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Ingredients 3 celery ribs, chopped2 medium onions, chopped3/4 cup butter, divided5 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 2 medium)1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup egg substitute1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 to 2 cups chicken broth1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds) Preparation In a large skillet, saute celery and onions in 1/2 cup butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the stuffing cubes, apples, walnuts, raisins and cranberries....

Ingredients 1/2 cup cooked rice1/4 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato1/4 cup chopped yellow or sweet red pepper1/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup frozen peas Preparation In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute rice and onion in oil until rice is lightly browned. Add the tomato, pepper, water and salt; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in peas and heat through.

Ingredients 1 package (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese24 slices turkey pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces)2 ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon strips, choppedPizza sauce, warmed Preparation Roll or press biscuits to fit waffle iron. On 1 biscuit, place 1/4 cup cheese, 6 slices pepperoni and 1 scant tablespoon chopped bacon to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with a second biscuit, folding bottom edge over top edge and pressing to seal completely....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup dried cranberries, divided1/2 cup white baking chips1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil, applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup cranberries (batter will be thick)....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked wild rice4 cups water, divided1/2 cup each chopped celery, sweet red pepper and green pepper1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 cup uncooked long grain rice2 tablespoons olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 package (16 ounces) fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, chopped1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, combine wild rice and 3 cups water....

Ingredients 4 cups thinly sliced zucchiniWater1 pound ground beef1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup cooked rice1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook zucchini in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or until almost tender. Drain well; set aside. In a large skillet, cook the beef, garlic and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 6 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped1 medium onion, chopped3 celery ribs, diced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup water2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided4 medium green peppers1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 cup instant rice, cooked1 teaspoon dried basil Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, onion, celery, tomato sauce, water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes2 turkey bacon strips, halved2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Combine cheese and tomatoes. Place 1/4 cup cheese mixture down the center of each chicken breast; top with each with bacon....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. sour cream 1/4 c. instant espresso powder 2 stick butter 1 1/2 c. sugar 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 mini loaf pans 1 stick butter 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter 1 c. confectioners’ sugar Preparation Step 1For coffee cakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Butter and flour mini loaf pans....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced2 tablespoons sugarSHORTCAKE:1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1 large egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup sour creamWHIPPED CREAM:1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Toss strawberries with sugar; let stand, allowing juices from berries to release. For shortcake, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup picante sauce1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained2 tablespoons taco seasoning1 tablespoon onion soup mix8 flour tortillas (10 inches), room temperature Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth; stir in the cheddar cheese, picante sauce, olives, taco seasoning and soup mix. Spread over tortillas; roll up jelly-roll style....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoons canola oil3 tablespoons ketchup1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried minced onion1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/3 cup chow mein noodles1/3 cup real bacon bits Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, eggs, chow mein noodles and bacon. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup boiling water1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 small garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon ground mustard4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)4 cups spring mix salad greens1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned2 green onions, sliced1 cup canned bean sprouts, drained2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts Preparation For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 cup diced yellow summer squash2/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper2/3 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation In a large saucepan, place rice mix, contents of seasoning packet and water as directed on package. Bring to a boil. Add carrots. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed....

Ingredients 1 bottle (64 ounces) cranberry juice6 cups apple cider or juice2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1 medium lemon, cut into wedges4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)2 teaspoons whole cloves1 teaspoon whole allspiceCranberries, lemon peel strips and additional cinnamon sticks, optional Preparation In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine cranberry juice, apple cider, lemonade concentrate and lemon. Place cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string....

Ingredients POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:1/2 cup white wine vinegar1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon poppy seedsSALAD:1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, torn2 cups seeded cubed watermelon1 cup halved green grapes1 cup fresh raspberries1/4 cup sliced almonds Preparation In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, onion powder and salt. Cover and process until sugar is dissolved. Continue processing while adding oil in a steady stream....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water (70° to 80°)1 egg4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt3-1/4 cups bread flour1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast Preparation In a bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 8 mild banana peppers1 pound bulk pork sausage1/2 cup cooked rice1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon chili powder, optional1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional Preparation Remove pepper stems; cut peppers in half lengthwise. Carefully remove seeds and membranes; set aside. Combine the sausage, rice, onions, garlic, salt and pepper; stuff into pepper halves....

Ingredients 6 uncooked breakfast turkey sausage links1/2 cup diced green pepper1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup water3/4 cup chicken broth1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1/8 teaspoon garlic powderDash pepper3/4 cup cooked rice Preparation Crumble sausage into a saucepan; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Add green pepper, onion and water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix7 cups fat-free milk, divided1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or rum extract2 to 4 packets sugar substitute1 cup fat-free evaporated milk Preparation Combine pudding mix, 2 cups of milk, vanilla and sugar substitute in a bowl; mix according to pudding directions. Pour into a half-gallon container with a tight-fitting lid. Add 3 cups of milk; shake well. Add evaporated milk and shake....