Ingredients 1 cup milk1/2 cup instant chocolate drink mix3 cups vanilla ice cream Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender container; cover and process on high until smooth. Pour into glasses. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup chili sauce2 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped2 tablespoons chopped green onion2 tablespoons chopped celery4-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon saltSalad greens Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with salad greens.

Ingredients 4 large eggs3/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup club soda3 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1/4 cup coffee liqueur or strong brewed coffee2 teaspoons vanilla extractOptional: Chocolate syrup and whipped cream Preparation In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, soda, butter, coffee and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed, quartered1 pound plum tomatoes, quartered2 medium green peppers, seeded and quartered1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and quartered4 jalapeno peppers, seeded1 large onion, quartered1 whole garlic bulb, separated into cloves1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup cider vinegar1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained4 teaspoons canning salt1-1/2 teaspoons pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes4 tablespoons bottled lemon juice...

Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (16 ounces) refried beans with green chilies1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 envelope taco seasoning1/4 cup frozen corn1/4 cup uncooked instant rice10 to 12 flour tortillas (7 to 8 inches)Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, optional Preparation In a large nonstick saucepan, brown turkey and onion; drain. Add tomatoes, beans, chilies, olives, taco seasoning and corn; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup uncooked brown rice2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 egg, lightly beaten1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped celery1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup shredded romaine Preparation In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from the heat; cool....

Ingredients 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 vanilla beans2 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup 2% milkFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar Assorted sprinkles and coarse sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 c. Marsala 1 c. sugar 1 vanilla bean 12 large egg yolks 1 c. heavy cream 2 1/2 c. brandied cherries or Amaretto cherries 5 c. raspberries Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, whisk the Marsala with the sugar and vanilla bean seeds and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.Step 2Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to a simmer; turn the heat to moderately low. Fill a large bowl with ice water....

Ingredients 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth6 medium potatoes, cubed1 medium carrot, thinly sliced1 large leek (white portion only), chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1 cup frozen peas, thawed Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 1/4 lb. thick-sliced bacon 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 Spanish onion 1 large carrot 2 celery ribs 4 clove garlic 1 fresh bay leaf 2 tsp. chopped thyme 2 tsp. chopped rosemary 1 lb. Great Northern beans 10 c. chicken stock Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a large soup pot, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Drain, reserving the fat and bacon separately....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped3 cups water1 jar (16 ounces) salsa1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 envelope taco seasoning1 tablespoon dried cilantro flakes1/2 cup uncooked converted rice Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or part-skim mozzarella cheese2 large eggs, divided use1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheeseMarinara sauce, warmed, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese, one egg and Italian seasoning. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18x6-in....

Ingredients 8 fun-size Milky Way candy bars8 sugar cookies (3 inches)4 large marshmallows Preparation Place 2 candy bars on each of 4 cookies; place on grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until bottoms of cookies are browned. Meanwhile, using a long-handled fork, toast marshmallows 6 in. from the heat until golden brown, turning occasionally. Remove marshmallows from fork and place over candy bars; top with remaining cookies....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powderPrepared frosting, assorted sprinkles and decorating sugars Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 1 in....

Ingredients 10 pounds fresh asparagus5 tablespoons dill seed5 teaspoons mixed pickling spices2 quarts water3 cups cider vinegar2/3 cup sugar1/4 cup canning salt Preparation Wash, drain and trim asparagus; cut into 5-3/4-in. spears (discard ends or save for another use). Pack asparagus into five 1-quart jars to within 1/2 in. of top. Place 1 tablespoon dill seed and 1 teaspoon pickling spices in each jar. In a Dutch oven, bring water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil....

Ingredients 1 celery rib, chopped2 tablespoons butter2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth2 cups water2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed2 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 tablespoons dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, seasoned salt, dried oregano and parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon each pepper and crushed red pepper flakes1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups milk Preparation In a large saucepan, saute celery in butter until tender....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up1 large sweet red pepper, sliced1 medium lemon, sliced1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives2 tablespoons capers, drained1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons dried oregano1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients; drizzle over chicken mixture. Toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until chicken juices run clear, 55-60 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cubed red potatoesDRESSING:1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup Dijon mustard1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/4 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons dried tarragon1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup canola oilSALAD:2 packages (10 ounces each) hearts of romaine salad mix4 cups cubed cooked chicken1 cup chopped celerySmall romaine heart leaves, optional16 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Place potatoes in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 5-1/2 cups water, divided1-1/4 cups sugar3/4 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons)3/4 cup lime juice (about 4 limes)1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon grated lime zestIce cubes Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Transfer to a 2-qt. pitcher. Stir in juices and peels. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir in remaining water....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided2-3/4 cups milk5 eggs1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a heavy saucepan or skillet over medium-low, heat 3/4 cup sugar. Do not stir. When sugar is melted, reduce heat to low; cook until syrup is golden brown, stir constantly. Quickly pour into an ungreased souffle dish or 2-qt. round baking dish, tilting to coat bottom of dish. Let stand for 10 minutes. In a saucepan, heat milk until bubbles form around sides of saucepan....