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Ingredients 5 cups fresh blueberries2-1/4 cups sugar2 teaspoons cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook 15-18 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into three hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 tablespoons butter1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg1 tablespoon water1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large saucepan, combine 1/2 cup blueberries, sugar, cornstarch and lemon zest. Mash well with a fork. Bring to a boil over low heat; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen broccoli spears4-1/2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/4 cup water1/4 cup orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced Preparation Place broccoli and a small amount of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and bouillon. Stir in water, orange juice and zest until blended....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked long grain rice3 tablespoons canola oil1 medium green pepper, diced1 small onion, chopped1 celery rib, thinly sliced2-1/4 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 medium tomato, diced1-1/2 teaspoons salt, optional1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup cubed cooked pork Preparation In a large skillet, saute rice in oil until lightly browned. Add the green pepper, onion and celery; saute for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the water, broth, tomato, salt if desired, cumin and pepper....

Ingredients 2 medium carrots, grated1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped1/2 cup plain yogurt1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup raisins1/4 cup finely chopped red onion1/2 teaspoon saltFresh cilantro leaves and coarsely ground pepper, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with cilantro and pepper if desired.

Ingredients 3 large egg whites1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar3/4 cup sugarFILLING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling Preparation Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (2 to 3 pounds), cut into pieces2 tablespoons canola oil8 cups chicken broth2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup sliced carrots1 cup sliced celery3/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1/3 cup medium pearl barley2 cups sliced fresh mushroomsSPAETZLE:1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 large egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup water1/4 cup 2% milk Preparation In a large kettle or Dutch oven, brown chicken pieces in oil....

Ingredients 2 red onions salt 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves 2 clove garlic 1 piece ginger 1 tbsp. Berbere or mild chili powder 1 1/2 c. chicken stock 1 Chicken 1/4 c. dry red wine Juice of 1 lime 2 hard-boiled eggs Preparation Step 1Combine the onions, a pinch of salt, and half of the spiced butter in a Dutch oven or other large deep pot over low heat....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cooked stuffing2 cups diced cooked chicken or turkey1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1/2 cup mayonnaise18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2/3 cup waterPaprikaMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large bowl, combine the stuffing, chicken, peas and mayonnaise; spoon into pasta shells. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine soup and water; pour over shells....

Ingredients 24 dried corn husks1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up1 medium onion, quartered2 teaspoons salt1 garlic clove, crushed3 quarts waterDOUGH:1 cup shortening3 cups masa harinaFILLING:6 tablespoons canola oil6 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drainedHot water Preparation Cover corn husks with cold water; soak until softened, at least 2 hours. Place chicken, onion, salt and garlic in a 6-qt....

Ingredients 1 cup butter1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped pecans4 large eggs1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Cool. Add pecans; stir until well-coated. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, flour and vanilla. Fold in chocolate mixture. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 325° for 35-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 3 bacon strips1-1/4 pounds fresh or frozen Brussels sprouts, thawed, quartered1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons water1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. In the same pan, saute Brussels sprouts and onion in reserved drippings until crisp-tender. Add the water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups buttermilk1-1/2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt3 cups bread flour1/3 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons active dry yeast Preparation In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order given. Select “white bread” setting. Bake according to bread machine directions.

Ingredients 10 cups popped popcorn1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup dark corn syrup1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup mixed nuts Preparation Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will foam)....

Ingredients 12 whole graham crackers2 cups miniature marshmallows3/4 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup sliced almonds1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil, letting foil extend over sides by 1 in.; lightly coat foil with cooking spray. Arrange graham crackers in prepared pan; sprinkle with marshmallows. In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1/2 c. fresh carrot juice (see Note) 1 medium carrot One slice (3/4-inch-thick) of peeled fresh ginger 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. miso paste 1/2 c. peanut oil cayenne pepper Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, boil the carrot juice until it is reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender and let cool slightly. Add the chopped carrot, ginger, lime juice, soy sauce and miso and blend until the carrot is minced....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups cooked long grain rice1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained6 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed Preparation In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Stir before serving.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup finely chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar, until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pudding mix and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup dark corn syrup1 large egg1 tablespoon grated tangerine or orange zest2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. In a small saucepan, bring corn syrup to a boil; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Beat in egg and tangerine zest. Combine the flour, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup waterHot cooked riceTOPPINGS:Cooked peas, raisins, pineapple tidbits, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, chow mein noodles and/or mandarin oranges Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the soup, chicken and water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice. Top with toppings of your choice.