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Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup sugar, divided2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)5-3/4 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour4 large egg yolks, room temperature1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups canned prune, poppy seed, cherry or lemon pie filling1 large egg white, beaten Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm milk; let stand 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, remaining sugar, egg yolks, salt, butter and yeast/milk mixture....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked bratwurst links, casings removed1/2 cup chopped onion1 medium carrot, chopped2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy beans, rinsed and drained1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices, chopped1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided 12 slices American cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble bratwurst with onion and carrot over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the eggs, 1/3 cup cream and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead 6-8 times....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 small onion, chopped2 cups biscuit/baking mix2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup water3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained4 large eggs1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon saltDash pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble meat; drain....

Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup buttermilk2-1/2 teaspoons Italian salad dressing mixAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk and dressing mix. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with vegetables.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1 medium onion, chopped1 medium butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled and cubed3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 garlic clove, minced1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softenedOptional: Crystallized ginger and fresh cracked pepper Preparation In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add onion. Cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker; add squash....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans2 packages (1 ounce each) corn chips1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1-1/2 cups chopped lettuce1 small tomato, chopped1/2 cup salsa2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives2 tablespoons sour cream Preparation In a small saucepan, heat chili. Divide corn chips between two plates; top with chili. Layer with cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa, olives and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup apple cider or juice3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 pound bulk pork sausage6 onion rolls, split1/3 cup mayonnaise6 slices onion6 romaine leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add beef and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six patties. In a large skillet, cook burgers over medium heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower (1-1/2 pounds)1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation Break cauliflower into florets or leave whole; place in Dutch oven or large saucepan. Add 1 in. of water. Cover and steam until tender, 7-10 minutes for florets or 15-20 minutes for the whole head. Meanwhile, heat soup and salt; serve over cauliflower. Sprinkle with paprika.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 cup sugar1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons baking cocoa2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract18 maraschino cherries, halvedGLAZE:1 ounce unsweetened chocolate1-1/2 teaspoons butter Preparation In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar. Beat in flour and cocoa (mixture will be crumbly). Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until surface is set....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/2 cup milk1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggsFILLING:2 cups cold 2% milk3/4 cup sour cream1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1/2 teaspoon almond extract, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie fillingAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup canola oil4-1/2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups cherry tomatoes1/3 cup olive oil2 tablespoons cornmeal3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil1 teaspoon coarse salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. In a large bowl, combine canola oil, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 large egg, lightly beaten1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese3-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup butter, cubed2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing4 hard rolls, split4 romaine leaves1 medium tomato, sliced Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; spread mayonnaise over both sides. Combine the bread crumbs, cheese and parsley; sprinkle over chicken. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until no longer pink....

Ingredients CREAM PUFFS:1/2 cup water1/4 cup butter, cubedDash salt1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 large eggsFILLING:2 cups diced cooked chicken3/4 cup chopped celery1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/3 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon grated onion1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon pepperSalt to taste Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cut-up (8 pieces each) whole chickens 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper 2 large stalks celery 1 jumbo onion 1 lb. carrots 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh chives plus additional for sprinkling 3 c. reduced-fat (2%) milk 2 large eggs 2 can chicken broth 4 c. water 1 bay leaf 1 package frozen cut green beans...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar3 large egg yolks, room temperature2 teaspoons rum extract or vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornstarch1/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1 can (13.4 ounces) dulce de leche1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 10-ounce bag frozen strawberries 1/2 c. white chocolate liqueur 6 tbsp. butter, melted 1 box Super Moist Yellow cake mix 1 stick Butter, cubed 1/3 c. white chocolate chips Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Grease (with butter or oil) a 9x9 square cake pan (see note).Step 3In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix melted butter, frozen strawberries, and white chocolate liqueur. The butter might harden, but just be sure the strawberries are evenly covered....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips1 tablespoon olive oil1 small sweet red pepper, julienned1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend1 cup bow tie pasta, cooked and drained2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 pounds bulk pork sausage Preparation In a large skillet, crumble sausage. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.