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Ingredients 5 cups peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped watermelon, plus 1 cup finely chopped 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber 1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks) 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1 pepper) 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, minced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced Juice of 1 lime (about 3 tablespoons) 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, minced Preparation Combine 5 cups watermelon and the cranberry juice in the jar of a blender, and puree until mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 5 cups shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese (20 oz) 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 logs (4 oz each) goat cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 thick pretzel rod 1 basil leaf, if desired 1 thyme sprig, if desired Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, beat cheeses and pepper with electric mixer on low speed until blended, or mix with spoon. Shape mixture into large ball to look like pumpkin....

Ingredients 10 cups frozen broccoli florets (from two 22-oz bags), thawed and drained 2 cans (14.75 oz each) cream style sweet corn 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup herb-seasoned stuffing Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 3-quart casserole or 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, mix broccoli, corn, salt, pepper and eggs. In small bowl, mix melted butter and stuffing; sprinkle evenly over vegetable mixture....

Ingredients 16 small romaine leaves, torn into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese 1/4 cup Caesar dressing 4 garden vegetable-flavored or plain flour tortillas, 6 to 8 inches in diameter 4 hard-cooked egg, sliced 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced Preparation Toss romaine, onion, cheese and dressing to coat. Spread romaine mixture evenly down center of each tortilla. Top with eggs and tomatoes....

Ingredients 26 chocolate creme-filled sandwich cookies 1/4 cup butter, melted 6 cups coffee ice cream, slightly softened 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped 1/4 cup caramel topping Preparation Place 20 of the sandwich cookies in food processor. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter. Cover; process until combined. Press mixture in bottom and up side of ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (24 squares) 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup (1/2 pint) whipping cream 6 chai black tea bags 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 cup (1/2 pint) whipping cream, whipped 1 tablespoon sugar Orange peel twists, if desired...

Ingredients 6 split hot dog buns 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 6 all-beef hot dogs 6 dill pickle spears 12 tomato wedges Yellow mustard Sweet relish 1 small white onion, finely chopped 6 sport peppers or peperoncini Celery salt Preparation Brush outsides of buns with butter; sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake, split sides down, at 350 degrees until warm, about 5 minutes. Warm hot dogs in boiling water for 5 minutes; transfer to buns....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping (thawed) 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup blackberry jam 3 cups fresh blackberries 1 1/2 cups Nature Valley™ oats ’n dark chocolate protein granola Preparation In medium bowl, beat Cheesecake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave blackberry jam uncovered on High 30 seconds or until melted....

Ingredients 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 6 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut Pinch of coarse salt Nonstick cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly coat a 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine chocolate, butter, sugar, coconut, and salt. Using your hands, mix until well combined. Press mixture into bottom and all the way up sides of prepared pieplate....

Ingredients 1 can (12.5 oz) white chicken breast, drained 1/3 cup diced celery 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup chopped cashews 1 tablespoon mild curry paste (from 10-oz jar) 24 frozen mini phyllo shells (from two 2.1-oz packages) 24 fresh parsley leaves Preparation In medium bowl, stir together all ingredients except phyllo shells and parsley. Just before serving, spoon about 1 tablespoon chicken mixture into each phyllo shell. Garnish with parsley....

Ingredients 1 English cucumber (peeled and seeded, cut into chunks) 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 small garlic clove 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper Diced cucumber, for garnish Preparation Blend cucumber, avocado, buttermilk, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with water if desired. Transfer to a bowl, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve cold, garnished with diced cucumber....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 3/4 cup fine cornmeal, or masa harina 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening 2 large egg yolks Preparation In a food processor, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt. Add shortening; process 5 seconds. Add yolks and 3/4 cup water; process until dough is very soft, about 5 minutes. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead until smooth....

Ingredients 2 fresh green jalapeno peppers, or 1 small poblano pepper 1 pound tomatillos husks, removed 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems, plus 12 leaves, for garnish 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 fresh green serrano chiles, seeded and deveined 1/2 ripe small avocado Preparation Roast jalapenos over gas flame or under broiler, until blackened, turning as needed....

Ingredients 6 cups triangle-shaped corn tortilla chips (8 oz) 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 can (16 oz) spicy chili beans, undrained 1 container (18 oz) refrigerated seasoned shredded pork in original BBQ sauce 1/4 cup Old El Paso™ jalapeño slices from 1 jar (12 oz) Old El Paso™ Hot Jalapeño Slices, drained, chopped 1 cup tangy vinaigrette-style deli coleslaw, drained 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)...

Ingredients 1 pink grapefruit 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar Pinch of coarse salt (optional) 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 head Belgian endive 6 ounces mixed baby lettuces, such as frisee, mizuna, arugula, and tatsoi 3 ounces fresh goat cheese, room temperature Freshly ground pepper Preparation Before peeling grapefruit, zest about one-quarter of the rind with a grater or zester (you should have about 1 teaspoon finely grated zest)....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup shortening 1/2 cup molasses 2 eggs 3 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 cup water 5 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon salt 1 envelope plus 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 1 cup cold water 1 cup granulated sugar 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder...

Ingredients 4 Idaho potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds) 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Cooking spray Preparation Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place two baking sheets in oven. Peel potatoes; cut into 1/4-inch sticks. Place in a bowl; toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Carefully remove baking sheets from oven; coat with cooking spray. Divide potatoes between the hot baking sheets in a single layer....

Ingredients 3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Fit a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack. Place tomato slices on rack and drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to oven and bake until dry and wrinkled, about 3 hours. Related Video

Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter Preparation Coat a 9-by-12 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, and line with parchment, leaving an overhang on ends. Melt bittersweet chocolate in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring. Pour into baking sheet, and spread in an even layer. Melt milk chocolate with peanut butter in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring....

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 12 ounces penne rigate or other short pasta 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons minced shallot 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium....