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Ingredients 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 8 ounces silken tofu 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups Nature Valley™ oats ’n honey protein granola 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 slices whole wheat bread 1 cup real maple or maple-flavored syrup Preparation In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla with whisk until well combined. In food processor, place granola. Cover; process about 30 seconds or until all large pieces are broken up and coarse meal forms....

Ingredients Ice cubes or crushed ice 1/4 cup gin (2 oz) 2 tablespoons olive juice (1 oz; from jar of olives) 1/2 teaspoon dry vermouth 2 pimiento-stuffed green olives Preparation In martini shaker with ice, shake gin, olive juice and vermouth until blended. Pour into chilled martini glass, straining out ice. Garnish with olives threaded on toothpick or cocktail pick. Related Video

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons water 2 eggs 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened (not melted) Preparation In medium bowl, stir together double chocolate chunk cookie mix, oil, water and 1 of the eggs until well combined. Set aside. In another medium bowl, stir together sugar cookie mix, softened butter and remaining egg until well combined....

Ingredients 2 3/4 cups miniature marshmallows (from 10.5-oz bag) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 bag (10.5 oz) Chex Mix® Muddy Buddies® Peppermint Bark 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla Sweetened whipped cream Candy sprinkles Preparation Butter square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Place marshmallows and butter in large microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until mixture can be stirred smooth....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 cup Israeli couscous 1 1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat olive oil. Add shallot; cook until translucent but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add couscous; stir to coat with oil....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ vanilla cake mix, reserving 1 cup for topping 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 egg 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 3/4 cup Key lime juice 2 eggs, beaten Reserved 1 cup cake mix 1 cup chopped pecans, walnuts or combination of both 3 tablespoons butter, softened Powdered sugar for garnish Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic (2 medium cloves) 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 loin of lamb (about 2 pounds), boned and trimmed of fat Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/2 cup dry red or white wine 3/4 cup homemade or canned low-sodium chicken stock 2 teaspoons black-olive paste 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Preparation Pour olive oil into a shallow dish, and distribute half the garlic and one-third of the rosemary in the oil....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 can (6 oz) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 lb (3 1/2 to 4 cups) powdered sugar 3 cups graham cracker crumbs Preparation Line cookie sheet with waxed or parchment paper. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, lemonade concentrate and powdered sugar with spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Fold in graham cracker crumbs. Using 1 1/2-inch scoop, shape mixture into small balls; place on cookie sheet....

Ingredients 1 bunch scallions, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 jalapeno chile, chopped (ribs and seeds removed, for less heat) 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates 1 tablespoon light-brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Coarse salt 8 pieces bone-in chicken (drumsticks and thighs), skinned and trimmed of excess fat Preparation Make marinade: In a blender, combine scallions, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, oil, sugar, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons water; blend until smooth....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1/2 cup boiling water 1 Jell-O™ gelatin strawberry sugar free 3 pouches (1.5 oz each) Nature Valley™ roasted almond crunchy granola bars (from 8.9-oz box) 1 package (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh raspberries Fat-free whipped topping, if desired Preparation In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries with pastry blender or fork....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup whole milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 9 or 10 large black plums, halved and pitted 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for pans Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt....

Ingredients 1 pound penne, trenette, or other short pasta 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 onion, finely chopped 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and thinly sliced, plus 1/4 cup green fronds 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 2 cans (3.75 ounces each) sardines packed in olive oil Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon for serving Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons frozen (thawed) lemonade concentrate 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks (about 2 cups) 1/4 cup fresh blueberries 1/4 cup fresh raspberries 1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries Preparation In 1-cup measuring cup, mix lemonade concentrate, honey and mint. In large bowl, gently stir together remaining ingredients. Stir in lemonade mixture until fruits are coated. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 4 hours....

Ingredients Two 2-inch thick prime porterhouse steaks (about 4 pounds) 1 tablespoon olive oil Coarse salt, (to taste) Freshly ground black pepper, (to taste) Preparation Place steaks on the heated grill. Brush with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. For rare steaks, cook 10 to 12 minutes per side. Related Video

Ingredients 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 6 oz) 1 jar (26 oz) tomato-basil pasta sauce 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz) 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup chopped prosciutto (4 1/2 oz) 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3 lemons, halved 6 baby artichokes (about 4 ounces each) 6 cremini or white mushrooms 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 ounces Parmesan, thinly shaved Preparation Squeeze lemons into a small bowl. Set aside. Pull off tough outer leaves from artichokes and discard. Trim bottoms and tops of artichokes. Slice lengthwise and pull out the fuzzy choke, if any. Slice artichokes crosswise as thinly as possible and immediately place in lemon juice to prevent browning....

Ingredients 8 oz rice stick noodles 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup shredded carrots (1 1/2 medium) 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water to boiling. Break noodles in half and pull apart slightly; drop into boiling water....

Ingredients 2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/2 cup pitted green olives 1/4 cup cleaned, trimmed, and thinly sliced radishes 4 cups watercress 1/2 cup whole parsley leaves 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled 3/4 cup Apple-Cider Vinaigrette Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place cauliflower in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine....

Ingredients 3/4 cup lentils 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 large celery stalk, chopped 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 skinless salmon fillets, (6 ounces each) Nonstick cooking spray Preparation Heat broiler. Combine lentils and 2 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 5 minutes....