Make ahead Pork Chops with Apple-Sage Stuffing

Make ahead Pork Chops with Apple-Sage Stuffing by Pillsbury
1 T butter
1/2 c chopped onion (1 med)
1/2 c thinly sliced celery (Opt)
1 c chopped apple
1/2 c raisins
1 c apple juice
6 oz pkg sage and onion-seasoned one step stuffing mix
4 4oz boneless smoked pork chops
2 T apple jelly

1. Spray 8" square (2 quart) dish with non-stick spray. Melt butter in large skillet over mdeium heat. Add onion and celery; cook 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Add apple, raisins and apple juice; cook 2-3 minutes or until mixture comes to a complete boil. Remove from heat; stir in stuffing mix. Spread mixture in dish. Top with pork chops. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight (unless you want to bake immediately).
3. Heat oven to 350. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
4. Uncover and brush chops with jelly. Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes or until pork chops are thoroughly heated. 4 servings

Taco Fiesta Chicken Lasagna

Taco Fiesta Chicken Lasagna byPillsbury make ahead
2 cans (14 1/2 oz ea) diced tomatoes with zesty mild green chiles, undrained
1/4 c taco sauce
3 cups cubed cooked chicken (I have pre-cooked chk in the freezer-see tips)
16 oz can refried beans
1/2 c sour cream
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
12 oz shredded Colby-Mont Jack cheese
1/2 c chopped green onions
1/4 c sliced ripe olives
2 T chopped fresh cilantro
chopped tomato as garnish
lettuce as garnish

1. Spray 15x12" sheet of foil and 13x9 (3 qt) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine tomatoes and taco sauce; mix well. Stir in chicken. In med. bowl, combine beans and sour cream; mix well.
2. Spread about 1 c chicken mixture in bottom of sprayed dish. Top with 4 uncooked noodles, breaking to fit if necessary. Spread with half of bean mixture and 1 1/2 c chicken mixture. Sprinkle with 1 c of cheese and half of onions and olives.
3. Layer 4 more noodles, remaining bean mixture, 1 1/2 c chicken mixture and 1 c cheese. Top with 4 remaining noodles, chicken mixture, onions, olives, and cheese (Be sure top noodles are covered). Cover with foil, sprayed side down. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
4. Heat oven to 350. Bake covered lasagna for 50 minutes. Uncover baking dish; bake an additoinal 18-22 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, garnish each serving with dollop of sour cream, chopped tomato and shredded lettuce.

#21 White Chocolate Truffles make ahead 1-3 weeks thatsmyhome.com
6 oz white chocolate
8 oz pecans (about 2 c)
1 c finely ground vanilla wafer crumbs (25-30)
1/3 c Grand marnier or orange liqueur
finely grated peel of 1 orange
powdered sugar

1. Melt chocolate in microwave or in top of a double boiler. Grind pecans in a food processor. Stir into melted chocolate.
2. Add 1c crumbs, liqueur, & peel. Mix well.
3. Shape into 1" balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Store, tightly covered, in the fridge for at least one week before serving so flavors blend. Will keep in fridge up to 3 weeks.
Tip: Drizzle with red & green melted chocolate. Make 28 med-lg