Almond TeaYield: 7 Servings6 Cups Water� Cup Sugar� Cup Thawed Limeade Concentrate4 � Teaspoons Unsweetened Instant Tea� Teaspoon Almond Extract� Teaspoon Vanilla Extract1 Medium Orange, Sliced1 Medium Lemon, Sliced1 Medium Lime, SlicedIce CubesIn a 2 quart pitcher, combine the water, sugar, limeade concentrate, instant tea and extracts.  Add fruit slices.  Serve over ice.Credit: Taste of Home … [Read more...]

Peachy Chai SmoothiesServes 2� Cup Frozen Sliced Peaches (From 16-Ounce Bag), Partially Thawed2 Containers (6 Ounces Each) Vanilla Thick & Creamy Low-Fat Yogurt3 Tablespoons Chai Tea Latte Mix (From 10-Ounce Package)� Cup Fat-Free (Skim) MilkGround Nutmeg, If DesiredIn blender or food processor, place all ingredients except nutmeg.Cover; blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth and creamy.  Sprinkle servings with dash of nutmeg.Tip:An Indian specialty, chai is simply a blend … [Read more...]

Tarragon Mashed Potato CasseroleServes 910 Medium Potatoes, Peeled and Quartered1 Package (8 Ounces) Cream Cheese, Softened1 Cup (8 Ounces) Sour Cream� Cup Butter, Cubed1 Teaspoon Pepper� Teaspoon Salt� Teaspoon Garlic Powder� Teaspoon Dried Tarragon� teaspoon Paprika, OptionalPlace potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.  Drain.Beat cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl … [Read more...]

Barbecue Beef PieServes 61 Pound Lean Ground Beef1 Small Bell Pepper, Chopped (1/2 Cup)1 Medium Onion, Chopped (1/2 Cup)? Cup Barbecue Sauce1 � Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (6 Ounces)1 Cup Original Bisquick Mix1 Cup Milk2 EggsAdditional Barbecue Sauce, Heated, If DesiredHeat oven to 400�F.  Spray pie plate, 9x1 �-inches, with cooking spray.  Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.  Stir i … [Read more...]

Chicken �N Peppers Pasta Skillet Makes 6 Servings If you need a little help in the kitchen, you can find cooking classes at www.onlinecookingschools.net. 1 Pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Chopped 1 Green Pepper, Cut Into Thin Strips 1 Jar (14 Ounces) Spaghetti Sauce (About 1 � Cups) 2 Cups (4 Ounces) Rotini Pasta, Cooked, Drained 2 Cups Kraft Classic Garlic Italian Style Shredded Cheese, Divided Spray large skillet with no stick cooking spray. Add chicken; cook and stir … [Read more...]

Taco Bell Home Originals 2-Step Taco DipMakes 6-8 Servings1 Container (16 Ounces) Breakstone's Or Knudsen Sour Cream1 Package (1 � Ounces) Taco Bell Home Originals Taco Seasoning Mix1 Cup Each Shredded Lettuce and Chopped Tomato1 Cup Kraft Mexican Style Shredded CheeseMix sour cream and seasoning mix until well blended.  Spread on bottom of 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.Layer remaining ingredients over sour cream mixture.  Serve with tortilla chips.Credit: Kraft Halloween … [Read more...]

Southwestern BiscuitsMakes About 82 1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar1 Tablespoon Baking Powder3 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine, Softened1 Egg1 Cup (8-Ounce Can) Cream-Style Corn1/2 Cup (4-Ounce Can) Ortega Diced Green Chiles1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Cilantro (Optional)Combine flour, sugar and baking powder in large bowl.  Add butter; cut in with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Stir in egg, corn, chiles and, if desired, cilantro; … [Read more...]

Hot Malted ChocolateServes 54 Cups 2% Milk1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream� Cup Sugar1 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips? Cup Malted Milk Powder2 Teaspoons Vanilla ExtractIn a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.  Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form.Whisk chocolate chips and milk powder into milk until chocolate is melted.  Remove from the heat; whisk in vanilla.  Pour into mugs … [Read more...]