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Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon garlic saltDash dried basilDash dried oregano1 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1-1/2 to 2 cups refrigerated three-cheese tortellini or tortellini of your choice1 bay leaf1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a skillet, saute the green pepper, red pepper, mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until almost tender....

Ingredients 2 c. boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 can artichoke hearts 1/2 c. chopped sun-dried tomatoes 1 package KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA 1/2 c. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese 2 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 c. milk 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 c. basil 12 lasagna noodles Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Combine chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, 1 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan. Beat cream cheese, milk, and garlic powder with mixer until well blended; stir in 2 tablespoons basil....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon shortening2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground cardamom3 eggs, beaten8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour1 cup raisins1 cup chopped candied fruitFILLING:2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup sugarTOPPING:1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom2 tablespoons cold butter Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 1 boneless leg of lamb (4 to 5 pounds)1 cup Dijon mustard1/2 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon ground ginger1 garlic clove, minced Preparation Cut leg of lamb horizontally from one long side to within 1 in. of opposite side. Open meat so it lies flat; trim and discard fat. Place lamb in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, whisk the mustard, soy sauce, oil and seasonings....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter4 thick slices white bread1 tablespoon chocolate syrup1/4 cup marshmallow creme Preparation Spread peanut butter on two slices of bread. Drizzle with chocolate syrup; spread with marshmallow creme. Top with remaining bread.

Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups finely ground pretzels (about 6 ounces)1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted1/3 cup seedless strawberry jamConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, mix ground pretzels, flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 package (3.3 ounces) butter-flavored microwave popcorn1 cup white baking chips1 cup red and green milk chocolate M&M’s8 miniature candy canes, coarsely crushed1/2 cup salted peanuts Preparation Microwave popcorn according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl. In a microwave, melt white baking chips; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn and stir until coated. Add the M&M’s, candy canes and peanuts. Immediately spread onto waxed paper; let stand until set....

Ingredients 1 cup margarine, softened1 cup sour cream1 large egg yolk, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flourDash saltFILLING:1 cup finely chopped walnuts1 cup sugar2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat margarine and sour cream until blended. Add egg yolk; mix well. Combine flour and salt; add to margarine mixture and mix well (dough will be sticky). Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup lime-flavored seltzer water1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1-1/4 cups panko bread crumbs1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each), cut into 3/4-inch cubesOil for deep-fat fryingSalt and pepper to taste, optional MAUI MUSTARD:1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained1/2 cup red pepper jelly3 tablespoons stone-ground mustard Preparation In a shallow bowl, whisk together first 5 ingredients....

Ingredients 2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Prepare cornbread mixes according to package directions. Pour half of the batter into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Combine corn and creamed corn; spread over batter. Top with chilies and cheese. Carefully spread with remaining cornbread batter....

Ingredients 2 cups thinly sliced celery2 tablespoons butter1-1/2 cups sliced green onions1-1/2 pounds hot dogs2 large eggs1-1/2 cups 2% milk2 teaspoons rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon pepper2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a small skillet, saute celery in butter 5 minutes. Add onions; saute until vegetables are tender, 5 minutes longer. Place in a large bowl; set aside. Preheat oven to 400°. Cut hot dogs into 1/2-inch slices....

Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon canola oil2 cups julienned carrots2 cups uncooked turkey breast strips2 cups julienned zucchini1 cup canned bean sprouts1 can (8 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce1/3 cup apple juice1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup cider vinegar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 cup cold water4 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry garlic in oil for 30 seconds. Add carrots; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add turkey, zucchini and bean sprouts; stir-fry 3 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1 cup cold water, divided1 package (3 ounces) cranberry gelatin2 cups boiling water1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt2 medium tart apples, peeled and diced1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a bowl, dissolve softened gelatin and cranberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce until blended....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened6 ounces cream cheese, softened2-1/4 cups sugar6 large eggs, room temperature3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups cake flourFROSTING:1 cup sugar1/3 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chipsSprinkles, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Add flour until well blended....

Ingredients 6 1/2 tbsp. olive oil 10 oz. shiitake mushrooms 2 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 large onion 1 qt. water 1 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock c. long-grain rice 2 lb. asparagus 16 1/2 inch slices baguette 1/4 lb. Gruyère Preparation Step 1In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately high heat. Add the mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups sour cream1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion1/4 cup snipped fresh dill2 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Place cucumbers in a colander over a bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 4 cups half-and-half cream1-1/2 cups white baking chips (9 ounces)1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash saltOptional: Additional melted white baking chips, sprinkles and sweetened whipped cream Preparation In a large saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil). Remove from the heat; whisk in the chocolate, vanilla and salt until smooth. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, dip rim of mugs into melted chips then sprinkles....

Ingredients 3 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar 1 head broccoli (about 1 pound) 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Step 1In small bowl, stir together soy sauce, lemon juice, and sugar; set aside. Cut florets from broccoli, reserving the stalk, and set aside. Trim the bottom end off stalk and peel off any tough skin. Diagonally slice stalk into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.Step 2Bring a large saucepan of water to boil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 large carrot, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 pound parsnips, peeled and chopped2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup fat-free milk Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrot in butter until onion is tender. Add parsnips; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until parsnips are tender....

Ingredients 3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes)2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon curry powder1 tablespoon ground cumin1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon ground coriander3 cups water1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed1/2 cup salted soy nuts1/2 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions1/3 cup pomegranate molasses1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup pomegranate seeds1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 375°....