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Ingredients 1 1/4 cups plain dried breadcrumbs 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving 5 ounces baby arugula 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss breadcrumbs and oil until well combined; spread on sheet....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (1/2 cup) 5 large egg yolks 4 tablespoons sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Makethe creme brulee: Heat creamand 1/4 cup sugar in a smallsaucepan over medium heat,stirring, until sugar dissolvesand the cream just begins tosimmer. Add chocolate, andwhisk until melted and smooth. Whisk remaining 3 tablespoonssugar with the egg yolksin a medium bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 cup small ice cubes or shaved ice 1/4 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup vanilla-flavored vodka 1/4 cup peppermint schnapps 1/4 cup crème de cacao 2 candy canes (2 inch), unwrapped Preparation Place ice in cocktail shaker; add half-and-half, vodka, schnapps and crème de cacao. Shake until blended. Pour into glasses, straining out ice. Garnish with candy canes. Related Video

Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 8 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Toffee Sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan; set aside. In a small bowl, combine dates and 1/2 cup boiling water; set aside to soften, at least 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4 bone-in, skinless chicken drumsticks 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large egg 2 cups crushed cornflakes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. In a large bowl, mix cornflakes with oil, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy strawberry yogurt (from 2-lb container) 2 cups Cocoa Puffs™ cereal 1/3 cup unsalted sunflower nuts 2 bananas, sliced 4 fresh whole strawberries Preparation For each serving, spoon 1/3 cup yogurt into dessert dish or parfait glass. Add 1/2 cup cereal. Top each with 1 tablespoon of the sunflower nuts, 1/4 of the banana slices and 1/4 of remaining yogurt. Sprinkle with remaining sunflower nuts....

Ingredients 1 pound ripe plum tomatoes (about 6) 4 garlic cloves 1 fennel bulb (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes or finely chopped fresh red chile 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped Olive-oil cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup superfine sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons rum extract or vanilla 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 loaf (16 oz) fruitcake 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans or walnuts Preparation In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and rum extract. On medium-low speed, beat in flour and salt until blended....

Ingredients 1 pound watermelon (about 1 small), peeled and cut into small wedges (3 cups) 1/2 large cucumber halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise into half-moons 1 jalapeno chile, halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced on the bias (seeded if desired) 1/2 cup torn or small basil leaves 2 teaspoons nam pla (Asian fish sauce) 3/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds, toasted and ground Juice of 1 lime 8 boneless skinless pork cutlets (2 1/2 ounces each), pounded about 1/8 inch thick...

Ingredients 2 cups Cheerios™ cereal 2 cups MultiGrain Cheerios™ cereal 2 cups pretzel nuggets 1/2 cup yogurt-covered raisins 1 bag (7 oz) diced dried fruit and raisin mixture Preparation In medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Related Video

Ingredients 4 pounds heads and bones of nonoily white fish, such as sole, flounder, snapper, or bass 1 large leek, white and light-green parts only 2 dried bay leaves 8 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 10 sprigs fresh thyme 4 whole cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds 8 whole black peppercorns 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 medium carrots, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 stalks celery, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 bulb fennel, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 cup dry white wine 2 dried fennel branches, broken in half (optional) Preparation Remove the gills and any traces of blood from fish heads; thoroughly wash bones, and cut them to fit into a 12-quart stockpot....

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons honey Preparation In a small bowl, mix together butter and honey until well blended. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 soft corn tortillas (6 inch) 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans 4 eggs 2 tablespoons water 2 avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese (4 oz) Preparation In small bowl, mix all pico de gallo ingredients; set aside....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk Salt 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (4 ounces) 5 large egg yolks, plus 1 large egg 2 cups heavy cream Boiling water, for baking dish Garnish: Crisped Prosciutto Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 lemon, cut into 8 thin slices, seeds removed 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 8 tablespoons demerara (raw) sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8 (4-oz) individual baking dishes (ramekins) with cooking spray; place on 15x10x1-inch pan or on cookie sheet with sides....

Ingredients 2 cups Vanilla Chex™ cereal 2 cups Chocolate Chex™ cereal 2 cups Cinnamon Chex™ cereal 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup flaked coconut 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows Preparation In large microwaveable bowl, measure cereal. Set aside In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, heat butter and chocolate chips on High 1 minute or until almost melted; stir and microwave another 30 seconds or until mixture can be stirred smooth; stir in condensed milk, heat 30 seconds or until boiling; stir in cinnamon....

Ingredients 4 1/2 ounces blanched hazelnuts (1 cup), toasted 1 1/2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 ounce finely grated aged Gouda or Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup) 1 small garlic clove Coarse salt 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Pulse hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground. Add parsley, cheese, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pulse until combined. With machine running, add oil; puree until paste forms. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 lb ground pork 1 lb sliced fresh mushrooms 1 bunch green onions, sliced on the bias, white and green parts separated 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup mirin or dry white wine 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons finely chopped gingerroot 2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth 2 packages (3 oz each) instant ramen noodle soup mix (discard seasoning packets or save for another use)...

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch as directed for drop cookies 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons seedless raspberry, apricot or your favorite jam 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 to 3 teaspoons milk Preparation Make cookie dough as directed on package for drop cookies, adding flour; blend. Divide dough into thirds. Shape each third into 12-inch log. Place logs 3 inches apart on 2 ungreased cookie sheets....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing) 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 2 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation In large bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Add slaw ingredients to dressing; toss lightly until evenly coated. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours....