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Ingredients 1 cup chopped green onions1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic clove, minced4 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped2 cans (5 ounces each) evaporated milk2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/8 teaspoon salt2 to 4 drops hot pepper sauceTortilla chips Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add chiles and chipotle peppers; cook 2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 3/4 c. packed light-brown sugar 1/4 c. honey 1 1/4 c. sliced or slivered almonds 1 1/4 c. cake flour (not self rising) 1/2 c. cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1 1/2 c. sugar 3 large eggs 1 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Prepare the topping: Generously butter a 10-inch round nonstick cake pan....

Ingredients 2 cups broccoli florets1 large red apple, chopped1/2 cup vanilla yogurt1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional1/4 cup raisins1 tablespoon chopped onion Preparation In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1/4 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons garlic salt, optional2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon6 cups shredded cabbage Preparation In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, garlic salt if desired, sugar and tarragon. Place cabbage in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread1/4 cup butter, melted2 cups marinara sauce16 slices Canadian bacon1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped green onions2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cut bread in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise. Place cut side up in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush with butter. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread marinara sauce over bread....

Ingredients 1 carton (12 ounces) whipped cream cheese1-1/4 cups caramel apple dip1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bitsApple wedges Preparation Spread cream cheese into a serving dish. Layer with apple dip and sprinkle with toffee bits. Serve with apple wedges.

Ingredients 1 c. sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 c. vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 c. buttermilk 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 c. grated carrots 1/2 c. raisins Maple Cream Cheese Frosting Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 42 mini muffin cups with mini cupcake liners; set aside.Step 2Beat sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla, and buttermilk together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until well combined....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup sour cream1-3/4 cups chopped cashewsFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, cubed3 tablespoons half-and-half cream1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups confectioners’ sugarCashew halves Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 3/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar1 garlic clove, minced2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon sugar1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1/2 cup sour cream4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3/4 cup chopped cashewsLettuce leaves and tomato wedges, optional Preparation For dressing, combine the first nine ingredients in a small bowl; mix well....

Ingredients 4 quarts plain popped popcorn1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon onion salt2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Place popcorn in two 13x9-in. baking pans. Drizzle with melted butter. Combine garlic salt and onion salt; sprinkle over popcorn. Top with cheese. Bake at 300° for 5-10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 4 celery ribs, chopped1 large onion, chopped1-1/2 cups butter, cubed3 cups chestnuts, shelled and coarsely chopped3 tablespoons Italian seasoning10 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick), cubed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter over medium-high heat until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chestnuts and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add bread cubes and stir to coat....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, cubed1 large onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 cups chicken broth or stock5 cups cubed cooked chicken3 cups biscuit/baking mix3/4 cup 2% milk1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and carrots; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta1-1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon dried cilantro1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 cup butter2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup cream cheese, softened1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest1/2 cup pepper jack cheese2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles2 tablespoons lime juice Preparation Cook angel hair according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with garlic powder, cilantro and cumin....

Ingredients 3/4 cup finely chopped carrot1/4 cup chopped celery4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil2 cups cold cooked instant rice2 eggs, beaten1 cup cubed cooked chicken1 green onion, chopped1 tablespoon soy sauce1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry carrot and celery in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add rice; stir-fry for 3 minutes or until heated through. Make a well in the center of the rice mixture; add eggs....

Ingredients 3 medium carrots, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped2 teaspoons butter4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 medium rutabaga (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1/3 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the carrots, onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the broth, rutabaga, salt, thyme, marjoram and pepper; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 12 chicken wings (about 2-1/2 pounds)1/3 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon seasoned salt3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium onions, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1-1/4 cups water1 teaspoon saltHot cooked rice Preparation Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, seasoned salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add wings; toss to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown wings on all sides in oil....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided1/4 cup chopped onion1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers), divided1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons butter1 envelope white sauce mix2 cups milk2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheeseGround nutmeg, optional Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/8-in. thickness. Place in a resealable plastic bag; add 1/4 cup salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours....

Ingredients 1/4 c. milk 1 tbsp. milk 1/4 c. sugar 1 package active dry yeast 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. finely ground Sichuan peppercorns (see Note) 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 7 large eggs 2 stick unsalted butter Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, combine the warmed milk and 1 teaspoon of the sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk and stir lightly....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, melted2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla just until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to brown sugar mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup lime juiceSugar substitute equivalent to 1 cup sugar2 liters lime carbonated water, chilled1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice8 maraschino cherries with stems8 lime slices Preparation In a large bowl, combine lime juice and sugar substitute. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, stir carbonated water into lime juice mixture. For each serving, place 1 tablespoon cherry juice in a glass. Add crushed ice and about 1 cup of lime juice mixture....