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Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 1/2 cups M&M’s® chocolate candies red, white and blue Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray or shortening. Make batter as directed on brownie mix box. Spread in pan. Bake 13 minutes. Sprinkle candies over partially baked brownie. Bake 11 to 13 minutes longer or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons light corn syrup All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, from standard package (17 1/4 ounces), thawed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 14 medium strawberries (about 1 pint), stems trimmed 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional) 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar Orange Pastry Cream 1 tablespoon finely chopped pistachios...

Ingredients 6 thin slices pancetta or 2 slices bacon, chopped 3 bunches flat-leaf spinach (about 2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Preparation Heat a large skillet over medium. Add pancetta; cook until crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to a paper-towel-lined plate; reserve fat in skillet. Add as much spinach as will fit in skillet; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 8 large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled and deveined, tails left intact (optional) Juice of 1 lemon 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 ripe but firm Hass avocado, sliced into 8 wedges Preparation Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Heat grill to medium-high. Toss shrimp with lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Thread 1 shrimp and 1 avocado wedge onto each skewer....

Ingredients 1 package (1 pound 4 ounces) bone-in skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (2 limes) 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup uncooked instant rice Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Place chicken in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except rice and parsley....

Ingredients 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons salt 5 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, and salt; mix on medium speed until combined. With mixer on low speed, add flour in 2 batches, mixing just until incorporated....

Ingredients 1 cup walnuts or pine nuts Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 cups (4 ounces) lightly packed fresh basil leaves 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread nuts evenly on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until golden and fragrant, tossing once, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Meanwhile, bring 4 cups salted water to a boil; add basil, and submerge with a spoon....

Ingredients 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso beans 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 1/2 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting Preparation Whisk flour, espresso, and salt in a bowl. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle, and mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 recipe Basic Pie Crust, rolled and fit into a 9-inch pie plate 1 cup pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position. In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water, melt chocolate, stirring occasionally, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes (or melt chocolate in microwave)....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 8 ounces (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup ice water 4 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup sugar 12 stems peppermint, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon coarse salt 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin (from two 1/4-ounce envelopes) 1/2 cup cold water 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 6 ounces fresh red currants 1 pound strawberries Preparation Make the dough: Pulse flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined....

Ingredients 1 package (4 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon) 1 to 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar Preparation In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and zest until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, mixing until smooth. Mix in remaining sugar as necessary to create a firm but spreadable filling. Related Video

Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium zucchini, grated on the large holes of a box grater 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup ricotta 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a medium nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add zucchini, garlic, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender and golden brown in spots, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cucumbers (about 1 pound each), peeled if waxy 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar 2 ounces feta cheese, diced 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, leaves, coarsely chopped Preparation Slice cucumbers lengthwise, and remove seeds. Cut 1 cucumber half into 1/4-inch dice, and transfer to a small bowl. Add olive oil, vinegar, feta cheese, salt, and pepper, and toss well to combine....

Ingredients 2 leeks, (about 4 ounces), white parts only, very thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat 1 cup heavy cream 3 ounces cooked Parma ham, cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound fresh or dried fettuccine 1 cup small mint leaves, or chopped large leaves...

Ingredients 3 slices bacon 6 country-style pork ribs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 5 cups coleslaw mix (from 16-oz bag) 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) 1 can (8 oz) sauerkraut, drained 1 apple, chopped 1 cup julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots 3/4 cup apple cider 1 teaspoon caraway seed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove from skillet, and crumble into small bowl....

Ingredients 3 Ruby Red grapefruits 3 to 4 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 skinless salmon fillets, (about 6 ounces each) Preparation Remove a thin slice from the top and bottom of 2 grapefruits, and discard. Set one of the flat sides on the work surface. From top to bottom, following the curve of the fruit, cut away peel and white pith. Holding fruit over bowl, cut along both sides of each segment (close to the membrane) to release....

Ingredients 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 4 slices Canadian bacon 4 whole-grain burger buns, split 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 very large tomato, sliced 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced Preparation In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix 1/4 cup of the dressing and the chives. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, turning chicken occasionally....

Ingredients 2 cups refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained 1 teaspoon onion salt 4 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation Mix potatoes, corn and onion salt. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Pack potato mixture firmly into skillet, leaving 1/2-inch space around edge....

Ingredients Green or clear plastic wrap 1 floral foam wreath form, 10 inches in diameter and about 2 inches thick 1 head curly endive, bibb or leaf lettuce 1 1/2 lb extra-large cooked tail-on shrimp (about 40 shrimp), thawed if frozen 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning 1 cup cocktail sauce 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel Preparation Cut four 18-inch-long sheets of plastic wrap; fold in half lengthwise....

Ingredients 1 bottle chilled vodka (750 mL) 2 cups chilled seltzer 3/4 cup chilled dry vermouth Ice cubes Garnish: pimiento-stuffed olives with juice, lemon slices, or cucumber slices Preparation Stir together vodka, seltzer, and vermouth in a large pitcher. Pour into small ice-filled glasses. Garnish with olives and olive juice, lemons, or cucumbers. Related Video