divided5 pounds fresh ground masa (unprepared) for tamales, divided2 to 3 cups chicken broth, dividedFILLING:2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons all-purpose flour5 cups diced, roasted and peeled Anaheim chiles1 tablespoon garlic powder1/2 cup suero (whey) or buttermilk1-1/2 teaspoons salt4-1/2 cups shredded asadero, quesadilla or Muenster cheese, dividedAbout 60 corn husks (ojas)...

Ingredients 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1/2 teaspoon minced garlic2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation In a small bowl, beat the mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, artichokes and garlic until blended. Unroll both tubes of crescent dough into rectangles. Place dough in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; press onto the bottom of pan, sealing seams and perforations....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons taco sauce1/4 cup chopped green chilies3 cups cubed cooked chicken12 slices process American cheese4 cups crushed tortilla chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, taco sauce and chilies. In an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the chicken, soup mixture, cheese and tortilla chips. Repeat layers....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (2 pounds)2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham1/2 cup chopped shallots2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup half-and-half cream3 tablespoons fresh sage or 3 teaspoons dried sage leaves, divided1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided1/4 cup water...

Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 red or yellow bell pepper 2 slice red or yellow onion 2 tbsp. light or regular mayonnaise 1 tbsp. pureed canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce 2 slice Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Colby-Jack Cheese 2 ciabatta sandwich rolls or crusty Italian rolls Preparation Step 1Preheat broiler. Arrange chicken, bell pepper halves, and onion slices on rack of broiler pan.Step 2Combine mayonnaise and chipotle chilies; mix well....

Ingredients 1 cup fresh broccoli florets1 cup refrigerated cheese tortellini1 cup cubed cooked chicken1 cup Alfredo sauceDash seasoned salt Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain. Stir in the chicken, Alfredo sauce and seasoned salt; cook and stir until heated through.

Ingredients 8 orange roughy fillets (4 ounces each)1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 50 crackers)1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place fillets in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with salad dressing; sprinkle with crushed crackers. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork and cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer.

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds cleaned fresh or frozen calamari (squid), thawed1/2 cup olive oil3 anchovy fillets, minced, optional 2 teaspoons minced fresh Italian parsley1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained, optional 1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup pitted Italian olives, sliced3 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation Chop calamari tentacles; cut body into 1/2-in. rings. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth2-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice1 cup chopped onion4 garlic cloves, minced, divided1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/4 teaspoon pepper1 bay leaf1 large green pepper, julienned3 green onions, sliced1 teaspoon minced parsley1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas1/2 pound fresh or frozen uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 cup calendula petals (about 12 blossoms)...

Ingredients 1 package spice cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix4 large eggs3/4 cup water1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup canola oil1 cup shredded carrots1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup raisinsFROSTING:1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened6 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, sour cream and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon brown sugar1-1/4 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 small green pepper, cut into strips1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot4 green onions, sliced3/4 cup salted cashewsHot cooked rice Preparation Mix first 4 ingredients until smooth. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink....

Ingredients 5 bacon strips, diced1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth2 cups whole milk3 cups cubed Velveeta1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives1/2 cup grated carrots2 tablespoons sherry, optionalMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, saute the celery, onion and green pepper until tender....