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Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix2 teaspoons sugar3/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese pearls1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, slivered2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, dressing mix, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella and macaroni....

Ingredients CARAMEL LAYER:1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping2 tablespoons 2% milk1 cup toffee bitsBROWNIE LAYER:1 cup butter, cubed4 ounces unsweetened chocolate4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 package carrot cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup applesauce1/4 cup vegetable oil1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, combine cake mix, applesauce, oil and egg for 30 seconds; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini, raisins and pecans. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick comes out clean, 25-30 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup whole milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, salt and basil. Stir in the vegetables, chicken and 1 cup cheese. Drain pasta; stir into vegetable mixture. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish....

Ingredients 4 medium sweet bell peppers1/2 pound ground beef1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 cups cooked brown rice1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup vegetable broth1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until beef is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 3/4 cup chicken broth1/4 cup soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each), cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon canola oil1 each medium green, yellow and sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 cup water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the broth, soy sauce, garlic, cornstarch, ginger and cayenne pepper. Add chicken; stir to coat. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon soy sauce1 large egg white1 teaspoon sesame oil1/2 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon white pepper1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup oyster sauce2 tablespoons cold water4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot2 garlic cloves, minced2 green onions, sliced4 medium carrots, cubed1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered1/4 pound fresh snow pea pods, trimmed and cut in half...

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, halved and sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 cup sherry or chicken stock2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup packed brown sugar1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup chopped pecans1 package white cake mix (regular size)1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle half of the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions; spread over pecan mixture....

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce, divided1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon chili powder1 tablespoon canola oil2 tablespoons white vinegar2 tablespoons butterAdditional sour cream and chopped green onions Preparation Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce1 envelope taco seasoning1 tablespoon ground cumin1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve Spanish rice12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1 can (15 ounces) refried beans4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blendOptional toppings: salsa, sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, taco sauce and/or sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, taco seasoning and cumin; heat through....

Ingredients 2 packages (6.6 ounces each) Goldfish cheddar crackers1 cup dry roasted peanuts1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large greased bowl, combine crackers and peanuts; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 4 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed2 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups whole milk2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon saltAdditional grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. chicken livers 1/2 onion 1 clove garlic 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp. thyme leaves kosher salt 1/2 c. water 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter 2 tsp. Cognac or Scotch whisky Freshly ground pepper Toasted baguette slices Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken livers, onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the livers are barely pink inside, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 large onion, halved and sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 medium sweet orange or yellow pepper, julienned6 slices provolone cheese, cut into strips4 whole wheat hoagie buns, split and warmed Preparation In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside....

Ingredients 2 quarts chicken broth1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped1 cup finely chopped celery1 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth3 cups cooked wild rice2 cups cubed cooked chicken Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato1 green onion, chopped1/4 cup kidney beans, rinsed and drained and coarsely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon celery salt1/8 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons canola oil, divided2 eggs1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute the tomato, onion, beans, garlic, celery salt, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce in 1 teaspoon oil until liquid has evaporated; set aside and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 pound ground turkey1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (16 ounces) mild chili beans, undrained1/2 cup chopped green pepper4 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 cups V8 juiceDUMPLINGS:1 cup mashed potato flakes1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milk1 egg, beaten...

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup sugar2/3 cup butter, softened3 large eggs, room temperature2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin1/2 cup water2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cloves2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a bowl, cream sugars, butter and eggs. Add flour, pumpkin, water, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Mix thoroughly. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into 4 greased and floured 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup water, divided3/4 cup sugar6 cups fresh blueberries, divided1/2 teaspoon white vinegar Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll crust to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. Line crust with a double thickness of foil....