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Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms2 tablespoons finely chopped celery2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups vegetable stock1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, chopped1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1/2 cup sour cream1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini2 medium yellow summer squash, chopped2 medium zucchini, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 cup chopped green onions1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute yellow squash and zucchini in oil for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain tortellini; place in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup butter, softened2 eggs2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup applesauce Preparation In a bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with applesauce. Mix just until combined. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes....

Ingredients 2/3 cup olive oil or canola oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon sugar Preparation Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Store in the refrigerator. Just before serving, shake dressing again.

Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter 1 bag Doritos (we used Cool Ranch) 1 package frozen soft pretzel nuggets zest from 1 lime Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Microwave butter for 25 to 30 seconds, or until fully melted.Step 2Open a bag of Doritos, removing any excess air, then roll up the top of the bag. Use a rolling pin or mallet to smash up the Doritos until practically dust. (Don’t want to use up a whole bag?...

Ingredients 8 cups popped popcorn1 package (4 ounces) Junior Mints2 tablespoons butter Preparation Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, melt mints and butter over medium-low heat; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat. Immediately spread onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup hot mashed potatoes1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup butter, softened2 large eggs2 teaspoons salt6-1/2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons butter, softenedVanilla icing, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar and mashed potatoes. Add water and yeast; mix well. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons salt6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flourTOPPING:1/4 cup butter1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup honey1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup chopped walnutsFILLING:1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened15 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped12 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely choppedRed and/or green candy coating disks, optional Preparation Place the cookies in a food processor; cover and process until finely crushed. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and crushed cookies until blended. Roll into 3/4-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 5 clove garlic 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 3 lb. tomatoes tsp. saffron threads 5 sprig oregano salt Freshly ground black pepper Zest of 1 orange finely grated orange zest 5 bay leaves 3 whole cloves 1 c. arborio rice 4 skinless cod or halibut fillets chopped parsley Preparation Step 1In a large, deep skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat until the garlic is golden, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 6 green onions, chopped3 tablespoons butter1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup grape tomatoes, halved Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the corn; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, cream, water, salt and pepper until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream4 cups hot strong brewed coffee1/2 cup caramel flavoring syrupButterscotch-caramel ice cream topping Preparation In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. In a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk cocoa and half-and-half cream until smooth. Heat until bubbles form around sides of pan....

Ingredients 1/3 cup orange juice1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1/4 cup sugar1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup lemon juice, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped or 2 cups whipped topping6 medium red apples, diced6 medium firm bananas, sliced3 cups halved green grapes1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine orange and pineapple juices, sugar, egg and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 6 eggs3/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt4 cups milk, divided1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup heavy whipping creamAdditional whipped cream and ground nutmeg, optional Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 2 cups milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until a thermometer reads 160°, about 25 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; stir in the vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder6 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups sour cream2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided4 green onions, chopped12 to 14 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate1 graham cracker crust (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mix; beat on low speed for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). In another large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually beat in lemonade concentrate. Gradually beat in pudding mixture....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)4 ounces fat-free cream cheese1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/8 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, olives, oregano and pepper. Spoon 2 tablespoons down center of each chicken breast. Fold chicken over filling; secure with toothpicks, then roll in bread crumbs....

Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, diced1/2 cup butter, cubed1 medium carrot, diced1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 cups chicken broth2 cups half-and-half cream1 cup diced fully cooked ham1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, saute rice in oil over medium heat, for 5 minutes. Add water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35 minutes (rice will not be completely cooked)....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, divided 2 celery ribs, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 cups cubed bread (1/2 inch) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in spinach and soup....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk1/2 cup egg substitute2 egg whitesSugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 3 whole crackers)Reduced-fat whipped topping and additional cinnamon, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the first nine ingredients until well blended. Stir in cracker crumbs. Pour into a 9-in....