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Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into small bite-size strips 1 box Hamburger Helper™ four cheese lasagna 1 1/2 cups hot water 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (4 oz) mushroom stems and pieces, drained 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook chicken and bell pepper in butter, stirring occasionally, until outside of chicken turns white....

Ingredients 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups) 2 ounces green beans, sliced on the bias into 1-inch pieces 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium chicken stock, skimmed of fat 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 cup fresh or frozen shelled edamame 1 teaspoon roughly chopped fresh thyme...

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 small garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 pounds haricots verts or other thin green beans, trimmed 2 small red onions, quartered through root end (leaving root end attached) Preparation Heat grill to medium-low. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and prepare a large bowl of ice water....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups jasmine rice, rinsed and drained 1 quart milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (2-inch piece) 1 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of salt 1/2 cup heavy cream Preparation Combine rice, milk, sugar, fresh and ground ginger, and salt in a medium saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most but not all of the liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients Coarse salt, to taste 8 ounces haricots verts 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 bunch chives, for bundling (optional) Preparation Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add haricots verts, and cook until bright green and just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, and pat dry. Transfer to a serving bowl. Toss with oil, salt, and pepper. Tie into bundles using chives....

Ingredients 1 container (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese spread (1 cup), softened 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup) 1 oz blue cheese, crumbled (1/4 cup) 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or green onion tops 2 red or green apples or pears, cut into 20 slices each, or assorted crackers Preparation In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, feta cheese, blue cheese, basil and rosemary with electric mixer on medium speed, or with spoon until well mixed....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh cod fillet 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place cod in a baking dish; rub with 1 tablespoon oil. Roast fish in oven until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 1 loaf (1 lb) rustic baguette bread 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 1 boneless beef sirloin steak, 1 inch thick (1 lb) 1 1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In small bowl, mix all lemon mayonnaise ingredients until well blended....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons gelatin 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup whole milk Vanilla Syrup Preparation Prepare the panna cotta: Place six 3 1/2-ounce ramekins (3 inches in diameter, 1 1/2 inches deep) on a rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate until cold. Put 3 tablespoons cool water into a medium bowl. Sprinkle with gelatin; let stand until gelatin has softened, about 5 minutes. Stir together cream and sugar in a medium saucepan....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces 2 celery stalks, cut into 4-inch pieces 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 4-inch pieces 1 medium onion, quartered 6 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 2 cans (14 ounces each) low-sodium store-bought chicken broth 1 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Place chicken in a large stockpot. Add remaining ingredients and enough water to cover chicken. Bring to a boil over high heat....

Ingredients 1 cup bulgur 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup boiling water 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias 1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped 1/3 cup golden raisins 1 cup pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a medium bowl, combine bulgur and salt. Top with boiling water and cover bowl with a plate until water is absorbed, 30 minutes....

Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes, peeled 1 small white onion, finely grated 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup beer 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper Vegetable oil, for frying Pink Applesauce for Potato Latkes, for serving Sour cream, for serving Osetra caviar, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Grate potatoes in long strips, using smooth strokes to run potatoes across grater into a large bowl of ice water....

Ingredients 1 head (about 2 pounds) cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 tablespoon olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon capers 1 teaspoon caper juice Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim, and cut cauliflower into small florets; spread in a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss to combine....

Ingredients 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 3 cups bite-size cheese crackers 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 4 cups kettle-cooked salt and vinegar potato chips Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals and crackers; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 45 seconds or until melted....

Ingredients 2 cups cold heavy cream 1 pound mascarpone cheese 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted Preparation Whisk heavy cream with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Whisk together mascarpone and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture. Use immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups dried black beans (1 pound), sorted and rinsed 10 cups water 8 cups vegetable broth 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Sour cream, if desired Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms (4 ounces) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning blend 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley or pearl barley, presoaked* 1/3 cup instant wild rice 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 cups packed spinach leaves, shredded (3 ounces) Preparation Heat oil in 10-inch non-stick skillet over high heat....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups apple juice 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries 2 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients and puree until smooth. Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pans 10 baby artichokes, trimmed and quartered 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup water 2 teaspoons marjoram leaves Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Quick Basic Pizza Dough 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Preparation Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Lightly oil two 14-inch pizza pans. Set aside. In a medium skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over high heat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup water 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons chili oil 1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium) Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat water to boiling. Add squash; reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until squash is almost tender when pierced with a fork....