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Ingredients 4 cups pineapple chunks (about 1 pineapple) 1/3 cup fresh basil 1 tablespoon sugar 2 cups Limeade for Cocktails 1 cup silver tequila (preferably agave) 1 tablespoon coarse salt Ice cubes Pineapple chunks and fresh basil, for garnish Preparation Pulse pineapple chunks in a food processor until chopped but not pureed. Muddle basil with sugar in a large pitcher. Add pineapple, limeade, tequila, and salt. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Fill pitcher with ice cubes....

Ingredients 3 cups Ratatouille 8 large eggs Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 3/4 cup ratatouille in each of four 2-cup ovenproof baking dishes set on a rimmed baking sheet. With the back of a large spoon, make 2 indentations in ratatouille in each dish. (Alternatively, place 3 cups ratatouille in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and make 8 indentations.) Crack 1 large egg into each indentation....

Ingredients 6 cups confectioners' sugar 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons meringue powder Preparation Beat sugar, water, and meringue powder with a mixer on low speed until smooth, about 7 minutes. Continue beating until opaque. Use immediately on. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup Yoplait® Original yogurt French vanilla (from two 6-oz containers) 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 pint (2 cups) strawberries, sliced 1 kiwifruit, peeled, cut up 1 small bunch seedless green grapes, cut in half 1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained Preparation In large glass or plastic bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, orange peel and orange juice....

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 3 1/2 cups chopped rainbow Swiss chard 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 4 oz chèvre (goat) cheese, crumbled (1 cup) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups) 1 small zucchini, sliced (1 cup) 1 medium bell pepper, sliced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1/4 cup process cheese sauce (room temperature) 1/4 cup very hot water 1/2 cup pizza sauce 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (3 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 8 whole star anise 1 whole cinnamon stick 6 whole cloves 1 piece (4 inches) peeled fresh ginger 2 medium onions, halved 4 pounds oxtail, rinsed thoroughly 6 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, cut into 2-inch pieces, plus 4 thinly sliced on the diagonal 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon coarse salt 8 ounces eye of round or sirloin of beef 8 ounces thin rice noodles (rice-stick)...

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 4 cups milk 2 boxes (4-serving size each) white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix 2 cups (from 8-oz container) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 tablespoon Betty Crocker™ white candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Make and bake drop cookies as directed on pouch....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 package (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed tomato soup 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Meanwhile, make rice mix as directed on package—except omit butter....

Ingredients 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 10 cups milk 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground nutmeg Preparation Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir until absorbed, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk, salt, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes before using....

Ingredients 4 medium russet potatoes, about 8 ounces each 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 2/3 cup grated white cheddar cheese 1/4 cup plain low-fat (2 percent) yogurt Finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet until skins are crisp and flesh is tender, 45 to 50 minutes....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling and cutting 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold, cut into bits, plus 4 tablespoons melted 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a food processor, pulse flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt to combine. Add cold butter; pulse until mixture is the texture of coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cups milk 1 cup hot water 1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1 cup seasoned croutons 4 slices American cheese, cut in half diagonally Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box)....

Ingredients 3 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup finely chopped lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 bars (2.1 oz each ) Butterfinger™ candy bars, chopped Preparation Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring once, until melted and chips can be stirred smooth. Stir in peanuts and peanut butter. On cookie sheet, spread chocolate mixture to 1/4-inch thickness....

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Devil's Food Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 18 salted caramels, unwrapped (from 7-oz bag) 2 tubs (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Milk Chocolate Frosting 6 small pretzel twists, coarsely crushed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed on box. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons pure coffee extract Vegetable-oil cooking spray Preparation Coat a metal spatula and a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, wiping off excess; set aside. Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium, heavy-bottom saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil. Remove lid; cook until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming, and swirling pan occasionally, until mixture is 300 degrees on a candy thermometer....

Ingredients 1/4 cup whole blanched almonds 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a baking pan. Bake until fragrant and golden, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool. Place almonds and granulated sugar in the bowl of a food processor; process until finely ground....

Ingredients 1 Fiber One™ double chocolate soft-baked cookie 2 tsp. powdered sugar 1/8 tsp. orange juice 1/2 tsp. mini candy-coated chocolates (approx.6) 1 drop green food color Preparation Unwrap your cookie and cut a tree from it using a 2 ½-inch cookie cutter. Eat the scraps while stirring powdered sugar, orange juice and a drop of food coloring in a small bowl. Decorate with icing and mini candies. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup peeled finely chopped baking apple (1 large) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder 1 tablespoon water 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apple, sugar, five-spice powder and 1 tablespoon water. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 2 cups Whole Grain Total™ or Total™ Raisin Bran cereal 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 egg 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 medium apples, peeled, very finely chopped or grated (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup raisins 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon...