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Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons butter, softened1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour4 cups water2 tablespoons baking sodaCoarse salt8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 to 2 tablespoons whole milkPrepared mustard Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 8 ounces each)2 tablespoons butter1 cup chicken broth, divided1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup dried cranberries1/8 teaspoon pepper3 teaspoons cornstarchHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, brown the pork chops in butter for 3 minutes on each side. Add 1/2 cup broth and rosemary. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 160°....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon lemon extractLEMON SAUCE:1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling3 to 4 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon lemon extract1 cup whipped topping Preparation Prepare cake batter according to package directions, adding lemon zest and extract. Bake according to package directions. After baking, immediately invert pan and cool completely. For the sauce, combine the pie filling, milk, lemon juice and extract in a bowl; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 2 cups water1 cup quinoa, rinsed1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 cups frozen peas1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons chopped walnuts Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute onion in oil until tender, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips2 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 large green pepper, cubed2/3 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend1 small tomato, cut into wedges Preparation In a bowl, place noodles in 1-1/2 cups hot water for 2 minutes; drain and set aside. Discard seasoning package or save for another use....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed (1/2-inch pieces)2 cups halved fresh strawberries2 tablespoons butter, cubedCRUST:2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup canola oil1/3 cup warm water1 tablespoon 2% milk1 tablespoon granulated or coarse sugarVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix sugar and flour. Add fruit; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Dot with butter....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup 2% milk1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons butter, meltedAdditional Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, oregano, milk and egg (batter will be thick). Spoon into a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 envelopes pesto sauce mix, divided4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted Preparation Prepare 1 envelope pesto sauce mix according to package directions. Sprinkle fillets with remaining pesto mix, patting to help adhere. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) lima or butter beans, rinsed and drained1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup ketchup4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large bowl, combine the beans, onion, brown sugar and ketchup. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour....

Ingredients 6 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 medium sweet onions, sliced and separated into rings1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in oil over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In the drippings, saute onions until tender. Spoon over chops; add broth....

Ingredients 1/2 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into two pieces1 large potato, cut into wedges1/2 each medium green, sweet red and yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 small onion, chopped2 teaspoons lemon juice2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Divide the kielbasa, potatoes, peppers and onion among two double thicknesses of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Drizzle with lemon juice and oil; sprinkle with garlic powder, pepper and salt....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 large eggs1/2 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup fresh blueberries1/4 cup fresh raspberries1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar Preparation Divide butter between two 2-cup round baking dishes. Place on a baking sheet. Heat in a 400° oven until butter is melted. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, lemon zest and vanilla. Whisk in flour until blended....

Ingredients 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix2 cups cold milk1 cup cold cooked rice1/2 cup raisinsWhipped toppingMaraschino cherries Preparation In a bowl, combine pudding mix and milk; beat for 1-2 minutes until well blended. Stir in rice and raisins. Spoon pudding into individual bowls. Chill. Garnish with whipped topping and a cherry.

Ingredients 4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup sugar1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 cup orange juice1 cup sliced fresh strawberries Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, bring rhubarb, water and sugar to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until rhubarb is tender, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in orange zest and juice. Chill until mixture begins to thicken....

Ingredients 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)1 medium lemon1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 medium carrots, cut into chunks1 large onion, quarteredLEMON SAUCE:1/2 cup sugar4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 cup cold water2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons grated lemon zest1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional1 green onion, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Pat chicken dry. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice over chicken. Place lemon in cavity. Rub garlic over chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package Philadelphia® Cream Cheese 1 c. cold milk 1 package Jell-O® Chocolate Instant Pudding 1 tub Cool Whip® Whipped Topping 3/4 c. Jet-Puffed® Minature Marshmallows c. chopped Planters® Cocktail Peanuts 1/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips 25 NILLA Wafers Preparation Step 1Line 9-inch round pan with plastic wrap; set aside. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mix; beat until blended....

Ingredients CAKE:2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon baking powder1/3 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup whole milk, room temperature3-1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawedGLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons half-and-half cream or milk2 teaspoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a bowl, whisk together the first three ingredients; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 egg1/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1 envelope brown gravy mix, divided1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 cup water1 tablespoon prepared mustard Preparation In a large bowl, whisk egg and milk. Add the bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon gravy mix and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two patties, about 3/4 in. thick. Place in a small baking pan....

Ingredients 6 cups cubed cooked red potatoes1 cup chopped cucumber1 cup chopped celery3/4 cup sliced green onions2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon dried basil1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removedDRESSING:1-3/4 cups mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add salmon; toss lightly. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; mix well....

Ingredients 2 pounds pears, peeled and halved2 cups water1-1/2 cups sugar5-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the pears, water, sugar and 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender. Cool slightly. In a blender, process pear mixture for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in....