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Ingredients 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2 large eggs1/3 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided Preparation In a small bowl, combine the muffin mix, onion and cumin. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and 1 tablespoon butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in 1/2 cup cheese. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish....

Ingredients 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/3 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons chopped green onion1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and onion. Cut bread in half lengthwise; spread cheese mixture over cut sides. Grill, covered, over indirect heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until lightly browned, 5-10 minutes....

Ingredients 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1-1/2 cups dried navy beans1 envelope vegetable recipe mix (Knorr)1 envelope onion soup mix1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon pepper8 cups water Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Stir in water. Cover and cook on low until beans are tender, 9-10 hours. Discard bay leaf.

Ingredients 1 cup sugar2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/2 cups sour cream3 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups raisinsCRUMB MIXTURE:1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubed Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup molasses1/2 cup buttermilk2 cups apple butterAdditional apple butter, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, ginger, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses and buttermilk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 4 1/2 c. water 2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 c. dry polenta grain 6 oz. French’s Cheddar French Fried Onions 1 lb. tomatoes 2 ripe avocados 1 bunch fresh cilantro 5 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar c. French’s Horseradish Mustard Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan add water and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Slowly add polenta to water, whisking continuously until all of polenta is used....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate1/4 cup butter, melted3 eggs, separated2-1/2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb (cut into 1-2-inch pieces)1 unbaked pie shell (9 inches)1/3 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, flour and salt. Stir in orange juice and butter. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg yolks; stir into the orange juice mixture until blended....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast1/2 cup plus 3/4 teaspoon sugar, divided1-1/3 cups plus 3 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°), divided1/3 cup canola oil1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon salt4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flourMelted butter, optional Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast and 3/4 teaspoon sugar in 3 tablespoons warm water. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, remaining 1-1/3 cups warm water, oil, egg, salt and 2 cups flour; mix well....

Ingredients 12 plum tomatoes 3/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt sugar 4 Oregano sprigs 12 c. packed arugula leaves 1/2 c. oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil 9 oz. scamorza Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325°. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange the tomatoes in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and sugar, and top with the oregano....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, divided1/3 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon baking sodaFROSTING:4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, cream 1 cup peanut butter, butter, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 3 ears corn, still in husk Preparation Don’t shuck it! The husk actually helps maintain the moisture in the cob, leaving your kernels plump and juicy instead of dried out. Pop those bad boys on a microwave safe plate and place them in the microwave. If you’re microwaving more than 3, do them in batches so they cook evenly.Microwave on high for 4 minutes, then let them chill out until they’re cool enough to touch, 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 ounces uncooked fettuccine3 tablespoons half-and-half cream1 ounce cream cheese, cubed3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese1/8 teaspoon salt, optional1/8 teaspoon white pepper Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the cream and cream cheese. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 2 minutes; stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth. Stir in salt if desired and pepper. Drain fettuccine; toss with sauce.

Ingredients 2 eggs1-1/2 cup sugar, divided1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 1-1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, slicedSweetened whipped creamMint leaves, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-in. square baking pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium speed 3 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture....

Ingredients 1/3 cup granola cereal without raisins1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/3 cup chopped cashews3 cups orange yogurt1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained Preparation In a bowl, combine the granola, coconut and cashews. In each of four parfait glasses or bowls, layer half of a container of yogurt, 2 tablespoons granola mixture, 5 or 6 orange segments, remaining yogurt and remaining granola mixture. Garnish with remaining oranges. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Dip chicken in butter and then into crumb mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup peanut butter1/3 cup shortening1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups Quick Cookie MixRed and green colored sugar36 Hershey’s Kisses of your choice Preparation In a small bowl, cream the brown sugar, peanut butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add cookie mix and mix well. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Roll in colored sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1-1/2 cups chopped cashews, divided1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided2-2/3 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces), coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour and butter in a food processor; cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 8 cups air-popped popcorn1/2 cup salted peanuts1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons light corn syrup4-1/2 teaspoons molasses1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon baking soda Preparation Place popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 2-3 minutes without stirring....

Ingredients 1 day-old French bread baguette (16 ounces) 4 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks2-1/2 cups whole milk1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup butter, melted1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberriesSAUCE:1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon butter2 teaspoons lemon juiceSweetened whipped cream, optional...

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) small peas, drained1 can (7 ounces) white or shoepeg corn, drained1-1/2 cups chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 large cucumber, chopped1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained2 cups cider vinegar1-1/2 cups sugar2/3 cup vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder...