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Ingredients 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for tin 6 tablespoons light corn syrup 12 teaspoons packed light-brown sugar 3/4 cup fresh blueberries, picked over and rinsed 1 ripe Bartlett pear, halved lengthwise, cored, and cut into thin wedges 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger...

Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped 8 (about 1 pint) scoops pistachio ice cream 1 cup Strawberry Sauce 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped Preparation In a medium bowl, whip heavy cream and vanilla-bean seeds until soft peaks form. Place 2 scoops pistachio ice cream in each of four dishes. Pour 1/4 cup strawberry sauce over each sundae, and top each with a dollop of whipped vanilla cream....

Ingredients 1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1/4 cup very hot water 1 cup canned no-salt-added black beans, drained, rinsed 1/3 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium) 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (1 oz) 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 1/3 cup chopped tomato 3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream Preparation Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 3 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sliced jalapeno or serrano chile 1/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro Preparation In a small saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium. Add scallion whites, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup purchased Italian salad dressing 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (7 to 8-oz.) pkg. Thai rice noodles or 8 oz. uncooked linguine 1 lb. shelled deveined cooked medium shrimp, tails removed 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips 1/4 cup sliced green onions including tops...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon allspice One 15-ounce can tomato puree 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons molasses 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 round focaccia bread (8 or 9 inches in diameter) 1/4 cup Italian dressing 4 to 5 leaves leaf lettuce 1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese 1/4 pound sliced fully cooked ham 1/4 pound sliced salami 8 pepperoncini peppers (bottled Italian peppers), drained and cut lengthwise in half Preparation Cut bread horizontally in half. Drizzle dressing evenly over cut sides of bread. Layer lettuce, cheese, ham, salami and peppers on bottom half of bread....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 pounds tuna loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes Marinated Baby Artichokes 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Whisk together mustard, lemon juice, red-pepper flakes, 6 tablespoons olive oil, and garlic in a large bowl. Add tuna, and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar 5 large egg whites 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer, combine sugar and egg whites. Place bowl over pan of simmering water; whisk until whites are hot and sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and transfer to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until cooled and fluffy, 10 to 15 minutes....

Ingredients 6 heads garlic, sliced in half crosswise 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat grill. Drizzle garlic with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a large piece of aluminum foil, and place on grill. Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Turn garlic, and fold foil to enclose tightly. Continue cooking until cloves are soft, 15 to 20 minutes, checking often and turning to prevent burning....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for work surface 14 ounces Rough Puff Pastry 6 ounces Creme Patissiere for Apple and Passion Fruit Tartlets 3 medium apples, preferably Gala or Golden Delicious 1/3 cup superfine sugar 3 passion fruits Preparation On a lightly floured work surface, roll out puff pastry to 1/16-inch thick. Using a 4 1/2-inch round pastry cutter, cut out six rounds. Brush a baking sheet with a little cold water and, using a spatula, transfer rounds to baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, and thyme in a bowl; stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal 1 egg 1 1/4 cups buttermilk or milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Cascadian Farm® organic frozen blueberries, thawed Additional blueberries and/or strawberries, if desired Preparation If desired, crush cereal by placing in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor)....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pints (3 cups) blueberries 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch Preparation Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook until berries break down, about 4 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate, covered, until cold (or up to 3 days). Related Video

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked gemelli or rotini pasta (8 oz) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing 2 large tomatoes, chopped (2 cups) 2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2 lb-chicken) 1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz) Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 3" stick cinnamon, preferably Mexican canela 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup crema Mexicana 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper Preparation Place cubed potatoes and cinnamon stick in a 5-quart pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain water and discard cinnamon stick and return to the pot....

Ingredients 1 can (21 oz) raspberry pie filling 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread pie filling in bottom of baking dish. Sprinkle cookie mix evenly over pie filling. Pour melted butter evenly over cookie mix. Using small metal spatula, gently spread melted butter over cookie mix just to cover the dry mix....

Ingredients 3 pints raspberries 1 quart heavy cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large or 2 small store-bought pound cakes, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 cups lemon curd 24 ounces frozen sliced peaches, thawed Preparation In a food processor, puree 1 pint of raspberries and strain through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the pulp. Whip heavy cream and slowly add sugar until the cream is silken....

Ingredients 3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen corn kernels, thawed 2 to 3 scallions, minced 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine corn, scallions, vinegar, oil, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out dough 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plus more for topping, if desired 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon nonfat buttermilk Honey (optional) Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar....