Ingredients 1/4 cup almonds 3/4 teaspoon chopped candied ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar 2 Gala or McIntosh apples, halved and cored 1 egg white 1 tablespoon butter 1 3/4 cups prune juice Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast the almonds until light golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently. Let cool and grind into a fine powder....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1 can (8.4 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cupcake Icing buttercup yellow 5 large marshmallows, flattened 5 creme-filled peanut butter sandwich cookies 1 can (8.4 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cupcake Icing meadow green Betty Crocker™ Easy Flow decorating icing (any colors) 1 container (1.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors stars Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 1 large round loaf bread 6 large portobello mushrooms, stems trimmed to 1/2 inch Olive oil, for brushing Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced 7 medium tomatoes, cored and sliced 1 small red onion, (4 ounces), peeled, thinly sliced, and rings separated 2 large yellow peppers, roasted, peeled, and cut lengthwise into thick slices 6 cups fresh basil leaves, washed Creamy Tomato Dressing...
Ingredients 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup ground cinnamon Salt 3 sticks unsalted butter 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Royal Icing for Noah’s Ark Sugar Cookies Confectioners' sugar or luster dust ( nycake.com) Preparation Sift flour, cocoa, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Beat butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy....
Ingredients 12 ounces dry cannellini beans 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 bunch collard greens (about 2 lbs.), stems removed and leaves cut into 3-inch-thick strips 1 3- to 4-inch piece Parmesan rind 7 cups water Coarse salt 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Preparation Cover beans with 3 inches of water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil....
Ingredients Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces haricots verts, trimmed 2 ounces yellow wax beans, trimmed 1 15-oz can white beans, drained and rinsed 1 roasted red pepper (jarred), chopped 2 cups baby arugula 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan Preparation Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil. Working in batches, blanch haricot verts and yellow wax beans until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes for each....
Ingredients 1 loaf (about 1 lb) frozen 100% whole wheat bread dough, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 lb lean beef stew meat, cut into small pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence* 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (14 oz) reduced-sodium beef broth 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained...
Ingredients 2 1/4 pounds blueberries 3 3/4 cups sugar Juice of 1 small lemon Preparation Rinse the blueberries in cold water without soaking them. Place blueberries in preserving pan with the sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer. Pour simmering mixture into a ceramic (or glass) bowl. Cover with parchment round and transfer to refrigerator. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, transfer mixture to a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring gently....
Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 pint kumquats, sliced 1/8 inch thick Preparation Place sugar in a medium saucepan and add 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to a simmer and add kumquats; let simmer for 1 hour. Carefully remove kumquats from liquid and place in an even layer on a wire rack, set over parchment paper, to dry, at least 4 hours and up to overnight....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container) 1 cup toffee bits 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips (18 oz) 1/4 cup shortening 68 paper lollipop sticks Block of plastic foam Preparation Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs....
Ingredients 1 cup brown basmati rice Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound Napa cabbage (1/2 head), thinly sliced crosswise 1 pound carrots, coarsely grated 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 4 salmon filets (6 ounces each) 2 teaspoons curry powder Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil; add rice. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low....
Ingredients 1 Basic Pie Crust, rolled and fitted into a 9-inch pie plate 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree 2 large eggs 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving 1 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin, (from a 1/4-ounce envelope) 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup granulated sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....
Ingredients 1 cup fat-free egg product or 4 eggs 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk Dash of salt Dash of pepper 2 teaspoons canola or soybean oil 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped cooked ham 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 2 whole wheat English muffins, split, toasted Preparation In small bowl, beat egg product, milk, salt and pepper with wire whisk or fork until well blended....
Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 cups cilantro, coarsely chopped 1/2 to 1 fresh hot green chile, such as bird’s-eye, Indian long, or serrano, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Freshly ground pepper Preparation In a small skillet over medium-high heat, toast cumin seeds until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool completely, then grind in a spice grinder. Place ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining ingredients in the jar of a blender; season with pepper....
Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium) 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup flaked coconut 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained 1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting 1/2...
Ingredients 1/2 pound peeled and deveined frozen shrimp (any size), thawed 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 2 scallions, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish (optional) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Crostini, crackers, or crudites, for serving Preparation Fit a large saucepan with a steamer basket, and fill with 1 inch water; cover and bring to a boil....
Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup baking cocoa 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1 tablespoon light Irish cream liqueur 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon light Irish cream liqueur 1 cup frozen (thawed) fat-free whipped topping 1 tablespoon miniature chocolate chips, chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 eggs 1/4 cup presweetened lemonade flavor drink mix 3 tablespoons water 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1 box (16 oz) powdered sugar 2 drops yellow food color Lemon slice gummy candies 24 small drinking straws Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....
Ingredients 3 cups orange juice 1 bottle (20 oz) lemonade (2 1/2 cups), chilled 1 1/2 cups lemon-flavored vodka 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 5 cups chilled lemon-lime carbonated beverage Ice cubes 2 limes, thinly sliced Preparation In large pitcher or punch bowl, stir orange juice, lemonade, vodka, liqueur and lime juice until well blended. Stir in carbonated beverage. Serve immediately over ice. Garnish with lime slices....
Ingredients Juice of 3 lemons, plus 1 tsp grated zest 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary Sea salt 4 small portobello mushroom caps 1/2 cup raw cashews 1 ear corn, shucked (about 1 cup kernels) 1 cup baby spinach 2 scallions, sliced Preparation In a bowl, whisk lemon juice and zest, oil, garlic, and rosemary. Season with salt. Arrange mushrooms, rounded side down, in a glass baking dish....
