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Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3/4 cup 2% milk1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optionalBISCUITS:1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix2/3 cup 2% milk1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions Preparation In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, chicken, soup, milk, 1 cup cheese and bacon if desired. Pour into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish....

Ingredients 2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons finely chopped almonds, toasted2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/8 teaspoon vanilla extractFILLING:3/4 cup sugar3 large eggs3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped1/8 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup butter, softenedSweetened whipped cream and toasted sliced almonds, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Beat on low speed until well combined, 2-3 minutes. Press onto the bottom and up the side of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 4 uncooked bratwurst links, casings removed1 medium green pepper, chopped1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated diced potatoes with onion1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed1/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red pepper1/4 teaspoon salt or 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt3/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook bratwurst and green pepper over medium heat just until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into large crumbles, 4-6 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh broccoli2 green onions, sliced1 tablespoon water2 slices white bread, cubed1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 eggs1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/8 teaspoon dill weedDash ground nutmegDash pepper Preparation In a small microwave-safe dish, microwave broccoli and onions in water on high for 1 minute; drain and set aside. Place bread in a shallow 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add broccoli mixture and cheese....

Ingredients 2 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant French vanilla pudding mix1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 cup whipped topping6 slices angel food cake Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in pineapple and whipped topping. Chill until serving. Serve with cake.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened6 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1 package (14 ounces) caramels1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons evaporated milkFROSTING:1/4 cup shortening1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons evaporated milk3 to 4 tablespoons melted dark chocolate, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle....

Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/4 cups sugar2 tablespoons brown sugar3 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon sour cream1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/3 cups chopped carrots, cooked and pureedTOPPING:1 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a small bowl, combine crumbs and sugar; stir in butter....

Ingredients 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground mustard3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup cold butter, cubed1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten2 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, mustard and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add corn, cheese and eggs; stir just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage16 cubes part-skim mozzarella cheese (1-inch; about 8 ounces total)1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 jar (8.1 ounces) prepared pesto16 dinner rolls, split and toasted Preparation Divide sausage into 16 portions. Shape each portion around a cube of cheese. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Remove to paper towels to drain....

Ingredients 1 pound tomatillos, husked and cut in half1 large onion, quartered2 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded4 garlic cloves, peeled4 cups water1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 whole garlic bulb, loose paper removed, cut in half crosswise5 whole cloves2 bay leaves2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 pound uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage2 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained3 teaspoons lime juice, divided1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1 cup minced fresh cilantro, dividedSALSA:1 medium mango, peeled and cubed1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed5 radishes, choppedGARNISH:6 cups tortilla chips...

Ingredients 12 ounces linguine1 tablespoon minced garlic4-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided3/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in 4-1/2 teaspoons oil for 1 minute. Stir in parsley and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Remove to a small bowl and set aside....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up3 cups water1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 celery rib, sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperNOODLES:1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup egg substitute2 tablespoons fat-free milk1 tablespoon minced chives, optional1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Place the first nine ingredients in a Dutch oven; slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat; skim foam....

Ingredients 6 slices whole wheat bread, cubed1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles4 large eggs, lightly beaten4 large egg whites2 cups fat-free milk1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the bread cubes, cheese and chiles. Repeat layers. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, milk, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over top....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened2/3 cup sugar2 cups finely chopped almonds1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/8 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugarSweetened shredded coconut, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in almonds and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to shape....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda48 maraschino cherries, blotted dryFROSTING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk1 to 3 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350° In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture (batter will be very firm)....

Ingredients 1 pie dough 3 c. blueberries c. sugar 1 tbsp. water 1 dash vanilla Juice from 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp. corn starch Preparation Step 1Bake the crust for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees F, or until a light, golden crust forms on the pie dough.Step 2Pour berries, sugar, and water into a pan on medium heat. Stir so that the berries start to break down. Add vanilla and lemon juice....

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine2 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth3 green onions, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into bite-sized pieces1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli florets (about 10 cups)1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and keep warm. Whisk cornstarch into soy sauce and broth until smooth; stir in green onions....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped celery1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup process cheese sauce1 cup uncooked quick-cooking rice1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli cuts, cooked and drained Preparation In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the soups, cheese sauce, rice and mushrooms....

Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli, cut into spears1/2 cup sour cream3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, lemon juice and zest. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring every 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, sliced1 small onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese1 cup heavy whipping cream8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3 slices whole wheat bread, torn2 tablespoons butter, meltedMinced fresh thyme, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes....