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Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons cold butter 2 eggs 1 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks 1/2 cup dried cherries 1 teaspoon water Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture forms coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 orange (to yield 1 tablespoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice) 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), in small pieces 2 teaspoons orange-flower water (optional) 3 tablespoons ice water 3/4 cup dates, preferably Medjool, pitted 1/3 cup sliced almonds, plus more for garnish 1/2 teaspoon milk 2 tablespoons honey Preparation In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, salt, and half the zest; pulse to combine....

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 box (4-serving size) butterscotch-flavored pudding and pie filling mix (not instant) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted if desired 1/4 cup boiling water Preparation Line cookie sheet with foil. In 2-quart saucepan, stir all ingredients except boiling water with wooden spoon. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling rapidly. Boil and stir 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Press-In Shortbread Pie Crust Whipped cream, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together pumpkin, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and eggs in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 beets, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, greens reserved and rinsed well 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 4 large eggs 1 leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut 1/4 inch thick, and rinsed well 1 cup cooked quinoa (from 1/4 cup dry) 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme...

Ingredients 4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas Cooking spray 1 cup chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup thin red bell pepper strips 1/4 cup thin green bell pepper strips 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 1 tablespoon sliced green onion (1 medium) 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray both sides of each tortilla lightly with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) dried Calimyrna figs, (1 1/2 cups, packed) 1 bottle (3 cups) red wine 1/3 cup sugar Zest of 1 orange Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until figs are easily pierced with the tip of a sharp paring knife, 45 minutes to 1 hour. With a slotted spoon, transfer figs to a bowl; simmer remaining liquid until reduced to about 1/3 cup, 3 to 5 minutes (liquid should look syrupy and coat the back of a spoon)....

Ingredients 5 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (8 oz) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 medium onions, thinly sliced (4 cups) 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 3 cups beef broth 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 cups seasoned croutons (4 oz) 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 8 pieces fresh pineapple, (about 3x1 inch) 1/4 cup pineapple juice or orange juice 3/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted Preparation Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Insert wooden skewer into narrow end of each piece of pineapple. Dip pineapple into juice, then roll in coconut, coating completely. Place on cookie sheet. Cover and freeze 1 to 2 hours or until firm. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup plus 3/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground juniper berries 1 pound salmon fillet, tail end, with skin 1 tablespoon vodka 1 cup roughly chopped fresh dill 1/2 European cucumber 3 radishes, finely grated 1/2 teaspoon black or white sesame seeds 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 2 1/2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar 36 one-and-a-half-inch squares black bread Preparation Combine 2 tablespoons salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and juniper; sprinkle on salmon flesh....

Ingredients 2/3 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced (1 cup) 1 large tomato, finely chopped (1 cup) 1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8...

Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 box (3.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ Mediterranean Style Balsamic Sheet Pan Dinner Starter 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, then sliced 1/4 inch crosswise 1 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed (26 to 30 per lb) 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions 1/2 cup diced cucumber 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz) 2 tablespoons halved kalamata olives...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pans 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 6 large eggs 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups whole milk Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly butter and flour two 9-inch round baking pans; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, minced 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 1 cup raw almonds 1 cup Parmesan-flavored crackers (not fish-shaped) Preparation In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in rosemary, lemon zest, garlic powder and salt. Add cereals, almonds and crackers; mix well....

Ingredients 2 slices white sandwich bread 4 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1/3 of a jarred roasted red pepper, cut into 2-inch-long thin strips 2 large eggs Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation With a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut a hole in the center of each piece of bread, reserving cutouts. In a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Add cutouts and bread and cook until lightly brown on undersides, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Grade A dark amber or Grade B pure maple syrup 2 cups heavy cream 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Bring maple syrup to a boil in a saucepan. Cook until reduced by half. Remove from heat. Whisk in half the cream, then whisk in the remaining cream and salt. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 1/2 hours. Transfer to the chilled bowl of a mixer, and whisk until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix 1 box (16.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix or 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Vanilla Cake Mix 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ strawberry cake mix 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 3 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mash devil’s food cake mix, 1/2 cup butter and 1 egg until well combined....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional) 2 cups cold heavy cream Preparation In a medium bowl, stir together condensed milk, vanilla, and bourbon, if desired. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream on high until stiff peaks form, 3 minutes. With a rubber spatula, gently fold whipped cream into condensed milk mixture. Pour into a 4 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch loaf pan....

Ingredients 4 unsalted rice cakes, about 3 inches in diameter About 1/4 cup peanut butter Birdseed About 3 tablespoons jelly or peanut butter 1 length of twine (2 feet) Dried cranberries (from 6-oz package) or orange slice 1 length of floral wire (1 foot) Ribbon (6 to 12 inches), if desired Preparation Using a skewer, poke a hole in the middle of each rice cake. Spread peanut butter over 2 rice cakes....

Ingredients 1 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup superfine sugar 5 cups water 1 teaspoon grenadine Preparation Combine all ingredients in a pitcher, and serve over ice. Related Video