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Ingredients 2 cups cut-up assorted fresh fruit (such as cantaloupe, honeydew melon, grapes, papaya and mango) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 to 2 teaspoons lime juice 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg 4 teaspoons ground cumin 4 teaspoons garlic salt 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 pork tenderloin (1 1/4 pounds) Preparation Mix all Fruit ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Mix all Spice Rub ingredients....

Ingredients 1/2 lb bacon (8 slices) 1/4 cup honey mustard Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place wire rack on foil. Brush both sides of bacon slices with honey mustard. Arrange bacon in single layer on rack. Bake 20 minutes. Turn bacon over. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove from rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for ramekins 3 large egg whites, room temperature, plus 3 large egg yolks 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 5 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70 percent cacao), melted 2/3 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream Garnish: confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original yogurt Key lime pie 1 ripe banana, sliced 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon dry lemon lime-flavored soft drink mix (from 0.13-oz package) 1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt Preparation Place all ingredients except frozen yogurt in blender. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Add frozen yogurt. Cover; blend until smooth. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 pound (2 sticks) plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 1 1/4 cups bread flour 1 1/4 cups chopped nuts, such as almonds, blanched hazelnuts, or pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy. With the mixer running, add the corn syrup....

Ingredients 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 pound firm tofu, cut into six 1/2-inch rectangles Preparation Whisk rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish. Drizzle with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for dish 1 1/2 quarts shucked oysters, and their liquid 7 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, finely chopped 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cups saltine cracker crumbs, crumbled by hand (about 46 crackers) 3 tablespoons half-and-half, or milk Preparation Heat oven to 450 degrees with rack in center....

Ingredients 1 Fiber One™ 90 calorie peppermint fudge brownie 2 tsp. vanilla greek yogurt 1/2 tsp. reduced-fat cream cheese 1 pinch edible glitter Preparation Whisk yogurt and cream cheese until smooth. Cut the brownie in half and shape into 2 (snow) balls. Spoon the yogurt mixture on top of each ball and sprinkle with edible glitter. Related Video

Ingredients 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups chopped pineapple 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and minced 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Coarse salt Preparation In a medium bowl, combine black beans, pineapple, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt. Related Video

Ingredients 1 pound (about 8) small new potatoes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 small onions (about 1 pound), thinly sliced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 ounce sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (1/2 cup) 10 large eggs, whisked 1/2 cup sour cream Preparation Place potatoes in a medium saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, 10 to 12 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon plus a pinch of ground cinnamon 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder Salt 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/3 cup whole milk, room temperature 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 4 cups raspberries (about 1 1/2 pints) 1 pound rhubarb, leaves discarded, stalks cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Heavy cream, for drizzling Preparation Stir together 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/3 cup water 1 box (10 oz) frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed, undrained Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water and raspberries with syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils (mixture will become translucent during cooking). Boil and stir 1 minute. Strain sauce through a strainer into bowl to remove seeds if desired. Serve sauce warm or cool....

Ingredients 1 acorn squash (2 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary needles, chopped Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (3 to 4 sprigs) 6 ounces goat cheese, sliced into 1/3-inch rounds 4 cups spinach and arugula leaves, washed and dried Balsamic Vinaigrette for Roasted Acorn Squash Salad Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove stem and tip end of squash; halve lengthwise....

Ingredients 1 small butternut squash (1 1/2 pounds), pared, halved, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths 1 pound parsnips, cut into 2-inch lengths 1 small rutabaga (1 pound), pared, halved, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 pound shallots, peeled, halved if large 3 rosemary sprigs 3 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation While the turkey roasts, combine the vegetables and rosemary on a rimmed baking sheet....

Ingredients 2 small onions, sliced 3-pound beef boneless round steak, trimmed of fat and cut into serving-size portions 1 envelope (0.87 ounce) brown gravy mix 1 can (12 ounces) vegetable juice 2 medium stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 package (16 ounces) frozen home-style egg noodles Preparation Place onions in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Arrange beef on onions, overlapping to fit if needed. Sprinkle gravy mix (dry) over beef....

Ingredients 2 medium (about 6 inches long each) zucchini squash 1 medium (about 8 inches long) yellow summer squash 4 green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 packet (1.25 to 1.8 oz) white sauce mix 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Cut each squash in half lengthwise; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices....

Ingredients 6 hoagie buns, split 6 slices (3/4 oz each) Monterey Jack cheese, cut diagonally in half 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño chile 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup) 2...

Ingredients 4 large tomatoes (about 2 pounds), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices 1 large or 2 medium red onions (about 1 pound), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, arrange tomatoes and onions in rows, overlapping slightly. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tomatoes are lightly browned and onions are tender, about 45 minutes....

Ingredients 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch Pinch of salt 1 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Whisk yolks until smooth. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add milk in a slow, steady stream. Cook, stirring, until mixture begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 minutes. Pour 1/3 of milk mixture into yolks, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 8 ounces (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water Preparation Pulse flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor untilcombined. Add butter, and pulse until mixtureresembles coarse crumbs with some larger piecesremaining, about 10 seconds. Evenly drizzle 1/4 cup water over mixture. Pulse untilmixture just begins to hold together (it should not bewet or sticky)....