Ingredients 2 cups water1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon salt2 cups uncooked instant rice1 cup frozen peas Preparation Bring water, butter and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and peas. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-7 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed.

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 large egg1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beefSAUCE:1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optionalHot cooked noodlesMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the onion, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 tablespoon sesame seeds1-1/2 tablespoons sugar2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Set aside 1/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 3-1/2 pounds chicken wings3 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional soy sauce4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder2 medium limes, cut into wedges Preparation Preheat the oven to 425°. Cut chicken wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip sections. Combine the onions, chili sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, sugar and five-spice powder in a large container....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups cherry pie filling2 cups whipped topping1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches) Preparation In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the pie filling and whipped topping until blended. Spoon into crust. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1/2 cup maraschino cherries1 to 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced Preparation Drain pineapple and oranges, reserving juices in a 2-cup measuring cup; set fruit aside. Add enough water to juices to measure 1-1/2 cups. In a saucepan, whisk the juices and pudding mix. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil....

Ingredients 60 NILLA Wafers 5 tbsp. butter or margarine 3 tbsp. sugar 4 package Philadelphia® Cream Cheese 1 c. sugar 2 tbsp. flour 1 c. Breakstone’s® or Knudsen® Sour Cream 1 package Jell-O® Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding 4 eggs 2 c. Cool Whip® Dips Strawberry Crème 1 c. blueberries 1 c. Sliced fresh strawberries 1 c. sliced peeled kiwis Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 325 degrees F.Step 2Line 13- x 9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, cubed4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped2 cups sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnutsTOPPING:4-1/2 cups sugar1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/2 cup butter, cubed1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups chopped walnuts Preparation In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons olive oil4 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed1 teaspoon sugar Preparation In a small bowl, combine garlic and oil; brush over corn. Sprinkle with sugar. Place each on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. x 12 in.). Fold foil over corn and seal tightly. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornstarchOrange and blue food coloring, optionalFROSTING:1-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup butter, softened2-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk60 miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar and cornstarch until blended. Gradually beat in flour. If desired, divide dough in half; tint one portion orange and the other blue. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in....

Ingredients 5 cups Chocolate Chex4 cups Cinnamon Chex1 cup salted cashews1 cup dried banana chips6 tablespoons butter, cubed1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon coconut extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereals, cashews and banana chips. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Add the coconut, honey, cocoa, extract and cinnamon; stir until blended. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 medium fresh golden beets and beet greens3 tablespoons melted coconut oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup chopped leeks (white portion only)1 teaspoon curry powder1 teaspoon garlic salt1 cup medium pearl barley1/2 cup white wine or unsweetened apple juice1 cup grated Manchego cheese3 tablespoons lemon juice (Meyer lemons preferred)4 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyLemon slices...

Ingredients Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches)6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 2-1/2 pounds)1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground nutmeg2 tablespoons butter2% milkAdditional sugar Preparation Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim crust even with edge of plate. Set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Arrange half of the apples in pastry shell; sprinkle with half of the sugar mixture....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 frozen key lime pie (36 ounces), cut into 1-in. cubes, thawed1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cream, sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Place half of the pie pieces in a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl. Spread with half the cream cheese mixture; top with 1/2 cup coconut and 1/2 cup pecans....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped green pepper2 cups water, divided1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-salt diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) salt-free tomato paste2 to 4 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, cook the onion and green pepper in 1/2 cup water until tender. Add beans, tomatoes and tomato paste....

Ingredients 2 c. raw cashews 1 tsp. nutritional yeast 1/2 c. water 1/4 c. pitted kalamata olives salt Freshly ground pepper 2 eggplants extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. tomatoes 2 medium red onions 4 Italian frying peppers 1 eggplant 2 small zucchini 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 2 clove garlic 1 bay leaf 1 tsp. chopped thyme 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 c. dry white wine...

Ingredients 8 large eggs, lightly beaten2/3 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk2 teaspoons vanilla1/2 cup brown sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and salt. Stir in milk and vanilla. Sift brown sugar into eight 5-oz. custard cups or a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour custard mixture over sugar. Place in shallow baking pan of hot water. Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 3 pounds) 1 envelope onion soup mix1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce16 mini flour tortillas, warmedOptional toppings: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, provolone cheese strips, sliced pepperoncini and sour cream Preparation Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle evenly with soup and dressing mixes. Add broth and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours....

Ingredients 3 cups cubed fresh pineapple1 cup water, divided8 teaspoons sugar, divided12 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks2 cups sliced peeled kiwifruit (about 6 medium) Preparation Place pineapple, 1/2 cup water and 4 teaspoons sugar in a food processor; pulse until combined. Divide among cups. Top cups with foil and insert sticks through foil. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Place kiwi and remaining water and sugar in food processor; pulse until combined....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 pound dried apricots or dates, halved16 ounces Brazil nuts1 cup pecan halves1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained5 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Stir in the apricots, nuts and cherries. Beat eggs and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon into eight greased and floured 4-1/2x2-1/2x1-1/2-in. loaf pans (pans will be full)....