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16 ounces frozen corn
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a large skillet, heat the frozen corn over medium-high heat, stirring often, until hot.
Add the honey and butter and stir until the butter is melted. Cut the cream cheese into small
chunks and add them to the corn, along with the salt and pepper.
Allow the cream cheese to melt, then stir until completely melted into the honey butter sauce.
Serve the corn hot.

6 boneless pork chops 3/4 inch thick
1 box (6 ounces) pork or chicken stuffing mix
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup milk
1/3 c sour cream
2 T dry ranch seasoning

6 boneless pork chops 3/4 inch thick
1 box (6 ounces) pork or chicken stuffing mix
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup milk
1/3 c sour cream
2 T dry ranch seasoning

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon zest optional
2 1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 cup fresh strawberries diced
Glaze:
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
½ cup strawberries chopped (NOT pureed)
2-3 Tbsp lemon juice

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper.
Using a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy.
Add the egg and beat until combined.
Beat in the lemon juice and zest.
Using a separate bowl whisk the flour and baking soda.
Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients.
Using a rubber spatula carefully fold in the diced strawberries.
Scoop the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 40-45 minutes.
Place a toothpick into the center to see if the bars are done.
Place onto the counter to cool before adding glaze.
Glaze:
Using a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and the lemon juice.
Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
Smooth onto the blondies and allow the glaze to harden before enjoying!

1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped into ½-inch pieces
¼ cup basil pesto
1 cup mayonnaise
¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided

Preheat oven to 400˚F.
Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Shred cooked chicken breasts with two forks and transfer chicken to the baking dish. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl combine the basil pesto, mayonnaise, half of the parmesan cheese, salt, and
pepper; stir until well combined.
Add the pesto mixture to the chicken mixture in the baking dish and stir to mix it all together.
Arrange cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese on top.
Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

2, 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. shredded chicken
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 c. shredded pepper jack
1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar
1 c. enchilada sauce
2 (4-oz.) cans green chilis, chopped
2 tsp. taco seasoning
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Tortilla chips, for serving

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, shredded chicken, black beans,
1 cup pepper jack, 1 cup cheddar, enchilada sauce, green chilis, and taco seasoning.
Transfer dip to an ovenproof skillet and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheeses. Bake until warmed
through and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
Garnish dip with cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.

1 cup uncooked small pasta
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded fresh spinach
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick saucepan, sauté the celery, carrots and onion in oil for 5 minutes.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes, broth, basil, rosemary, salt and
pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Drain pasta; stir into vegetable mixture. Add the beans; heat through. Stir in spinach; cook until
spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

10 ounce can cream of chicken soup
10 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 pound seasoned cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
1 pound thin spaghetti, cooked al dente
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
In large bowl whisk together both soups, sour cream, butter, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and
garlic powder until combined.
Stir in the peas, chicken, and spaghetti; toss to combine until fully coated.
Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the cheeses.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and continue baking for another 15
minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is hot throughout.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5-10 minutes.

2 boxes (8 ounces) cream cheese slightly softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (reserve ½ cup)
10 slices crispy cooked bacon chopped (reserve half)
2 jalapenos minced (reserve half)
½ cup chopped green onions (reserve half)

Using a stand or hand mixer on medium speed beat your cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder,
onion powder and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Turn to low and mix in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar
cheese, half of the chopped bacon, half of the minced jalapeno, and half of the chopped green onions.
Combine your reserved cheddar, bacon, jalapenos and green onions in a small zipper storage bag and
store in the refrigerator.
Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on a counter top. Spoon the cheese into a ball shape and bring up
the sides of the plastic wrap to cover the cheese ball. Utilize the wrapping process to help shape the
cheese into a ball. Refrigerate the cheese ball overnight.
Remove the cheese ball about 20 minutes prior to serving. Spread your reserved cheddar, bacon,
jalapenos and green onions on a cutting board or large plate. Unwrap the ball and roll in the reserved
toppings.

3 cups (about 3 pounds uncooked) mashed butternut squash
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine the squash, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, salt, rosemary, and pepper.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of
Parmesan and the shredded Asiago cheese too.
Bake for 20 minutes.
NOTES
ROASTING YOUR BUTTERNUT SQUASH: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Cut your butternut
squash in half, scrape out the seeds and discard. Place them cut-side-up on a lined baking
sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated
oven until squash is fork- tender and lightly browned, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool, scoop out the
pulp, and then mash it up for your recipe!
TIP: If you roast your butternut squash ahead of time, you can refrigerate it until ready to use.
Bring it to room temperature again before using in this recipe.

2, 20 ounces each cans apple pie filling
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups Kraft caramels unwrapped and each cut in half
1 box dry yellow cake mix
1 cup 2 sticks butter, cut into ¼ inch thick pats

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13×9 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set
aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, mix together apple pie filling, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour the apple
mixture into the prepared pan and smooth out evenly.
Arrange the caramels over top of the apple filling. Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the
caramels.
Place the pats of butter evenly over the top of the whole dessert.
Bake the dump cake at 350F for 45 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the edges are
bubbling.
Cool slightly before serving.