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Ingredients 1 lb bulk ground Italian pork sausage 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 6 eggs 1/2 teaspoon pepper 30 sheets frozen phyllo (filo) pastry (14x9 inch), thawed 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz) 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink....

If you love casseroles, you have to try our Chicken Casserole and the popular Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole recipe. CHICKEN MUSHROOM CASSEROLE- We love this chicken mushroom casserole for dinner. The layers of potatoes with chicken and sauteed mushrooms in a creamy and thick sauce then loaded with cheese is so so good. INGREDIENTS- With just a few basic ingredients you can have this hearty casserole ready. Chicken- You can use either boneless skinless chicken breast, chicken thighs, or chicken tenderloins (chicken strips) for this casserole....

Ingredients 1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Remove crust from pouch; unroll on work surface. In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice with spoon until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts 1/4 teaspoon salt Powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Mix butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla in large bowl. Stir in flour, nuts and salt until dough holds together. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet....

Preparation Memorial Day kicks off the start of summer (in our minds at least), and it signals an abundance of fresh produce at farm stands, farmers’ markets, and in the grocery store. In June, we see an plump red cherries-both sour and sweet-big heads of lettuce for salad, new potatoes for potato salad, and refreshing cucumbers to snack on or use to garnish a cocktail. Here, some of the most delicious fruits and vegetables that are in season this month....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (2 1/2 to 3 lb total) 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel and 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon) 2 tablespoons cold water 2 tablespoons cornstarch Cooked white rice, if desired Preparation Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 jar (6.25 oz) basil pesto 2 tablespoons Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) Preparation Spray slow cooker lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Nestle chicken thighs in slow cooker in even layer; they may be arranged tightly, if necessary. In small bowl, stir pesto and chicken broth....

Ingredients 1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage 1 medium onion, cut in half, sliced (1/2 cup) 1 jar (26 to 30 oz) chunky tomato pasta sauce (any variety) 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips 3 cups uncooked mini lasagna (mafalda) noodles or medium egg noodles (6 oz) 2 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 cup shredded Italian-style cheese blend or mozzarella cheese (4 oz)...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 cups uncooked Minute® instant white rice 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits, undrained 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup sliced green onions (about 3) 1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz container) 4...

Ingredients 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 12-lb whole turkey, thawed if frozen 1 poultry or meat injector 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Preparation In blender, place all marinade ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth. If turkey has plastic leg holder, remove and discard before grilling....

Today is the day before Christmas Eve and my children are so excited that Santa is coming soon. We arrived home from Taiwan yesterday evening and we’re trying to recover from jet lag. Without having time to take a breather, my mom is arriving this morning from Japan to spend Christmas and New Years with us! I’m thinking of baking these delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with my mom and the kids today along with some other cookie recipes that I’ve found from other blogs....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 2 1/4 cups water 4 cups seasoned cornbread stuffing crumbs (from 16-oz bag) 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned but not crisp....

My new kitchen is finally done and I am absolutely in love with it. I have about 3 times as much storage space as before and there are actually room for a few people to walk in the kitchen without bumping into each other (we’ll shoot a kitchen tour video soon!). However the cleanup after the renovation and the unpacking seem like it’ll never end. Luckily with my mother-in-law’s and the rest of the family’s help, I was able to put away all my kitchen stuff, but it still took about 1 week....

Ingredients 2 cups frozen broccoli florets 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed chicken broth 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1 cup shredded American or Cheddar cheese (4 oz) Preparation Cook broccoli as directed on package....

Ingredients 3 lb cauliflower, separated into large florets 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (5 oz) 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/4 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease or spray 2-quart baking dish. In 4-quart saucepan two-thirds full of salted water, heat cauliflower to simmering....

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count) 2 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons fine-ground yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425° F. Unroll pie crust in ungreased 9-inch pie plate; press firmly against side and bottom....

Ingredients 3 cups cubed day-old bread 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, chopped (about 2 cups) 1/2 finely chopped onion (1 medium) 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups fat-free (skim) milk 2 cups diced cooked chicken Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix cubed bread, cheese and 1/4 cup of the melted butter....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup frozen onions, celery, bell pepper and parsley seasoning blend (from 12-oz bag) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves 2...

Ingredients 4 oz cream cheese (half an 8-oz package), softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 4 teaspoons coarse white sparkling sugar 1 box (8 oz) chopped dates 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon orange peel 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper, set aside. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and 1 tablespoon sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt About 1 1/4 cups whipping (heavy) cream Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in just enough whipping cream so dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball. (If dough is too dry, mix in 1 to 2 teaspoons more whipping cream.) Place dough on lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat....