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Ingredients 4 chicken leg quarters2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2 envelopes chicken gravy mix2 teaspoons dried celery flakes1-3/4 teaspoons Creole seasoning1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups uncooked egg noodles Preparation With a sharp knife, cut leg quarters at the joints if desired. Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the soup, gravy mix and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 slices mozzarella cheese3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 sandwich buns, splitBlue cheese or ranch salad dressing Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt, garlic powder and pepper. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine bread crumbs and flour. Add chicken and shake to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup fresh or frozen finely chopped broccoli1 cup boiling water3 eggs2 green onions, sliced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 large baking potato, peeledVegetable oil Preparation In a bowl, combine broccoli and boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain thoroughly. In another bowl, beat eggs. Add onions, flour, salt and pepper; mix well. Add broccoli. Just before cooking, finely shred potato; add to broccoli mixture. In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 in....

Ingredients 4 cups broccoli florets2 cups shredded red cabbage1 small sweet onion, finely chopped1 medium carrot, shredded1/2 cup raisins1 cup coleslaw salad dressing Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Stir before serving.

Ingredients 1 pound fresh broccoli spears1/2 tablespoon butter1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 hard-boiled large egg, choppedSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Place broccoli and a small amount of water in a saucepan; cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 8-10 minutes. In a small skillet, melt butter. Add bread crumbs and toss to coat. Cook and stir over medium heat until warmed, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in egg....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup canola oil1 package butter pecan cake mix (regular size)1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil until blended; gradually add cake mix and mix well. Fold in chips and toffee bits. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large head cabbage, shredded (about 12 cups)6 tablespoons butter, divided1 medium onion, chopped1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted8 ounces Velveeta, cubedSalt and pepper to taste1/4 cup dry bread crumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook cabbage in boiling water until tender; drain thoroughly. In a large skillet, melt 5 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat to low....

Ingredients 2-3/4 cups pecan halves2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided1 cup sugar1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place pecans in a shallow baking pan in a 250° oven for 10 minutes or until warmed. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. Grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan with remaining butter; add sugar, water, salt and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, melted2 eggs3 Snickers candy bars (2.07 ounces each) , chopped Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, brown sugar, butter and eggs until well blended. Stir in chopped candy. Spread into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping2 tablespoons maple syrup1/3 cup chopped pecans, divided2 tubes (11 ounces each) refrigerated breadsticks1/3 cup butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Combine caramel topping and syrup; set aside. Sprinkle half the pecans into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Drizzle with a third of the caramel mixture. Open the tubes of breadstick dough (do not unroll)....

Ingredients 2 cups unsalted butter, softened4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and cheese until light and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Shape into eight 10-in. long logs. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until dough is firm, 2 hours....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated fettuccine3 cups frozen mixed vegetables1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-serve roasted chicken breast strips1-1/2 cups Alfredo sauce1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Add fettuccine and vegetables; return to a boil. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in chicken and Alfredo sauce; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1-3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes3 tablespoons olive oil6 tablespoons butter, cubed1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms3 shallots, finely chopped1/2 cup Marsala wine or chicken broth1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheeseMinced fresh parsley, optional...

Ingredients 1 envelope taco seasoning1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes3 tablespoons butter, divided1/3 cup chopped onion1/3 cup chopped green pepper8 taco shells, warmedShredded lettuce and cheddar cheeseSalsa, optional Preparation Place taco seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, in batches, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken in 2 tablespoons butter for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove chicken and keep warm....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter 1 onion 2 ribs celery 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. turmeric tsp. ground cinnamon 1 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 c. lentils 6 1/2 c. water 1 3/4 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (one 15-ounce can) 1 c. drained and rinsed canned chickpeas (one 15-ounce can) c. chopped cilantro or parsley Preparation Step 1In a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1 egg2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon saltBUTTERCREAM FROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 to 5 tablespoons milkGreen and red gel food coloringGreen and red colored sugar Preparation In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups shredded Chinese or napa cabbage1/2 cup sliced celery1/3 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon canola oil1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce Preparation In a small skillet, saute the cabbage, celery and onion in oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and soy sauce.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-2/3 cups sugar3 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1-1/3 cups waterWHIPPED CREAM:2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/3 cup confectioners’ sugarFILLING:1 envelope unflavored gelatin3/4 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup Grand Marnier, divided3 tablespoons grated orange zest Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter, softened1 cup sugar3/4 cup light corn syrup2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided Preparation Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, bring the sugar, corn syrup and chocolate to a boil over medium heat; stir until smooth. Add 1/2 cup cream; cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage)....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup crisp rice cereal1/2 cup colored sprinkles1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla....