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Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup all-purpose flour6 cups chicken broth1 cup whole milk1 cup half-and-half cream1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperDash ground nutmegLemon wedges Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth, milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, lemon juice and seasonings; heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1/2 small ripe avocado, peeled 2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon lemon juice2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese4 slices Italian bread, toasted 1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach 4 tomato slices4 thick-sliced applewood smoked bacon strips, cooked Preparation Mash avocado with a fork; stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice. Gently stir in cheese. Spread over all toast slices. Top 2 slices of toast with spinach, tomato, bacon and remaining pieces of toast, avocado spread side down....

Ingredients 2 cups cherry tomatoes4 teaspoons Greek seasoning4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)1 carton (6-1/2 ounces) garden vegetable cheese spread2 tablespoons milk Preparation Thread the cherry tomatoes onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; set aside. Sprinkle Greek seasoning over salmon. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 jars (24 ounces each) roasted garlic Parmesan spaghetti sauce1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 medium green peppers2 medium sweet red peppers2 medium sweet yellow peppers1 large sweet onion, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices3 packages (12 ounces each) fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links12 brat or hoagie buns, split12 slices provolone cheese, halved Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine spaghetti sauce and pepper flakes. Heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally; keep warm....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce1 green onion, thinly sliced3/4 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce or 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce45 uncooked large shrimp (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and deveined1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, green onion and Sriracha. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Thread 3 shrimp onto each of 15 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place shrimp on oiled grill rack....

Ingredients 6 eggs3/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon prepared mustard1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 cup cubed fully cooked ham4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy, about 1 minute. Add milk and mustard. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the egg mixture and beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 cup hot water1-1/2 cups milk3 slices process American cheese1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon prepared mustard2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed, optional1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained2 tablespoons diced pimientos2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth....

Ingredients 4 medium baking potatoes1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch strips, optional2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup milk1/4 teaspoon saltPepper to taste1/4 cup butter Preparation Pierce the potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 9-11 minutes or until tender, turning once. Cool slightly; peel and cube. Place potatoes in a bowl; add onion and red pepper if desired. In another bowl, combine the flour, milk, salt and pepper until smooth....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned2 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil....

Ingredients 10 large apples, quartered 1 orange, halved 4 cinnamon sticks 1 tsp. whole cloves 1 tsp. whole allspice 1 whole nutmeg 1/2 c. packed brown sugar Preparation Step 1In a large stockpot over medium heat, add apples, oranges, spices, and brown sugar. Cover with water by at least 2”. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 hours. Step 2Remove orange halves, then use a potato masher or wooden spoon to mash apples....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons dark brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 vanilla bean1/4 cup spun or regular honey1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar8 fresh figs1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawedEGG WASH:1 large egg1 tablespoon water1/4 cup pistachios, chopped Preparation In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla. Divide into 8 small mounds. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Split vanilla bean lengthwise....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls20 miniature hot dogs1 large egg2 teaspoons waterDijon mustardDIP:1/2 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons Dijon mustard3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon cider vinegarDash hot pepper sauce Preparation Separate crescent roll dough into 2 rectangles; seal seams and perforations. Cut each rectangle horizontally into 10 strips. Wrap 1 strip around each hot dog. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over tops....

Ingredients Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a 8” or 9" round cake pan with cooking spray and line bottom with parchment. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, and salt.In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add 3 whole eggs and 3 yolks into stand mixer and whip until thick and lightened in color, about 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually add in ½ cup sugar, whipping at medium speed until fluffy and ribbony, 8 to 10 minutes more....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon vanilla extract2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 cup raspberry, strawberry or apple jellyFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Place sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in a food processor; process for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, chopped4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1-1/3 cups ketchup2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup molasses3 tablespoons yellow mustard2-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings. Return bacon to pan....

Ingredients 3 clove garlic 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley 1 loaf ciabatta c. mayonnaise 1/2 lb. deli turkey 1/2 lb. deli ham 1/4 lb. deli salami 1/4 lb. provolone salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. shredded iceberg lettuce 1 c. hot banana peppers 1/4 c. red onion Preparation Step 1Preheat the broiler.Step 2In a small sauté pan over low heat, melt the butter with the garlic. Continue to cook over low heat until the garlic begins to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 c. uncooked glutinous sticky rice 2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 (5-oz.) cans tuna, drained 1/3 c. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. gochujang 1 tbsp. ground gochugaru 2 large eggs, beaten 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 1 large carrot, julienned 2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil 2 tsp. gochujang 1 small clove garlic, grated 1 bunch perilla, stems removed 1 tbsp....

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened6 tablespoons salsa, divided1/2 cup cocktail sauce3 cans (6 ounces each) small shrimp, rinsed and drained1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheeseSliced green onionsTortilla chips Preparation In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and 3 tablespoons salsa; spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Combine cocktail sauce and remaining salsa; spread over cream cheese. Arrange shrimp evenly over top....

Ingredients 4 quarts popped popcorn2 cups miniature sesame breadsticks or sesame sticks2 cups mixed nuts1 cup sunflower kernels1 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas1 cup potato sticks, optional1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. If desired, stir in potato sticks....

Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin1 cup sugar1-1/3 cups boiling water1/4 cup lemon juice1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs5 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Pour milk into a small metal bowl; place mixer beaters in the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water. Stir in lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until syrupy, about 1-1/2 hours....