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Ingredients 1 cup crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 oz uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, warmed 8 oz uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup fresh basil leaves, shredded 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, heat Tomato Sauce ingredients over medium-low heat....

Ingredients 3 medium cloves garlic, peeled 3 Thai bird chiles, or 2 serrano peppers One 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 1/2 teaspoon ground-chile paste, or to taste 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nam pla) 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons sugar Four 8-ounce boneless striped-bass fillets, skin on 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 scallions, julienned 1/2 medium carrot, julienned 5 sprigs cilantro Preparation Smash 1 garlic clove. Halve 1 chile lengthwise....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar 2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced on the bias 2 cups baby or wild arugula 1 large Asian pear or apple, sliced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Whisk together oil and vinegar in a large bowl. Add celery, arugula, and pear; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 cup barbecue sauce 3/4 lb cooked roast beef (from deli), chopped 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, mustard, milk and egg until mixed....

Ingredients 3 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 6 large egg yolks Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine milk, salt, and half the sugar (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) over medium-high heat. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into pan, then add pod. Heat over medium just until mixture starts to bubble around the edge of the pan, about 2 minutes (do not let boil)....

Ingredients 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed, mashed with a fork 2 whole-wheat tortillas (8-inch) 1/2 cup thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry 1/2 cup shredded, reduced-fat pepper-jack cheese (2 ounces) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup fresh salsa, for serving Preparation Spread beans over half of each tortilla. Top with spinach and cheese; season generously with salt and pepper. Fold tortillas in half over fillings. When it’s time to eat, place quesadillas on a microwave-safe plate; cook on high power until heated through, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray or vegetable oil 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 6 burger buns 6 lettuce leaves 6 to 12 slices crisply cooked bacon 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced 1 to 2 medium tomatoes, sliced Preparation Heat charcoal or gas grill....

Ingredients 6 cups sliced ripe fruit, such as melon, grapes, plums, nectarines, and berries 1/2 cup Solerno liqueur or brandy Preparation Arrange fruit in a shallow nonreactive dish. Drizzle with Solerno liqueur. Let stand, tossing occasionally, for 1 hour. Related Video

Ingredients 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 1 pouch (4 oz) butternut squash purée 1/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Generously spray 8-inch square or round pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients until blended. Spread in pan. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm. Related Video

Ingredients 4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup heavy cream Preparation Combine sugar, cream of tartar, salt, and 1/3 cup water in a wide, heavy-bottomed saucepan, with sides at least 3 inches high. Place over high heat. Let cook, without stirring, until sugar begins to melt and turn golden, 2 to 5 minutes. Turn heat to medium; continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until all sugar is melted, deep golden, and a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons cold water 8 eggs 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 2 cups milk 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 box (9 oz) frozen asparagus cuts, thawed, drained 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz)...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan 3 tablespoons best-quality cocoa powder 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup milk 3 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 cup walnut halves, cut into large pieces Preparation Butter an 8-by-8-by-2-inch pan. Sift cocoa powder and sugar into a medium bowl. Prepare an ice bath. In a small saucepan, combine milk and cocoa-powder mixture with a wooden spoon until a sandy, pastelike texture forms....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix Oil, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 cup mini peanut butter cups 1/2 cup chocolate sauce or topping Preparation Bake cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter, flour and egg called for in Cutout Cookies directions on pouch Betty Crocker™ Cookie Icing in desired colors 1 tube (4.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ white decorating icing Assorted candies and sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Print and cut out templates to use as guides for cutting train engines, box cars and cabooses, or have similarly shaped 3- to 4-inch cookie cutters ready....

Ingredients 3 large egg yolks 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and brought to room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 2/3 cups (7 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped Preparation Combine egg yolks, evaporated milk, and brown sugar in a saucepan....

Ingredients 3 cups frozen potatoes O’Brien with onions and peppers (from 28-oz bag) 1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked ham 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded American cheese (2 oz) 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup with 30% less sodium Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all ingredients; spoon into baking dish....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 10 lemons), plus wedges for serving Preparation Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Let cool. Mix sugar syrup and lemon juice in a nonreactive 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover, and freeze overnight. (Lemonade can be frozen for up to 3 days.) Using a fork, break frozen lemonade mixture into chunks, and transfer to a large bowl....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 oz each) chick peas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Pat chick peas dry with paper towels, removing any loose skins. Place chick peas in ungreased rectangular pan, 15x10x1 inch. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with seasonings; toss to coat. Spread chick peas in single layer in pan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped fully cooked ham 1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped Lettuce leaves 8 slices herb or whole wheat bread Preparation In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except lettuce and bread. Place lettuce leaf on 4 of the bread slices....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Pinch of salt Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two large baking sheets with Silpats (French baking mats) or parchment paper. Set aside. In a small saucepan, melt butter, sugar, and honey. Transfer to a bowl. Whisk in flour and salt until smooth. Working quickly, drop 1/2 teaspoon of batter onto prepared baking sheets, at least 3 inches apart....