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Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Food color (any color) Preparation In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, salt and baking soda. Divide dough in half. Stir 1/2 teaspoon food color into 1 half, or stir 1/2 teaspoon of different food colors into each half....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 3/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs 1 large egg 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 flaked 6-ounce fillets Simple Poached Salmon Yogurt Sauce with Herbs and Apple Preparation In a medium-size nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high. Add onion, finely chopped, and season with coarse salt and ground pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup water 1 package (1 oz) dry onion soup mix 2 tablespoons water 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 8 diagonal slices French bread (1/2 inch thick) Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. To make hot broth in 1-quart saucepan, mix 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons of the soup mix. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer while making and grilling patties....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 3 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds lean ground turkey Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 3/4 teaspoon chipotle or regular chili powder 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 6 ounces frozen peas (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces...

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting Pate Brisee (Pie Dough) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar 1/4 cup currants 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup citron 1/4 cup candied orange peel, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces 1 cup finely chopped blanched almonds (4 ounces), toasted...

Ingredients 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup frozen limeade concentrate, (thawed) 1 tablespoon poppy seed, if desired 12 cups cut-up fresh fruit, (cantaloupe, kiwifruit, pink grapefruit) 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation Mix honey, limeade concentrate and poppy seed in medium bowl. Carefully toss fruit with honey mixture. Sprinkle with almonds. Related Video

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules or crystals 3 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 4 bars (1.4 oz each) chocolate-covered English toffee candy, finely chopped Preparation In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, coffee granules and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish 1 bunch leeks (4 or 5), white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise, rinsed well 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/3 cup dry white wine 3 cups heavy cream 2 cups whole milk 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 5 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten...

Ingredients 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 egg 1 cup milk Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup fresh blueberries 1/4 cup fresh raspberries Butter and real maple syrup Additional fresh berries, if desired Preparation In large bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, egg, milk, lemon peel and juice, cardamom and vanilla with whisk just until blended. Gently fold in 1/4 cup each blueberries and raspberries (or wait and drop a few berries onto each pancake when pouring batter onto griddle)....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix 1 1/4 cups cold coffee 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa Betty Crocker™ chocolate candy sprinkles 1 envelope whipped topping mix (from 2.8-oz package) 1/2 cup cold fat-free (skim) milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 2 teaspoons unsweetened baking cocoa Preparation Move oven rack to middle position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, cold coffee and 1 tablespoon cocoa with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 small butternut squash (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups) 1 cup homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of cayenne pepper 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound elbow macaroni 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated (about 1 cup) 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated (1 ounce)...

Ingredients 1 cup (4 ounces) elbow macaroni 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cucumber, celery, dill, and lemon juice....

Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation Combine the juices and salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oils until incorporated. The vinaigrette will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for 2 days. Related Video

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup ground blanched almonds 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup cold butter 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons cornstarch 5 cups sliced peeled peaches 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 bag (12 oz) frozen raspberries 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (raw sugar)...

Ingredients 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 cup pineapple juice 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup ice (if using fresh pineapple) Preparation Blend pineapple, ginger, yogurt, pineapple juice, cinnamon, and ice (if using fresh pineapple). Related Video

Ingredients 2 3/4 cups freshly squeezed and strained pink-grapefruit juice, (4 grapefruits) 5 packets powdered unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups water Preparation Pour 1 cup grapefruit juice into a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over and let stand to soften, about 5 minutes. Bring sugar and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour hot syrup over gelatin mixture; mix well to dissolve completely....

Ingredients 1/2 cup raspberry reduced-fat cream cheese spread, from 8-ounce container, softened 1/2 cup marshmallow creme 1 container (6 ounces) Yoplait® Original yogurt lemon burst Assorted fresh fruit pieces or Berries Preparation Mix cream cheese and marshmallow creme in medium bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in yogurt. Serve dip with fruit. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 4 pounds chicken quarters, skin on Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 large shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet and the chicken pieces with butter. Lay chicken, skin side up, on sheet; season with 2 teaspoons salt and the pepper. Roast chicken 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Carefully arrange shallots, cut side down, around chicken; season shallots with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds 2 garlic cloves, thickly sliced 1 slice white sandwich bread, torn into small pieces 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in juice, drained well and squeezed to remove seeds 1/4 cup jarred pimientos, drained 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook almonds, garlic, and bread, tossing frequently, until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 bag (24 ounces) frozen diced potatoes with onions and peppers 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups broccoli flowerets 1 ring (about 3/4 pound) bologna or smoked sausage 3 slices process American cheese, cut diagonally in half Preparation Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, oregano and pepper. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are light brown....