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Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon saltSprinkles, jimmies or colored sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into five 1-cup portions; shape each into a 10-in.-long roll. Wrap individually in plastic wrap....

Ingredients Kosher salt 2 (15-oz.) cans Clover Valley® Sliced Potatoes, drained 6 tbsp. butter 3/4 c. half-and-half 1/4 c. milk 1 c. shredded Gruyère cheese Freshly ground black pepper 3 large, sweet onions or white onions, sliced 1 1/2 c. low-sodium beef broth, divided 3 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, plus more for garnish 1 tsp. all-purpose flour Preparation Step 1Make mashed potatoes: In a large pot of salted boiling water over medium heat, boil Clover Valley® Sliced Potatoes until tender, 12 to 15 minutes....

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes2 medium onions, chopped1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons canola oil1-1/2 cups water3 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon caraway seeds1 teaspoon tomato paste1 garlic clove, minced2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons cold water1/2 cup sour cream Preparation Place potatoes and onions in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides....

Ingredients 6 hoagie buns, split1/2 cup pizza sauce12 slices cooked pork (1/4 inch thick and 2 ounces each)1/2 cup Italian salad dressing1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Place bottom and top halves of buns, cut side up, on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Top with pork; drizzle with salad dressing. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and tops of buns are lightly toasted....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/4 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice2 large eggs, room temperatureFILLING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup canned pumpkin2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice3/4 cup whipped toppingFROSTING:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons butter, softened1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 teaspoons 2% milkGreen and orange food coloring1 tablespoon baking cocoa Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the water, butter and sugar to a boil....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. fennel seeds 3 fennel bulbs 12 clove garlic 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. rosemary 2 sprig rosemary 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 tbsp. black peppercorns kosher salt 1 lb. ground lamb 1 boneless saddle of lamb Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Preparation Step 1In a skillet, toast fennel seeds over moderate heat for 2 minutes; crush and transfer to a medium bowl....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1/4 cup poppy seeds4 eggs1/2 cup water1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup lime juiceGLAZE:1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons lime juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan....

Ingredients 6 cups quartered peeled potatoes (about 3 pounds)4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup fat-free milk3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon minced chivesDash paprika Preparation Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. In a large bowl, mash the potatoes. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, salt, garlic powder and pepper; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. sirloin steak 6 tbsp. olive oil salt fresh-ground black pepper 1 lb. arugula 2 c. halved cherry tomatoes (about 3/4 pound) 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. anchovy paste 1 tbsp. red- or white-wine vinegar 2 tbsp. drained capers Preparation Step 1Light the grill or heat the broiler. Coat the steak with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Sprinkle the steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. long-grain white rice 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. ground turkey 1/4 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 2 tbsp. chicken stock or low-sodium broth Asian fish sauce salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 large stalks lemongrass 2 scallions 1 medium shallot 1/2 c. Chopped cilantro 1/2 c. Chopped mint 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper Small romaine or Belgian endive leaves Lime wedges...

Ingredients Cooking spray 56 buttery crackers (2 c. fine cracker crumbs) 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 6 large Eggland’s Best eggs 3/4 c. whole milk 2 tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese 1 c. diced deli black forest ham (about 6 oz.) 1/4 c. fresh parsley leaves, chopped Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375°. Grease an 8-by-8 baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1/2 green pepper, chopped1 cup uncooked instant rice1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce3/4 cup hot water1 teaspoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar Preparation In a large skillet, brown the beef, onion, green pepper and rice. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is tender....

Ingredients 7 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn1 small onion, chopped1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 pound smoked turkey sausage links2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, just until tender, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet coated with cooking spray, saute peppers, corn, onion and garlic until tender....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice2 tablespoons butter3 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 medium onion, finely chopped1 medium carrot, shredded3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weedSEAFOOD:1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined1 pound bay scallops1 can (16 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed5 tablespoons butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried thymeTOPPING:1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted...

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1/2 cup water1/4 cup honey1 cup crushed pineapple, drained1/4 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 medium apple, peeled and thinly slicedPastry for double-crust pie (9 inches) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, water and honey. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cornstarch and cinnamon; stir in cranberry mixture and apple....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon brown sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon canola oil1 large sweet red pepper, julienned3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 small cucumber, seeded and slicedHot cooked spaghetti, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients until smooth; set aside. In a skillet or wok, heat oil; stir-fry red pepper and mushrooms for 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup ground mustard1/4 cup vinegar1/4 cup sugar1 egg yolk2 tablespoons honeyPretzels Preparation In a small saucepan, combine mustard and vinegar; let stand for 30 minutes. Whisk in the sugar and egg yolk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture just begins to simmer and is thickened, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat; whisk in honey. Chill. Serve with pretzels. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 envelope fried rice seasoning2 tablespoons water2 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil1 egg, lightly beaten3 cups cold cooked instant rice1/2 cup peas Preparation In a small bowl, combine seasoning mix and water; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry onions in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add egg; stir until scrambled. Add rice and peas; stir-fry until heated through. Stir in seasoning mixture; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until heated through....

Ingredients 4 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2-1/2 cups)2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth3 cups fresh or frozen corn1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup half-and-half cream1 cup shredded cheddar cheese6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledChopped fresh parsley Preparation Place first 7 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup canola oil2 tablespoons whole milkFILLING:1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/4 cups whole milk3 large egg yolks, room temperature1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 teaspoon vanilla extractMERINGUE:3 large egg whites, room temperature1 cup marshmallow creme1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt. In another bowl, whisk oil and milk....