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Ingredients 2 pounds thin fresh asparagus2 large potatoes, peeled and diced1 large onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons canola oil2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1 bay leaf2 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cups half-and-half creamShaved Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Cut tips from asparagus spears; set aside. Place stalks in a large skillet; cover with water. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1/2 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted4 ounces cream cheese, cubed2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese24 sheets phyllo dough, 14x9 inches1/4 cup butter, meltedRanch dip, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving drippings....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, divided6 ounces frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup chicken broth1/2 cup whole milk3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon brown sugar6 uncooked manicotti shells1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Divide spinach in half; refrigerate one portion for another use. In a sieve or colander, drain remaining spinach, squeezing to remove excess liquid....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds 3 tbsp. sherry vinegar 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 can chickpeas 2 c. julienned carrot 1/2 c. finely chopped celery 3/4 c. pitted black olives 1/2 c. raisins 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives 1/2 c. Cilantro leaves Preparation Step 1To make vinaigrette: In a small pan, toast cumin seeds over medium heat for about 1 minute, shaking pan so seeds do not burn....

Ingredients 1/4 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup chili sauce1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard1 tablespoon water4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine the preserves, chili sauce, mustard and water. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Spoon glaze over both sides of pork. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) egg noodles2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped celery2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon chili powder1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda1 cup peppermint ice cream1/2 cup whipped creamPeppermint candy, optional Preparation Pour lemon-lime soda into 2 glasses; add ice cream. Top with whipped cream. If desired, sprinkle with peppermint candy. Serve immediately with straws and spoons.

Ingredients 1 jar (12 ounces) maraschino cherries2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 chocolate cookie crust (9 inches)6 chocolate-covered cherries Preparation Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 2 teaspoons juice. Cut cherries into quarters; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and reserved cherry juice until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and reserved cherries....

Ingredients 12 ounces reduced-fat bulk pork sausage1 medium onion, chopped2 large eggs4 large egg whites2 cups fat-free milk1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper8 slices firm white bread, cubed2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a nonstick skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain and cool. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the bread cubes, cheese and sausage mixture....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix1/4 cup vegetable oil1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup almond brickle chips or English toffee bits Preparation In a bowl, combine the dry cake mix, vegetable oil, egg and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Roll into 1-in. balls; dip top of each ball into toffee bits and set 2 in....

Ingredients 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix6 cups water2 tablespoons 2% milk2 tablespoons process cheese sauce1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce1 cup all-purpose flour1 large egg, beaten1 can (6 ounces) French-fried onions, crushedBlue cheese salad dressing Preparation Set the cheese packet from dinner mix aside. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain. Stir in the contents of the cheese packet, milk, cheese sauce and butter....

Ingredients 1 package red velvet cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix1-1/4 cups water1/3 cup canola oil3 eggs1/2 cup seedless raspberry spreadable fruit24 Halloween gummy candy body parts or gummy candy finger rings1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting6 to 12 drops purple neon food coloringPurple sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes. Beat in the water, oil and eggs on low speed for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 package (28 ounces) frozen O’Brien potatoes, thawed 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided8 bacon strips, cooked and chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperhard-boiled large eggs and pico de gallo, optional Preparation Prepare campfire or grill for medium-high heat. Toss potatoes with 3/4 cup cheese, bacon, salt and pepper. Divide mixture among four 18x12-in. pieces of heavy-duty nonstick foil, placing food on dull side of foil. Fold foil around potato mixture, sealing tightly....

Ingredients 2 packages cake mix of your choice (regular size)Vanilla and chocolate frostingGreen mist food color spray, optionalAssorted decorations: Starburst candies, green coarse sugar, Dots, miniature peanut butter cups, chocolate bar, chocolate kisses, chocolate jimmies, pearlized diamond sprinkles, large and small gumdrops, Dum Dum Pops, miniature candy canes, blue rock candy, cake and waffle ice cream cones, multicolored sprinkles, green colored sugar, miniature marshmallows, round peppermints, conversation hearts, and chocolate covered sunflower seeds...

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1-2/3 cups sweetened condensed milk1 cup milk3 eggs3 egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sugar until melted, about 12 minutes. Do not stir. When sugar is melted, reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until syrup is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Quickly pour into an ungreased 2-qt. round souffle dish, tilting to coat the bottom; let stand for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups 2% milk1/2 cup water1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter1/3 cup cornmeal2 teaspoons salt7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 large eggs, room temperatureTOPPING:2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 to 1 cup chopped pecansFILLING:1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool to 120°-130°....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise8 slices bread8 slices process American cheese1 egg1/2 cup milk1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup crushed saltines (about 25 crackers)Oil for frying Preparation Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Top four slices with two cheese slices. Top with remaining bread, mayonnaise side down. Cut each sandwich into four triangles. In a bowl, beat the egg, milk and salt. Dip sandwiches into egg mixture, then roll in cracker crumbs....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil or dried oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseBreadsticks, garlic toast and green peppers Preparation In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, basil and garlic powder. Reduce heat to low....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided2 cups sugar1 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup miniature marshmallows1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup pecan halves1/3 cup red candied cherries1/3 cup green candied cherries Preparation Line an 8-in. square dish with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, corn syrup, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup baking cocoa1 cup water2 cups sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup buttermilk2 large eggs, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optionalFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup buttermilk3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash salt3/4 cup chopped almonds, optional Preparation In a saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and water just to a boil. Cool. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and baking soda and salt....