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 salt6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, egg, oil, salt, yeast mixture and 4 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup sour cream1/3 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons minced chives1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper10 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped8 lettuce leaves8 croissants, split Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add eggs and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve on lettuce-lined croissants.

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/2 cup water3 teaspoons chili powder1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, chili powder, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes2 tablespoons dill pickle relish2 tablespoons prepared mustard2 tablespoons ketchup1 teaspoon steak seasoning1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheeseChopped green onions, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons poultry seasoning1 tablespoon paprika1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper3 eggs1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut upOil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a shallow bowl, mix the first nine ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Dip chicken pieces, one at a time, in eggs; coat with flour mixture....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked ziti or rigatoni (about 3 cups)1 can (28 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained1 jar (24 ounces) fire-roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce1 package (16 ounces) smoked sausage, sliced2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1 cup 4% cottage cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook ziti according to package directions for al dente. Drain; return to pot. Add tomatoes, pasta sauce and sausage to ziti; heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 4 long fillets fresh sole 1 container fresh sliced button mushrooms 2 Spanish onions 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 box Manischewitz® Everything Tam Tams c. Corn flake crumbs 2 bottle Thousand Island dressing salt Pepper Curly parsley red bell pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sauté onions in oil until soft and translucent. Add mushrooms and continue to sauté until mushrooms are nicely browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed2 ounces unsweetened chocolate1 cup sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs, lightly beatenFROSTING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup creamy peanut butter1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 to 4 tablespoons milkTOPPINGS:3/4 cup plain M&M’s1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, chocolate and sugar. Remove from the heat; stir in flour until smooth. Add eggs and beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup grated Romano cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley3 garlic cloves, minced1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise4 ounces provolone cheese, shredded, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butter, Romano cheese, basil, parsley and garlic. Spread over cut sides of bread. Sprinkle with provolone cheese if desired. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 8 small red potatoes, cut into wedges1 tablespoon canola oil1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, partially thawed1 cup cubed fully cooked ham1 envelope herb with garlic soup mix Preparation In a large skillet, cook potatoes in oil over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in the broccoli, ham and dry soup mix. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup sugar1 large egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda2/3 cup chopped candied pineapple1/2 cup chopped pecans1/3 cup red candied cherries, choppedCARAMEL GLAZE:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 4 eggs4 cups mashed cooked butternut squash1 cup buttermilk1/4 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)Ground nutmeg, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the eggs, squash, buttermilk, butter and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the squash mixture and mix until smooth. Pour into pastry shells. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unblanched whole almonds1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup chopped dates1/2 cup dried apple slices, chopped1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup Honey Nut Cheerios Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed1/2 cup 2% milk1 cup shredded Gouda cheese1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding milk. Stir in cheese, paprika, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour1/2 cup sugar3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 teaspoons salt1 cup water1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup butter, cubed1 large egg, room temperature4 to 4-1/2 cups bread flourASSEMBLY:48 dried currants24 slivered almonds1 large egg2 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, mix pastry flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water, milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon almond extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons almond paste1 egg white, lightly beaten3 dozen whole almonds Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle....

Ingredients 3 meaty beef soup bones (beef shanks or short ribs)2-1/2 quarts water1 medium onion, chopped5 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1 tablespoon cider vinegar1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 bay leaves1-1/2 cups chopped carrots1-1/2 cups chopped celery2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1/2 cup medium pearl barley1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dill weed Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, place soup bones, water, onion, bouillon, vinegar, salt, pepper and bay leaves....

Ingredients 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 2 whole egg yolks 1/4 c. sour cream 2/3 c. key lime juice 2 tbsp. key lime zest 1 pre-made graham cracker crust 2 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. lime zest, for garnish Lime slices, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Make filling: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks and sour cream until smooth....

Ingredients 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled2 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon salsa1 tablespoon mayonnaise2 to 3 teaspoons lime juice, optional1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon garlic saltTortilla chips Preparation In a small bowl, mash avocados. Stir in the onions, salsa, mayonnaise, lime juice if desired, cumin, chili powder and garlic salt. Serve with chips.

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1 tablespoon vodka1 to 2 tablespoons ice water1 large egg1 tablespoon waterFILLING:1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1 cup evaporated milk3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder Preparation In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Tossing with a fork, gradually add enough vodka and enough ice water for dough to hold together when pressed....