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Rounding Up Memorial Day Recipes!

This weekend will bring the unofficial kickoff of summertime and while we're celebrating and remembering heroes in our families, we know that you'll be doing the same...and enjoying something yummy to eat too! Whether you're headed to a hometown parade, celebrating with a backyard cookout or gathering for a picnic in the park, we'd love to hear what's on your menu.

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Picnic-perfect, this recipe from Everyday Simple Suppers is a fruity twist on chicken salad...made with turkey and plenty of crunch!

 

Apricot-Cashew Salad Sandwiches
Thanks to Rhonda Reeder from Ellicott City, Maryland, who shared this family-favorite recipe with us. 

2 c. cooked turkey, diced
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced
1 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. dried apricots, finely chopped
1/4 c. cashews, chopped
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. sour cream
2 T. apricot preserves
1/4 t. ground ginger
1/8 t. nutmeg
1/8. pepper
8 slices sandwich bread
4 lettuce leaves

Toss together turkey, apple, celery, apricots and cashews in a large bowl set aside. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, preserves, ginger, nutmeg and pepper in a separate bowl; spoon over turkey mixture and fold in until well blended. Spoon evenly onto 4 slices of bread. Top with lettuce leaf and remaining bread slices. Makes 4 sandwiches.

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Rounding Up Sizzling Skillet Recipes!

With the seasoning just perfect after years of use, Vickie's loves her cast-iron skillet, handed down from her mom. It's her go-to for making Sunday breakfast, sizzling pork chops and even pizza! Whether you use an heirloom like Vickie's, have seasoned your own cast-iron skillet or just love a good skillet meal, this week's Recipe Round-Up is for you!

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Filled with sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni and plenty of cheese, this deep-dish pizza has an amazing crust...the secret is baking it in a cast-iron skillet! Vickie shares her secret to using cast iron, and handy tips on how to keep it clean and well seasoned.

 

Deep-Dish Skillet Pizza
Shared by Linda Kilgore from Kittanning, Pennsylvania,
this recipe appears in our cookbook, Rush-Hour Recipes.

1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
1 to 2 15-oz. jars pizza sauce
1/2 lb. ground pork sausage, browned and drained
5-oz. pkg. sliced pepperoni
1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. green pepper, sliced
Italian seasoning to taste
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Generously grease a large cast-iron skillet. Press thawed dough into the bottom and up the sides of skillet. Spread desired amount of pizza sauce over dough. Add favorite toppings, ending with cheeses on top. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. Carefully remove skillet from oven. Let stand several minutes; pizza will finish baking in the skillet. Cut into wedges to serve. Serves 4.

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Your Favorite Recipes, Just for Mom!

This Sunday is Mother's Day and whether you're the guest of honor or lucky enough to spend it with your own mom, the occasion calls for some of Mom's favorites. We love any occasion to get together with family & friends, but Mother's Day adds a certain sweetness to any gathering...what's on YOUR menu for Sunday?

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This recipe appears in our cookbook, Coming Home with Gooseberry Patch, and makes a delicious addition to brunch, lunch or dinner -- no matter what time of year you're celebrating!

Chicken & Cheddar Purses

1-1/4 c. cooked chicken, diced
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
3 T. mayonnaise
1/4 c. celery, thinly sliced
1/4 c. green onion, sliced
1 T. pimento, chopped
1/2 t. garlic salt
1/8 t. pepper
17.3-oz. pkg. frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg
1 T. water

Mix together all ingredients except pastry, egg and water; set aside. Unfold thawed pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet into a 12”x12” square. Cut six, 6”x6” squares, reserving remaining pastry for another use. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto center of each square. Bring 4 corners of pastry to center; twist slightly and press edges to seal, forming a bundle shape. Arrange bundles on an ungreased baking sheet. Whisk together egg and water; brush over bundles. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 25 minutes, until golden. Makes 6 servings.

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Rounding up Cinco de Mayo Favorites!

Cinco de Mayo is coming up this Sunday, but in our opinion, it's ALWAYS a good time for a Mexican fiesta! Share your favorite appetizer, dip, main dish or dessert inspired by south-of-the-border flavors...we'd love to hear about it.

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This recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Homestyle Favorites, along with 100 more recipes your family will enjoy any day of the year!  

Chicken Taco Salad
Abby Snay from San Francisco, California shared this yummy recipe with us...you'll love the crisp tortilla cups stuffed with yummy ingredients!

 8 6-inch flour tortillas
2 c. cooked chicken breast, shredded
1-1/4 oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix
3/4 c. water
2 c. shredded lettuce
15-1/2 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1-1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. green onion, sliced
15-1/4 oz. can corn, drained
2-1/4 oz. can sliced black olives, drained
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
Garnish: sour cream, salsa

Microwave tortillas on high setting for one minute, or until softened. Press each tortilla into an ungreased jumbo muffin cup to form a bowl shape. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; cool. Combine chicken, taco seasoning and water in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until blended, about 5 minutes. Divide lettuce among tortilla bowls. Top with chicken and other ingredients, garnishing with a dollop of sour cream and salsa. Makes 8 servings.

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Enjoy Breakfast Anytime? Share Today!

Mmm...nothing beats the smell of bacon & eggs in the morning, and sometimes we even enjoy these morning meals for dinner too! Whether you tend toward sweet or savory, we're gathering up your best breakfast, brunch or "brinner" recipes this week!

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This recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Breakfast & Brunch Recipes, where you'll find 100 more breakfast recipes that can be enjoyed at any time of day! 

Southern Veggie Brunch Casserole
Jennifer McClure from Lebanon, Indiana, shared this recipe. She writes, "Our family always has this breakfast dish for dinner, and it's fondly called 'brinner' by our two children." 

1 lb. ground pork sausage,
    browned and drained
1/2 c. green onions, chopped
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded
    and diced
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 c. biscuit baking mix
1 doz. eggs, beaten
1 c. milk
1/2 t. dried oregano
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper

In a greased 3-quart casserole dish, layer sausage, onions, peppers, tomatoes and cheese. In a large bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; pour over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes, until set and top is golden. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serves 6 to 8.

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Rounding Up Your Favorite Smoothie Recipes!

Whether you're trying to add more fruits and veggies to your day or looking for a wholesome breakfast you can enjoy anywhere, smoothies are a delicious solution. We love the super-fruity ones and have recently started enjoying ones with greens like spinach and kale...amazing what a little banana adds to the flavor of these "green monster" smoothies! Have you discovered a favorite concoction?

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This recipe appears in our cookbook, Fresh from the Farmstand, where you'll find a half-dozen more smoothie recipes too! 

Green Monster Smoothie
This recipe (and photo!) comes from our friend, Tina Butler of Mommy's Kitchen. She writes, "Wanting my children to eat helathier, I tried these yummy smoothies filled with bananas, almond milk and spinach. They were a hit!"

1 c. vanilla almond milk
1 to 2 bananas, sliced and frozen
1 c. fresh or frozen spinach
1/2 c. ice
Optional: 1 T. honey

Combine milk, bananas, spinach and ice in a blender; process on high setting until smooth. Add honey if a sweeter taste is desired. Pour into glasses to serve. Makes 3 to 4 servings.

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Recipe Round-Up: Noodles, Rice and Pasta!

Whether it's Grandma's spaghetti & meatballs, quick & easy chicken & noodles or your own take on Spanish rice, we're looking for your favorite recipes using any of these filling ingredients! 

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This family-friendly recipe from 101 Easy, Everyday Recipes combines the yumminess of macaroni & cheese with tender ham and veggies for a simple and delicious meal you'll definitely want to add to your weekly rotation!

Cheesy Ham & Vegetable Bake
Jackie Flood from Geneseo, New York, shared this recipe with us. She writes, "This is a good way to use up leftover ham and, if you prefer a lighter version, low-fat products work just fine in this recipe!"

1-1/2 c. rotini pasta,
    uncooked
16-oz. pkg. frozen broccoli,
    carrots and cauliflower blend
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. milk
1-1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
    cheese, divided
1-1/2 c. cooked ham, chopped
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. croutons, crushed

Cook pasta according to package directions; add frozen vegetables to cooking water just to thaw. Drain; place mixture in a 2-quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Mix sour cream, milk, one cup cheese, ham, onion and garlic; stir into pasta mixture in dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with croutons and remaining cheese during last 5 minutes of baking. Serves 6.

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Recipe Round-Up: Sandwiches, Wraps, Melts & More

The days are warming up and it'll be picnic weather before we know it. On sunny Sunday afternoons, we love to grab a cozy quilt and pack our basket with a portable lunch to enjoy in the park. Whether you're looking forward to the first picnic of the year or on the hunt for something other than PB & J to pack in the kids' lunchboxes, tell us...

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This easy recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Hearty Recipes, and can be spiced up with banana peppers or even fresh chopped jalapeños!

Santa Fe Sandwiches
Deanne Birkestrand from Minden, Nebraska shared this recipe with us. She suggests, "Add a fresh fruit salad for a quick & tasty meal with friends!"

6 hoagie buns, split
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 t. chili powder
1/2 t. ground cumin
1/4 t. salt
6 tomatoes, sliced
8-oz. pkg. deli sliced turkey
1/2 c. sliced black olives
1/3 c. green onions, sliced
3 avocados, pitted, peeled
    and sliced
8-oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar
    cheese
Garnish: shredded lettuce
    and salsa

Arrange hoagie buns open-faced on an ungreased baking sheet; set aside. In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream and seasonings; spread over each bun. Equally layer remaining ingredients except garnish in the order listed; bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Garnish with lettuce and salsa. Makes 12 servings.

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Sharing Easter Sweets & Treats!

If you saw last week's Recipe Round-Up and were wishing it was a sweet collection instead, then you're in luck this week! Between the strawberry shortcake, lemon bars and the the coconut cream pie, we all have a favorite goodie to share (and eat!) on Easter Sunday. Share them with US in today's round-up...we're looking forward to dessert already!

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What are your favorite EASTER DESSERT recipes?
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(Want something savory instead? Check out last week's Recipe Round-Up!)

 

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This easy recipe from 101 Farmhouse Favorites combines the conveniece of a shortcut ingredient with a from-scratch crumble and fresh berries...it's the perfect balance and we love it!

Super Berry Crisp 
Sandy Widdows of Tucson, Arizona, shared this recipe with us. She writes, "I made this recipe one day with only the ingredients I had on hand. It turned out to be one of my husband's favorites...now I make it all the time!"

21-oz. can cherry pie filling
2 c. fresh blueberries
1/4 c. butter
1/3 c. long-cooking oats, uncooked
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 t. sugar
1/4 t. cinnamon
Garnish: whipped cream

Pour pie filling into an ungreased 9" pie plate; fold in blueberries. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add remaining ingredients except garnish to melted butter, stirring to coat well. Spread oat mixture over fruit in pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, or until topping is crisp and golden. Garnish individual servings with whipped cream. Serves 8.

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Favorite Savory Easter Recipes?

Whether you're celebrating Easter with a big group or just having a backyard egg hunt, there's bound to be something tasty on the menu! This week, we're gathering up your best savory dishes for this family feast, from brunch to dinner.

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This classic Easter dish has a secret that you probably already have in your pantry! The recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Cozy Casseroles.

Scalloped Potatoes    
Lynnette Zaunmiller from San Tan Valley, Arizona shared this recipe with us. She writes, "My mother used to make this recipe quite often...there were three of us girls and we all loved it!"

3 potatoes, peeled and sliced
6 slices bacon, halved
1 onion, chopped
3 T. fried chicken coating mix
1/2 t. salt
2 c. milk
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

In a saucepan over medium heat, cover potatoes with water and cook until almost tender; drain. Meanwhile, cook bacon and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Add coating mix, salt and milk to reserved drippings; cook until thickened. Fold potatoes into bacon mixture. Transfer to a greased 3-1/2 quart casserole dish and bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove cover, top with cheese and bake for another 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serves 6.

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Recipe Round-Up for St. Patrick's Day

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, we know some of you are planning to serve up something special on the 17th. We've found so much inspiration on Pinterest and have even started our own Luck O' the Irish board there...what are you planning?

Even if you're not fixing anything Irish-inspired on Sunday, we know you have a green recipe to share, be it salad, beans, spinach or maybe even your own Shamrock Shake!

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All the flavors of our favorite sandwich come together in this creamy soup,
found in our cookbook, 101 Hearty Recipes!

Reuben Soup
Thanks to Sandy Roy from Crestwood, Kentucky, who shared this recipe with us!

2 T. butter
1 onion, chopped
4 c. chicken broth
1 c. sauerkraut, drained
    and chopped
1 bay leaf
2 T. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water
1 c. whipping cream
1 c. half-and-half
1 lb. deli corned beef,
    cubed
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese
salt and white pepper to taste
Garnish: rye croutons

Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion and cook until soft. Add broth, sauerkraut and bay leaf. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Add to saucepan; stir in cream, half-and-half, corned beef and cheese. Simmer over very low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often; do not boil. Remove bay leaf and add salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with croutons. Serves 6.

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Dinner in Under an Hour!

Soccer practice? Check.

Errands run? Check.

Car wash, dog groomer, pick up the kids? Check, check, check.

But what about dinner? Uh-oh.

We all have days when we're running this way and that, and before we know it, it's dinnertime. Somehow, we need to make something satisfying for the family and the clock is ticking. What are YOUR go-to recipes when you're short on time...we're rounding them all up today!

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Quick & easy with a zesty kick, this recipe appears
in our cookbook, Rush-Hour Recipes!

Chicken Enchilada Bake
Thanks to Sara Wright from Colorado Springs, Colorado who shared this recipe with us.

2 c. rotini pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless, skinless
    chicken breasts, cooked
    and chopped
15-oz. can diced tomatoes,
    drained
1-1/2 c. shredded Mexican-blend
    cheese, divided
10-oz. can enchilada sauce

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, tomatoes and one cup cheese; stir in enchilada sauce. Spoon into a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with remaining cheese. Return to oven an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is melted. Makes 6 servings.

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Rounding Up Your Favorite Chicken Recipes!

Chicken is an essential ingredient in so many of our favorite recipes, from pot pies to soup, casseroles to grilled favorites. Versatile, economical and easy to prepare, it's no wonder we're always on the hunt for a new way to fix it! Whether you prefer the oven, skillet or slow cooker, tenderloins or drumsticks, we're gathering them all up today!

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What are your favorite CHICKEN recipes?
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(More of a beef lover? Check out last week's Round-Up!)

 

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This savory soup appears in our cookbook, Fresh from the Farmstand...spice up tonight's dinner with this zesty dish!

Chicken, Lime & Tortilla Soup
Lisa Lankins of Mazatlán, Mexico shared this recipe with us. She writes, "I've been making this soup for ages, and since I moved here several years ago, it has taken on the real flavors of Mexico. I've made a few changes to make it easier for everyone up north!"

3 to 3-1/2 lbs. chicken
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
juice of 3 limes
2 t. Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. red pepper, chopped
1 t. green chiles, chopped
1/4 c. corn
1 t. garlic, minced
1/4 c. long-cooking rice, uncooked
salt to taste
1/2 t. pepper
Garnish: diced avocado,
    shredded Mexican-blend
    cheese, tortilla strips

Cover chicken with water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer for about an hour, until chicken is very tender. Remove chicken to a plate, reserving 4 cups broth in stockpot. Let chicken cool slightly. To reserved broth, add tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice and Worcestershire sauce; simmer for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, chop half the chicken meat and set aside; reserve the rest for another recipe. Stir in remaining ingredients except garnish; simmer an additional 20 minutes. Stir in chopped chicken. Garnish individual soup bowls as desired. Serves 6. 

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Rounding Up Beefy Family Favorites!

Most families' grocery lists include ground beef, stew beef, a plump roast to pop in the slow cooker or another version of this hearty ingredient. Maybe you have a secret-ingredient spaghetti sauce or a beef stew that always warms 'em up on cold, wintry days? Today we're looking for YOUR favorite recipes using this kitchen staple!

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What are your favorite recipes using BEEF?
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This super-easy recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Easy, Everyday Recipes and your family will love it!

Easy Skillet Lasagna
Terri McClure of Hilliard, Ohio, shared this recipe with us. She writes, "My husband often requests this recipe, and sometimes, he even helps prepare it! Tastes great with ground turkey too."

1-1/2 T. olive oil
1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
16-oz. jar spaghetti sauce
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
6 lasagna noodles, cooked and cut in half
12-oz. container small-curd cottage cheese
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté green pepper, onion and garlic until tender; drain. Transfer to a bowl; stir in spaghetti sauce and browned beef. In skillet, layer 1/3 of sauce mixture, half the lasagna noodles, half the cottage cheese, 2 slices of mozzarella and half the Parmesan. Repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce, making sure to cover all noodles. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes before uncovering and serving. Serves 4.

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Making Something Special for Valentine's Day?

Planning a special breakfast for your family, making festive cupcakes for friends or whipping up a dinner for two for your sweetie? Valentine's Day is tomorrow and we want to hear how you're celebrating!

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What are your favorite VALENTINE'S DAY recipes?
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This recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes and you'll fall in LOVE with these fudgy treats.

Be Mine Cherry Brownies
Thanks to Dana Cunningham from Lafayette, Louisiana for sharing this recipe!  

18.3-oz. pkg. fudge
    brownie mix
3 1-oz. sqs. white
    baking chocolate
1/3 c. whipping cream
1 c. cream cheese frosting
1/4 c. maraschino cherries,
    drained and chopped
1-1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate
    chips
1/4 c. butter
Garnish: candy sprinkles

Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions. Line a 13"x9" baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving several inches on sides for handles. Spray bottom of foil with non-stick vegetable spray; spread batter into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 24 to 26 minutes; let cool. Lift brownies from pan; remove foil. Use a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut brownies. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white baking chocolate and whipping cream for one to 2 minutes, stirring until chocolate is melted; refrigerate 30 minutes. Stir frosting and cherries into chilled chocolate mixture; spread over brownies. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter for one to 2 minutes, stirring until smooth. Transfer to a plastic zipping bag, snip off a tip and drizzle over brownies. Garnish with sprinkles. Makes 14.

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Top 10 Chocolate Winners!

 

 

TOP 10 CHOCOLATE
RECIPE ROUND-UP WINNERS!

In this week's Recipe Round-Up, we asked you to vote
for your favorite links shared with us...here are the
Top 10 recipes that had the most Likes,
as of Friday afternoon.

Double Chocolate Toffee Bread
from Flour Me With Love

Inside Out Peanut Butter Cup
from Flour Me With Love

Iced Mocha Frappe
from Crazy for Cookies & More

 

Chocolate Cupcakes with Pudding in the Middle
from Crazy for Cookies & More

 

Best-Ever Buckeye Brownies
from SusieQTpies Scraps of Life

 

Chocolate Bundt Cake with White Chocolate Hazelnut Icing
from Crazy for Cookies & More

 

Caramel Nut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
from Crazy for Cookies & More  

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes
from Hoosier Homemade

 

Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
from Hoosier Homemade

 

German Chocolate Cheesecake Cake
from Mommy's Kitchen

Thanks to EVERYONE who linked up this week and all of you who voted
with a click or a like. One of the reasons we love hosting is that it gives us
a chance to discover NEW blogs and see what you're all cooking up!

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something yummy and then come visit us next Wednesday for
another Recipe Round-Up...join in with a link to YOUR blog
and you could be featured too.

 

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Calling All Choco-holics!

Whether baked into chunky cookies, oozing from fudgy brownies or drizzed over dreamy ice cream, chocolate has to be one of our favorite flavors of all time. There are so many ways to enjoy it, each one more rich & decadent than the last!

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This recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes and has a chocolatey surprise inside!

2-Kiss Cupcakes
Thanks to Athena Colegrove from Big Springs, Texas, who shared this recipe with us. 

3/4 c. butter, softened
1-2/3 c. sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 t. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. baking cocoa
1-1/4 t. baking soda
1/4 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1-1/3 c. water
60 milk chocolate drops, divided

Chocolate Frosting:
1/4 c. margarine, melted
1/2 c. baking cocoa
1/3 c. milk
1 t. vanilla extract
3-1/2 c. powdered sugar

Beat butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla; set aside. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add alternately with water to butter mixture. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Place a chocolate drop in center of each. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool. To prepare Chocolate Frosting combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost with cupcakes Chocolate Frosting. Top each with a chocolate drop. Makes 2-1/2 dozen.

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Rounding Up Recipes for the Big Game!

With the big game coming up this Sunday, our minds turned to appetizers, dips, meatballs and buffalo-anything...how about you? Whether you're a fan of the game or just love spending time with family & friends (and the commercials!), game-day snacks can't be beat!

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This recipe is a classic for game-day get-togethers and
it's found in our cookbook, Our Favorite Cheese Recipes!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

3 boneless, skinless chicken
    breasts, cooked and diced
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese,
    softened
15-oz. jar blue cheese
    salad dressing
12-oz. bottle hot pepper
    sauce
12-oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar
    cheese
celery sticks, tortilla chips

Combine chicken, cream cheese, salad dressing and hot sauce; spread in a lightly greased 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve with celery sticks and tortilla chips. Makes about 9 cups

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Rounding Up Favorite Meatless Meals!

Lots of families these days are looking to spend less at the grocery store and add more veggies to family dinners...weekly meatless meals have become a popular way to do both! Whether packed with veggies or a family favorite minus the meat, today's Recipe Round-Up is where you can share your meatless favorites, for Monday or anytime!

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This recipe is part of our newest title in the Our Favorites series...Our Favorite Meatless Recipes!

Colby-Swiss Broccoli Soup

1/2 c. water
1-1/2 t. chicken bouillon granules
4 c. broccoli flowerets
1 c. carrots, peeled and sliced
3 T. butter
1/4 c. green onions, sliced
3 T. all-purpose flour
1/4 to 1/2 t. nutmeg
1/4 t. pepper
3 c. milk
2 c. shredded Colby cheese
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese

Combine water and bouillon in a 3-quart saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Add broccoli and carrots; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for about 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Set aside. Melt butter; add onion and cook until tender. Stir in flour, nutmeg and pepper. Cook for one minute; gradually add milk and reserved liquid. Cook until thickened; stir in broccoli mixture. Sprinkle in cheeses. Stir until cheeses are melted. Serves 6.

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What's Cooking in YOUR Kitchen?

Whether this week has been hectic & busy or you've been able to relax and enjoy yourself, we'd love to hear what you've cooked up in the last week or so. Let's share our latest kitchen creations today...we know you've got something yummy bubbling away in the oven or simming on the stove!

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We're filming a video for this recipe this week...it originally appeared in
our cookbook, 101 Cozy Casseroles, and is an office favorite!  

Meatball Sub Casserole
Christi Miller of New Paris, Pennsylvania, shared this recipe with us. Her family loves it with a big green salad and garlic bread...delicious!

1 loaf Italian bread, cut into
    1-inch thick slices
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese,
    softened
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 t. Italian seasoning
1/4 t. pepper
2 c. shredded mozzarella
    cheese, divided
1-lb. pkg. frozen meatballs,
    thawed
28-oz. jar pasta sauce
1 c. water

Arrange bread slices in a single layer in an ungreased 13"x9" baking pan; set aside. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings; spread over bread slices. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese; set aside. Gently mix together meatballs, spaghetti sauce and water; spoon over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 4.

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