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Ingredients 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup shortening2 medium onions, chopped2 medium green peppers, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 cup water3 tablespoons raisins or dried currantsHot cooked rice1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional Preparation Dust chicken with flour. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the chicken in shortening....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/4 cup prepared coleslaw salad dressing4 thick slices bread, toasted4 bacon strips, cooked and drained4 slices Swiss cheese4 slices tomato4 slices onion8 slices unpeeled cucumber4 slices dill pickle4 pitted jumbo ripe olives1/4 cup salad dressing of your choice, optional Preparation Shape beef into four patties. Broil 4 in. from the heat or cook in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear; drain....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon sour cream2 to 4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed1/8 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon ground thyme1/8 teaspoon pepperDash cayenne pepper1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked2 tablespoons chopped red onion2 cups fresh baby spinach5 slices tomato, halved Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients. Stir in tuna and onion. Serve over spinach. Garnish with tomato slices.

Ingredients 1 cup sugar2/3 cup milk1/3 cup canola oil1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltFresh fruit or ice cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the sugar, milk, oil, egg and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture until blended. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 1/4 c. confectioners’ sugar 1 c. almond flour (see Tips & Techniques) 2 1/2 tbsp. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 5 large egg whites c. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. water 1/4 c. heavy cream 1 tsp. light corn syrup 1 1/2 oz. bittersweet chocolate Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400° and position racks in the upper and lower thirds. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.Step 2In a large, wide bowl, using a large rubber spatula or a handheld electric mixer, mix the confectioners’ sugar with the almond flour and cocoa powder....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)Pencil, paper, scissors and waxed paper1 cup light green candy coating disks24 chocolate wafers2 tablespoons corn syrup, warmedGold pearl dust2 packages (4.67 ounces each) mint Andes candies, chopped1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Prepare and bake cake batter according to package directions for cupcakes; cool completely. Meanwhile, with a pencil and paper, draw shamrock design. Cut out pattern. Melt candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 4 oz. adzuki beans or lotus seeds 3/4 c. granulated sugar 4 tbsp. salted butter 1 tbsp. water 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. cornstarch 3 tbsp. peanut oil 1/3 c. honey 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 10 salt-cured duck egg yolks, halved Cornstarch, for dusting Egg wash, for brushing Preparation Step 1Cover beans or seeds with 4" water. Let soak overnight or up to 12 hours....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup dry bread crumbs1 cup sweetened shredded coconut6 mahi mahi fillets (5 ounces each)2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil2 medium mangoes, peeled and cubed1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth2 tablespoons brown sugar1 garlic clove, halved1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh basil Preparation Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and coconut....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon rum extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup eggnogFROSTING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups eggnog1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Pearlized nonpareils, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 3 medium cucumbers2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper2 green onions, sliced Preparation Peel strips from cucumbers to create striped edges; cut each cucumber into 16 slices, about 1/4-in. thick. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and pepper sauce until smooth. Fold in the crab, red pepper and onions....

Ingredients 20 button mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack, divided 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 12 oz. lump crab meat 2 green onions, sliced 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Chopped parsley, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, artichoke hearts, garlic, crab, green onions and Worcestershire sauce....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares)1/4 cup finely chopped pecans1-1/4 cups sugar, divided6 tablespoons butter, melted1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup heavy whipping creamTOPPING:1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries2/3 cup water Preparation In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 9-in....

Ingredients BISCUITS:2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2/3 cup milk1/3 cup canola oilCREAMED CHICKEN:1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups milk or chicken broth2 cups chopped cooked chickenMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add milk and oil. Stir until the dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, knead 8-10 times or until smooth....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons coffee liqueur1-1/2 cups whipped topping10 Oreo cookies, crushedOptional toppings: chocolate syrup, maraschino cherries, and additional whipped topping and Oreo cookies Preparation Beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl. Add liqueur; mix well. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon half of cookie crumbs into four parfait glasses. Top with half of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 4 boneless pork chops 1 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning 1 tbsp. butter or margarine 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 1/2 c. milk 1 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1SPRINKLE chops with lemon pepper seasoning. Heat butter in skillet. Cook chops 10 min. or until browned.Step 2ADD soup, milk and mustard. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 10 min....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth7 cups thinly sliced yellow summer squash (about 5 medium)1 large sweet onion, chopped1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gouda cheese1 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone cheese10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled20 Ritz crackers, crushed1-1/2 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 1 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons dried thyme2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup butter, melted2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Place butter in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in bread crumb mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegTOPPING:1 cup crushed cornflakes1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed Preparation Preheat oven to 375° In a large bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon saltFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milkPaste food coloring of your choiceEdible glitter and colored sugarSprinkles, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked small pasta shells20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells2 tablespoons butter1 package (16 ounces) Velveeta, cubed2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup heavy whipping cream3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1-1/4 cups 2% milk, divided 2 large eggs2 cups panko bread crumbs1/2 cup all-purpose flourOil for deep-fat frying Preparation Cook pastas separately according to their package directions for al dente; drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat....