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Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained3 green onions, chopped1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained5 teaspoons taco seasoning3/4 cup finely crushed nacho tortilla chipsCelery leavesAssorted crackers Preparation In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until blended. stir in the olives, onions, pimientos and taco seasoning. On a serving plate, shape mixture into a carrot shape; press crushed nacho chips onto entire surface....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed4 medium unpeeled red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 tablespoons dried minced onionPepper to taste1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheeseMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, onion and pepper; toss to coat. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook until potatoes are browned, about 6 minutes. Top with cheese. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 cups quick-cooking oats2 cups cornflakes1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup salted peanuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed4 slices smoked mozzarella cheese2 medium ripe pears, thinly sliced1 egg, beaten1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves1 teaspoon cider vinegar Preparation Flatten chicken breasts evenly; sprinkle with salt and pepper. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry sheet into a 14-in. square. Cut into four squares. Place a chicken breast in the center of each square; top each with cheese and pear slices....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken1-2/3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets8 ounces process American cheese (Velveeta), cubed1/2 cup Miracle WhipHot cooked rice Preparation In a skillet, combine the chicken, broccoli and cheese. Cover and cook over medium heat until broccoli is crisp-tender and cheese is melted. Stir in Miracle Whip; heat through (do not boil). Serve over rice.

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup water1/4 cup rice vinegar2 garlic cloves, mincedDash cayenne pepper1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes2 teaspoons cornstarch4 teaspoons canola oil, divided2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots2 green onions, thinly sliced2 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 cup thinly sliced celery1 cup green grapes2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon pepper4 cantaloupe ringsToasted sliced almonds Preparation In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes and parsley. Combine the next seven ingredients; mix well. Pour over chicken mixture and toss. Chill for at least 1 hour. To serve, place 1 cup of chicken salad on each cantaloupe ring; sprinkle with almonds....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; brush over pork. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown pork in oil on all sides. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Ingredients 1 1/2 pt. blueberries c. honey Juice of half a lime 5 fresh mint leaves 4 sprig fresh mint leaves 1/2 c. cold heavy cream 1 c. thick Greek-style yogurt 4 tsp. finely chopped pistachios Preparation Step 1In a blender, combine 1 pint of blueberries, honey, lime juice, and 5 mint leaves; puree. Press mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove skin and seeds. Discard skin and seeds. Taste and add more honey if desired....

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar3/4 cup self-rising flour1/2 cup butter, melted2/3 cup chopped walnutsFILLING:2 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each) 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup self-rising flour2 tablespoons bourbonSweetened whipped cream Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Mix the first 4 ingredients. Firmly press 1-2/3 cups mixture onto bottom and up sides of a well-greased 9-in. pie plate....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion3 cups frozen chopped broccoli1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup sour cream1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in broccoli, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper; heat through....

Ingredients 1/2 pound extra-lean ground turkey1/4 cup chopped celery3 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons grated carrots1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons tomato sauce2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceDash pepper2 hamburger buns, split1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the first 5 ingredients over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, hot sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and pepper; heat through....

Ingredients 1/4 cup water2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup chopped onion2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted2 cups whole milk1 can (7 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 to 2 cups fresh or frozen cauliflower florets, cooked just until tender1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded Provolone or mozzarella cheese1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a saucepan, heat first four ingredients until carrots are tender. Stir in soup, milk, corn and cauliflower....

Ingredients 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered1 cup fresh cauliflowerets2/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 10 minutes. Add cauliflower; cook until vegetables are tender, 10 minutes longer. Drain; mash with cheese, sour cream and salt.

Ingredients 4 slices cinnamon-raisin bread2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly1 package (6 ounces) thinly sliced deli smoked chicken breast3 ounces Havarti cheese, sliced1 tablespoon butter, softened Preparation Spread two bread slices with jelly. Layer with chicken and cheese; top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches. In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.

Ingredients 2 1/4 c. cake flour (not self-rising) 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar, divided 2 1/4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. safflower oil 7 large egg yolks 9 large egg whites 3/4 c. whole milk 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped 2 lb. strawberries 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 pinch salt 2 c. cold heavy cream...

Ingredients 2/3 cup chili sauce2/3 cup spicy steak sauce1/2 cup chopped shallots1/2 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer4 boneless beef top loin steaks (8 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the chili sauce, steak sauce, shallots and beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Set aside 1/2 cup for serving and keep warm. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch julienne strips1 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons minced chives or parsley Preparation In a large skillet, saute carrots and garlic in oil and butter for 3 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with chives.

Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter 1 onion 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Broccoli Cheese Soup c. milk tsp. ground black pepper 4 potatoes Parsley Preparation Step 1Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it’s tender.Step 2Stir the soup, milk, pepper and potatoes in the skillet and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.Step 3Tip: You can substitute 2 cans (about 16 ounces each) whole white potatoes, rinsed, drained and sliced for the medium potatoes....

Ingredients 5 cups uncooked whole wheat egg noodles1 teaspoon butter1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup cornstarch2 cups fat-free milk1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed2 pouches (6.4 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water1/3 cup panko bread crumbs1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain....