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Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1-1/2 pounds), broken into florets2 garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons butter, cubed2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups 2% milk4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperDash cayenne pepper1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, bring cauliflower and 1 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside. In another saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons butter3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup grated Romano cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation Cook pasta according to package direction. In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil and butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cups whipped topping1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 can (21 ounces) peach pie filling or pie filling of your choice Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk and lemon juice. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into the crust. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until set....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (6 ounces) cheddar or original French-fried onions, crushed, divided4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine butter, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup crushed onions. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat with onions. Place in a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup finely chopped green onions2 tablespoons curry powder1 tablespoon mango chutney1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-serve roasted chicken breast strips1 cup seedless red grapes, halved1/2 cup julienned carrot6 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted1/4 cup thinly sliced onion6 lettuce leaves6 flour tortillas (10 inches), room temperature24 fresh mint leaves Preparation For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for serving....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked1-1/2 cups sour cream1-1/2 cups mayonnaise1 to 2 tablespoons dill weed Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in crab. Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and dill; add to pasta mixture and stir to coat. Chill until serving.

Ingredients 7 medium peaches (2 to 2-1/2 pounds)1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Cut a shallow “X” on the bottom of each peach. Using tongs, place peaches, a few at a time, in boiling water 30-60 seconds or just until skin at the “X” begins to loosen. Remove peaches and immediately drop into ice water....

Ingredients 6 medium flour tortillas 4 tbsp. melted butter 1 c. granulated sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. cinnamon Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. Cut each tortilla into 8 triangles. Toss tortillas in butter, making sure both sides are coated. Step 2In a medium bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar. Working in batches, toss tortillas in cinnamon sugar. Step 3Place on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)3 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup butter, softened2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup honey4 teaspoons salt14 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:6 tablespoons butter, softened2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar1 package (10 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips3 teaspoons ground cinnamonGLAZE:3 cups confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 to 8 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup water1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain if necessary.

Ingredients 3 large eggs, room temperature1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup ground almonds1 cup dried cranberries, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until well-blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into egg mixture. Stir in ground almonds and cranberries (mixture will be stiff)....

Ingredients 1 cup cranberry juice1 cup pineapple juice1/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract1-1/4 cups ginger ale, chilled Preparation In a pitcher, combine the juices, sugar and extract. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale.

Ingredients 1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice2 cups sugar1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate1/3 cup red-hot candies1 cinnamon stick2 whole cloves Preparation In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cinnamon and cloves. To serve, mix 1 cup concentrate and 2 cups water; heat through. Store concentrate in a covered container in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 cups sugar, divided3 tablespoons milk1 cup butter, softened2/3 cup instant hot cocoa mix4 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup chopped nuts Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and milk until fluffy; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cocoa mix and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple with juiceCREAM CHEESE LAYER:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened to room temperature1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge....

Ingredients 16 large fresh mushrooms1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme1 teaspoon Worcestershire saucePinch ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Remove stems from mushrooms and set caps aside (discard stems or save for another use). In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg and pepper. Spoon into mushroom caps....

Ingredients 1 pound pork stew meat1 tablespoon canola oil3 cups coarsely chopped cabbage2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1-1/2 cups apple juice2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces3 medium carrots, sliced1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup 2% milk Preparation In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork in oil on all sides; drain. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir in the cabbage, soup, apple juice, potatoes, carrots, caraway and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 cup fat-free mayonnaise1 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon dill weed3/4 teaspoon seasoned saltAssorted vegetables Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Serve with vegetables.

Ingredients 2/3 cup gemelli or spiral pasta6 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces1 medium carrot, cut into strips1 teaspoon canola oil2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 small garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons heavy whipping creamDash pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper....

Ingredients 7 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed2 celery ribs, diced1 medium onion, chopped1 quart water4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 quart milkSour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine potatoes, celery, onion, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool slightly. Place half of the potato mixture in a blender; cover and puree....