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Ingredients 1 package (5-1/4 ounces) au gratin potatoes1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained2 cups water2 cups 2% milk2 cups cubed process American cheese (Velveeta)Dash hot pepper sauce, optionalMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine the contents of potato package, corn, tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1/4 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamonBREAD:1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin4 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup canola oil2/3 cup water2 cups sugar1 cup honey1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, combine oats, sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until oats are toasted....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked bratwurst links3 tablespoons water2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced8 medium red potatoes (about 2 pounds), cubed 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken stock1 bottle (12 ounces) Oktoberfest beer or 1-1/2 cups chicken stock1 tablespoon ground mustard1 tablespoon caraway seeds1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperShredded Swiss cheese Preparation Place bratwurst and water in a Dutch oven. Cover; cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Uncover; turn bratwurst and cook until browned and centers are no longer pink, 13-17 minutes longer....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced zucchini1/2 cup thinly sliced onion1 teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon olive oil4 orange roughy fillets (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 medium tomato, chopped1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the zucchini, onion and oregano in oil for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper; place over zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with tomato....

Ingredients 6 cups water2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1 package (8 ounces) uncooked orzo pasta1 large sweet red pepper, cut into thin 1-inch-long pieces1 large green pepper, cut into thin 1-inch-long pieces1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup shredded Romano cheese2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add orzo. Cook according to package directions; drain. In a large nonstick skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower, broken into small florets (6 cups)1 bunch broccoli, broken into small florets (4 cups)1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup sunflower kernels6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, onions, sugar, mayonnaise and vinegar. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, stir in the sunflower kernels and bacon.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cold milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanut butter cups, divided1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1 bottle (16 ounces) Catalina salad dressing1 cup orange marmalade3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked home-style meatballs, thawed Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the salad dressing, marmalade, Worcestershire sauce and pepper flakes. Stir in meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through.

Ingredients 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings1 medium green pepper, sliced into rings1 tablespoon butter2 loaves (16 ounces each) frozen bread dough, thawed1/2 pound thinly sliced hard salami1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham8 ounces sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 pound sliced mild cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon poppy seeds Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender; set aside....

Ingredients 2 small carrots 2 stalk celery 1/4 medium onion 1/4 c. panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1 large egg white 3/4 lb. ground beef sirloin Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 c. homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce 1 lb. baking potatoes 3/4 c. low-fat buttermilk 1 lb. green beans 1 tsp. olive oil Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a food processor, chop carrots, celery, onion, and panko with egg white until smooth, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 flour tortillas (8 inches), coarsely chopped2 tablespoons butter8 large eggs1 tablespoon water1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided1 large ripe avocado, chopped3/4 cup sour cream, divided3 tablespoons chopped fresh or canned green chiles1 tablespoon lemon juice1 medium tomato, chopped Preparation In an 8-in. skillet, saute tortilla in butter until softened, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, beat eggs, water and salt in a bowl. Pour over tortilla in skillet; cook over medium heat....

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons canola oil1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1 tablespoon diced seeded jalapeno peppers1/2 cup water1/3 cup tomato puree1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/8 teaspoon saltPinch cayenne pepper1 cup cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained3/4 cup cooked long grain rice1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef2 cups cooked rice1 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper6 bacon strips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the beef, rice, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Shape into six round patties. Wrap a strip of bacon around each patty; fasten with a wooden toothpick. Place in an ungreased shallow baking dish. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup sour cream2/3 cup canola oil1-1/2 cups cornmeal1/4 cup all-purpose flour2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained2 tablespoons chopped green pepper2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped pimientos1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream and oil. In another bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt; fold in the chiles, green pepper, onion and pimientos....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs1/2 cup molasses2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup brewed coffee, cooledICING:1/2 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream2 large eggs, separated1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup chopped pecans Preparation For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 cup crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)1 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided1/2 cup chopped almonds2 tablespoons baking cocoa2 tablespoons apple juice2 tablespoons corn syrup1/4 teaspoon almond extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, almonds and cocoa. Combine the apple juice, corn syrup and extract; stir into crumb mixture until blended. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining confectioners’ sugar. Store in an airtight container....

Ingredients 3 green onions, sliced1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 tablespoon canola oil6 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup shredded Swiss cheese6 ounces cubed fully cooked ham1/3 cup water Preparation In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute the onions and red pepper in oil for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, ham and water. Pour over vegetable mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until set.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted2 large eggs, beaten1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberriesTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped nuts1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine flours, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, butter and eggs; add to dry ingredients and mix until well blended....

Ingredients 2 cartons (5.3 ounces each) fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt2 teaspoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonPinch ground nutmeg1 cup granola without raisins8 freezer pop molds or paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in extra-light syrup or juice, drained and chopped Preparation In a small bowl, combine yogurt, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; fold in granola. Divide half the yogurt mixture among molds or paper cups....