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Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (13 ounces) unblanched whole almonds 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup Dutch cocoa powder 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Toast almonds for 15 minutes on a baking sheet. Line two baking pans with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, toasted almonds, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar becomes golden and granular and almonds are completely coated and separated....

Ingredients 1 can (13.66 oz) coconut milk (not cream of coconut) 1 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract 2/3 cup flaked sweetened coconut 10 frozen ice-pop molds or paper cups (3-oz size) 10 craft sticks (flat wooden sticks with round ends) Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, mix coconut milk, half-and-half and sugar. Heat over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in coconut extract and coconut....

Ingredients 1 soft cracker bread (16 inch), room temperature 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) (from 8-oz package), softened 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 4 oz thinly sliced cooked ham 12 large spinach leaves, stems removed 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips Preparation Cut cracker bread in half crosswise. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, basil and oregano....

Ingredients 1 pound bittersweet chocolate 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest Basic Bark or Bark Bars Preparation Coat a 9-by-12 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet or 6 small loaf pans (2 1/2-by-5-inches) with cooking spray, and line with parchment, leaving an overhang on long sides. Pour melted chocolate into baking sheet or divide among pans (3 tablespoons each), and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle toppings over chocolate....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes (6 to 8), cored, halved, and seeded 1/2 medium red onion, minced (1/2 cup) 1 jalapeno or serrano chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice Coarse salt Tortilla chips, for serving (optional) Preparation Chop tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces; transfer to a medium bowl. Add onion, chile, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice; season generously with salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1 tablespoon firm butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons flaked coconut 1 1/2 teaspoons Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup fat-free egg product or 2 egg whites 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup Bisquick® mix and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar....

Ingredients 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 cups, chilled (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cut in pieces 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons finely minced chives 2 tablespoons thyme leaves 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water Preparation In a food processor, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Pulse until mixture is incorporated. Add the butter, and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds....

Ingredients 1 lb boneless beef sirloin, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup sliced onion (about 1 medium) 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 jar (14 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety) (1 1/2 cups) 1 pouch (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes Water, milk and butter called for on potato mix pouch...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar 2/3 cup chopped mint Kosher salt and ground pepper 8 lamb chops (each 3 ounces, 3/4-inch thick), frenched Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons of the oil, and the sugar. Add mint and stir to combine. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste and set aside. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and add the remaining olive oil....

Ingredients 1 pint drained bocconcini 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves Preparation In a bowl, combine bocconcini, olive oil and red-pepper flakes; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Marinate at room temperature at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours). Top with basil and serve with crackers or crostini. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 package (16-ounce size) farfalle (bow tie) pasta 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, sliced (2 cups) 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for fingers and measuring cup 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Pulse flour, butter, sugar, and salt only until moist crumbs form. Transfer dough to a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom; with floured fingers, press evenly into bottom and up side of pan. With a floured dry-measuring cup, press edge of dough firmly against side of pan, pushing down with opposite thumb to level top of crust flush with rim....

Ingredients 16 thin slices rustic bread (toasted if desired) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced 8 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 3 tablespoons grainy mustard Preparation Spread 8 slices bread with butter. Top with cheese and prosciutto. Spread remaining 8 slices bread with mustard, and sandwich together. Related Video

Ingredients 8 slices bacon 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 4 scallions, minced coarse salt and ground pepper 12 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, lightly toasted 3/4 pound roasted pork, room temperature, thinly sliced 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced 1 cup alfalfa sprouts 8 thin slices Swiss cheese (3 to 4 ounces total) Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, turning once, 6 to 10 minutes; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate....

Ingredients 1 bulb garlic 2/3 cup olive oil 1 medium eggplant (1 lb), cut lengthwise in half 1 medium red bell pepper, cut in half 2 cans (19 oz each) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 1/4 cup sesame tahini paste 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Cut-up fresh vegetables for dipping, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Cut one-fourth off top of bulb of garlic; drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the oil....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 1/4 pounds baby spinach Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute; discard. Add spinach to skillet in three additions, adding more as each batch wilts, tossing often until completely wilted, about 10 minutes total. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, halved Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces kale, stems removed and leaves torn into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced Pinch red pepper flakes Preparation Bring potatoes to a boil in a medium saucepan of well-salted water. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in kale and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup canola oil 1/3 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 package (3 oz) ramen noodle soup mix (any flavor) 1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup sliced almonds (2 oz) 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1x1/8-inch strips 2 seedless oranges, peeled, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 2...

Ingredients 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 1 medium yellow or green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 medium unpeeled cucumber, chopped 3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped 2 oz Genoa salami, chopped (1/3 cup) 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves 1 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved...

Ingredients 3/4 cup Arborio rice 2 1/4 cups milk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 lemons 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 3 large egg yolks 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract 9 small figs, (1 3/4 pounds total) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup tawny port 1 cup whole almonds 2 tablespoons honey Preparation Combine rice and 1 1/4 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally....