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Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1 teaspoon olive oil1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix2-1/2 cups chicken broth1 cup chopped zucchini1/2 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon dried oregano1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained Preparation In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Set aside the cheese packet from the macaroni dinner mix. Stir in the pasta, broth, zucchini, onion and oregano....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1 tablespoon Italian seasoning6 garlic cloves, minced, divided3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, divided1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped1/3 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups fat-free milk1 cup half-and-half cream1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese3 plum tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup finely chopped pecans1 cup finely chopped walnuts2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shellsHoney Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add pecans and walnuts, tossing to coat. Simmer, uncovered, until nuts are lightly toasted, 5-10 minutes. Place phyllo shells on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 cup salad croutons1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup chopped fully cooked ham4 large eggs1-1/2 cups 2% milk1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon onion powderDash pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Divide croutons, cheese and ham among 12 greased muffin cups. In a large bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Divide egg mixture among prepared muffin cups. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 tablespoon sugar1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup whole milk2 teaspoons butter, meltedAdditional melted butter Preparation Combine yeast, sugar and water in a large bowl. Add 11/2 cups of flour, salt, milk and butter. Mix for 3 minutes on medium speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds meaty beef soup bones (beef shanks or short ribs)6 cups water5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed5 medium carrots, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup medium pearl barley1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, undrained1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 garlic cloves, minced, optional1 bay leaf, optional3 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup cold water Preparation Place soup bones and water in a Dutch oven or soup kettle. Slowly bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 egg1/4 cup milk1 cup soft bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1 pound ground beefSAUCE:1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 2-inch pieces1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes2 teaspoons sugarSalt and pepper to tasteHot cooked spaghettiGrated Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups orange juice, divided1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 5 ounces each)1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil1/3 cup chopped onion1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon minced fresh parsleyHot cooked rice1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons chopped salted cashews Preparation In a resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup orange juice, lemon juice, salt and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4-8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows2/3 cup chunky peanut butter1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup corn syrup2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup crisp rice cereal1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup sunflower kernels1/2 cup chopped peanuts1/2 cup raisins2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ2 tablespoons sesame seeds Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, peanut butter, butter, corn syrup and vanilla. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until blended....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups butter, softened1/2 cup creamy peanut butter2 cups sugar2 cups packed brown sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract6 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1-2/3 cups (11 ounces) peanut butter and milk chocolate chips1 cup quick-cooking oats Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla....

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 cup fat-free milk3/4 cup egg substitute1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon salt8 cups frozen corn, thawed1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Whisk in the milk, egg substitute, butter and salt. Stir in the corn, cream-style corn and cheese. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons ketchup1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)3 tablespoons all-purpose flourCREAM SAUCE:2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon dried thymeSalt and pepper to taste1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth2/3 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oats, onion, parsley, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup water3/4 cup honeyCOOKIES:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 cups olive oil1/2 cup Cognac1/2 cup orange juice1 tablespoon honey7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons grated orange zest3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup ground toasted walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water and honey; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Cool completely. Meanwhile, for cookies, in a large bowl, beat confectioners’ sugar and oil until blended....

Ingredients 1 frozen hash brown patty, thawed1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese2 large eggs1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1 plum tomato, sliced Preparation Place the hash brown patty in a greased 3-cup baking dish. Arrange onion and green pepper around patty. Sprinkle with ham, mushrooms and cheese....

Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup plus 1-1/2 tablespoons shortening3/4 cup sugar1 large egg1/4 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon peppermint extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup crushed peppermint candyAdditional sugar Preparation In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, cream shortening. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate. Add egg, corn syrup and extracts; mix well....

Ingredients 1 lb. strawberries 1 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 lemon 1 lb. mixed blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries Preparation Step 1In a large, nonreactive saucepan, toss the strawberries with the sugar and let stand, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is mostly dissolved, about 1 hour.Step 2Squeeze the lemon over the strawberries, add it to the saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the strawberries are just softened, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 25 reduced-fat Oreo cookies,3 tablespoons fat-free hot fudge ice cream topping3 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/2 cup cold strong brewed coffee2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese3/4 cup sugar1 cup reduced-fat sour cream3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled24 chocolate-covered coffee beans, optional Preparation Place cookies in a food processor. Cover and pulse until fine crumbs form. Add fudge topping and butter; pulse just until blended. Press onto the bottom of a 13-in....

Ingredients 4 cups boiling water2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup molasses1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons canola oil3 teaspoons salt1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast9 to 10 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, pour boiling water over cereal. Add the molasses, sugar, oil and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally. Stir in yeast. Add 8 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 3 cups shredded cooked turkey1 large sweet onion, chopped1 large potato, peeled and cubed2 large carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped2 bay leaves1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth1/3 cup cold water3 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1 cup biscuit/baking mix1/3 cup 2% milk Preparation In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients; stir in broth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, well beaten1 cup dark corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup pecan halves1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt, eggs, corn syrup and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Pour into pastry shell. Cover pastry edges with foil to prevent excess browning. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes or until golden brown....