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Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup butter, softened1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flourHERB BUTTER:1/4 cup butter, softened1 small garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried minced onionDash cayenne pepper1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon sesame seeds Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced2 celery ribs, diced1 medium carrot, diced1 small onion, diced6 ounces Canadian bacon, trimmed and diced2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup skim milk2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are very tender....

Ingredients 3 large eggs1-1/4 cups canola oil2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1 jar (6 ounces) carrot baby food1 container (3-1/2 ounces) applesauce baby food1 container (3-1/2 ounces) apricot baby food1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optionalFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 8 cups sliced carrots2 medium onions, sliced5 tablespoons butter, divided1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup seasoned croutons Preparation Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onions in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the soup, salt, pepper and cheddar cheese. Drain carrots; add to the onion mixture....

Ingredients 3 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cauliflower, thawed1 large onion, chopped1/3 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups milk1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseTOPPING:1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1 in. of water in a Dutch oven; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon butter, softened1/3 cup whole milk Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and cheese. Stir in butter until combined. Gradually add milk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll dough into a 12x9-in. rectangle; cut into 3x1-in. strips or with a bone shaped cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 3 cups torn mixed salad greens8 cherry tomatoes, halved6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3 tablespoons chopped sweet pickles1/4 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese1/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup French salad dressing Preparation In a salad bowl, toss the greens, tomatoes, bacon, pickles and cheese. In a small bowl or pitcher, combine mayonnaise and French dressing; serve with the salad.

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) frozen spinach and artichoke cheese dip3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta3 cups cubed rotisserie chicken1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers1/3 cup pitted Greek olives, halved1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat cheese dip according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return to pan. Stir in chicken, cheese dip, peppers, olives, salt and pepper, adding enough reserved pasta water to reach a creamy consistency; heat through....

Ingredients 2 packages (1 pound each) wide egg noodles1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon onion salt5 to 6 cups 2% milk2 pounds process cheese (Velveeta), cubedTOPPING:1/2 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic salt and onion salt until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries3/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons butter1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons chopped green onions Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil and butter over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed2 tablespoons reduced-fat plain yogurt1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice3/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips1 medium tomato, finely chopped Preparation In a small saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)8 Broccolini stalks or 2/3 cup chopped fresh broccoli1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon paprika2 large egg whites1 tablespoon 2% milk3/4 cup panko bread crumbs1 teaspoon dried parsley flakesOlive oil-flavored cooking spray Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Place 2 stalks of broccolini lengthwise down the center of each chicken breast; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. salt 2 stick unsalted butter 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 12 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. bourbon 1 c. sugar 2 stick unsalted butter 5 large eggs Preparation Step 1Prepare the Pastry: In a small bowl, sift the flour with the cocoa powder and salt. In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter with the sugar at medium-high speed until it is well blended....

Ingredients 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 cup sugar1-1/4 cups water1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup whole milkOptional: Cream or whipped cream Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, water, lemon zest and juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1 round Brie cheese (8 ounces)1 small ripe red pear, thinly sliced2 teaspoons brown sugar1 tablespoon chopped pecans1/4 teaspoon butterAssorted crackers or bagel chips Preparation Place cheese in an ungreased oven-proof serving dish. Top with pear slices. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans. Dot with butter. Bake at 400° for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is softened. Serve with crackers.

Ingredients 1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/4 pounds)2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 pound sliced assorted fresh mushrooms1 medium leek (white portion only), halved and sliced1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon minced garlic1-1/2 cups dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Rub steak with Cajun seasoning; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large skillet, cook steak in oil over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into rounds 1/2 lb. brussels sprouts, halved or quartered if large 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp. paprika 4 c. cooked wild rice 4 oz. tuscan kale leaves, chopped 1 c. whole cranberry sauce 1 c. California walnuts 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil...

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray with flour 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. Caramel Syrup 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. milk 2 large eggs Caramel Frosting Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray, line each with a parchment paper round, and spray again. Set pans aside.Step 2Beat butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment....

Ingredients 1 cup canola oil1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pound (12 cups) pretzel sticks Preparation In a small bowl, combine the oil, dressing mix, garlic salt and cayenne. Divide pretzels between 2 ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Pour oil mixture over pretzels; stir to coat. Bake at 200° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container....