Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 4 medium North Carolina sweet potatoes 2 strip lean bacon 1 large onion 2 clove garlic 4 c. chicken stock 1 bag frozen corn kernels or kernels cut from 4 ears fresh corn 1/2 lb. raw medium shrimp 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Hot pepper sauce 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh dill 2 tsp. Chopped fresh dill...

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds beef top round steak (1/2 inch thick)1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup beef broth2 celery ribs, chopped1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 medium green peppers, julienned1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 cup cold waterHot cooked rice Preparation Cut beef into 3-in. x 1/4-in. strips. Heat oil in a large skillet; brown beef over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1 small onion, sliced1-1/4 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons chopped green onion2 tablespoons chopped tomato2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a 3-cup microwave-safe dish, melt butter. Stir in the rice and onion. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned and onion is tender, stirring once. Add broth. Cover and cook on high for 13-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed....

Ingredients 4 orange roughy or red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon grated lime zest1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation Coat fish fillet with flour. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter. Add fillets; cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion 4 slice dried white bread from a sandwich or big Italian loaf 1 c. milk 3 lb. ground turkey meat 3 large eggs 2 tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsely 1 1/2 tbsp. porcini powder from 1/4 cup dried porcini 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 3/4 c. golden raisins 3/4 c. pine nuts 1 c. all-purpose flour...

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar6 large eggs1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed1/2 cup whole milk1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecansWhipped cream or ice cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each until light and fluffy. Add wafers to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in coconut and nuts....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta1/2 cup water1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper1 cup chopped zucchini2 cups chopped tomatoes1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the broth, pasta, water and seasonings....

Ingredients 3 cups cubed cooked chicken4 medium carrots, cut into chunks3 medium red potatoes, cut into chunks3 celery ribs, sliced1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2/3 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place chicken in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Top with the carrots, potatoes and celery. Combine the soup, water, salt and pepper; pour over vegetables. Cover and bake at 350° for 60-75 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 bunches green onions12 large radishesWooden fencing (60 inches long x 2-1/2 inches high)1 green foam board (17-78 inches x 11-7/8 inches x 15/16 inch)16 T-shaped pins, U-shaped wire fasteners or heavy-duty staples1 bunch curly endiveToothpicks1 can (15 ounces) baby corn, rinsed and drained12 mini zucchini or 12 zucchini slices12 cherry tomatoes12 whole fresh mushrooms12 baby carrotsMiniature scarecrowPrepared vegetable dip Preparation For cornstalks, trim both ends of each green onion....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked wild rice2 cups boiling water1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup sliced almonds3 cups chicken broth1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place wild rice in a large bowl and cover with boiling water; soak for 1 hour. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained2 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced1 medium onion, chopped1-1/2 to 2 cups water1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheeseChopped green onions, optional...

Ingredients 2 cups shredded carrot1 cup shredded zucchini1 cup chopped peeled apple3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped almonds2 teaspoons grated orange zest2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Gently toss together carrot, zucchini, apple, coconut, almonds and orange zest; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 1 stick plus 2 tbsp. salted butter, softened 1/3 c. granulated sugar 1 c. all-purpose flour Sprinkles (optional) Preparation Place them at least two inches apart on the baking sheet—they spread a lot! The texture is slightly crumbly and similar to shortbread. If you’d like a softer sugar cookie, consider the cookie dough for our Creme Brûlée Sugar Cookies.You can decorate them using our sugar cookie icing! Step 1Preheat oven to 325°....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced yellow summer squash2 tablespoons water1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup mayonnaise2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place squash and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Stir in the green pepper, onion, pecans, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup of cheese, sugar, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup lime juice3 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon Thai chili sauce2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 cup fresh snow peas1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned4 garlic cloves, minced2 large eggs, beaten1/3 cup chopped unsalted peanuts Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, vinegar and chili sauce until blended....

Ingredients 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper5 small zucchini, thinly sliced1/4 cup butter, divided2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1/2 cup dry bread crumbs Preparation In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in 1 tablespoon of butter until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups chopped peanut butter cups (about 15 large) Preparation Press cookie dough onto a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until deep golden brown. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand for 4-5 minutes. Spread melted chips over crust....

Ingredients 1 egg1/2 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Divide into four portions; place in freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using. Versatile Beef Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes: Easy Meatball Stew, Easy Spaghetti with Meatballs, Microwave Meat Loaf and Bacon Salisbury Steak

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, cooked and cubed4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup thinly sliced celery1/4 cup chopped green onions1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried tarragon Preparation Place potatoes in a large bowl and set aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine 3 tablespoons lemon juice, oil, parsley, salt if desired and pepper; shake well....

Ingredients 1 cup butter-flavored shortening2 cups sugar4 large eggs1 cup white baking chips, melted and cooled1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup buttermilkFILLING:2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries3/4 cup water1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarchFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup white baking chips, melted and cooled1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedFresh raspberries, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line two greased 9-in....