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Ingredients 18 lasagna noodles7 cups fresh broccoli florets2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese4 teaspoons Italian seasoning8 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped4 envelopes Alfredo sauce mix, divided6 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup broken uncooked vermicelli (1-inch pieces)2 cups uncooked basmati rice3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup water1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperFresh chives, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add vermicelli; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Add rice, broth, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 log (4 ounces) goat cheese1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepperToasted French bread baguette slices or assorted crackers Preparation Freeze cheese for 15 minutes. Unwrap and cut into 1/2-in. slices. In an ungreased small shallow baking dish, combine marinara sauce and basil. Top with cheese slices; sprinkle with pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm with toasted baguette slices....

Ingredients 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth3/4 cup uncooked wild rice1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 large onion, chopped2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 cup butter, cubed1 garlic clove, minced3 cups fresh broccoli florets1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add wild rice; reduce heat. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Add long grain rice; cook 20-25 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender....

Ingredients 1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak or beef tenderloin, cut into thin strips1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter2 cups water1-1/2 cups 2% milk1/4 cup tomato paste2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 cups cooked wide egg noodles1/2 cup sour creamMinced fresh thyme, optional Preparation In a 3-qt. saucepan, cook beef and onion in butter over medium heat, until meat is almost cooked through....

Ingredients 1 smoked boneless ham or pork shoulder (about 2 pounds)1 medium onion, quartered2 pounds carrots, halved2 pounds red potatoes, quartered2 pounds rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 medium cabbage, halvedPrepared horseradish, optional Preparation In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, place ham, onion, carrots, potatoes, rutabagas, salt and pepper. Add water just to cover; bring to a boil. Place cabbage on top of vegetables....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh broccoli florets2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 green onion, chopped3 tablespoons raisins1 tablespoon sunflower kernelsDRESSING:1/3 cup mayonnaise4 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons white vinegar Preparation In a bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, onion, raisins and sunflower kernels. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; stir until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots1/2 cup chopped onion2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed1 pound smoked sausage, thinly sliced1 can (16 ounces) baked beans1/2 cup ketchup1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 teaspoon prepared mustard Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, layer the carrots, onion, lima beans, green beans, sausage and baked beans. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard; pour over beans....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried thyme3 cups cubed cooked turkey1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperCRUST:3/4 cup instant mashed potato flakes3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup butter1/4 cup ice waterHalf-and-half cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed2 carrots, finely chopped2 celery ribs, finely chopped1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup all-purpose flour4 cups chicken or turkey broth2 cups cooked wild rice2 cups cubed cooked turkey2 cups half-and-half cream1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour until blended; cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in broth....

Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped onions1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup finely chopped celery with leaves1 package (12 ounces) unseasoned bread cubes1 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and savory1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)Additional butter, melted Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, basil, thyme, savory, salt, pepper and broth; toss to mix....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup mashed potato flakes1-1/2 teaspoons salt2 cups all-purpose flour4 to 4-3/4 cups whole wheat flour2 tablespoons butter, meltedQuick-cooking oats, optional Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, potato flakes, salt, yeast mixture, all-purpose flour and 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour....

Ingredients 8 cups miniature marshmallows1/2 cup butter, cubed12 cups crisp rice cereal3-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped4 teaspoons vanilla extract3/4 cup butter, softened1 ice cream sugar cone4 sour apple Laffy Taffy candies4 grape Laffy Taffy candies Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and blended. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal. Press 4 cups into a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 30 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 10 pounds)1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1/2 cup lemon juice1 bottle (750 milliliters) sweet white wine, chilled3 cups chilled ginger ale Preparation Process watermelon in batches in a food processor until smooth. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard pulp. Pour watermelon juice into a large pitcher or punch bowl. Stir in juice concentrate and lemon juice. Refrigerate until chilled....

Ingredients 3 Snickers candy bars (2.07 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch chunks3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk and butter)1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened, divided1/2 cup honey1 egg2 teaspoons salt3 cups whole wheat flour3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flourCREAM CHEESE NUT SPREAD:1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds), trimmed and cut in half1 cup ketchup1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place the brisket in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over brisket. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until tender. Remove the beef; set aside. Pour the sauce into a saucepan; cook, uncovered, over low heat for 13-15 minutes or until reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips3 tablespoons canola oil, divided4 medium carrots, julienned1 medium sweet onion, julienned1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup packed brown sugarHot cooked riceSesame seeds, toasted, optionalSliced green onions, optional Preparation In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 2 tablespoons oil until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, stir-fry carrots in remaining oil for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, optional1/4 cup chopped onion1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook beef until no longer pink, adding oil if desired; drain. Add onion, garlic powder, pepper and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat is almost tender....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 cup baking cocoa1 cup water1 cup canola oil1/2 cup butter, cubed2 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extractCARAMEL ICING:1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup whole milk2 to 2-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking soda. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the cocoa, water, oil and butter to a boil....