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Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or large tube pasta2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups whole milk1/4 cup water4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)3 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon garlic powder3 tablespoons canola oil, divided2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 cup sliced celery (1/2-inch pieces)1 cup thinly sliced carrots1 small onion, cut into wedges1 cup water1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules Preparation Cut chicken into 1/2-in. strips; place in a resealable plastic bag. Add cornstarch and toss to coat. Combine the soy sauce, ginger and garlic powder; add to bag and shake well....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound each beef stew meat, boneless skinless chicken breast and boneless pork, cut into cubes1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans or great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 tablespoon chili powder1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper9 large hard rollsSour cream, chopped green onions and sweet red pepper, optional...

Ingredients 4 quarts chopped peeled tomatoes (about 24 large)2 cups chopped onions2 cups chopped sweet red peppers (about 4 medium)1 serrano pepper, finely chopped1 cup sugar3 tablespoons salt3 tablespoons mixed pickling spices1 tablespoon celery seed1 tablespoon mustard seed2-1/2 cups white vinegar Preparation In a stock pot, combine the tomatoes, onions, peppers, sugar and salt; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Place the pickling spices, celery seed and mustard seed on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag; add to tomato mixture....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves3 large eggs3/4 cup orange juice3/4 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups grated carrots1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, orange juice, oil and vanilla....

Ingredients 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 can (10-1/2 ounces) chicken broth2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 cup sour cream1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drainedHot cooked noodles Preparation Place broccoli and water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until the broccoli is tender, stirring once. Drain; set aside and keep warm. In another microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, uncovered, on high for 20 seconds or until melted....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons shortening1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon salt3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup creamy peanut butter6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Dash salt Oil for deep-fat fryingGANACHE:1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, egg, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 4 large firm pears1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons butter, softened2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup pear nectar2 tablespoons honey Preparation Cut pears in half lengthwise; remove cores. Brush pears with lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon and salt; stir in pecans. Spoon into pears; place in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine pear nectar and honey; drizzle over pears....

Ingredients 30 pecan halves6 caramels6 squares milk chocolate candy bar Preparation On a greased baking sheet, arrange pecans in six clusters of five pecans each. Place a caramel on each cluster. Bake at 300° for 4-5 minutes or until caramels are melted. Top each with a chocolate square. Bake 1 minute longer or until chocolate is melted. Spread the chocolate over caramel until smooth. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice 8 oz. salmon fillet 8 sea scallops 8 wooden skewers 1 red onion 1 red pepper 1 poblano chili 1 red bell pepper 1/4 c. cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp. coarsely chopped almonds (8 or 9 whole almonds) 2 clove garlic 1 tbsp. sherry vinegar 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil 1 pinch kosher salt...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard6 English muffins, split8 ounces lump crabmeat, drained2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese12 large eggs1 cup half-and-half cream1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded Swiss cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese4 green onions, chopped1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup finely chopped sweet yellow pepper Preparation Spread mustard over bottom half of muffins....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked linguine1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch cubes1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup finely chopped red onion4 turkey or pork bacon strips, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 jar (15 ounces) roasted red pepper Alfredo sauce1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 cup cubed cooked chicken1 cup coleslaw mix1 celery rib, chopped1 hard-boiled large egg, diced3 tablespoons Miracle Whip4-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon brown sugarDash celery saltDash paprika, optional Preparation In a small salad bowl, combine the chicken, coleslaw mix, celery and egg. In another bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, milk, lemon juice, brown sugar and celery salt. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with paprika if desired....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest1 teaspoon chili powder3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided 1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips1/2 teaspoon salt1 large sweet red pepper and large green pepper, thinly sliced1 medium onion, thinly sliced16 corn tortillas (6 inches)Lime wedgesOptional: sour cream, chopped cilantro Preparation In a bowl or shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, zest, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and pepper....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon salt1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, oats and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and coconut. Divide dough in half....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon butter, melted2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped3 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. In a third bowl, combine bread crumbs and cheese. Dip chicken in flour, then eggs; coat with bread crumb mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, melted20 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)3 cups finely chopped walnuts1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb1 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/2 cups honey Preparation Brush a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan. In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, rhubarb, sugar and cinnamon. Layer five sheets of phyllo dough in prepared pan, brushing each with butter....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 eggs2 cups sugar3/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup finely shredded carrot1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and oil; add carrot, pineapple and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts. Pour into two greased 8x4-in....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon canola oil3 cups shredded carrots Canola oil for fryingOptional: Ranch salad dressing or sour cream and chervil or chopped parsley Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Whisk the eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrots. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 in....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white portion only)1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheeseAdditional shredded sharp cheddar cheese and minced fresh thyme, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender....