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Ingredients 1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts (from 6-oz jar), drained 1/4 cup reduced-fat garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese (from 6.5-oz container) 1/2 cup loosely packed washed fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped 4 slices soft whole wheat bread, 1/2 inch thick (1 1/2 oz each) 1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), drained, sliced 4 oz sliced cooked turkey breast or chicken breast 2 tablespoons reduced-fat shredded Italian cheese blend Regular or olive oil cooking spray...

Ingredients 6 ounces cremini and shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 thyme sprigs 3/4 cup coarsely grated fontina cheese (2 ounces) Preparation Preheat broiler. Arrange mushrooms in a single layer in a baking dish. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Broil for 2 minutes. Remove dish from oven, and add thyme and cheese. Broil for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 container (12 oz) small-curd cottage cheese 1 1/2 cups sour cream (from 16-oz container) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (about 3 oz) 1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag), thawed 2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, if desired...

Ingredients 1 Bartlett pear 3 small apples 3 plums, cut into wedges 1/2 cup cane syrup 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (4 inch) 1 vanilla bean, split 1 bottle (750 ml) Chianti 1 bottle (750 ml) sparkling white wine, chilled Preparation Cut pear lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices, cutting from stem end through bottom. Cut apples crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. In 3-quart glass container, stir together pear, apples, plums, syrup, rosemary sprigs and vanilla bean until fruit is coated....

Ingredients Black string licorice 20 orange creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies 1 teaspoon chocolate ready-to-spread frosting (from 16-oz container) 40 M&M’s® minis chocolate candies Preparation For each cookie, cut eight 1 1/2-inch pieces of licorice for legs. Insert 4 pieces into filling on each side of each cookie. With frosting, attach 2 M&M’s™ minis chocolate candies to top of each cookie for eyes. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 24 strawberries 2 bananas 24 wooden skewers 1/2 cup strawberry jam Preparation Heat large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. In large bowl, beat Bisquick mix, milk and eggs with whisk. For each pancake, pour quarter-size amount of batter onto hot griddle. Cook until bubbly on top and set on edges. Turn, and cook on other side until golden....

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 pound short pasta, such as fusilli 1 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced crosswise 1/3 cup roughly chopped pitted Kalamata or Nicoise olives 4 lightly packed cups baby spinach (3 1/4 ounces) 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 12 large marshmallows, cut in half horizontally Chocolate Frosting for Surprise Cookies Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 2 small bunches (about 1 1/4 pounds) Swiss chard, trimmed and washed 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 small yellow onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1/3 cup pitted and roughly chopped brine-cured olives, such as Kalamata (about 16) 1/2 cup water Preparation Separate leaves from the stems of the Swiss chard. Roughly chop leaves, and set aside. Cut stems into 1-inch pieces. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 4 cups boiling water 2 boxes (6 oz each) sun-dried tomato Florentine long grain and wild rice mix 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 8 slices thick-sliced fully cooked deli ham (about 10 oz) 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 4 slices (1 oz each) Swiss cheese, cut in half Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Stir boiling water, rice and rice seasoning mixes in baking dish....

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 5 tomatoes (assorted varieties, including yellow and/or heirlooms), sliced or cut into wedges 1 cup small grape tomatoes, cut in half 1/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onion (such as Walla Walla or Maui) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves...

Ingredients 1/4 cup coconut flakes 2 pints store-bought coconut sorbet 2 cups cubed (1/2 inch) watermelon Finely grated lime zest, for sprinkling Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake coconut flakes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet until toasted, about 3 minutes. Divide half the sorbet among 6 tall glasses using a 2 1/4-inch ice cream scoop. Top each with a layer of watermelon, another scoop of sorbet, and then more watermelon....

Ingredients 8 oz uncooked whole wheat angel hair (capellini) pasta 1 jar (24 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted tomato pasta sauce 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed 3 tablespoons small fresh basil leaves Preparation Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil; drain. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat pasta sauce, olives, anchovy paste and pepper flakes to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring often....

Ingredients Juice and grated zest of 1 lime 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1 scallion, white and light-green parts only, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 12 ounces flank steak Freshly ground black pepper 1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, julienned 1 head Napa cabbage, tough outer leaves removed, julienned 1 papaya, peeled, seeds removed, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed...

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon water 2 Granny Smilth apples 2 tablespoons water 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 Granny Smith apples 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon sugar 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 cup molasses 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon fresh grapefruit juice 5 sprigs fresh cilantro 4 sprigs fresh tarragon 1/2 teaspoon coarsely chopped dried ancho chile 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 3 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each) 6 eight-inch flour tortillas 2 1/2 cups Mango Salsa...

Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken 1/2 white onion, diced small 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cucumber, diced large (1 1/3 cups) 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices 4 pitas 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, for serving Preparation In a large bowl, combine chicken, onion, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix until well combined....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons ground chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 4 six-ounce salmon fillets, skin on Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 ripe red or yellow papaya, peeled, seeded, cut into fine julienne 2 scallions, cleaned, trimmed, and cut into fine julienne Preparation In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, coriander, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 1/3 cup whipping cream 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 bag (12 oz) dark chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup cold butter or margarine 1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1...

Ingredients 3/4 cup reduced-fat salad dressing or mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 6 cups shredded cabbage (1 1/2 lb) 1 cup shredded carrots (2 medium) 1/2 cup chopped green onions (8 medium) 1 cup shredded zucchini (1 small) Preparation In large bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended. Add salad ingredients; toss to mix well....