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Ingredients 2-1/4 cups water1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon salt, optional1 cup frozen peas, partially cooked1 cup thinly sliced celery4 green onions, sliced1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup prepared chutney1 teaspoon curry powderLettuce leaves, optional Preparation In a saucepan, combine water, rice, butter and salt if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Cool. Add peas, celery and onions....

Ingredients 3 large heads cabbage, shredded (about 48 cups)3 large carrots, shredded (about 2-1/2 cups)2 cups mayonnaise1 cup sugar1/4 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons celery seed1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons garlic powder Preparation In several large bowls, combine the cabbage and carrots. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir into the cabbage mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Toss before serving.

Ingredients 2 cups Basic Cookie DoughColored sugar and frosting of your choice Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Using 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Leave plain or sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Frost plain cookies; sprinkle with colored sugar if desired....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the beans, corn and onions; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon....

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms2 shallots, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash1 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup sliced fennel bulb2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup 2% milk3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast2 tablespoons sherry or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth1 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper10 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)Refrigerated butter-flavored spray Preparation In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and shallots in oil until tender....

Ingredients 2 c. fresh or frozen pearl onions (1 3/4 pounds) 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 c. milk 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. Black pepper 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 tbsp. fresh thyme 2 tbsp. roasted peanuts Preparation Step 1For fresh onions: Fill a large saucepan with water and set over high heat. When the water comes to a boil, blanch the pearl onions for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar1/8 teaspoon pepperDash salt Preparation Place all ingredients in a small food processor; cover and process until blended. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 3 pounds red potatoes, cubed2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup ricotta cheese4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 medium red onion, sliced in thin rings1/2 cup olive oil6 tablespoons cider vinegarSalt to tasteCoarsely ground pepper1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until just tender. While potatoes cool, combine remaining ingredients except parsley and oregano. Drain potatoes. While potatoes are still hot, stir in cheese mixture....

Ingredients 6 cups sliced peeled tart apples1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup sugar3/4 cup fat-free milk3/4 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix4 egg whitesTOPPING:3/4 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix1/2 cup Grape-Nuts1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine, softened Preparation Coat a 10-in. pie plate with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine apples, cinnamon and nutmeg; place in pie plate. In a bowl, beat the sugar, milk, baking mix and egg whites until smooth....

Ingredients 3/4 cup milk1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping2 cups chocolate ice cream, softened3 tablespoons malted milk powder2 tablespoons chopped pecans, optionalGrated chocolate, optional Preparation In a blender, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses. Sprinkle with grated chocolate if desired. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 cups miniature marshmallows1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1-1/4 cups water3/4 cup peanut butter1/3 cup canola oil3 large eggs1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle marshmallows into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, peanut butter, oil and eggs; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes or until smooth. Pour over marshmallows; sprinkle with chocolate chips....

Ingredients 3 cups frozen corn, thawed1 large onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 teaspoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon sherry or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth2 bay leaves1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, chopped1 cup half-and-half cream1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped2 green onions, chopped...

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/3 cup heavy whipping cream2 cups all-purpose flourSugarFILLING:1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extractFood coloring Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butter, cream and flour. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until dough is easy to handle. Divide into thirds; let one portion stand at room temperature for 15 minutes (keep remaining dough refrigerated until ready to roll out). Preheat oven to 375°....

Ingredients 1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon lemon juice1 small garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon ground mustard3/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup olive oilSALAD:6-1/2 cups torn romaine2-1/2 cups torn curly endive1 bunch watercress (4 ounces), trimmed, divided2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/2 cup crumbled blue or Roquefort cheese6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 tablespoons minced fresh chives...

Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 large egg white1 cup salted cashews1 cup pecan halves1 cup dry roasted peanuts1/2 cup dried cranberries Preparation In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and cayenne; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk egg white; add nuts and cranberries. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a greased baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons honey1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/3 cup slivered almonds, toastedAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, honey and cinnamon until smooth. Spread onto a serving dish or plate. In a small bowl, stir cranberry sauce until it reaches spreading consistency; spread over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with almonds. Cover and refrigerate 2-3 hours....

Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda, chilled1 cup cranberry juice, chilled1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled1/4 cup orange juice, chilledIce cubes Preparation In a pitcher, combine the soda and juices. Serve over ice.

Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth2-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice1 cup chopped red onion3 garlic cloves, minced, divided1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/4 teaspoon pepper1 bay leaf1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 medium green pepper, julienned2 green onions, sliced1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 tablespoons butter1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium tomato, chopped1 cup frozen peas1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced2 tablespoons lemon juice1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted...

Ingredients 1 egg1/4 cup ketchup1 cup crisp rice cereal1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 pound ground beef Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs an a greased rack in a shallow pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 6 cups old-fashioned oats2 cups whole wheat flour2 cups packed brown sugar2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1-1/2 cups chopped pecans1 cup toasted wheat germ1 cup all-bran cereal3/4 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup water2 tablespoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon salt1 cup raisins Preparation In a large bow, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, coconut, pecans, wheat germ and cereal. In another bowl, mix oil, water, vanilla and salt. Pour over oat mixture; toss to coat....