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Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked whole wheat penne pasta1 pound lean ground chicken1 small onion, finely chopped1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided Optional: Minced fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 cup milk2 cups cubed cooked turkey1 cup sliced cooked carrots1 cup cut fresh green beans1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperWarm biscuits Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the turkey, carrots, green beans, salt and pepper; heat through....

Ingredients 8 hard-boiled large eggs1/4 cup deviled ham spread1/4 cup finely chopped green onions1/4 cup sweet pickle relish1/3 cup finely chopped celery1/3 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperPaprika Preparation Slice eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks and set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks with a fork. Add the next eight ingredients; mix well. Stuff or pipe into egg whites. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with paprika....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup 2% cottage cheese1/4 cup snipped fresh dill or 4 teaspoons dill weed1 tablespoon butter, melted1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon dill seed1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a small saucepan, heat cottage cheese to 110°-115°; add to yeast mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 can (16 ounces) chocolate syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon water1/2 teaspoon mint extract3 drops green food coloringTOPPING:1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, cubed 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 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided3 cups old-fashioned oats2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla....

Ingredients 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1 jar (12 ounces) seedless raspberry jamFresh raspberries and mint leaves Preparation Split cake horizontally into four layers. In a large bowl, beat the cream, confectioners’ sugar and cocoa until stiff peaks form. To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the raspberry jam. Repeat layers twice....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 cups sliced peeled potatoes2 cups finely chopped celery3/4 cup finely chopped carrots1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1 cup water2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (5 ounces) chow mein noodles, divided1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, minced3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 large eggs, beaten1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter2 large onions, thinly sliced, separated Preparation In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, parsley, eggs, seasonings and flour; mix well. Shape into six patties. Melt butter in a skillet; cook patties to desired doneness. Remove hamburgers to a serving platter and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 cup 2% cottage cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup fat-free sour cream2 tablespoons fat-free milk1 tablespoon grated Parmesan-Romano or Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon reduced-fat ranch salad dressing1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/8 teaspoon garlic powderAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a food processor, cover and process cottage cheese until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the spinach, sour cream, milk, Parmesan-Romano cheese, ranch dressing, dill and garlic powder....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, broccoli and red pepper1/4 cup water1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter, divided1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1/4 cup milk1-1/3 cups crushed saltines Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring vegetables and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until tender; drain. In another large saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender....

Ingredients 4 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt 2 c. unsalted butter 6 oz. cream cheese (not whipped) 1 1/4 c. sugar 2 tbsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 c. walnut halves (1 1/2 cups toasted and coarsely chopped, 1 cup finely chopped) Preparation Step 1Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Put butter and cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment....

Ingredients 2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix Preparation Place potatoes in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, soup and salad dressing mix until blended. Stir into potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until potatoes are tender.

Ingredients 3 bacon strips1 cup finely chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups mashed cooked winter squash2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided3 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegSour cream, optional Preparation In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; crumble and set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings; saute onion and garlic in dripping until tender....

Ingredients 1 can (5 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/8 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon curry powder1/8 teaspoon garlic powder4 slices whole wheat bread Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Spread over two slices of bread. Top with remaining bread.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil3 eggs2 tablespoons half-and-half cream2 tablespoons minced chives1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham2 tablespoons chopped green pepper2 tablespoons chopped tomato2 fresh mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Whisk the eggs, cream, chives, garlic salt and pepper. Add egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges)....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked spiral pasta1 pound ground beef1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce1 teaspoon brown sugar2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook and crumble beef and sausage with onion and pepper over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips36 ice cream cake cones (about 3 inches tall)FROSTING:1/2 cup shortening3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 to 5 tablespoons milkSprinkles Preparation Prepare cake mix according to package directions; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth; stir in chocolate chips....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) Nutter Butter cookies, divided 1/4 cup butter, melted1 package (3.90 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1-1/2 cups 2% milk4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/4 cup milk chocolate chips1/4 cup peanut butter chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, finely crush 24 of the cookies; stir in melted butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, cubed1 cup water1/4 cup baking cocoa2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup sour creamFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extract5 to 6 tablespoons whole milk Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the butter, water and cocoa just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into butter mixture....