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Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up2 quarts water1 medium onion, chopped2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules2 celery ribs, diced2 medium carrots, diced2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperNOODLES:1 cup all-purpose flour1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon butter, softened1/4 teaspoon baking powder2 to 3 tablespoons milk Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook chicken in water; cool slightly....

Ingredients 1 package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets 1 egg 1 tbsp. water 2 slice bacon 2 1/2 c. coarsely chopped mushrooms (about 8 ounces) 2 green onions 2 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves crushed OR 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave 1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese 1 package cream cheese Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk....

Ingredients 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust1 can (6 ounces) Italian tomato paste1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast2 cups grape tomatoes, halved1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1/8 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Press dough onto the bottom of a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Prick crust with a fork. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs (18 wafers)3 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup heavy whipping cream3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled2 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled1/3 cup mashed frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, well-drainedRed liquid food coloring, optionalTOPPING:3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons shortening, divided1 ounce white baking chocolate...

Ingredients 2 eggs pinch salt pinch Pepper A few drops of hot pepper sauce (optional) 1 tomato handful sprouts 1/4 c. cream cheese (about 2 ounces) Preparation Step 1Heat the nonstick skillet over medium heat. When it’s hot enough to make a drop of water sizzle, it’s hot enough to cook your eggs.Step 2Crack the eggs into the mixing bowl. Add the salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce, and beat with the fork....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1 medium onion, quartered2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon baking powder4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1-1/2 pounds)2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley3 to 4 tablespoons canola oil Preparation Place the eggs, onion, flour, salt, pepper, baking powder and 1/2 cup potatoes in a blender or food processor. Cover and process on high until smooth. Add parsley and remaining potatoes; cover and pulse 2-4 times until potatoes are chopped....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin1 cup boiling water1 cup vanilla yogurt1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract10 freezer pop molds or 10 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the yogurt, milk and vanilla. Pour 1/4 cup into each mold or paper cup. Top molds with holders. If using cups, top with foil and insert sticks through foil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup steak sauce2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup seasoned coating mix, divided1 pound ground beef4 hamburger buns, split4 lettuce leaves Preparation In a bowl, combine the steak sauce and 2 tablespoons coating mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 3-1/2-in. patties. Dip both sides of patties in remaining coating. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° until a thermometer reads 160°, about 20 minutes, turning once....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups cornmeal2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 large egg plus 1 large egg white, room temperature3/4 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons honey1 cup finely chopped sweet onion1/2 cup diced Halloumi cheeseOil for deep-fat frying1 medium peach, chopped4 thin slices prosciutto, cut into thin strips Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, egg white, milk and honey until blended....

Ingredients 1 large onion 1 large carrot 3 stalk celery 3 stick unsalted butter 2 Bosc pears 1 c. chestnuts 8 oz. breakfast sausage 1/2 c. Parsley 1/2 c. fresh sage leaves 8 c. rustic country bread 2 c. turkey (or chicken) stock Salt and black pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Cook onion, carrot, and celery over medium heat in 2 tablespoons of the butter until soft, about 10‐12 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon dill weed6 lettuce leaves, optional6 kaiser rolls, split and toasted Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice and six pineapple slices (save remaining juice and pineapple for another use). In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the brown sugar, ground mustard, garlic salt, pepper and reserved pineapple juice; add chicken....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. elbow macaroni 3 tbsp. butter 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. dry mustard 2 c. milk 1 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. yellow onion 1 lb. andouille sausage (casing removed) 1 bay leaf 1 tsp. sweet paprika 1 egg 3 c. sharp white Cheddar cheese 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. Black pepper 2 tbsp. Hot sauce For the Topping: 3 tbsp. butter 1 c. panko bread crumbs...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup whole milk1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, combine macaroni, cheese, milk, egg and salt; mix well. Pour into a greased 1-qt. shallow baking dish; dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.

Ingredients 5 celery ribs, finely chopped2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped2 medium onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon canola oil6 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup half-and-half cream1 cup fat-free milk3 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend4 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 cup grated Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided3 milk chocolate candy bars (two 7 ounces, one 1.55 ounces), broken into pieces4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk4-1/2 cups sugar2 cups chopped walnuts Preparation Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the candy bars, chocolate chips and marshmallow creme; set aside....

Ingredients 3 celery ribs, chopped2 small green peppers, chopped1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2-1/4 tablespoons olive oil1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/3 cup tomato paste1-1/2 cups water2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley4 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesMEATBALLS:2 large eggs1 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons dried minced onion2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground beef8 to 10 hot dog or sandwich buns, splitGrated Parmesan cheese, optional...

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon olive oil1 small yellow summer squash, thinly sliced1 small zucchini, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add squash and zucchini; saute 6-8 minutes longer or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg yolk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking sodaTinted frosting, coarse sugar and/or colored sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 lb. shrimp 2 romaine hearts 2 c. cherry tomatoes 1 small seedless cucumber 1/2 c. coarsely chopped cilantro 1 Hass avocado 4 oz. tortilla chips 2 tbsp. reduced-fat sour cream 2 tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tbsp. lime juice 1/2 tsp. lime zest salt Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Blanch the shrimp just until white throughout, 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped walnuts or black walnuts1 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda Preparation In a covered 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, microwave the walnuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt on high for 2-1/2 minutes. Stir; cook 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/4 minutes. Add baking soda; stir quickly until lightly foamy....