Try using rotisserie chicken from your supermarket in this recipe. Make the chowder unique by using a flavored rotisserie chicken

ready in about an hour and 20 minutes; serves 6
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  • salt
  • pepper
  • half-and-half
  • all-purpose flour
  • butter or margarine
  • olive oil
  • shredded cooked chicken

For best results, pound chicken pieces slightly to get an even 1/4-inch thickness for all pieces.

ready in about an hour and a half; serves 8
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  • Progresso Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
  • eggs
  • pepper
  • salt
  • chicken cutlets or 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • chopped fresh basil leaves
  • dry red wine
  • uncooked spaghetti
  • olive oil

The size of baking potatoes can really vary. Look for potatoes that are 3/4 to 1 lb each so a large egg will nestle comfortably in the mashed pulp filling to bake.

ready in about two and a half hours; serves 8
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  • salt
  • eggs

Freeze banana slices for a thicker, frostier smoothie.

ready in about 10 minutes; serves 2
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  • Cascadian Farms frozen organic strawberries

Use precut chicken tenders to shorten prep time.

ready in about 50 minutes; serves 8
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  • salt
  • Buffalo wing sauce
  • Progresso panko crispy bread crumbs
  • paprika

These pretzels can be shaped up to 2 hours ahead of time. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Uncover and bake just before serving so they will be warm soft and chewy.

ready in about 45 minutes; serves 24
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  • milk

The flavor of this dip can vary as much as that of a pizza. Try sprinkling on some ripe olives and cooked sausage. You may also want to try using breadsticks as dippers.

ready in about 35 minutes; serves 16
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  • pizza sauce
  • garlic-Parmesan toasts

This salsa is great spooned over beef or fish tacos for an extra layer of flavor.

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 24
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  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • fresh lime juice
  • salt

Delight your dinner guests with this collection of easy first bites, perfect for any occasion.

ready in about 50 minutes; serves 22
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  • freshly ground pepper
  • salt
  • egg
  • buttermilk
  • cornmeal mix
  • Oil for deep frying

The tender beef has been a family favorite for years.

ready in about 15 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • garlic salt
  • dried oregano
  • beef bouillon granules
  • water
  • seasoned salt