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Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable cream cheese1 cup plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon garlic-herb seasoning blend1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine soup, cream cheese, milk and seasonings; add ham. Drain noodles. Add to ham mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon peppermint extract9 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons shortening Preparation Beat cream cheese and extract until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten into patties 1-1/2-1-3/4 in. in diameter. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 4 pounds butternut squash1 large onion, diced1 medium apple, peeled and diced1/4 cup butter, cubed1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger3 cups chicken broth1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water to pan. Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and julienned8 ounces sliced salami, julienned8 ounces provolone cheese, julienned1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, salami, provolone cheese, onion, olives and cheese....

Ingredients 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed2 large egg whites, beaten1 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 teaspoons onion powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. In a large bowl, mash potatoes with cream cheese. Combine the egg whites, sour cream, onion powder, salt and pepper; stir into potatoes until blended....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons sugar1 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon salt3 cups cubed cooked chicken1 medium green pepper, julienned1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, divided1 teaspoon rum extract Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. In a large skillet, combine the cornstarch, sugar, broth, lemon juice, salt and reserved juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 cup boiling water2 tablespoons instant coffee granules4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda4 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine water and coffee; set aside. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee....

Ingredients 6 pounds cabbage (about 2 large heads)12 medium green peppers3 cups white vinegar3 cups sugar3 tablespoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons pepper1-1/2 teaspoons paprika3 cups mayonnaise Preparation Chop or shred cabbage very fine. Place in several large bowls; cover and chill. Cut the green peppers into thin strips. Place in a very bowl; cover and chill. In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and paprika. Pour over cabbage. Toss to coat Let stand for 15 minutes; drain well....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni1-1/2 cups mayonnaise3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon prepared mustard1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 celery rib, chopped4 green onions, chopped1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Add macaroni and remaining ingredients; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts2 bay leaves4 cups diced celery1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2 cups mayonnaise2 cups sour cream2 cans (8 ounces each) water chestnuts, drained1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 cup slivered almonds2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cans (2.8 ounces each) french-fried onionsChopped green onions, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 1/4 c. whole milk 1 large egg 1 tsp. sweet or smoked paprika 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. cornstarch 3/4 c. bread crumbs, such as panko Canola oil, for frying 1 large yellow onion 8 slices bacon 1 lb. ground beef, divided into 4 patties 4 slices American cheese 4 sesame seed buns BBQ sauce, for topping...

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesDash cayenne pepper2 cups frozen lima beans, thawedCherry tomatoes, fresh oregano and small chili peppers, optional...

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons thinly sliced green onion1-1/2 teaspoons diced pimiento, drained1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/3 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1 tablespoon finely chopped pecansAssorted crackers Preparation In a bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise. Stir in the green onion, pimiento, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish; mix well. Stir in crab. Place in a 1-cup serving bowl; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon dill weed1 cup chopped imitation crabmeat or 1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained1 egg yolk, lightly beaten Preparation On a greased baking sheet, unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, onion and dill until blended. Spread mixture lengthwise over half of the dough to within 1/2 in....

Ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry2 tablespoons butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the pie filling, cranberry sauce, sugar, tapioca, lemon juice and cinnamon. Let stand for 15 minutes. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; add filling. Dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust....

Ingredients 4 pounds lean ground turkey2-1/2 cups ketchup1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth1-1/2 cups dried cranberries2 envelopes onion soup mix1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons cider vinegar20 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook turkey in batches over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in ketchup, broth, cranberries, soup mixes, brown sugar and vinegar....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 pound)2 medium potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed1 medium onion, chopped4 cups water1 carton (2-1/2 ounces) chicken noodle soup mix1 cup half-and-half cream1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation Place the first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until squash and potatoes are tender, 40-45 minutes. Puree soup using an immersion blender....

Ingredients 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (tops only)2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups chicken broth2-1/4 cups frozen cauliflower, thawed and chopped2 cups 1% milk1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 tablespoons dry sherry, optional1 tablespoon minced chives Preparation In a saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 small onions, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes1 medium sweet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced4 garlic cloves, minced4 cups vegetable broth2 teaspoons dried savory or herbes de Provence1/4 teaspoon pepperGrated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 5 cups baking cocoa3 cups sugar2 teaspoons salt5 quarts water, divided10 quarts milk1 quart heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons vanilla extractWhipped cream and additional baking cocoa Preparation In each of two large stockpots, combine 2-1/2 cups cocoa, 1-1/2 cups sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Gradually stir 5 cups water into each pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Whisk in the milk, cream and remaining water; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla....