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Ingredients 3 cups uncooked spiral pasta1 pound ground beef1 envelope taco seasoning1-1/4 cups mayonnaise2 to 3 tablespoons milk3-3/4 teaspoons cider vinegar3-3/4 teaspoons sugar1 tablespoon ground mustard7 cups torn iceberg lettuce1 to 2 medium tomatoes, chopped2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 to 2 cups crushed nacho tortilla chips Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning; heat through....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 40 squares)1/3 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, meltedCREAM CHEESE LAYER:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggsPUMPKIN FILLING:1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water6 large egg yolks3 cups canned pumpkin1-1/4 cups sugar, divided1 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extractAdditional whipped cream, optional Preparation Combine the first 3 ingredients. Press into a 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside....

Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese1 tablespoon butter3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powder2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cook, covered, until very tender, 8-12 minutes. Drain. Mash cauliflower, adding cheese, butter, seasonings and enough milk to reach desired consistency.

Ingredients 5 cups sliced peeled tart apples1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or clovesTOPPING:3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix3 tablespoons sugar, divided1/3 cup milk1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cloves Preparation Place apples in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples and toss to coat. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until apples are tender. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the biscuit mix, 2 tablespoons sugar and milk....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1/2 c. packed light-brown sugar 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. sour cream 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips 1 pt. vanilla ice cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, with rack in center. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt....

Ingredients 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham1 tablespoon butter, melted1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, unroll dough. Pat dough into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with a single layer of ham. Roll up tightly from a short side; pinch seam to seal....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup apple butter1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped salted peanutsSliced apples Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, apple butter, brown sugar and vanilla until combined. Stir in the peanuts. Serve with apple slices. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups water2 egg yolks1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped topping and chocolate curls Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, flour and salt. Gradually whisk in water and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until blended....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups self-rising flourAdditional sugar Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 3-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Sprinkle with additional sugar....

Ingredients 1/3 cup warm water (120° to 130°)2 tablespoons sugar1 small peach, peeled2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation In a small bowl, stir water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Place peach, lemon juice and sugar mixture in a blender. Cover and process 1 minute or until blended. Transfer to a freezer container; cover and freeze 3 hours or until almost firm. Transfer to blender. Cover and process 30-40 seconds or until slushy....

Ingredients 20 chocolate cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided2 tablespoons butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup peanut butter1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided15 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped1 cup 2% milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix Preparation Crush 16 cookies; toss with the butter. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square dish; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter and 1 cup confectioners’ sugar until smooth....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 cups warm whole milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup shortening1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup peanut butterFROSTING:4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup peanut butter1/2 cup hot freshly brewed coffee Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, salt, eggs and 3-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked instant rice1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup water2 tablespoons soy sauce1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 2-inch strips2 tablespoons canola oil1 package (14 ounces) frozen sugar snap peas1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, garlic powder and ginger. Stir in orange juice until smooth....

Ingredients 1 medium mango, peeled and finely chopped1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber1/4 cup chopped cashews1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1 green onion, thinly sliced1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon green curry paste1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill until serving.

Ingredients 1/2 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon onion powder2 pounds boneless beef chuck steak Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add the beef and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar2 packages Active Dry or RapidRise Yeast2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups of flour, sugar, undissolved yeast and salt. Heat water, milk, and butter until very warm (120°-130°). Gradually add mixture to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. With spoon, stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough....

Ingredients 1 pound ground chuck or lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, divided1/4 cup chopped onion1 large egg1/4 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon saltPinch pepper2 cups mashed potatoes4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine beef, 1/2 cup soup, onion, egg, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter4 ounces cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1 tablespoon canola oil1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, minced2 garlic cloves, chopped2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon dried savory or sage1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon celery saltDash saltDash pepper1/2 cup soft bread crumbsOptional: Chopped tomatoes and additional minced fresh parsley Preparation Cream butter and cream cheese. Add flour, a little at a time, until a dough forms....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. canola oil or olive oil 2 leeks (white part only) 2 clove garlic 1 bunch chard (about 1/2 pound) 4 medium carrots 4 oz. buckwheat (soba) noodles 1 c. edamame (fresh or frozen) 1/2 c. miso 1 c. chicken (optional) 2 scallions Preparation Step 1Set a large pot over medium-low heat. Add oil and heat for 1 minute. Add leeks and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, while preparing chard....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cornmeal1/2 cup all-purpose flour6 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs1 cup buttermilk1/4 cup olive oil3 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and oil. Add to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Stir in jalapenos. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....