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Ingredients 1 medium potato, peeled and grated1-1/2 cups fat-free milk1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup mashed potato (made with fat-free milk)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperFILLING:2 bacon strips, chopped2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped1/4 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup fat-free milk2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place grated potato in a colander to drain; squeeze to remove excess liquid. Pat dry....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups chicken broth2 ounces cream cheese, cubed1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 cup uncooked long grain rice1/4 cup minced fresh basil Preparation In a saucepan, combine first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Stir with a whisk to blend. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 cup chicken broth1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream1/2 cup salsa1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup 4% cottage cheese1 pound small shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined1 cup cooked or canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 tablespoon dried cilantro flakes12 flour tortillas (6 inches)Optional: Sliced jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced green onions and chopped cilantro leavesAdditional salsa...

Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons Strawberry Cider Vinegar or Raspberry Vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons honey1/4 teaspoon saltBaby spinach, red onion rings, orange segments, toasted sliced almonds and additional fresh strawberries Preparation In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and process until pureed. Refrigerate until serving. In a salad bowl or on individual salad plates, combine the spinach, onion, orange, almonds and additional strawberries....

Ingredients 1 large seedless cucumber 3 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 36 slice party rye 12 oz. cream cheese 1 scallion 1 Persian cucumber Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Using a box grater, coarsely grate the cucumber lengthwise, stopping when you get to the seedy center. Transfer the cucumber to a bowl and stir in the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and salt....

Ingredients 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1-1/2 cups hot brewed coffee4 large eggs3 cups sugar3/4 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda3/4 teaspoon baking powder1-1/4 teaspoons salt1-1/2 cups buttermilkGANACHE FROSTING:16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped2 cups heavy whipping cream5 teaspoons light corn syrup Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 8-in. square baking pans with parchment; grease the paper. Place chocolate in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups cold milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1/4 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon almond or rum extract1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional4 pecan halves, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine milk, pudding mix, sour cream and extract. Whisk until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in pecans if desired. Spoon into four bowls. Top with pecan halves if desired.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sour cream onion dip1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients; stir in potatoes, cheese and bacon. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup water2 tablespoons chili powder1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drainedSalt and pepper to taste12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup shortening1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in coconut. Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup sliced almonds2 teaspoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips38 pieces black shoestring licorice (2 inches each) Preparation Pulse coconut, confectioners’ sugar and milk in a food processor until coconut is finely chopped. For each mouse, roll 1 tablespoon coconut mixture into a ball; taper 1 end to resemble a mouse. Attach sliced almonds for ears and licorice pieces for tails....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 ounce milk chocolate, melted2 tablespoons chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, combine the coconut, confectioners’ sugar and butter. Form into 1-in. balls. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Fill with chocolate. Sprinkle with pecans. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until chocolate is firm. Store in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 12 large potatoes, peeled and diced8 ounces Velveeta, cubed1 large onion, finely chopped1 large green pepper, chopped1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 slice bread, torn into crumbs3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 cup butter, melted1-1/2 cups cornflakes, crushed Preparation Place the potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender; drain....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1-1/4 cups milk1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup sour creamWarm biscuits Preparation In a heavy skillet, brown and crumble sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain and set aside. In the same skillet, combine soup and milk. Add mustard, seasoned salt and pepper; bring to a boil. reduce heat. Add sausage and sour cream....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons baking cocoa2 tablespoons sugar1/4 cup water2 cups 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup whipped creamGround cinnamon, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, mix cocoa and sugar. Add water; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat; stir in milk and heat through. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve with whipped cream; if desired, sprinkle with cinnamon.

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups diet lemon-lime soda, chilled1-1/2 cups tequila1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, chilled1-1/2 cups pomegranate juice, chilledPomegranate seeds and frozen cranberries, optional Preparation In a pitcher, combine the soda, tequila and juices. Serve in chilled glasses. Garnish with pomegranate and cranberries if desired.

Ingredients 3 cans (8 ounces each) jellied cranberry sauce2 cans (12 ounces each) lemonade concentrate1 can (12 ounces) frozen cranberry-apple juice concentrate4 cups water1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground allspice12 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, concentrates, water, cinnamon and allspice. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer 45 minutes before serving. For each serving, combine 1/2 cup slush mixture with 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda....

Ingredients 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth2 cups whole milk1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup quick-cooking grits1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/8 teaspoon white pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until grits become thick, stirring frequently. Stir in the cheeses, white pepper, cayenne and nutmeg if desired....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up2 quarts water2 teaspoons salt3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon dried thyme3 cups uncooked long grain rice1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted3 celery ribs, diced2 medium onions, diced1 medium carrot, grated Preparation Place the chicken, water, salt, garlic and thyme in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, about 1-1/4 hours....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 small onion, chopped1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham6 slices American cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the soup, milk and parsley. In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, layer half of the potatoes, onion, ham, cheese and soup mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender....