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Ingredients 4 cups milk 2 cups quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup butter, cut into tablespoons 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries Powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 4-quart saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat until just boiling....

Ingredients 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container) 16 Belgian endive leaves (about 2 heads) 2 oz salmon lox, cut into 2x1/2-inch strips 4 teaspoons capers, drained 4 teaspoons finely chopped red onion 16 tiny sprigs fresh dill weed Preparation Spread about 1 teaspoon cream cheese inside each endive leaf. Top each with salmon strip, capers, onion and dill weed. Related Video

Ingredients 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted and cooled, plus more for pan and foil 1 pound soft dried figs, stems removed, quartered 1/4 cup dried currants 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 slices white bread...

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 3/4 pounds green beans, stem end trimmed 1/2 cup sliced unblanched almonds 1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans; cook until bright green and tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander; rinse under cold water, and pat dry. Meanwhile, spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet; toast in oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 7 minutes....

Ingredients 6 Idaho potatoes 30 sprigs fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, oregano, or bay leaves 1/2 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or low-sodium canned chicken broth, skimmed of fat 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Peel the potatoes. Using a paring knife, cut a slit two-thirds of the way through one of the potatoes. Make parallel slits, spacing an inch apart....

Ingredients 1 log (8 ounces) fresh goat cheese, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano 1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Crostini or crackers, for serving Preparation Arrange cheese on a small plate. Sprinkle with oregano, red-pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil. Serve immediately with crostini or crackers....

Ingredients 3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped (3 cups) 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño chile 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Mix all ingredients in glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Related Video

Ingredients 2 ounces whole shelled almonds 4 1/2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/3 cup buttermilk 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Freshly ground pepper 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until lightly toasted, 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop....

Ingredients 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 3/4 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves 1/2 cup nonfat milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup) 10 ounces button mushrooms, quartered 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme...

Ingredients 1/3 cup real maple syrup 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 bone-in skin-on chicken breast halves with large pieces of skin intact (about 3 lb) 4 tablespoons firm butter, each tablespoon cut into smaller pieces 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Adjust oven rack to middle position....

Ingredients 2 cups assorted unpitted olives, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 thin orange slices 3 thin lemon slices 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary Red pepper flakes Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine olives, olive oil, orange slices, lemon slices, and fresh thyme. Season to taste with red-pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer olives, fruit, and herbs to a serving dish; reserve oil for another use....

Ingredients Scissors with pointed tips 1 ball shape (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter) green or white floral foam 1 package (125-count) toothpicks Assorted soft fruit snacks and candies (spearmint leaves, red and green nonpareil buttons, fruit shapes, gumdrops or gummies) 1 plain or striped candy cane stick, 5 to 7 1/2 inches long 1 large apple or orange Decorative cup or small bowl Preparation Using one point of scissors, carefully make a hole in bottom of foam ball about two-thirds of the way into the center of the ball so the candy cane stick can be inserted for the topiary trunk....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box Mustache shaped cookie cutter, 4 ¼ x 1 1/4 inches 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting 3/4 cup Wheaties™ cereal, finely crushed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so foil extends about 2 inches over sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray. Make brownies as directed on box....

Ingredients 3 slices slab or regular bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (1/2 cup) 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 teaspoons) 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 cups thinly sliced white or cremini mushrooms (10 ounces) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Pate Brisee for Mushroom-and-Bacon Tart All-purpose flour, for surface 2 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick...

Ingredients 1 package (6 oz) original-flavor long grain and wild rice mix 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 1/2 cups water 1- to 1 1/2-lb salmon fillet 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In baking dish, mix rice, seasoning packet from rice mix, pecans and water....

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 5 large eggs, plus 1 more, lightly beaten, if needed for dough Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat 1 cup water, the butter, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted and mixture is boiling. Remove from heat. Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons grainy mustard 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground pepper Two 12-ounce pork tenderloins, tied with twine 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 large (or 8 medium) shallots, ends trimmed, peeled, and quartered 1 small fennel bulb, greens trimmed, cut into thin slices 1 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock 12 dried apricots 1/4 cup cognac 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, plus more for garnish...

Ingredients 26 gingersnap cookies 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Place 1 gingersnap, flat side down, in bottom of each cup....

Ingredients 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking sheet 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds, rinsed well, dried, and toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 11-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar and honey. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until mixture is medium amber and a candy thermometer registers 280 degrees, about 6 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrot (about 1 small) 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted* 1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons canola or soybean oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper Preparation Heat quinoa, water and salt to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring once or twice; reduce heat to low....