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Ingredients Vegetable oil, cooking spray 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour (not self-rising) 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup whole milk 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted 1 pound confectioners' sugar (4 1/2 cups) 1/3 cup boiling water, plus more as needed 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened Preparation Make the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 3 cups Fiber One™ Honey Clusters® cereal 1/4 cup roasted sunflower nuts 1/2 cup corn syrup or honey 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup dried apple slices, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup peanut butter Preparation Butter bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan, or spray with cooking spray. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and slightly crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or slightly crush in food processor)....

Ingredients 1/4 recipe Basic Sugar-Cookie Dough 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks onupper and lower thirds. On a piece ofparchment paper, pat out dough to 1/2inch thick. Sprinkle zest evenly over top;knead to incorporate.Transfer to a cookiepress; pipe shapes, about 1 inch apart,onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake cookies in upper and lower thirdsof oven, switching positions of sheetshalfway through, until edges are lightgolden, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup milk 1 package dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons) 1/4 teaspoon sugar 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 2 teaspoons coarse salt Preparation Heat the water and milk in a small saucepan over low heat until lukewarm, about 40 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle the yeast and sugar over the liquid and stir....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced fingerling potatoes 1 1/4 cups small fresh cauliflower florets 1 cup coarsely chopped red onion 1 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup diagonally sliced carrots 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or dried thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup from 1 tub (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Whipped Cream Frosting 2 cups purple candy melts or coating wafers (12 oz), melted 2 cups green candy melts or coating wafers (12 oz), melted 2 cups orange candy melts or coating wafers (12 oz), melted 3 tablespoons shortening...

Ingredients 2-pound pork boneless shoulder roast, trimmed of fat 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 16 pita fold breads 2 medium cucumbers, cut crosswise in half, then cut lengthwise into thin slices 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups) Preparation If pork is tied, remove strings or netting. Place pork in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with Greek seasoning. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours....

Ingredients 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 lb), trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1/2 lb carrots, cut diagonally into slices 1 cup dry red wine 2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4...

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon rum extract 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup silver decorator sugar crystals Preparation In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add powdered sugar, rum extract and vanilla; beat until creamy. Gradually add flour and salt, beating until combined. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup watercress, stems removed 2 large eggs Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add watercress and cook, stirring, until just wilted. Remove from pan and set aside. Lower heat to medium-low. Whisk eggs and season with salt and pepper. Pour eggs into pan and cook, stirring, until just set....

Ingredients 4 cups torn romaine lettuce 1/4 cup diced dried apricots 1/4 cup butter toffee-glazed sliced almonds 1 red-skinned apple, unpeeled, cored and cubed 4 green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup orange marmalade 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation In large bowl, mix lettuce, apricots, almonds, apple and onions. In small bowl, mix marmalade, oil and lemon juice until well blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to mix....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into quarters Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, diced small 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1 cup chopped pitted dates (4 ounces) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 2 lemons, halved, for serving Preparation Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high....

Ingredients 4 snapper fillets (8 ounces each) 3 tablespoons Paprika Butter Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Heat broiler; set rack 4 inches from heat. Lightly oil a broiler-proof baking sheet; arrange 4 snapper fillets (8 ounces each), skin side down, on top. Dividing evenly, spread fillets with a total of 3 tablespoons softened Paprika Butter; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Broil until fish is opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 18 pounds ripe tomatoes 2 tablespoons coarse salt 12 fresh basil leaves Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Score an X in the bottom of each tomato. Boil tomatoes in batches until skins begin to split, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the ice-water bath; let cool slightly. Peel, core, and halve tomatoes. Working over a sieve set in a bowl, remove seeds....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons brown sugar 3 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/4-by-3-inch julienne 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon snipped chives Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large roasting pan; whisk until incorporated. Add parsnips; toss. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; toss....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepperuntil combined and thickened. Add tomatoes, red onion, and parsley; toss to combine all ingredients. Related Video

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 sugar-style ice cream cones with pointed ends 2 eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups whipping cream 2 cups raspberry sorbet 8 fresh raspberries Preparation To make a holder to hold cones upright, turn an egg carton upside down. Punch holes in 8 of the egg cases to hold the cones. If you don’t have an egg carton, use 8 heavy, narrow-rimmed drinking glasses....

Ingredients 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter Preparation Place butter in a small saucepan and melt over low heat. Remove from heat and allow milk solids to sink to bottom. Skim any foam from surface, then carefully pour off clarified butter, leaving solids behind. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 bag (20 oz) refrigerated cooked new potato wedges 1 package (1.25 or 1.8 oz) white sauce mix 3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 box (9 oz) frozen asparagus cuts Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over medium-high heat. Add potatoes; cook 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together white sauce mix and milk. Pour sauce over potatoes. Add asparagus; stir gently to mix....

Ingredients Mayonnaise Curry powder Chopped turkey Pumpernickel bread Stuffing Preparation Mix mayonnaise with curry powder to taste. Toss chopped turkey with curry mayonnaise, then place on pumpernickel bread and top with stuffing. Related Video