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Ingredients 3/4 pound bittersweet or semisweet couverture chocolate, such as Valrhona or Callebaut, chopped Preparation Place 1/2 pound chocolate in a metal (or other heatproof) bowl. Bring a saucepan containing 2 inches of water to a simmer, then turn off heat. Set bowl of chocolate over saucepan (don’t let bottom touch the water) and let melt, stirring gently with spatula until chocolate registers 118 degrees to 120 degrees on thermometer. Remove bowl; cover saucepan to keep water warm....

Ingredients 1 pound cut-up chicken breast for stir-fry 1/2 cup teriyaki baste and glaze 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts and red peppers (or other combination) Hot cooked rice, couscous, or noodles, if desired Preparation Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in remaining ingredients except rice....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 bunch fresh mint, torn into pieces 1 1/2 oz Kentucky Whisky 1 oz mint syrup Fresh mint for garnish 8 oz glass or silver cup filled with crushed ice Preparation To make the mint simple syrup, add the water and the sugar to a small saucepan and boil for 1 to 2 minutes stirring until sugar is dissolved. Muddle mint slightly to release natural oils, stir it into the syrup mixture....

Ingredients Coarse sea salt 8 thin asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed Freshly ground black pepper 8 large eggs 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves, picked and finely chopped 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Heat oven to 500 degrees. Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and asparagus. Blanch until asparagus is bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 1/2 cup beer or apple juice 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup sesame seed Bean dip, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Spray large cookie sheets with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cheese and beer until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes. On surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix, roll dough in Bisquick mix to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out dough 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder Gel-paste food coloring 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut 6 candy-coated chocolate eggs Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups freshly squeezed or frozen blood-orange juice 2 750-ml bottles champagne, chilled Preparation Pour 3 tablespoons juice in each champagne flute. Fill flutes with champagne, and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 4 slices (each about 1/2 inch thick) sourdough bread (about 7 ounces), crusts removed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 1 russet potato (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock, skimmed of fat...

Ingredients 1 box Hamburger Helper™ chili cheese 1 cup uncooked large elbow macaroni 2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups hot water 1 cup chopped mushrooms 1 can (15 oz) chili with beans 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz) Crushed red pepper flakes, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), uncooked elbow macaroni, milk and hot water to boiling over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 medium jalapeño chiles 2 bunches fresh cilantro 2/3 cup raw unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 4 cloves garlic 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup shredded Manchego cheese (2 oz) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Remove stems and seeds from jalapeños and large stems from cilantro. In food processor, place 1/3 cup of the pumpkin seeds and 2 cloves of the garlic....

Ingredients 6 ears corn, husks and silks removed 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips 8 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced 2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp Coarse salt and ground pepper Crackers, for serving (optional) Preparation Cut off tip of each cob....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup cold butter 6 cups fresh or frozen (do not thaw) cranberries 3/4 cup cranberry juice 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1/3 cup powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 13x9- inch pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan. In medium bowl, mix flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cups Dulce de Leche Cheerios™ cereal 1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels 1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz) 1 cup milk chocolate chips (6 oz) 1 cup coconut 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix cracker crumbs, pecans and melted butter....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons (1 oz) dark rum 2 tablespoons (1 oz) light rum 1 teaspoon chopped fresh gingerroot 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 oz) lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 oz) orange juice Ice 1/4 cup (2 oz) cranberry juice 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice Preparation In cocktail shaker, add dark rum and light rum. Add gingerroot, then use end of wooden spoon to muddle ginger, releasing its flavor into rum. Add lime juice, orange juice and ice; shake until cold....

Ingredients 1 box (15 oz) Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free devil's food cake mix 1 box (4-serving size) gluten free chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 egg 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon gluten free vanilla Sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix dry cake mix and dry pudding mix. Add melted butter, egg, water and vanilla; stir until soft dough forms. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll in sugar....

Ingredients 8 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock 2 cups uncooked orzo, (rice-shaped pasta) 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons cornstarch 4 large eggs 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, (4 lemons) Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups stock to a boil. Add orzo; cook until al dente, 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup water. Heat remaining 2 cups stock until hot; do not boil....

Ingredients 15 bamboo skewers (6 inch) 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb) 4 large green onions 1 package (2.1 oz) refrigerated fully cooked bacon (15 pieces) 1/2 cup barbecue sauce Preparation Soak skewers in water at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Meanwhile, cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise to make 10 (about 1-inch) pieces. Cut onions into 2-inch pieces (30 pieces total). Cut bacon slices in half crosswise....

Ingredients 1 container (14 ounces) refrigerated salsa (1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 pound beef sirloin steak, about 1 inch thick 2 medium red or green bell peppers, sliced 1 medium onion, sliced 9 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce Guacamole, if desired Sour cream, if desired Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat....

Ingredients 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cornbread & Muffin Mix 1/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted 1 egg 2 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies About 3 tablespoons red hot pepper or green jalapeño pepper jelly Preparation Heat oven to 400°. Place mini-muffin paper baking cup into each of 15 small muffins cups, 1 3/4x1 inch. Prepare muffin mix as directed on package, using milk, margarine and egg....

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-oz package), thawed as directed on package 1 large egg 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 2 leeks, trimmed and finely sliced* Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut sheet of parchment paper to fit cookie sheet. Unfold puff pastry onto parchment paper. Crimp up the edges with fork to make a square. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and cheese....