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Ingredients 12 oz uncooked fettuccine 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 package (9 oz) frozen grilled or cooked chicken breast strips 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, quartered lengthwise 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 2 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 1/3 oz)...

Ingredients 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 3 pounds total) 6 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise 3 lemons, 2 halved crosswise, 1 cut into wedges 6 sprigs fresh thyme Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Arugula Salad Preparation Lay a chicken breast on parchment paper. Starting on 1 long side, cut horizontally into breast but not completely through. Open cut breast like a book. Top with another sheet of parchment....

Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar 2 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) gelatin (1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons) 2/3 cup cold water, plus 1/2 cup room-temperature water 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Fine colored sanding sugar, for sprinkling and rolling Preparation Coat a 9 1/2-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray,and dust with confectioners’ sugar, tapping out excess. Sprinklegelatin over cold water in the bowl of a mixer....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pitted kalamata or ripe olives 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 3 tablespoons capers, drained 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 cloves garlic Chopped red bell pepper, if desired Assorted crackers, if desired Preparation Place all ingredients except bell pepper and crackers in food processor or blender. Cover and process, using quick on-and-off motions, until slightly coarse....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 1/3 cups water 1/3 cup peanut butter 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally....

Ingredients 1 tube (16 ounces) refrigerated polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 pound green beans, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced (4 ounces) 1 small yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices 1/2...

Ingredients 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 3/4 lb uncooked pastina or other small pasta, such as riso Salt and pepper 1 cup winter squash, roasted or 1 box (9 oz) frozen winter squash, thawed 1 cup cubed cooked turkey, plain or smoked (about 1/4 lb, if desired) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a small piece for garnishing...

Ingredients 2 large artichokes 1 lemon, halved 6 sprigs thyme 1 garlic clove, smashed 2 dried bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds (optional) 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Cut each artichoke lengthwise into quarters, through the stem. Using a spoon, remove the fuzzy choke from the heart of each quarter, and immediately squeeze juice from one of the lemon halves over all artichokes to prevent them from discoloring....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup very hot water 3 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Grease 12-inch pizza pan with shortening or cooking spray. In small bowl, mix Bisquick mix and hot water until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ brownie mix fudge Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 cup marshmallow creme 3 tablespoons water 1 jar (about 12 oz) hot fudge topping 1 cup broken up graham crackers 2 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Make brownies as directed on box for 9x9-inch pan. Cool 30 minutes. Use a wooden dowel to poke holes in brownies about 1 inch apart, pushing all the way down to bottom of pan....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 3 to 4 bunches (2 1/2 pounds total) flat-leaf spinach, trimmed and cleaned, with some water still clinging 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic and discard....

Ingredients 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds total) 1/2 head green cabbage (about 1/2 pound), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 4 sprigs thyme 1 head cauliflower (2 pounds), cut into medium florets 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 Pink Lady or Cameo apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Place chicken, cabbage, thyme, and half the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and place remaining cauliflower on another sheet....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 1 cup dried apple slices, coarsely chopped Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed, if desired Preparation Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 medium leek (8 ounces), white and pale-green parts only 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 6 tablespoons finely chopped shallots (about 3) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups frozen peas, thawed 2 tablespoons Homemade Chicken Stock, or low-sodium canned chicken broth, skimmed of fat 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint Preparation Quarter leek lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Place leeks in a large bowl of cold water, and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to rid them of dirt and sand....

Ingredients 1 cup premium vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup stout draught beer (from 14.9-oz can) 3 tablespoons chocolate-flavor syrup Preparation Using small ice cream scoop (about 1 tablespoon each), place 2 small scoops in each of 8 shot glasses. Slowly pour about 1 tablespoon beer into each glass. Drizzle each with about 1 teaspoon syrup. Serve immediately with small spoons. Related Video

Ingredients 8 hot dogs 4 slices Cheddar cheese 8 slices bacon 8 hot dog buns, split Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut lengthwise slit in each hot dog, cutting almost but not quite to other side. Cut each cheese slice into 4 strips; insert strips into openings in hot dogs. Wrap each hot dog with slice of bacon; secure with toothpicks. Place hot dogs on grill over medium heat. Cook about 10 minutes, turning often, until bacon is cooked....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium leeks, white part only, trimmed of roots and tough outer leaves, thinly sliced crosswise, well washed and dried Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup dry sherry 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, plus leaves for garnish 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and sliced 1/8-inch thick 1 pound apples, such as Gala, Cortland, Baldwin, or Macoun, peeled, halved, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 4 cups whole milk Preparation In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add onion and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add flour and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is pale golden, has a slightly nutty aroma, and is the texture of cooked oatmeal, about 5 minutes. Whisking constantly, pour in 2 cups milk; add 2 more cups milk and whisk until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon corn syrup Pinch of coarse salt 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped and reserved Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Stir together sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour into a metal bowl set over ice-water bath. Let cool completely, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 grapefruits 3 oranges 4 lemons 1 1/2 cups sugar Preparation With a sharp paring knife, slice off ends of grapefruits, oranges, or lemons. Following curve of fruit, cut away outermost peel, leaving most of the white pith on fruit. Slice peel lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips. In a medium pot of boiling water, cook peel until tender, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer peel to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer to dry slightly, about 15 minutes....