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Ingredients 1 ripe avocado 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1 small clove garlic, peeled Juice of 2 limes 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Slice avocado lengthwise. Remove and discard pit and peel, and place flesh in the bowl of a food processor. Add basil, garlic, lime juice, and vinegar; process until combined. Slowly add olive oil through the machine’s feed tube, and process until the dressing is smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced 1 avocado, sliced (peeled and pitted) Salt and white pepper 1/2 lemon Preparation Arrange onion and avocado slices on a plate. Season with salt, white pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups finely crushed chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about 30 cookies) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium) 1 cup (1/2 pint) whipping cream 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 16 maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan with heavy-duty foil to prevent leaking....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup red wine, such as Merlot or Zinfandel 1 cup dark sweet cherries, stemmed, pitted and halved 1 stick cinnamon Strips of orange peel from 1 medium orange (orange part only) Ice cubes 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz) citron (citrus) vodka 2 tablespoons (1 oz) clear orange-flavored liqueur 2 tablespoons (1 oz) sangria simple syrup, chilled (above) 1 dark sweet cherry on a cocktail pick...

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (3 oz) 1/4 cup water 1 egg 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick ‘n Chunky salsa 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped Reduced-fat sour cream, if desired...

Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (3 1/2 pounds), halved and seeded Extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 quart whole milk 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup all-purpose flour Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for dish Fine plain breadcrumbs, for dish 4 large eggs 4 large egg yolks 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)...

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 cup milk 2 eggs 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules or crystals Whipped cream, for serving 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup unsalted butter Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Preparation In large bowl, mix Bisquick mix, baking powder and granulated sugar. In medium bowl, beat melted butter, milk, eggs and instant coffee with whisk until coffee is dissolved and mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from 17.3-ounce package), thawed 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 sweet onion, cut lengthwise into fourths and thinly sliced (2 1/2 cups) 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil and herbs, drained and finely chopped 1 round (4 ounces) Camembert cheese, cut into 3/4x3/4x 1/4-inch pieces Preparation Heat oven to 400°. Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray. Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup whipped cream Preparation In medium bowl, beat Pancake ingredients with whisk until well blended. Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Grease with butter if necessary (or spray with cooking spray before heating). For each pancake, pour about 1/3 cup batter onto hot griddle....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla and zest. Mix until combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed....

Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 (1-pound) box confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Place cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until creamy, about 30 seconds. With the mixer on low, slowly add sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowls as necessary. Add vanilla and increase mixer speed to medium....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla 1 box (19 oz) Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans 3 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix butter, egg and vanilla until blended. Stir in cookie mix until soft dough forms. Press dough evenly in pan....

Ingredients 2 cups nonfat cottage cheese 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 9 chocolate wafer cookies Whipped cream (optional), for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Line 9 standard muffin cups with cupcake liners. In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, flour, espresso powder, and vanilla....

Ingredients 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 8 1/2 ounces (2 sticks plus 1 tablespoon) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon finely grated Minneola tangelo zest 6 medium Minneola tangelos, peeled, segmented, seeded, and chopped Heavy cream, for brushing Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients 4 trout fillets 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 ounces whole shelled almonds, coarsely chopped 1 cup loosely packed flat parsley leaves, coarsely chopped Finely grated zest plus freshly squeezed juice of 2 lemons Nonstick cooking spray Preparation Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the trout with the salt, and season with pepper; gently place 2 fillets in skillet, skin sides up....

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix 1 cup milk 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1/2 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ strawberry- or orange-flavored gelatin 1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Yellow food color Betty Crocker™ Easy Flow white decorating icing (from 6.4-oz can), if desired Candy flowers, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour bottoms and sides of three 9-inch round pans of checkerboard cake set....

Ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons milk 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb boneless pork loin chops, cut into thin bite-size strips 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 jar (7.25 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, sliced 4 pita fold breads (7 inch) Preparation In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, milk and garlic; set aside. In medium bowl, mix pork, oil and pepper....

Ingredients 1 Basic Pizza Dough, divided into 6 pieces 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 Basic Italian Tomato Sauce 1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced thin 36 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Put the oven rack in the upper part of the oven. Place a pizza stone or heavy-bottomed baking sheet in the oven to preheat. On a clean work surface, roll out the dough pieces to about 6 inches round and 1/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 5 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for grates Preparation In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle mixture over steak; drizzle with oil. Let stand, turning to coat evenly with oil halfway through, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/4 pounds broccoli rabe (about 2 bunches), large outer leaves discarded and stems trimmed to 5 inches 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add broccoli rabe, and cook 1 minute. Cover; cook, shaking skillet occasionally, until leaves are golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute more....