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Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken2/3 cup barbecue sauce1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (13 ounces) whole wheat English muffins, split1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the chicken, barbecue sauce, chiles, garlic powder and pepper. Spread over cut sides of muffins; sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 6 cups water1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup instant chocolate drink mix1/4 cup instant coffee granules1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream1/2 gallon chocolate ice cream1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat. Add sugar, drink mix and coffee; stir until dissolved. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or overnight. About 30 minutes before serving, pour mixture into a large punch bowl. Add scoops of ice cream; stir until partially melted....

Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli (about 1-1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 medium carrots, finely chopped2 celery ribs, finely chopped1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth2 cups water2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation Cut broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Peel and chop stalks. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in soy sauce; remove from pan....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperDash ground nutmegMUSHROOM SPINACH FILLING:2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 tablespoon chopped shallot1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon white truffle oil, optional1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese...

Ingredients 8 cups milk1 cup mint chocolate chips1 cup instant hot cocoa mix16 large marshmallows16 Crows candies16 lollipop sticks Preparation In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup milk, chocolate chips and cocoa mix. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted. Stir in remaining milk; heat through. Meanwhile, cut a slit in top of each marshmallow; insert a candy. Carefully insert a lollipop stick through the bottom of each marshmallow and into each candy....

Ingredients 4 pounds tart apples1 cup water1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon extract1/2 to 1 cup sugar Preparation Peel, core and quarter the apples. In a Dutch oven, bring apples, water and cinnamon to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove from the heat. Add sugar to taste and stir until dissolved. If you used a cinnamon stick, remove and discard. Mash apples with a potato masher until desired texture is reached....

Ingredients 1 cup butter1-1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons light corn syrup2 tablespoons water2 cups finely chopped toasted almonds8 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each) Preparation Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; set aside. Using part of the butter, grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add remaining butter to saucepan; melt over low heat. Add sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)....

Ingredients 4 c. Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves paprika 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup c. milk 1 tbsp. fresh parsley Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare the stuffing according to the package directions.Step 2Spoon the stuffing across the center of a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Place the chicken on either side of the stuffing. Sprinkle the chicken with the paprika....

Ingredients 6 cups water3 cups orange juice1/2 cup pineapple juice3 tablespoons lemon juice3/4 cup sugar1 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)1 medium navel orange, sliced, optionalAdditional cinnamon sticks, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the water, juices and sugar until sugar is dissolved; add the cinnamon stick. Heat through. Serve warm or transfer to a pitcher and chill until serving. Garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks if desired.

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix2 tablespoons lemon juice1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)2 teaspoons dried oregano Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine butter, salad dressing mix and lemon juice. Place chicken on a rack in an ungreased roasting pan. Spoon butter mixture over chicken. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with oregano. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 170°-175°....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 cup 4% cottage cheese1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste3/4 cup water2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon dried basil3/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper2 large eggs, room temperature2/3 cup 2% milk1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Process cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese1/4 cup finely crushed pretzels1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesOptional: Pizza sauce and sliced fresh basil Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Toss together cheese, pretzels and red pepper flakes. Place 2 teaspoons mixture in each greased nonstick mini muffin cup. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. If desired, serve with pizza sauce and basil.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-2/3 cups sugar3 large egg whites, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk1 cup Oreo cookie crumbsFROSTING:3/4 cup butter, softened6 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon clear or regular vanilla extract3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milkBlue and red paste food coloringStar sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until crumbly....

Ingredients 1 cup carob chips, divided3 teaspoons coconut oil, divided1/3 cup all-natural creamy peanut butter1 teaspoon honey, optional Preparation Combine 1/2 cup carob chips and 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until carob is melted and smooth, about 1 minute longer. Carob should not exceed 90°. Spoon teaspoons of carob mixture into silicone molds or foil-lined mini muffin cups; press spoon into center of each cup so mixture coats the sides of liners about halfway up....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup honey1 cup creamy peanut butter3-1/2 quarts popped popcornMiniature pretzels, optionalMilk chocolate M&M’s, optional Preparation Place sugar and honey in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 5 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Drizzle over popcorn and toss. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. If desired, stir in pretzels and M&M’s. Store in airtight containers.

Ingredients 4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups dry bread crumbs1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon white pepper4 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls, about 12 dozen. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink, turning often; drain....

Ingredients 6 whole wheat hamburger buns1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries6 large eggs1 cup egg substitute2 cups fat-free milk1/3 cup maple syrup or honeySAUCE:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup grape juice1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Preparation Cut buns into 1-in. cubes; place half in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over buns. Top with blueberries and remaining bun cubes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper1/2 cup fat-free milk1 egg yolk2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon water1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; keep warm and stir occasionally. In a double boiler over simmering water, constantly whisk the egg yolk, lemon juice and water until mixture begins to thicken and coats the back of a metal spoon....

Ingredients 1/4 cup canola oil2-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)2 cups chicken broth1 tablespoon butter1 package (10 ounces) plain couscous2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 medium mango, peeled and choppedMANGO SAUCE:1 medium mango, peeled and cut into chunks2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons honey2 fresh basil leaves1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Preparation In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons parsley....

Ingredients 2 to 2-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick)1-1/2 cups water3/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place steak in a shallow dish. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over the meat. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight....