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Ingredients 1 cup uncooked cavatappi pasta1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup 2% milk3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 package (18 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls1 carton (16 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked barbecue shredded pork, warmed2 tablespoons melted butter1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1 jalapeno pepper, sliced, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk....

Ingredients 8 oz. elbow macaroni 1 lb. ground beef 1 c. finely chopped onion 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. salt tsp. Pepper 2 can tomato sauce 1 1/2 c. corn Preparation Step 1Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender according to package instructions. Drain in a colander, and set aside.Step 2Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 6 large green peppers2 cups cubed leftover meat loaf3-1/3 to 4 cups spaghetti sauce or 3 cups leftover spaghetti sauce, divided1 to 1-1/2 cups leftover cooked rice1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Remove tops and seeds from peppers. Immerse in boiling water for 3 minutes; drain. Pour 1 cup of spaghetti sauce into a shallow baking dish; set aside. In a saucepan, combine meat loaf, rice, onion, chopped green pepper and remaining spaghetti sauce....

Ingredients 3 lemon wedges3 tablespoons kosher salt2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepperIce cubes3 cups chilled tomato juice2 cups chilled beer3/4 cup chilled vodka1/3 cup lemon juice4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauceSliced cooked bratwurst links, cheese curds and small dill pickles Preparation Using lemon wedges, moisten the rims of six highball glasses. Sprinkle salt and pepper on a plate; dip rims in mixture. Fill with ice; set glasses aside. In a large pitcher, combine tomato juice, beer, vodka, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce; pour into prepared glasses....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. water 3/4 c. dry white wine 2 bay leaves 4 lb. mussels 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large leek 1 small celery rib 1 small poblano or red Anaheim chile 1/2 small onion Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 large garlic cloves 1/4 tsp. loosely packed saffron threads Pinch of ground allspice 1 c. canned Italian tomatoes 1 medium red potato (3 ounces) One 15-ounce can chickpeas...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 large onion, chopped5 cups water1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 to 3 teaspoons salt, optional5 to 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes5 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 medium rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 cup sliced celery (1/2-inch pieces)1/2 medium head cabbage, finely sliced1/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup cold water2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional...

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. Lucky Charms Cereal 4 tubes Strawberry Go-Gurt 3 containers Strawberry Yoplait Yogurt 3/4 c. Lucky Charms Cereal 1/3 c. strawberry jam Preparation Step 1 Add Lucky Charms cereal to a resealable plastic bag. Remove a handful of the marshmallows and set aside in a bowl. Seal bag and using a rolling pin (or a jar), crush cereal to make crumbs.Step 2 In the bottom of two small parfait cups place a layer of cereal crumbs, then add a layer of Go-Gurt....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced celery2 cups thinly sliced cauliflower2 cups halved cherry tomatoes2 cups thinly sliced carrots2 cups sliced cucumbers1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into ringsDRESSING:3/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup minced fresh parsley3 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large serving bowl, combine the vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetables; gently toss to coat....

Ingredients 6 garlic cloves, minced1 cup chopped celery1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil6 small zucchini, chopped (about 2 pounds)1 medium green pepper1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced4 beef bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes1 cup hot water1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional2 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 teaspoons salt, optional1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pounds spaghetti, cooked and drained...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon garlic powder5 cups oyster crackers3 cups miniature pretzels2-1/2 cups salted peanuts2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Cover and microwave on high for 30-45 seconds or until butter is melted. In a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine crackers, pretzels and peanuts. Add butter mixture and mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions3 tablespoons butter, divided2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup Dijon mustard1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese, divided8 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced Preparation In a small saucepan, cook onions in 1 tablespoon butter for 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in the cream, mustard and remaining butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce hear; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in half of the cheese until melted....

Ingredients 2 cups (12 ounces) chocolate chips2 cups (12 ounces) butterscotch chips1 jar (18 ounces) creamy peanut butter1 jar (24 ounces) dry roasted peanuts1 package (2 pounds) confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract or maple flavoring1 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup milk1/4 cup cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix Preparation In a large saucepan, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips with peanut butter over low heat. Spread half in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan; chill until firm....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening1 cup peanut butter1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar3 large eggs, room temperature3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt1/2 cup canola oil4 large egg whites1 large egg3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves2 cups chopped peeled fresh pears1/3 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar Preparation Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, yogurt, oil, egg whites and egg until well blended....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped5 garlic cloves, minced4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 cups buttermilk Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until light golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds longer. Cool. In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda....

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, chopped1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup chopped celery1 loaf (8 ounces) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise Preparation In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Stir in the crab, cheese, red pepper, onions and celery. Spoon over bread halves. Place on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 3 large eggs4 cups heavy whipping cream2 cups sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubesSAUCE:1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, cream, sugar and vanilla. Stir in blueberries and baking chips. Stir in bread cubes; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning2 cups hot cooked rice2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, saute shrimp and garlic in oil for 3 minutes. Add wine and seasoning; cook and stir 3-5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice; sprinkle with parsley.

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup pizza sauce, warmed Preparation Unroll crescent dough into two long rectangles; seal seams and perforations. Spread each with pesto; sprinkle with red peppers and cheese. Roll each up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. With a sharp knife, cut each roll into 10 slices. Place cut side down 2 in....

Ingredients 1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons plain yogurt1 tablespoon grated orange zest2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil8 cups torn fresh spinach8 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce4 medium peaches, peeled and sliced4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Process until blended....