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Ingredients 4-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup cornstarch4-1/2 cups cold water3 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin1 tablespoon lemon juice6 packages (3 ounces each) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix6 pastry shells (9 inches), baked3 pounds fresh strawberries, halvedWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in gelatin and lemon juice until gelatin is dissolved....

Ingredients 3 cups orange juice1 carton (8 ounces) strawberry yogurt6 fresh strawberries1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 medium firm banana, cut into chunks Preparation Place half of each ingredient in a blender; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup half-and-half cream1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms, onion and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles, 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients all-purpose flour 1 homemade or store-bought single-crust pie dough 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 c. crumbled cooked spicy Italian sausage Coarse salt ground pepper 6 large eggs 3/4 c. heavy cream 3/4 lb. russet potato 1 c. finely grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly flour a rolling pin and work surface and roll out dough to a 12-inch round. Place in a 9-inch pie plate, fold overhang under, and crimp edge....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon onion salt1/2 teaspoon leaf oregano1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1-1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 large egg, well beaten1 cup whole milk1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, onion salt, oregano, dry mustard and cheese; set aside. Combine egg, milk and butter; add all at once to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Spread batter in a greased 8x4-in....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups milk2 egg yolks2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. With a hand mixer, beat in milk and egg yolks until smooth. Microwave on medium for 5 minutes. Beat well with mixer. Microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Blend in butter and vanilla. Pour into serving dishes; cool.

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese3 large eggs, separated3 large egg whites1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs Preparation In a saucepan, combine soup and cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Cool. In a bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored; stir into soup mixture. In another bowl, beat six egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into soup mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup self-rising flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup sour cream2 teaspoons canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine flour and baking soda. Stir in sour cream and oil just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 4-6 times. Roll out to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a greased baking sheet. Lightly spray tops with cooking spray. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 package (14 ounces) smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced 4 medium carrots, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 package (16 ounces) dried brown lentils, rinsed1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained3/4 cup medium pearl barley1/2 cup frozen corn10 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup barbecue sauce1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced1/4 cup chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 2-1/2 pounds)Flour tortillasOptional toppings: Sour cream, shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the chiles, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, onion, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Cut pork in half; place on top of tomato sauce mixture....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cups uncooked instant rice1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup boiling water2 beef bouillon cubes1 medium onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 bay leaf1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 4 cups cold water1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate3/4 cup thawed grape juice concentrate2 cups ginger ale, chilledCrushed ice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the water and concentrates. Stir in ginger ale. Serve immediately over ice.

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck steak (1 pound), cubed2 tablespoons canola oil, divided1 pound uncooked bratwurst links, sliced1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained2 cans (16 ounces each) hot chili beans, undrained1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or 1-1/2 cups beef broth1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesSour cream, optional...

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 envelope unflavored gelatin2 tablespoons lemonade concentrate1/4 cup sugar3 egg whites, lightly beaten1 tablespoon orange juice1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches) or chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)4 large fresh strawberries, halved Preparation Place sliced strawberries in a food processor or blender; cover and process until smooth. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for filling (discard remaining puree or save for another use). In a saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over lemonade concentrate; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 package (8 ounces) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed and cut into 1/2-inch slices2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese4 large eggs3/4 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons chopped green pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Unroll dough; place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Press onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides to form a crust. Top with sausage and cheese. Beat eggs in a bowl; add remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes2 packages (4 ounces each) herbed fresh goat cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes12 large eggs2 cups 2% milk1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 envelope hollandaise sauce mix Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 unsliced round loaf sourdough bread (1 pound)1 pound Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup chopped green onions2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread widthwise into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Cut cheese into 1/4-in. slices; cut slices into small pieces. Place cheese in cuts in bread. In a small bowl, mix butter, green onions and poppy seeds; drizzle over bread....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded green cabbage1/2 cup shredded red cabbage1/3 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon chopped onion1/4 cup cider vinegar3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, green pepper and onion. Whisk the vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds and salt. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed1-1/2 cups frozen sliced carrots, thawed4 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add soup, peas and carrots. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with potatoes. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon salt1 can (8 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup buttermilk1/4 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon orange extract1 large egg, room temperature1 cup mixed dried fruit bits1 cup pistachiosSweetened whipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the next 7 ingredients....