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Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) wide egg noodles1-1/2 pounds ground beef or turkey1/4 cup chopped onion1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved3 cups shredded cheddar cheese3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 to 3/4 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon quick-rise yeast1/2 teaspoon saltDash sugar1/2 cup warm water (120° to 130°)4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1 tablespoon honeyTOPPINGS:1 small onion, chopped3 teaspoons cider vinegar, divided2 teaspoons maple syrup, dividedDash saltDash cayenne pepper2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon cornmeal2 cups chopped beet greens or fresh spinach1/2 cup chopped apple2 fully cooked apple chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice (3 ounces each), sliced3/4 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese...

Ingredients 35 to 40 soda crackers1 cup butter, cubed1 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Place crackers in rows on foil. In a saucepan, melt butter; add the brown sugar and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes. Pour over crackers and spread until completely covered. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes (crackers will float)....

Ingredients 2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice1-1/4 cups water3/4 cup chopped sweet onion1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons honey3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup golden raisins1 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 14-16 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro4 garlic cloves, minced, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, chopped1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmedSalsa and lime wedges Preparation In a large bowl, combine ricotta, cilantro, half the minced garlic, salt and pepper; set aside....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, separated1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 2% milkASSEMBLY:2 cups heavy whipping cream1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced1/2 teaspoon sugarAdditional fresh strawberries Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper....

Ingredients 1 package Hawaiian bread rolls 1 lb. shaved Black Forest Ham 12 slice Gruyère cheese 1 tub PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread 1/2 c. butter 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tbsp. dried minced onion 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1Cut all rolls in half. Place roll bottoms in 9- by 13-inch pan.Step 2Place equal amounts of ham on each roll bottom. Top with Gruyere.Step 3On each of the roll tops, spread a generous amount of the cream cheese spread....

Ingredients 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cup water1-1/2 cups uncooked converted rice1 cup salsa1 medium onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 envelope taco seasoning Preparation In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until rice is tender.

Ingredients 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon cornstarch1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and garlic in oil and butter for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; stir in the basil and salt....

Ingredients 3/4 cup powdered nondairy creamer1-3/4 cups water3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon paprika6 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced2 cups diced fully cooked ham1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix creamer and water until smooth. In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, onion, salt and paprika until smooth; gradually add creamer mixture....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2-1/2 cups crispy chow mein noodles (about 6 ounces)2 tablespoons butter, melted10 small apples10 wooden pop sticks10 Nutter Butter cookies, halved crosswise2 packages (14 ounces each) caramels, unwrapped1/4 cup 2% milkAssorted candies and decorations: Mega and milk chocolate M&M’s, black shoestring licorice, miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Place noodles in a large bowl....

Ingredients 6 hard-boiled large eggs4 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese, divided3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, divided3 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons finely chopped celery2 tablespoons mango chutney1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Add 3 tablespoons goat cheese, 2 tablespoons pecans, mayonnaise, celery, chutney, salt and pepper; mix well. Stuff into egg whites. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, sprinkle with remaining goat cheese and pecans....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh sugar snap peas1 small sweet red pepper, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute peas and red pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through.

Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups milk4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrainedSalt to taste2 cans (4-1/4 ounces each) small shrimp, rinsed and drained1 cup frozen peasChow mein noodlesPaprika Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups water1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta3/4 cup 4% cottage cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, water, tomato paste, parsley, oregano and salt....

Ingredients 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 pounds)1 large onion, sliced3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth1 envelope (1 ounce) au jus gravy mix2 garlic cloves, halved1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cut roast in half. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown meat on all sides over medium-high heat. Place onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with meat. Combine the broth, gravy mix, garlic and pepper; pour over meat....

Ingredients 3 quarts water4 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 3 pounds)1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules3 medium carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup uncooked converted riceMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a 6-qt. slow cooker, place water, chicken, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from broth....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon pepper3/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon ground mustard1 package Eckrich® Smoked Sausage1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni2 tablespoons butter2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup finely chopped onion8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine paprika, pepper, sugar, celery salt, salt, cayenne and mustard. Rub seasoning mixture over sausage....

Ingredients 6 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons apricot preserves1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained3 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) peach halves, drainedLeaf lettuceFresh mint, optional Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and preserves until blended. Stir in pineapple. Place peaches cut side up on a lettuce-lined serving platter; fill with cream cheese mixture. Garnish with mint if desired.

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) spaghetti1/2 cup egg substitute1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water....