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Ingredients Coarse salt 1/2 pound whole-wheat fusilli 2 heads (2 pounds) broccoli 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup) 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, and rinse under cold water; set aside....

Ingredients 6 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 bag (12 oz) frozen lightly seasoned garlic baby peas & mushrooms 1 container (15 oz) part-skim ricotta cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups caramelized onion and roasted garlic pasta sauce Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Meanwhile, microwave vegetables as directed on package; drain. In medium bowl, mix vegetables, ricotta cheese, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 medium peeled russet potatoes 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Sour cream and chives, for serving Applesauce, for serving Preparation Grate potatoes into a large bowl using the large holes on a box grater. Season with a teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper and let stand 10 minutes; stir to blend in any liquid. Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 box (6-serving size) lemon pudding and pie filling mix (not instant) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 2 egg yolks 2 cups water 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into cubes 2 cups miniature marshmallows 2 cups Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed or whipped cream Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 5 cups vegetable broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 cup diced red potato 1 cup uncooked millet 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 bag (1 pound) frozen carrots, cauliflower and red bell pepper Preparation Heat broth and soy sauce to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium....

Ingredients 2 pounds lean beef boneless round roast 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups frozen small whole onions (from 1-pound bag) 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup Italian-style tomato paste (from two 6-ounce cans) 3/4 cup dry red wine or apple juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 3 cups hot cooked rosamarina (orzo) pasta, bulgur wheat pilaf or rice...

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 lb beef top round steak, trimmed of fat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 package (0.87 to 1.2 oz) brown gravy mix 1 cup water 3 1/2 cups frozen potatoes O’Brien with onions and peppers (from 28-oz bag) 1 cup frozen sweet peas Preparation In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, layer onion, beef, salt, pepper and dry gravy mix....

Ingredients 3 cups hulled, quartered strawberries (1 pound) 1/4 cup sugar Preparation Stir together strawberries and sugar in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and berries release their juices, 15 to 20 minutes. Strain syrup (do not press down on berries); discard solids. Refrigerate until cool. Related Video

Ingredients 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 ounces sirloin steak, thinly sliced Kosher salt 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias 1 tablespoon hot chile sauce (such as Sriracha) 6 ounces sugar snap peas, ends trimmed 1 bunch Swiss chard 1 lime Preparation Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Season steak with salt and add to wok....

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Taco Seasoning Mix 2 tablespoons grated onion 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and black pepper 1 cup crushed corn chips 4 slices cheddar jack cheese 4 hamburger buns Lettuce, tomato, sour cream and salsa, for topping Preparation Heat a gas or charcoal grill. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, taco seasoning, grated onion and Worcestershire sauce....

Ingredients 2 pints pistachio ice cream 1 pint Vanilla Ice Cream 1 quart Watermelon Sorbet 4 Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers, broken into 1/4-inch pieces 1 six-inch-round layer Vanilla Sponge Cake Preparation Line a 3-quart metal mixing bowl with plastic wrap, and leave the edges overhanging. Place lined bowl in freezer for 10 minutes; this will be the mold. Chill the bowl of an electric mixer as well. Place pistachio ice cream in the chilled mixer bowl....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped chives Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 bunches ounces arugula (13 ounces total) Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons each low-fat buttermilk and reduced-fat sour cream, and 1 tablespoon each cider vinegar and chopped chives. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss 3 bunches (13 ounces total) arugula, well rinsed and stems trimmed, with dressing....

Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds beef-stew meat, cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch cubes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary 1 cup dry red wine 2 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned beef stock 8 ounces pearl onions, peeled 1 cup canned whole plum tomatoes, crushed 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 12 ounces white button mushrooms, quartered if large...

Ingredients Butter, softened (for pan) 4 English muffins, split, toasted, and cut in half 1/2 pound sliced (about 10 slices) Canadian bacon, halved 1 1/4 cups shredded (5 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese 8 large eggs 3 cups milk 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco Preparation Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish (oval or square); set aside....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (longer pieces cut crosswise in half again) 1 tablespoon cornstarch Coarse salt and ground pepper 6 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, green, or a mix, ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce...

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift together flour, cocoa, and salt into a bowl. Set aside. Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment....

Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, melted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Mix sugar, applesauce, orange peel, vanilla and egg product in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract 3 large eggs 45 round swirled peppermint candies, coarsely crushed Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups granulated sugar 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup stout beer 1/2 cup freshly brewed hot coffee 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup milk 1 cup powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, from 2 (6-oz) containers 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries, from 2 (6-oz) containers 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, place cookie mix. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly (do not overmix)....