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Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 2 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half or evaporated fat-free milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese (3 oz) 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Crisp breadsticks or crackers Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 package (10 oz) frozen diced celery, onion, and red and green bell peppers, thawed, squeezed to drain 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups cubed butternut squash 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 2 to 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning 3 cups shredded cooked chicken...

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen 1/2 cup sour cream 1 egg 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1 container (6 oz) fresh blackberries 1 tablespoon sugar Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt and baking soda....

Ingredients 4 leeks, (2 1/2 to 3 pounds) 4 cups reduced-sodium canned chicken broth 2 tablespoons cold butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Remove outer leaves; cut dark-green ends from leeks. Trim roots, keeping leaves attached. Halve lengthwise; rinse to remove grit. Bring broth to a boil in a large skillet. Add leeks; cover, and cook over medium-low heat, turning once, until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 15 to 25 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted 2 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably 61 percent cacao, chopped 1 3/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation Bring cocoa powder and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until it has melted....

Ingredients 1/4 cup warm water (about 105 degrees) 1/2 cup sugar, plus a pinch 1 package active dry yeast (1 scant tablespoon) 1 1/4 cups milk 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for bowl and plastic wrap 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, plus 1 egg for glaze 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Preparation In the detached bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together the warm water, a pinch of sugar, and yeast....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup wheat germ 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruits and nuts, such as golden raisins, currants, coarsely chopped dried apricots, dried cherries, coarsely chopped pecans, or a combination of above Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 lb uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp (31 to 35), thawed if frozen, tail shells removed 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1 cup vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups flaked coconut 1/2 cup chili sauce 1/2 cup apricot preserves Preparation Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, egg and milk. Add shrimp; gently stir to coat well. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat to 375°F....

Ingredients 2 small heads broccoli, trimmed and cut into large florets 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed Coarse salt 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar 1/2 cup (3 1/2 to 4 ounces) fresh goat cheese 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard...

Ingredients 6 ears sweet white or yellow corn Unsalted butter Preparation Heat grill until medium hot. Pull husks back from corn, keeping husks attached. Remove as much silk from the corn as possible; replace husks, covering kernels. Using kitchen twine, secure husks at tops. Place corn in a large bucket of cold water. Let soak 1 hour. Transfer corn to grill. Cook until husks are charred and the corn has steamed, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (try a combination of Gala, Golden Delicious, and McIntosh) 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Preparation In a large saucepan, combine apples, cranberries, cinnamon stick, sugar, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 30 to 35 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 pounds (12 to 15 large stalks) celery, sliced 1/2 inch thick crosswise (about 6 cups), leaves reserved for garnish 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 baking potato, (8 to 10 ounces), peeled and cut in 1/2 inch cubes Coarse salt 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Preparation Heat butter in a large (4-quart) saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and potato; season with salt....

Ingredients 4 cups milk 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup orange juice 1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened tart red cherries (from 1-lb bag) 2 tablespoons brandy or orange juice Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, rice, 1/3 cup sugar and the salt to boiling over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 pound (3 2/3 cups) confectioners' sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (optional) Preparation In a mixing bowl, cream butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar; beat until smooth. If too thick to spread, beat in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk. Related Video

Ingredients Coarse salt 1/2 pound elbow macaroni 3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 large eggs 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar (6 ounces) 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan (1 ounce) Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni 6 minutes (it will be undercooked)....

Ingredients 1 lemon 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons rinsed and chopped capers (optional) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 shallot, halved and thinly sliced 2 bags (10 ounces each) spinach, thick stems removed 8 thin flounder, sole, or turbot fillets (4 ounces each) 1/2 cup dry white wine Preparation With a sharp knife, cut off top and bottom of lemon, then slice away peel and white pith....

Ingredients Vegetable oil, for grill 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 1/4 pounds skinless, firm white-fleshed fish fillets, such as striped bass or cod (about 1 inch thick) Coarse salt and ground pepper 12 corn tortillas, warmed or lightly toasted Corn and Tomato Relish, for serving Preparation Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill....

Ingredients 8 cups popped popcorn 1 cup cashews 1/2 cup India pale ale beer 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup brown rice syrup or corn syrup 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat oven to 300°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, place popcorn and cashews; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, heat ale over medium heat, frequently, until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 6 minutes....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 2 eggs 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla 1 tablespoon milk 1 cup fresh blueberries Lemon peel, if desired...

Ingredients 1 box (15.8 oz) lemon-poppy seed premium muffin mix (with glaze) 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/3 cup lemon curd (from 10 or 11 1/4-oz jar) Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Line 15 standard-size muffin cups with paper baking cups. In medium bowl, stir muffin mix, milk, oil and eggs with spoon just until blended (batter may be lumpy). Spoon about 2 tablespoons batter into each muffin cup....