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Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chopped nuts1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit1 cup chopped dates1 cup raisins3 cups all-purpose flour, divided2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups canola oil4 large eggs2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt3 cups finely shredded carrotsICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a small bowl, combine the nuts, candied fruit, dates, raisins. Add 1/2 cup flour; toss to coat. In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup butter1 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon vanilla extractCAKE:1-1/4 cups canola oil2 cups sugar2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt4 large eggs, room temperature4 cups finely shredded carrots1 cup raisins1 cup chopped pecansFROSTING:3/4 cup butter, softened6 ounces cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 cups pizza sauce or pasta sauce1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped4 slices American cheese, chopped12 mini buns, split2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni and American cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (1 pound) spaghetti4 large eggs, lightly beaten2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cups sour cream2 teaspoons Italian seasoning2 pounds bulk pork sausage2 cups water1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Add eggs and Parmesan cheese. Transfer to three greased 9-in. pie plates; press mixture onto the bottom and up the sides to form a crust....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. dried orange zest 1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder 2 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 3 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs c. sherry vinegar 6 clove garlic 4 dried bay leaves 2 poblano peppers 2 serrano peppers 1 c. packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/2 c. packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 c. packed fresh oregano leaves 3/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 8 wooden skewers...

Ingredients 4 cups uncooked egg noodles1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 cup sour cream1/4 cup whole milk3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon onion salt2 cups cubed cooked chicken1-1/4 cups crushed saltines (about 35 crackers)1/2 cup butter, melted Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the soup, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, parsley, salt and onion salt....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, cut into wedges2 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons prepared mustard2 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce or 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce1 package (10 ounces) pot sticker or gyoza wrappers1 large egg, lightly beatenSAUCE:1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 green onion, chopped1 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In a food processor, combine the uncooked chicken, mushrooms, onion, hoisin sauce, mustard and chili sauce; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons salt2/3 cup shortening5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milkSOUP:2 tablespoons butter1 cup cubed peeled potatoes1 cup chopped sweet onion2 celery ribs, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth2 cups shredded cooked chicken1 cup frozen petite peas1 cup frozen corn Preparation In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed....

Ingredients 4 corn tortillas 3 1/2 c. Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™, or Certified Organic) 1/2 c. Pace® Picante Sauce 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 can whole peeled tomatoes 2 medium carrots 1 1/2 c. chopped cooked chicken Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 400° F.Step 2Place the tortilla strips on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until they’re golden.Step 3Stir the broth, picante sauce, garlic powder, tomatoes, and carrots in a 2-quart saucepan....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti1 package (1 pound) hot dogs, sliced1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery2 tablespoons canola oil1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the hot dogs, onion and celery in oil until vegetables are tender. Add the tomato sauce, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through....

Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 cup water1 cup sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice3 medium firm bananas, sliced1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple18 clear plastic cups (9 ounces) Preparation In a large bowl, prepare pineapple juice concentrate according to package directions. Add orange juice concentrate, water, sugar, lemon juice and fruit....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced onion1/2 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped1/4 cup lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic3 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)STRAWBERRY SALSA:5 cups sliced fresh strawberries1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the onion, chipotle peppers, lime juice and garlic; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup bran flakes2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)1/3 cup canola oil1/4 cup buttermilk Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Stir in bran flakes. In another bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, oil and buttermilk until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened....

Ingredients 4 to 6 unsalted matzo crackers1 cup unsalted butter1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsSea salt, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 2 15x10x1-in. baking pans with foil. Arrange crackers in pan; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over crackers....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually stir in flour and mix well. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 3 minutes. Pat into a 1/3-in.-thick rectangle measuring 11 in. x 8 in. Cut into 2-in. x 1-in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with a fork....

Ingredients 1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup canola oil1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, optionalOptional: Chopped walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts or peanutsDRIZZLE:1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the egg, oil, sugar, water and vanilla. Whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and, if desired, espresso powder; stir into egg mixture until blended....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract5 large eggs2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons waterGARNISH, optional:3 tablespoons light corn syrup1 package fresh rosemary sprigs1/4 cup sugar, divided 1/4 cup fresh cranberries2 tablespoons fresh blueberriesConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 green pepper, chopped1 cup chopped onion1 cup tomato juice1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/4 cup butter1 medium head cabbage, thinly sliced Preparation In a skillet, cook sausage, green pepper and onion until the sausage is browned; drain. Stir in the tomato juice, tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper; simmer for 1 hour. Melt butter in a Dutch oven; saute cabbage over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (6-1/2 ounces) chocolate chip muffin mix2/3 cup 2% milk1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten1/2 cup miniature marshmallows1/4 cup butterscotch chips1/4 cup maple syrup1 tablespoon chunky peanut butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine muffin mix, milk and egg; stir just until moistened. Fold in marshmallows and chips. Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown....

Ingredients 1 unsliced loaf (1 pound) French bread1-1/2 cups pizza sauce4 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained1 small green pepper, sliced2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cut loaf in half lengthwise; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread cut sides of bread with the pizza sauce. Top with the Canadian bacon, pineapple, green pepper and cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted....