Coffee Cake MuffinsMakes 1 Dozen1 � Cups All-Purpose Flour� Cup Packed Brown Sugar2 Teaspoons Baking Powder� Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon� Teaspoon Baking Soda� Teaspoon Salt� Cup Strong Brewed Coffee? Cup Canola Oil1 Egg� Cup Apricot PreservesTOPPING:� Cup All-Purpose Flour� Cup Packed Brown Sugar� Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon3 Tablespoons Cold Butter� Cup Chopped WalnutsIn a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.  In another bowl, comb … [Read more...]

Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin CookiesMakes 4 Dozen2 Cups Raisins, Chopped2 Cups Boiling Water� Cup Butter-Flavored Shortening1 Cup Sugar3 Eggs2 � Cups All-Purpose Flour2 Cups Old-Fashioned Oats1 � Teaspoon Baking Soda� Teaspoon Salt2 Cups Chopped WalnutsPlace raisins in a small bowl.  Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes.  Drain and set aside.In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in eggs.  Combine the flour, oats, baking soda … [Read more...]

Tangy Potato SaladMakes 13 Servings4 Pounds Red Potatoes, Cubed3 Tablespoons Plus 2/3 Cup White Wine Vinegar, Divided8 Hard-Cooked Eggs, Sliced6 Radishes, Thinly Sliced� Cup Minced Chives1 Cup Buttermilk� Cup Mayonnaise2 Tablespoons Prepared Mustard1 Tablespoon Dried Minced Onion1 Tablespoon Dill Weed� Teaspoon Salt� Teaspoon PepperPlace potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.  Dr … [Read more...]

Tater Tot CasserolesMakes 2 Casseroles (6 Servings Each)� Pound Bulk Hot Italian Sausage� Pound Lean Ground Beef (90% Lean)1 Small Onion, Chopped2 Cans (10.75 Ounces Each) Condensed Cream of Celery Soup, Undiluted2 Cups Frozen Cut Green Beans, Thawed1 Can (15.25 Ounces) Whole Kernel Corn, Drained2 Cups (8 Ounces) Shredded Colby-Monterey Jack Cheese, Divided� Cup 2% Milk1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder� Teaspoon Seasoned Salt� to � Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper1 Package (32 Ounces) Frozen Tater TotsIn a … [Read more...]

Ravioli LasagnaServes 6Pam Original No-Stick Cooking Spray1 Cup Frozen Loose Cut Leaf Spinach2 Cans (15 Ounces Each) Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli1 Can (14.5 Ounces) Hunt's Diced Tomatoes, Drained Well1 � Teaspoons Dried Italian Seasoning1 Cup 1% Low-Fat Cottage Cheese� Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper1 Cup Shredded Italian Blend CheesePreheat oven to 375�F.  Spray 8x8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.  Place spinach in microwave-safe bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and microw … [Read more...]

Hot Broccoli Cheese DipMakes 3 � Cups2 Cups Kraft Finely Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese1 Package (10 Ounces) Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Thawed, Well Drained1 Package (8 Ounces) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Softened1 Cup Breakstone's or Knudsen Sour Cream1 Envelope Good Seasons Mild Italian Salad Dressing MixMix all ingredients until well blended.Spoon into 9-inch pie plate.Bake at 350�F for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Garnish with green onions and pearl red onions.  Serve wi … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Cheese DipMakes 3 Quarts1 Pound Ground Beef� Pound Bulk Spicy Pork Sausage2 Pounds Process Cheese (Velveeta), Cubed2 Cans (10 Ounces Each) Diced Tomatoes and Green ChilesTortilla ChipsIn a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.  Transfer to a 5-quart slow cooker.  Stir in cheese and tomatoes.Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.  Serve with tortilla chips.Credit: Taste of Home … [Read more...]

Easy Refrigerator PicklesPrep: 45 Minutes + ChillingYield: 4 � Quarts14 Pickling Cucumbers40 Fresh Dill Springs4 Garlic Cloves, Sliced2 Quarts Water1 Cup Cider Vinegar� Cup Sugar1/3 Cup Salt1 Teaspoon Mixed Pickling SpicesCut each cucumber lengthwise into six spears.  In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, dill and garlic; set aside.In a Dutch oven, combine the remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir just until sugar is dissolved.  Pour over cucumber mixtur … [Read more...]