Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, nutmeg and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into 3/4-in....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats3/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour, oats and salt. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Prick with a fork if desired. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting.

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies, drained1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce8 flour tortillas (8 inches)1-1/4 pounds deli smoked chickenSalsa or picante sauce, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold in chilies, olives, pimientos, garlic powder, chili powder and pepper sauce....

Ingredients 4 baby bok choy (1/2 pound total) 4 boneless chicken breast halves 1 1/2 tbsp. chopped pink peppercorns 1 tbsp. grated orange zest 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. julienned fresh ginger 6 scallions 3 tbsp. fresh orange juice 3 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. rice vinegar 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 tbsp. minced peeled fresh ginger 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 pinch sugar Preparation Step 1Line a 10-inch Asian bamboo steamer with baby bok choy....

Ingredients c. Pace® Picante Sauce 1 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1 1/2 c. chopped cooked chicken 4 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1 cup) 2 green onions 6 flour tortillas 2 tbsp. butter fresh cilantro leaves Preparation Step 1Stir the picante sauce, cumin, oregano, chicken, cheese, and onions in a medium bowl.Step 2Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold the opposite sides over the filling....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed1 cup cubed fully cooked ham1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese6 large eggs1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/4 teaspoon pepperSalsa, optional Preparation In a greased 8-in. square baking dish, layer the hash browns, ham, chiles and cheeses. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and pepper; pour over the casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) tiny green peas, drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) French-style green beans, drained1 can (7 ounces) white or shoepeg corn, drained1 medium onion, finely chopped3/4 cup finely chopped celery2 tablespoons chopped pimientos, optional3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup white wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine peas, beans, corn, onion, celery and pimientos. In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; heat and stir until sugar dissolves....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup buttermilk1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, melted1 cup shredded peeled zucchini1 tablespoon grated onion Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, salt, baking powder and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, sugar and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and onion....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter1 cup sugar1 cup light corn syrup6 cups cornflakes Preparation In a large saucepan, combine peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan; press lightly. Let stand until set, about 1 hour.

Ingredients 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract16 whole graham crackers, halved2 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat. Add milk; cook and stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Making 1 s’more at a time, spread 1 tablespoon chocolate mixture over each of 2 graham cracker halves. Place 8 or 9 marshmallows on 1 cracker; gently press the other cracker on top....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound extra-lean ground turkey1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained3/4 cup french-fried onions1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup fat-free milk4 cups frozen Tater Tots, thawed Preparation In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef and turkey over medium heat until no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 cup butter-flavored shortening1-1/4 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup maple syrup3 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle....

Ingredients 1 onion 3 carrots 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 jar marinara sauce 1 package firm tofu c. milk nutmeg 3/4 lb. penne pasta Preparation Step 1Adult Slice the onion.Step 2Child Help chop the onion. Help grate the carrots.Step 3Adult Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add onions and cook 5 minutes. Add grated carrots and cook 5 minutes more.Step 4Adult and Child Add the marinara sauce to the saucepan....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter3/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cut up Preparation Melt butter in a 13-in. x 9-in. microwave-safe baking dish. In a shallow bowl, combine the next six ingredients. Dredge chicken in butter, then in crumb mixture. Place chicken in the baking dish, with skin side up and thick edges toward the outside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup shortening3/4 cup sugar1 egg2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk2 cups fresh or frozen blueberriesTOPPING:1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter, cubed Preparation In a bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Beat in egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add alternately to creamed mixture with milk. Fold in blueberries. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, melted2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheeseDash pepper6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine butter, garlic, garlic powder and salt if desired. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheeses and pepper. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat with crumb mixture....

Ingredients 1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed4 celery ribs, chopped1 large onion, chopped1-1/2 cups chopped dried apricots1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper3-1/4 cups chicken stock1 package (12 ounces) crushed cornbread stuffing1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey sausage, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking sausage into crumbles, 7-10 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 24 large eggs1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 jar (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, finely chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles3 ounces sliced deli ham, finely chopped1/2 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheesePico de gallo, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, salt, pepper and garlic powder until blended. Stir in mushrooms, chiles, ham, onion and cheese. Spoon about 1/4 cup mixture into each of 24 greased muffin cups....

Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup raisins1 cup fat-free milk1/2 cup shredded carrot1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup vegetable oil2 large egg whites1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preparation In a large bowl, combine oats, raisins and milk; stir well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Combine carrot, sugars, oil, egg whites and orange zest; stir into oat mixture....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1 large egg3 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, sugar, salt, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead)....