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Ingredients 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 1 tablespoon good-quality honey 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons strained orange juice Preparation Brush molds of a madeleine pan with butter; set aside. Make the batter: Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 carrot, grated (about 1/2 cup) 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3/4 pound ground beef 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes 1/2 cup milk 1 dried bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound fettuccine Grated Parmesan, for serving Preparation Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium. Stir in carrot, onion, and garlic....

Ingredients 3/4 cup corn flake crumbs 1/3 cup finely ground pecans 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 egg whites 1 1/2 lb catfish, orange roughy, sole, or other medium-firm fish fillets (about 3/4 inch thick), cut into 6 serving pieces Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10-inch pan with sides with cooking spray. In large resealable plastic food-storage bag, place cornflake crumbs, pecans, salt, paprika, garlic powder and red pepper; shake to mix well....

Ingredients 10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for pans 1 cup whole blanched almonds (5 ounces) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons dark rum 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 large egg whites, room temperature Pinch of salt Chocolate Frosting for Pinecone Cake 6 cups sliced almonds (1 1/2 pounds) Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional) Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nuts....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water Ice cubes 1/4 cup Simple Syrup 1/4 cup pomegranate juice 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur 2 tablespoons tequila 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Lime slices or curls Lemon slices or curls Pomegranate seeds Preparation Make Simple Syrup. In 1-quart saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, just until mixture boils and sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool. In cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, add 1/4 cup of the cooled Simple Syrup and all remaining Cocktail ingredients....

Ingredients 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Stir together butter and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in yolk. Add flour and salt, and stir until mixture is dry and crumbly. Press dough into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean) 2/3 cup water 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 12 cups torn romaine or iceberg lettuce 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ pinto beans, drained, rinsed 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons) 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz) 3/4 cup Muir Glen™ organic salsa (any variety)...

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 Potato Rolls, dough recipe, made through step 3 All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 8 ounces sweet sopressata, or salami, roughly chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously brush a large skillet with some of the olive oil. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface. Using a floured rolling pin, roll dough into a 10-by-20-inch rectangle. Brush with olive oil; sprinkle with rosemary and sopressata....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 lb pork boneless loin, trimmed of fat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1 small jalapeño chili, seeded, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups) 2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) great northern beans, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh parsley...

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons almond extract 1/4 cup dark rum or orange juice 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted 1/2 cup blanched whole hazelnuts (filberts), coarsely chopped, toasted 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup dried currants 1/2...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 12 ounces fresh chicken or turkey sausage, removed from casing 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes 3/4 cup couscous 4 red bell peppers (about 2 pounds), halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts 1 zucchini (10 ounces), coarsely grated (1 1/2 cups) 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Ian Young’s Cream Cheese Frosting Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cups of a standard (12-cup) muffin tin with paper or foil liners....

Ingredients 1 can (26 oz) pickled whole jalapeño chiles, drained, rinsed 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup honey roasted peanuts, finely chopped Preparation With small sharp knife, cut each chile in half, leaving stem on one of the halves. Scoop out seeds; rinse chiles. Drain, cut side down, on paper towel. Meanwhile, place cream cheese in resealable freezer plastic bag; seal....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 5 large egg whites or pasteurized egg whites 4 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Gel-paste food coloring in Red Red Poppy seeds, for sprinkling Preparation Heat sugar and egg whites in the heatproof bowl of a mixer set over a pan of simmering water, whisking constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture reaches 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound acorn squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 bunch kale (3/4 pound), ribs cut away and discarded, leaves torn 5 1/2 cups (43.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth 1 can (14 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed 3 sprigs thyme Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional) Preparation In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium....

Ingredients 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage 1/4 cup sprouts 1/4 cup watercress sprigs 2 tablespoons feta cheese 1 thinly sliced avocado Salt and pepper Squeeze of lime Preparation Layer shredded red cabbage, sprouts, and watercress sprigs. Top with feta cheese and thinly sliced avocado. Season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lime. Related Video

Ingredients 3 large eggs Coarse salt 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 1 cup vegetable oil 8 thin chicken cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds total) Lemon wedges, for serving (optional) Preparation In a shallow dish, whisk eggs with teaspoon salt; let stand 5 minutes. In another shallow dish, season flour with 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a third shallow dish, season breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoon salt. In a large cast-iron skillet or other heavy deep skillet, heat oil over medium....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 box Chicken Helper™ fettuccine Alfredo 1 cup hot water 1 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup chopped dry-pack sun-dried tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and onion; cook 15 to 18 minutes, stirring onion frequently and turning chicken once, until onion is tender and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F)....

Ingredients 4 chicken leg quarters, cut in half at joint (about 3 pounds total) Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes 1/2 pound wide egg noodles 1/2 cup sour cream or thick plain yogurt...