From October 8
Capellini Caprese
Ingredients
1/2 lb. capellini or spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 cup Italian Dressing and Marinade
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 cup fresh basil, finely sliced
Directions
COOK pasta as directed on package. MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. DRAIN pasta. Add to tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.
Freestyle Apple Tart
Ingredients
1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of 15-oz. pkg.)
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Cream Cheese, softened
3 red and/or green apples (1-1/4 lb.), thinly sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon sugar
1 cup thawed Whipped Topping
Directions
HEAT oven to 450ºF. Line 9-inch pie plate with crust. Carefully spread cream cheese in 6-inch circle in center. TOSS apples with sugar and flour; spoon over cream cheese. Fold crust partially over apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. BAKE 25 min., covering loosely with foil for the last 5 min. Cool. Serve with cool whip. Refrigerate leftovers.
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From October 1
Crisp-and-Creamy Baked Chicken
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
6 Tbsp. (1/2 of 1 pouch) SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
2/3 cup (1/2 of 10-3/4-oz. can) condensed cream of celery soup
1/4 cup milk
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese
PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Coat chicken with coating mix as directed on package; place in greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Discard any remaining coating mix. BAKE 20 min. or until chicken is cooked through (170°F). Meanwhile, cook rice as directed on package. BEAT soup and milk with wire whisk until well blended. Pour evenly over chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Bake an additional 5 min. or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly. Serve with the rice.
Stuffing and Chops Skillet
6 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick (1-1/2 lb.)
1 medium onion, sliced
1 Tbsp. oil
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Pork
COOK chops and onions in hot oil in large skillet 4 min. on each side or until chops are cooked through. Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm. ADD apples and water to skillet. Bring to boil. STIR in stuffing mix. Top with the chops and onions; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. STIR in stuffing mix. Top with the chops and onions; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.
From September 24
Chicken Salad Panini
Ingredients
2-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. Bacon Bits
2 Tbsp. thin green onion slices
2 Tbsp. Ranch Dressing
8 slices multi-grain bread
1 tomato, cut into 8 thin slices
4 Cheddar Cheese Slices
MIX chicken, mayo, bacon, onions and dressing; spread onto 4 bread slices. Top with tomatoes, cheese and remaining bread. COOK in preheated grill pan or skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
Maple-Baked Apple Chicken
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
1/2 cup sliced onions
2 red cooking apples, sliced
1/2 cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup
1/3 cup Zesty Italian Dressing
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Spray large ovenproof nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides. Remove from heat. PLACE onions on top of chicken; surround with apple slices. Mix syrup and dressing; pour over chicken. BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF). Spoon syrup mixture in skillet over chicken just before serving.
From September 10
Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
4 tsp. flour
1/3 cup Cream Cheese Spread
3 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
COOK pasta as directed on package. MEANWHILE, mix broth and flour in medium saucepan with wire whisk. Add cream cheese spread, 2 Tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese, the nutmeg and pepper; cook 2 min. or until mixture comes to boil and thickens, stirring constantly. DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese and the parsley.
Zesty Chicken Tortilla Bake
Ingredients
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/2 cup flour
3 cups milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
16 Flour Tortillas
Directions
PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Mix dressing and flour in medium saucepan with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Cook and stir on medium heat until sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Stir in half of the cheese. Reserve 1 cup of the prepared sauce. ADD chicken, salsa and parsley to remaining sauce; stir until well blended. Spoon 1/3 cup of the sauce mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place 8 of the roll-ups, seam sides down, in each of two (11x8-inch) baking dishes; top evenly with reserved sauce and remaining cheese. BAKE 25 min.
From August 27, 2008
Southern Fried Chicken
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp seasoned salt
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp coarse ground black pepper
2 eggs
4 cups buttermilk
1 cup barbeque sause
2 tbsp Worcesterschire sauce
1 tbsp steak sauce
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 cups oil for frying
In a shallow dish, mix together flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in buttermilk, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and steak sauce. Dredge chicken in milk mixture, then in seasoned flour, alternating in each at least twice. Heat oil in a large, deep-sided skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes on each side.
Spinach Casserole
2 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped spinach
8 oz crumbled feta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup cubed processed cheese food
1 cup melted butter, divided
1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 oz) package phyllo dough
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). In a large bowl, comine the spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, processed cheese food, 1/2 the butter, vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside. Place a layer of phyllo dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish. Spreak the spinach and cheese mixture into the dish and top with 4 layrs of phyllo dough, spraying each layer with butter-flavored cooking spray. Drizzle the remaining butter over the top. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
From August 20, 2008
Spicy Chicken Mac Skillet
Makes:
6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
PREPARE Dinner as directed on package.
MEANWHILE, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until lightly browned and cooked through. Reduce heat to medium; stir in tomatoes and soup. Cook 5 min., stirring occasionally.
ADD Dinner; stir until well blended. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Cook 5 min. or until cheese is melted.
Crispy Baked Pesto Chicken
Makes:
4 servings, one chicken breast half each
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Chicken Coating Mix
2 Tbsp. pesto
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
PREHEAT oven to 400ºF. Coat chicken with coating mix. Place in 8-inch square baking dish.
BAKE 20 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF).
TOP chicken with pesto; sprinkle with cheese. Bake an additional 5 min. or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
From August 13, 2008
Grilled Turkey Club Quesadillas (serves 2)
Ingredients:
- 2 flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp Miracle Whip
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 4 slices of turkey breast
- 1 slice of bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
- shredded or sliced cheese of your choice (Colby Jack recommended)
Preheat grill or stovetop to medium heat. Spread tortillas with Miracle Whip and sprinkle with chili powder. Layer each half of the tortillas with some bacon crumbles and 2 slices of turkey, and add cheese. Fold over the tortillas to cover the filling. Grill 2-3 minutes on each side. You want the tortillas golden brown and the cheese melted.
Taco Beef and Noodle Skillet (serves 4)
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 package of taco seasoning
- 2 cups water
- 1 box of Macaroni and Cheese dinner
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
Brown the meat in a skillet on medium high and drain. Add taco seasoning mix, water and macaroni; mix lightly. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover. Simmer seven minutes or until noodles are tender and liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in sour cream and cheese sauce mix until well blended. Top with tomato, lettuce, and tortilla chips.
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From July 16, 2008
Broccoli CastleRole (from the Columbus Dispatch and White Castle)
- 10 White Castle hamburgers
- 4 packages (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 box (2 lb) Velveeta cheese
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease a large casserole dish. Place the burgers side-by-side in the dish. Cook the broccoli according to the directions, then drain, and spread it evenly over the burgers. Melt the Velveeta and pour it over the broccoli and burgers. Crush the crackers, mix them with the melted butter, and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake about 30 minutes, or until topping starts to brown.
Country Meatloaf
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (subs for beef)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sourdough or plain bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp Worchestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350. Saute onion and garlic in oil until softened. Combine all ingredients except the 2 tablespoons of the BBQ sauce. Mix until well-blended. Form into a loaf, place on a baking sheet. Brush with temaining BBQ sauce. Bake 35-40 minutes.
From July 9, 2008
Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic Dip
- 1 tub Cream Cheese Spread
- 1/2 cup miracle whip dressing
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. finely choppd fresh chives
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients until well blended. Serve with crackers and cut-up fresh vegetables, if desired.
Cracker Bruschetta Bites
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 /Tbsp. Zesty Italian Reduced Fat Dressing
- 40 crackers
- 1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
Directions:
- Mix tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, onions and dressing. Spread each cracker with about 1 tsp. of the cram cheese; top with 1 tsp of the tomato mixture.