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Ingredients 1 lb bulk Italian sausage 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 2 cups hot water 1/2 cup milk 1 box Hamburger Helper™ lasagna 1 can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz) Preparation In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in hot water, milk, sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box), mushrooms and olives....

Ingredients 3 cups sugar 3 cups water 3 cups fresh lemon juice 9 cups cold water Ice 1 bottle (1 liter) sparkling water, chilled 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries and raspberries) 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh mint leaves 2 cups thinly sliced cucumber 2 medium mangoes, seed removed, peeled and chopped 1 lime, thinly sliced Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar and 3 cups water over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 pound morels, quartered 6 eggs, lightly beaten Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces grated Gruyere 1 cup dandelion petals, plus more for garnish Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add morels and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Season eggs with salt and pepper; pour mixture into pan. Stir gently with a wooden spoon to create curds....

Ingredients 1 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 3 cups) 2 cups frozen corn 2 cups frozen chopped collard greens (from 1-lb bag) 1 can (15 to 16 oz) black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed 1 can (14 oz) roasted garlic-seasoned chicken broth 2...

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for bowl and brushing 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 3 cups plus 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, plus more for working Pinch of sugar 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110 degrees), plus more if needed 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced lengthwise, root end intact on each slice 1 bunch sage leaves 4 small tomatillos, husked and thinly sliced 6 yellow cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced Preparation Brush a large bowl with oil; set aside....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 teaspoon baking powder Coarse salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Red, White, and Blue Royal Icing Preparation Make the cookies: Sift flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Beat butter and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup Grilled Tricolored Bell Peppers or purchased roasted bell peppers 1 round focaccia bread, 8 to 11 inches in diameter (8.8 to 16 oz) 4 oz Brie cheese, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves Preparation If using charcoal grill, place drip pan directly under grilling area, and arrange coals around edge of firebox. Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect heat. Coarsely chop grilled peppers. Top focaccia with peppers, cheese and basil....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil’s food cake mix 1/2 cup canned sweetened condensed milk 2 cups coarsely crushed graham crackers (about 18 graham cracker squares) 18 large marshmallows, halved crosswise 2 bars (1.55 oz each) Hershey’smilk chocolate candy bar, broken into individual rectangles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square pan with nonstick foil, allowing foil to hang over sides of pan for easy removal after baking....

Ingredients 1/2 cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees) 1 quarter-ounce package dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 2 cups milk 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking sheet 1 teaspoon salt 6 to 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Preparation Combine water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a small bowl; stir to combine. Let stand in a warm place until small bubbles form on the surface, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large bunch seedless red grapes 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar Preparation Wash grapes, and remove from stems. Chill. Whisk sour cream in a small bowl. Place grapes in serving dishes. Spoon sour cream over grapes, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup whole roasted almonds 2 tablespoons tamari 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped roughly (optional) Preparation Place almonds in a small nonstick saute pan. Lightly toast over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon tamari and stir until the almonds are coated evenly, about 30 seconds....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 4 tuna steaks, about 4 ounces each 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 4 kaiser or sandwich buns, split Lettuce leaves 1 large tomato, sliced 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced Preparation In ungreased 8-inch square glass baking dish, mix all marinade ingredients; remove 1 tablespoon marinade and reserve....

Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice 3 tablespoons safflower oil 1 tablespoon hazelnut oil 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon grainy mustard Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Whisk together grapefruit juice, oils, vinegar, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 6 peeled kiwifruits 3 cups tonic 1 cup Limeade for Cocktails 1/2 cup vodka Ice cubes Peeled kiwifruit slices, for garnish Preparation Muddle kiwifruits in a bowl or pulse in a food processor untilchopped and juice is extracted. Strain fruit through a fine sieve; discard solids. Transfer to a large pitcher. Stir in tonic, limeade, and vodka. Fill pitcher with ice cubes. Garnish with peeled kiwifruit slices. Related Video

Ingredients 3 pounds lamb shanks, sawed into 1-inch pieces 3 medium onions, 1 peeled and grated, 2 peeled and thickly sliced 1 tablespoon ras el hanout, plus more to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter Large pinch saffron 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes 1 cup canned chickpeas 3 cups pumpkin or butternut squash chunks...

Ingredients 1 lb pork tenderloin 1 bottle (12 oz) wheat beer 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 bag (5.5 oz) mixed greens 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained 1 cup whole dates pitted, halved 1/2 cup roasted salted almonds 2 avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced 1 medium poblano chile, roasted, seeded, chopped Preparation Place pork tenderloin in glass bowl; add 1 cup of the beer....

Ingredients Pate Brisee for Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie All-purpose flour, for dusting work surface 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 4 large whole eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons bourbon or dark rum 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups (5 1/4 ounces) pecan halves 2 tablespoons heavy cream Whipped cream (optional) Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thick....

Ingredients Red and green paste food coloring 4 ounces marzipan Confectioners' sugar, for work surface Preparation Knead a small amount of green food coloring into 3/4 of the marzipan until desired shade is achieved. Knead a small amount of red food coloring into the remaining 1/4. Roll out the green marzipan 1/8 inch thick on a work surface lightly dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Brush off any excess sugar. Using a paring knife, cut out holly leaves....

Ingredients 3/4 cup green- or black-olive tapenade 3 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves, plus sprigs for garnish 5 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, (1 1/4 ounces) 1/4 cup dried currants 5 ounces soft goat cheese Quick Crostini Preparation In a small bowl, combine tapenade, thyme leaves, walnuts, and currants. Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons goat cheese onto each crostini. Place 1 to 2 teaspoons olive mixture on top, and garnish each with thyme tips....

Ingredients 1 round angel food cake (10 inch) 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® original yogurt orange crème 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream 2 teaspoons powdered sugar 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate Preparation Cut cake in half horizontally; separate layers. Place bottom cake layer, cut side up, on serving plate. Spread yogurt over cut surface. Place top cake layer on bottom layer, cut side down. In medium bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form....