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Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 2 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 1/2 sticks (20 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 large eggs, plus 1 large egg yolk 1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup unsulfured molasses 10 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 4 scrubbed small russet potatoes (about 1 pound total) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup salsa 1/4 cup sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. With a fork, prick potatoes in several places. Bake directly on oven rack until tender when pierced with a knife, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove potatoes from oven, cut open, and season with salt and pepper. Top potatoes with salsa and sour cream....

Ingredients 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced medium 1 large celery stalk, diced medium 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1 sprig thyme 3 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup fresh or frozen peas 2 to 3 slices day-old crusty bread, torn into bite-size pieces Roughly chopped fresh parsley, for serving Preparation In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 bottle dry champagne Preparation Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Combine sugar and 2 1/2 cups water in medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Transfer to a large bowl set over the ice bath, and cool completely. Add champagne to sugar, and stir to combine. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch pan, and place in the freezer for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups apple cider 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 2 lemons 2 Cortland or other firm red apples 1 piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled Preparation Combine cider and 1 cup confectioners’ sugar in a small saucepan. Set over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Skim surface, removing any cider sediment that rises to the top. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid begins to thicken into a glaze, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 ounces salmon lox, finely chopped 1/2 package (8-ounce size) cream cheese, softened 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 large cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch slices (12 slices) 1 large carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices (12 slices) Crackers, if desired Dill weed sprigs, if desired Preparation Mix lox, cream cheese and chopped dill weed. Place lox mixture in decorating bag fitted with large star tip; pipe heaping teaspoonful onto each cucumber and carrot slice or cracker....

Ingredients 6 cups mixed baby greens 6 radishes, thinly sliced 1 small zucchini, very thinly sliced 1 small summer squash, very thinly sliced 2 cups green beans, trimmed 2 carrots, thinly sliced 4 links of turkey or other low-fat sausage Four 3/4-inch-thick slices of country sourdough bread (optional) 4 tablespoons Buttermilk Dressing Preparation Prepare a stove-top griddle or an outdoor grill. In a large bowl, combine all of the vegetables and set aside....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 9 garlic cloves, crushed 6 sprigs marjoram, plus more for garnish 7 pounds ripe orange or red tomatoes (about 14), coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon sugar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and very tender, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 5 black cardamom pods 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 6 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces 6 bay leaves Preparation Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat; add cardamom pods. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Press each pod between your thumb and forefinger to crack open; discard husks and reserve seeds....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups skim milk 2 garlic cloves, smashed 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Garnish: 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives Preparation Bring milk and garlic to a boil in a small saucepan; remove from heat, and let stand. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a medium pot, and cover with water by 2 inches....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons honey 2 1/2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 1/2 cup salted peanuts 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 6 containers (5.3 oz each) Greek vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped salted peanuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix melted butter and honey; set aside....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix Vegetable oil, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1 jar (7-oz.) marshmallow crème 8 creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1/3 cup M&M’s® minis chocolate candies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Make cookie mix as directed on package, using oil, water and egg. Spread dough in ungreased 13 x9-inch pan. Bake 10 minutes just until dough is set....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 can (14.5 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in puree 1 pound green beans, trimmed Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and oregano, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. To skillet, add tomatoes and their puree, breaking up tomatoeswith a spoon or your fingers; stir to combine....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, melted 1 cup chopped pecans 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 2 tablespoons butter, softened 3/4 cup M&M’s® chocolate candies orange and brown Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and 1 cup butter with spoon....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/3 cup frozen chopped onion 2 cans (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained 1 can (11 oz) white shoepeg corn, undrained 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa (any variety) 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)...

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup sugar 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper andlower thirds. In a medium bowl, combine flour,salt, and baking soda. In a small bowl, mix togethersugar, egg yolks, poppy seeds, oil, lemon zest,and vanilla....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick), divided 5 potatoes, peeled and halved 3 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed 1 large onion, finely chopped, divided in half 2 pounds ground lamb 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/4 cup Worcestershire 1/2 cup chicken or beef stock 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 4 teaspoons water Coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained...

Ingredients 3 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 packages (1 oz each) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix Preparation In 5-quart Dutch oven or 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in taco seasoning mix. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until flavors are blended. Cool 5 minutes. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spoon beef onto foil and break apart as necessary....

Ingredients 1 package (8.5 oz) seven-grain pilaf 1 cup chopped English (seedless) cucumber 1 cup chopped seeded tomato (1 medium) 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 container (7 oz) plain hummus 3 whole-grain white flatbread wraps (2.8 oz each) Preparation Prepare pilaf as directed on package; cool. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix cucumber, tomato, cheese, lemon juice, oil and pepper....