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Ingredients 8 oz. uncooked angel hair pasta (capellini) 1 lb. chicken breast tenders 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained 1/2 cup sliced green olives 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (14.5-oz.) can cut wax beans, drained Preparation Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain well; cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2/3 cup macaroon cookie or vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (about 12 cookies) 1/2 cup chopped salted blanched almonds 1/4 cup chopped red candied cherries 1 quart vanilla ice cream, slightly softened Red and green candied cherries, if desired Preparation Place paper or foil baking cup in each of 8 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2x1 1/4 inches. Mix cookie crumbs, almonds and 1/4 cup candied cherries; fold into ice cream....

Ingredients 2 ounces feta cheese 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a blender, puree feta cheese, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 2 Idaho potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds) 2 teaspoons canola oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Peel potatoes, and grate on the large holes of a box grater. Place grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze tightly, removing all excess moisture. Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and add 1 teaspoon canola oil. When very hot, add grated potatoes, and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 green tomatoes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and lemon juice, and process until basil is finely chopped and sauce is smooth (add 1 to 2 teaspoons water if needed)....

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 pound thin whole-wheat spaghetti 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon, and chives Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot. Stir in butter, lemon zest, juice, and herbs; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained 1 (15 or 19-oz.) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, if desired Preparation Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken thighs; cook until lightly browned on all sides. Reduce heat to medium-low....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 2 tablespoons poppy seed 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound parsley root, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 2 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and rinsed well 8 ounces russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 5 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock Coarse salt 3/4 cup milk, plus more (optional) for thinning Crabmeat Toasts Preparation Melt butter in a Dutch oven or medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (4 ounces) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 eggs, slightly beaten Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 or 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, with shortening or spray bottom with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original yogurt French vanilla 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin pie mix (not plain pumpkin) Gingersnap cookies or graham crackers, for dipping if desired Preparation Eat a tablespoon or two of yogurt out of the yogurt cup. Stir pumpkin pie mix into yogurt with a fork until smooth. Serve it with a spoon for a quick snack or with cookies for a seasonal dip. Related Video

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon red gel food color Preparation In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, cream cheese and egg with spoon until dough forms. Divide dough in half. Add cocoa and food color to 1 half; mix until well blended and uniform in color....

Ingredients 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 lb cooked corned beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup drained refrigerated sauerkraut 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/3 cup dark lager beer 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (6 oz) 1/2 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese (2 oz)...

Ingredients 1 pound green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets (about 8) Coarse salt and ground pepper 10 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and quartered 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped Preparation Set a steamer basket in a large saucepan; fill with enough water to come just below basket. Bring to a boil; add green beans, cover, and reduce to a simmer....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 4 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts 1/2 cup diced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 cup Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with sides with foil. In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Rub seasoned salt under skin into chicken being careful not to remove skin completely....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef chuck 1 medium onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 box (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables (no need to thaw) Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 cups mashed potatoes Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat a large (5-quart) heavy pot or Dutch oven over high. Cook beef, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 slices (1 inch thick) week-old Tartine Bakery's Country Bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (3 cups) 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon finely grated Pecorino Toscano cheese, plus more for garnish Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 8 ounces fresh greens, such as spinach or nettle leaves, or a mixture 1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients 1 batch Basic Vanilla Cookie Dough or Chocolate Dough (or 1/2 batch each for marbleized cookies) 3/4 cup chopped pistachios, crushed peppermints, or sanding sugar 1/2 cup apricot jam, raspberry jam, or 1 batch Ganache 1 cup chopped dried fruit mixed with 1 tablespoon fruit jam or 1 cup chopped candied orange peel 1/2 cup sanding sugar or 1 cup crushed peppermints 1 1/2 cups melted chocolate (12 ounces) plus 1/3 cup crushed peppermints Preparation Roll dough into 1-inch balls....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup Yoplait® Original yogurt lemon burst 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Dash salt 3 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken) 3/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup sliced or quartered strawberries Bibb lettuce Preparation In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients. In large bowl, mix chicken, celery and walnuts. Add dressing; toss....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces dried chorizo, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 3/4 pound wax beans, trimmed 4 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to a plate....