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Ingredients 6 cups cubed peeled potatoes (1/2-inch pieces)8 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 medium onions, cubed4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces1/3 cup canola oil1/3 cup all-purpose flour4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules3 cups boiling water1/3 cup white vinegar1/3 cup ketchup3 tablespoons prepared horseradish3 tablespoons prepared mustard2 tablespoons sugar2 cups each frozen peas and corn2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms Preparation Place the potatoes, carrots and onions in a 6-qt....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)3 tablespoons canola oil1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup sliced mushrooms1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup water1/4 cup sherry or chicken brothHot cooked rice Preparation Place the flour, salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil over medium heat for 3-1/2 to 4 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened5 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup finely chopped pecansConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add the flour, beating on low speed just until combined. Stir in pecans. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. Shape 1/2 cups into 1/2-in.-thick logs. Cut logs into 2-in....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 shallot, minced2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup tequila1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined2 medium zucchini, spiralized (about 6 cups)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup minced fresh parsleyAdditional grated lime zest Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 lb. boneless and skinless chicken breasts 3 tbsp. Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam) 1 1/2 tbsp. lime juice 1 qt. plus 3/4 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 3 stalks lemongrass One 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger 1/2 c. long-grain rice 1 3/4 c. unsweetened coconut milk (15-ounce can) 2 fresh red chiles or jalapeño peppers 3 tbsp. Chopped cilantro Preparation Step 1In a medium glass dish or stainless-steel pan, combine the chicken strips with the fish sauce and lime juice....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2-1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided1 jar (16 ounces) salsa1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in soup. Sprinkle 1-1/2 cups tortilla chips in a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with beef mixture, salsa and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly....

Ingredients 1 cup cubed French bread (1/2-inch cubes)1/2 small firm banana, sliced3 tablespoons crushed pineapple, drained1 tablespoon sweetened shredded coconut1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 egg4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1/3 cup half-and-half cream1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place half of the bread cubes in a 2-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the banana, pineapple, coconut and lemon juice; spoon over bread cubes. Top with remaining bread cubes. In a bowl, beat the egg and brown sugar....

Ingredients 4 large sweet potatoes (3-1/2 pounds)1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided3/4 teaspoon saltPinch pepper1/2 cup crushed saltines2 tablespoons brown sugarPinch ground cloves Preparation In a large saucepan, cover sweet potatoes with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Peel the potatoes and place in a large bowl; mash. Add the pineapple, 2 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper; mix well....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1/2 cup medium pearl barley1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms3/4 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/3 cup shredded carrot1/4 cup chopped green onions1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup red wine vinaigrette salad dressing Preparation In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups)1/2 cup pomegranate seeds1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup white wine vinegar2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine romaine, pomegranate seeds, pecans and cheese. Toss apple with lemon juice and add to salad. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons sugar3 ounces cream cheese, softened3 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled2 cups blueberries, raspberries or strawberriesAdditional berries, optional Preparation In a bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form; set aside. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add chocolate and beat until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Alternate layers of mousse and berries in parfait glasses, ending with mousse....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup canola oil2 teaspoons salt4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour2 cups whole wheat flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, egg, oil, salt and 3 cups all-purpose flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in whole wheat flour and enough remaining all-purpose flour to make a soft dough....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup water1 cup buttermilkFILLING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 cups marshmallow creme1/2 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and buttermilk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 3 whole chicken breasts, precooked, chopped in chunks (3/4-inch) or 4 cups chopped leftover chicken or turkey6 cups diced unpeeled zucchini1 cup diced onion1 cup shredded carrots1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1 package chicken flavor stuffing mix1/2 cup butter1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation Combine zucchini and onion in medium saucepan, add water to cover and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms6 to 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream8 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook beef, onion and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble beef; drain....

Ingredients 1/3 cup each chopped fresh mushrooms, onion and green pepper1/3 cup chopped ripe olives10 slices turkey pepperoni2 tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split4 slices provolone cheese4 tablespoons pizza sauceOPTIONAL TOPPINGS:Sliced ripe olives, fresh mushrooms and/or green pepper rings Preparation In a food processor, combine the vegetables, olives, pepperoni, tomato paste and seasonings; cover and pulse just until blended....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups Rice Chex2-1/2 cups Honey-Nut Cheerios1 package (10 ounces) honey bear-shaped crackers2 cups miniature pretzels1/2 cup butter, melted1/3 cup packed brown sugar4-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cereals, graham crackers and pretzels. In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Spread into two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 275° for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powders 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. brown sugar 3 large eggs 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 c. mashed sweet potatoes 1 c. buttermilk 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened...

Ingredients 10 pickling cucumbers or 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided2 cups white vinegar1 cup sugar1/2 cup lemon juice3 teaspoons celery seed1 teaspoon pepper2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced Preparation Place cucumbers in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, celery seed, pepper and remaining salt until blended....

Ingredients 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 large egg1/3 cup milk2-1/2 cups cooked Taco-Seasoned Meat1 can (16 ounces) refried beans1 cup sour cream1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided1/4 cup chopped onion1 medium tomato, chopped1 cup shredded lettuce1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cornbread mix, egg and milk until blended. Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes....