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Ingredients 1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) walnut halves 2 heads Belgian endive, trimmed, cut on the bias into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, and separated into rings 1 medium head radicchio, torn into 1-inch pieces 2 bunches watercress, tough stems discarded 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Walnut vinaigrette Walnut Vinaigrette 8 ounces Gorgonzola (preferably sweet or Dolcelatte), Stilton, or Roquefort cheese, crumbled or cut into eighteen 1-inch cubes 2 ripe Anjou or Bartlett pears, halved, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices...

Ingredients 6 tablespoons sugar 3 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled 3 large egg whites, room temperature Pinch of salt 1 1/2 pints pistachio ice cream, slightly softened 1 1/2 pints cherry ice cream or berry sorbet, slightly softened Swiss Meringue Vegetable oil cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray....

Ingredients Cornmeal 3 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 package regular active dry yeast 1 1/4 cups warm buttermilk (105°F to 115°F) 1/3 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) 1 1/2 cups mixed dried berries such as blueberries, cherries and strawberries (about 9 oz) Preparation Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, or grease with shortening. Sprinkle cornmeal inside of pan to coat....

Ingredients 3 cups cherry ice cream 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings, if desired 1 to 2 cups milk 1/2 cup hot fudge topping 2/3 cup whipped topping 2 cherries Preparation In blender, combine ice cream, chocolate shavings and milk; blend until smooth. Into each of 2 large drinking glasses, spoon 1/4 cup of the hot fudge topping. Add milkshake to each glass. Spoon whipped topping on top of each and top with a cherry....

Ingredients 1 box carrot cake mix with pudding in the mix Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Green and orange gel food color 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 to 3 teaspoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray 1 (9 x 5-inch) loaf pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 box Betty Crocker™ Hamburger Helper™ mix for cheesy Italian Shells 1 3/4 cups milk 1 1/3 cups hot water 1 cup frozen sweet peas Preparation Brown ground beef in 10-inch skillet; drain. Stir in uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), milk and hot water. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; stir in peas. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until pasta is tender....

Ingredients 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 teaspoons Montreal chicken seasoning 2 cups uncooked instant white rice 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1 cup halved, seeded and sliced mini sweet peppers 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) 4 slices cooked bacon, coarsely chopped 2 green onions, sliced Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Tray or cardboard (18x14 inches), covered with paper and plastic food wrap or foil 2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy or Whipped vanilla frosting Food color 2 small round chocolate-covered creamy mints 4 large black gumdrops Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms and sides of 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup shortening 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs 1 cup small gumdrop, cut in half 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches. Beat all ingredients except gumdrops and nuts in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 15 seconds....

Ingredients 1 box (5.2 oz) Betty Crocker™ Seasoned Skillets® hash brown potatoes Hot water, salt and margarine called for on potato box Preparation Heat waffle iron. (Waffle iron without nonstick coating will need to be brushed with vegetable oil or sprayed with cooking spray.) Make potatoes as directed on box. When done, place in bowl. Place 2 (1/2 cup) mounded portions potatoes from bowl onto hot waffle iron to make 2 waffles....

Ingredients 1/2 cup ground espresso or French roast coffee 1 1/2 cups water 2 cups vanilla soymilk 2 teaspoons caramel or chocolate fat-free topping Ice cubes, as desired Sugar, if desired Preparation Using a drip coffeemaker, brew coffee with water as directed by coffeemaker manufacturer. In medium bowl, stir together coffee and soymilk. Drizzle topping over insides of 2 large glasses. Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour soymilk mixture over ice....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 3 eggs 2 cups raspberry pie filling (from 21-oz can) 1 1/2 cups whipping cream Fresh raspberries, if desired Mint leaves, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or spray two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, beat cake mix, buttermilk, oil, lemon peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally....

Ingredients 2 cups dry white wine 4 large shallots, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 pounds live mussels 1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, chervil, or basil, chopped 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces Preparation Rinse and scrub mussels under cold running water. Using your fingers or a paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussels’ shells), and discard. In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt....

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled sliced jalapeño chiles 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 cup lager beer 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 pints shucked oysters, drained Peanut oil for deep frying...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 3 Bosc pears, peeled, halved, cored, and cut into 18 wedges 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 cup whole-wheat flour, spooned and leveled 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup reduced-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup walnut oil 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract...

Ingredients 2 slabs (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds each) baby-back pork ribs Coarse salt and ground pepper Vegetable oil, for grates Barbecue Sauce(1/2 cup) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season ribs all over with salt and pepper. Stack slabs on a large piece of heavy-duty foil; seal tightly, and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Cook until meat is fork-tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates....

Ingredients 1 3/4 pounds rhubarb, cut into 3/4-inch-thick pieces (6 cups) 6 ounces strawberries, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon orange juice Coarse salt 2 disks Pate Brisee All-purpose flour, for surface 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 large egg, lightly beaten, for egg wash Sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 1 bottle (750 mL) amontillado or other medium-dry sherry 1 cup Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur 2 cups sliced stone fruit, such as apricots, nectarines, peaches, and plums Ice cubes Preparation Combine sherry, Cointreau, and fruit in a pitcher. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes. Serve over ice. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen corn 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 can (15 ounces) chili beans in sauce, undrained 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup shredded Mexican Cheddar Jack with jalapeño pepper cheese blend (4 ounces) 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups) Preparation Mix all ingredients except cheese and tomatoes in 12-inch skillet....

Ingredients 4 thick slices trimmed white bread 2 tablespoons Chile Oil Salt and pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut bread slices into 3/4-inch cubes. On a baking sheet, toss with chile oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Related Video