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Ingredients 6 new red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 1 red pepper 1 pound haricots verts, stems trimmed 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 2 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch (5 cups) spinach leaves, chopped 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 cucumber, seeded, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices...

Ingredients 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1/4 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt About 1 cup half-and-half Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In 9-inch round cake pan or 8-inch square pan, mix marmalade, almonds, butter and corn syrup. In medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, orange peel, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 2 cups sliced fresh peaches (3 to 4 medium) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup milk, at room temperature 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg, at room temperature 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat charcoal grill. Grease bottom only of 8-inch square pan with butter (discard any unused butter)....

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into florets 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained Coarse salt and ground pepper 5 ounces crusty bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 1 pound medium shells 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup fresh ricotta Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together 2 tablespoons oil, cauliflower, and chickpeas; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 1/2-pound pork boneless loin blade roast (chef’s prime), strings removed if tied 1 envelope herb-with-garlic soup mix (from 2.4-ounce package) 2 tablespoons molasses 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 12 hamburger buns, split Preparation Place pork roast in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Top with soup mix (dry), molasses and red pepper. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours. Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board....

Ingredients 3 oz white chocolate baking bars or squares, chopped (from 6-oz package) 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1 box white cake mix with pudding 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 package (6 oz) white chocolate baking bars or squares, chopped 1/3 cup whipping cream 1 cup butter, softened 6 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup pink candy melts, melted 1/2 cup orange candy melts, melted 1/2...

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs plus 3 large egg whites Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting...

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 4 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a medium bowl, toss together beans, tomatoes, scallions, oil, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. To store, refrigerate up to 1 day. Related Video

Ingredients 1 loaf (16 inch) baguette French bread, cut diagonally into 22 (3/4 inch) slices 1 container (5 oz) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1 bag (6 oz) dried apricots, chopped (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped 1/4 cup honey Preparation Set oven control to broil. Place bread slices on broiler pan or cookie sheet. Broil with tops 3 to 4 inches from heat 1 minute. Turn slices over; broil 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1/2 cup hulled barley 1 cup water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 oz. each) Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 onion, finely diced 2 carrots, thinly sliced 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced 1/4 cup white wine 2 tablespoons flour 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock 6 sheets whole-wheat phyllo dough Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Sea salt, for sprinkling...

Ingredients 3/4 lb uncooked small (41 to 50 count) shrimp, peeled, deveined, thawed if frozen 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 large onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 bag (10 oz) frozen brown rice 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed...

Ingredients Unsalted butter, for pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon baking powder Salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup warm water 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup crisped-rice cereal 6 ounces milk chocolate, melted 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup heavy cream...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process 4 teaspoons ground ginger 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 1/2 cups unsulfured molasses 3 large eggs, room temperature About 1 1/2 cups chocolate frosting 2 red licorice wheels, unwound and cut into 50 pieces (3/4 inch each) Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 6 small celery stalks, thinly sliced on the bias 2 cups cilantro leaves 2/3 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup almonds, toasted and very coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Coarse salt Preparation Combine celery, cilantro, raisins, and almonds in a bowl. Drizzlewith oil and lemon juice, and season with salt. Toss to coat. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cooked smoked bone-in ham (10 to 12 lb) 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard 1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper powder Fresh cranberries, if desired Fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired Orange wedges, if desired Preparation Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 325°F. Line roasting pan with foil....

Ingredients 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks 3 tablespoons chopped pecans 1/2 cup Yoplait® Original fat-free plain yogurt 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup canned pineapple tidbits in juice, drained 3 green onions, sliced Preparation In large saucepan, cover sweet potatoes with cold water. Cover and heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 to 12 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 package (3 oz) oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix 4 cups coleslaw mix (from 16 oz bag) 1 cup shredded carrots (1 1/2 medium) 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 5 green onions, sliced (1/3 cup) 2/3 cup Asian sesame with ginger dressing 1/2 cup chopped peanuts Preparation In large bowl, place noodles from soup mix; break into small pieces. Discard seasoning packet or reserve for another use. Add coleslaw mix, carrots, cilantro, onions and dressing; toss to mix....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups fresh ricotta cheese 10 (1/3 inch thick) slices rustic bread 4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 10 fresh green or red figs, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges Honey, for drizzling Preparation Spread the ricotta over each bread slice. Sprinkle each with thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange figs on top, dividing evenly among the slices. Drizzle honey over the figs, and serve immediately....

Ingredients Gruyere Popovers Unsalted butter, for pan 12 large eggs Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Creamed Spinach for Popover Sandwiches 12 or 24 slices cooked bacon Preparation Split popovers in half, and toast on a baking sheet under broiler for 2 minutes. Working in batches, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy. Crack eggs into skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 1 1/2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1/2 loaf focaccia bread (13 to 15 inches long), cut in half horizontally 8 slices (2 oz each) ham 1 medium pear, peeled, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil Preparation Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. Spread mustard on bottom half of bread; layer with ham, pear and cheese. Cover with top half of bread. Lightly brush top of bread with oil....