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Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips2 teaspoons canola oil2/3 cup finely chopped onion2 medium carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 cup frozen corn2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted1-1/2 cups chicken broth1 teaspoon dill weed1 cup frozen peas1/2 cup half-and-half cream Preparation In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the onion, carrots, celery and corn....

Ingredients 1 boneless fully cooked ham (3 pounds)1-3/4 cups apple cider or juice1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup Dijon mustard1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Preparation Place ham in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cider, brown sugar, mustard and honey; pour over ham. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Remove ham and keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan....

Ingredients 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided3 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons salt3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flourTOPPING:1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 3 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons butter, melted3/4 cup chopped walnuts3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonFILLING:1 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 cup water9 cups sliced peeled peaches Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 3/4 pound fresh spinach, torn2 tablespoons olive oil6 tablespoons butter, cubed1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1-1/2 cups whole milk Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook spinach in oil until wilted, 3 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside. Melt butter in the Dutch oven; add onion and saute until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and nutmeg until combined. Gradually whisk in milk until blended....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/4 cup chopped celery1/4 cup each chopped green, sweet red and orange peppers1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette Preparation In a large bowl, combine the beans, cheese, onion, olives, celery and peppers. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 3 medium carrots, julienned2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground ginger2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon butterChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, cook carrots in water until tender; drain. Remove carrots; set aside and keep warm. In the same saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and ginger. Gradually stir in orange juice; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add butter. Return carrots to pan; heat through....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups chopped sweet onion1 celery rib, chopped2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup water1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules2 medium red potatoes, cubed8 ounces fresh asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces2 cups half-and-half cream1 can (6-1/2 ounces) lump crabmeat, drainedOptional toppings: chopped fresh parsley and cracked pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter. Stir in the flour, seafood seasoning, salt, pepper and nutmeg until blended; gradually add water and bouillon....

Ingredients 1 pound imitation crabmeat2 nori sheets1/3 cup mayonnaise2 green onions, thinly sliced1-1/2 teaspoons prepared wasabi2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame seedsAdditional thinly sliced green onionsRice crackers Preparation Place crab in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Using kitchen scissors, cut nori into small pieces. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, green onions and wasabi. Stir in crab and nori. Shape crab mixture into a disk; place on a shallow serving plate....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese2 green onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic saltRINGS:1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 large egg1 cup 2% milk1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce1 garlic clove, minced3/4 cup dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 large sweet onion, sliced and separated into ringsOil for deep-fat frying...

Ingredients 3 medium cucumbers1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup diced celery1/4 cup Miracle Whip2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottom of cucumber if necessary so they sit flat. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon into the cucumbers....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. walnut halves (6 ounces) 9 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1 c. dried sour cherries (4 ounces) 2 tbsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 8 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Let cool, then coarsely chop.Step 2Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. In a glass bowl, heat two-thirds of the chocolate in a microwave oven at high power in 30-second bursts until just melted....

Ingredients 2 stick unsalted butter 2 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 c. light corn syrup 1 c. heavy cream 1 vanilla bean coarse sea salt 1 lb. bittersweet chocolate Preparation Step 1Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with foil; spray it with vegetable oil. In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter. Add the sugar, corn syrup, and cream and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the vanilla seeds. Cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until a golden caramel forms and the temperature reaches 245° on a candy thermometer, 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 large eggs 1 1/2 c. milk 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 2 tbsp. powdered sugar 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. butter, melted, plus more for pan 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1 1/4 c. drained ricotta Zest of ½ lemon 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1 pt. blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries...

Ingredients 1/2 cup white baking chips1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut2 cups 2% milk2 snack-size cups (3-1/2 ounces each) vanilla pudding, frozen1/3 cup refrigerated Almond Joy nondairy creamer1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract10 ice cubes Preparation Place baking chips and coconut in a blender; cover and process until chopped. Add remaining ingredients; cover and process until blended. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 roasting chicken 2 c. cranberry juice 1 bottle red wine Zest and juice from 2 oranges Zest and juice from 2 lemons 1 c. cranberries 1/4 c. kaffir lime leaves 2 stalk lemongrass 1/4 c. peeled thinly sliced fresh ginger 1/4 c. fresh mint 2 tbsp. whole pink peppercorns 1 tbsp. whole black peppercorns 1 tbsp. kosher salt Preparation Step 1At least 8 hours before serving, place all ingredients in a steel or glass bowl or a pot that is large enough to hold chicken and liquid....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2 large eggs2/3 cup orange juice1/3 cup vegetable oil1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped1 cup chopped pecans Preparation preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and baking powder. In another bowl, beat eggs. Add orange juice and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Fold in cranberries and pecans. Spoon into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups (cups will be almost full)....

Ingredients 1 cup cubed peeled potato1/2 cup diced carrot2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk2-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed4 warm buttermilk biscuits Preparation Place potato and carrot in a small saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain and set aside....

Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix3/4 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup sour cream1/4 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon celery salt Preparation Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir until blended. Pour over coleslaw mix and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons butter1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2/3 cup onion and garlic salad croutons, crushed Preparation Place spinach and water in a Dutch oven; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside. In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the cream, lemon zest, garlic and pepper flakes; bring to a gentle boil....