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Ingredients Coarse salt 1/2 pound orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta) or conchiglie (medium shells) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 medium shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup) 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 8 ounces assorted mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster, stemmed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest...

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut horizontally in half 1/2 cup pesto 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped, or 1 small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) Preparation Set oven control to broil. Place bread, cut sides up, on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat about 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Spread pesto on bread....

Ingredients 1 whole (2 pounds) red snapper (or substitute black bass or branzino), scaled and cleaned Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 lime, cut into thin rounds 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish 3 garlic cloves, minced...

Ingredients Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pan 3/4 cup sugar, plus more for pan 1 1/2 pounds fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese, pureed in a food processor until smooth 6 large eggs, separated 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Finely grated zest of 1 orange or 2 lemons 1/4 teaspoon salt Citrus-Vanilla Compote Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously butter and sugar a 9-inch springform pan (3 inches deep). Whisk together ricotta, egg yolks, flour, 6 tablespoons sugar, the zest, and salt in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds carrots 1 1/2 pounds parsnips 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel carrots and parsnips; halve crosswise to separate thick and narrow parts. Halve or quarter thick parts lengthwise (so pieces will be similar in size); cut both parts diagonally into 3/4-inch pieces. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots and parsnips with oil, thyme, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 6 parsnips (1 lb), peeled, chopped 4 small turnips (1 lb), peeled, chopped 1 large (1 lb) celery root (celeriac), peeled, chopped 1 large (2 lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 10 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup butter 2 large onions, chopped (2 cups) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1 cup whipping cream...

Ingredients 1/2 head romaine lettuce, cut into 1/2-inch strips 2 cups fresh corn kernels 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon chili powder Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a bowl combine the romaine, corn, and cherry tomatoes. Add 3/4 cup of avocado. Place the remaining avocado in a blender along with 1/3 cup water, lime juice, and chili powder; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth 1 cup fresh baby carrots, quartered lengthwise 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 1 3/4 cups uncooked instant brown rice 1 lb. orange roughy fillets 1/4 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, combine broth, carrots, celery and parsley flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 3 minutes. Uncover skillet; return to a boil....

Ingredients 7 cups bite-size pieces fresh spinach 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1 can (11 ounces) pineapple and mandarin orange segments, drained 1/3 cup orange juice Preparation Toss spinach, coconut and fruit in large bowl. Drizzle with orange juice. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 lb bulk Italian pork sausage 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/4 lb thinly sliced pepperoni (about 56 slices) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 jar (7 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, cut into strips 1 teaspoon water 1 teaspoon poppy seed Marinara sauce, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 large egg yolk, plus 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup blanched almonds, finely ground 1/2 cup jam or preserves, such as apricot, red currant, or raspberry, strained if desired Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 3/4 pound pound seedless watermelon, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (2 cups) 1 small fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fennel fronds Preparation In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, watermelon, fennel, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add fennel fronds, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine....

Ingredients 3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/4 cup canola or soybean oil 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product, 2 egg whites or 1 egg 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup whole-grain yellow cornmeal 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cooked wild rice 1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries Preparation Heat oven to 400°. Spray 12 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2x1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening, chilled and cut into tablespoon-size pieces 1/2 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening, room temperature, plus more for baking pan 2 cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix, plus more for baking pan 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder...

Ingredients 12 cups popped popcorn 3 cups unblanched whole almonds 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preparation Heat oven to 200°. Place popcorn and almonds in very large roasting pan or divide popcorn mixture between 2 ungreased rectangular pans, 13x9x2 inches. Heat brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbly around edges....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds apples (about 3 medium), peeled and cored 1/2 cup fresh or frozen (unthawed) cranberries, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Coarse salt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for dish 1/2 cup pecan halves (2 ounces), coarsely chopped 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees....

Ingredients 6 phyllo sheets 3 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 bananas, sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 teaspoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling between phyllo layers 1 ounce chocolate chunks, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Thaw phyllo sheets; melt butter. In a bowl, combine bananas, sugar, and chocolate. Lay 1 phyllo sheet on a clean work surface. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar. Top with another sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo, brushing each sheet with melted butter as you stack them....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup bourbon 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup white vanilla baking chips 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy; gradually add brown sugar, beating well....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 bananas, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 pint plus 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup shaved semisweet or milk chocolate Preparation Heat sugar in a large heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat. Let stand until edge of sugar starts to melt and turn golden. Carefully swirl pan to incorporate all of the sugar. Continue cooking until sugar is a golden-brown caramel, 6 to 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup) 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1 1/2 lb turkey breast tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 dark-orange sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups) 2 dried bay leaves 4 small red potatoes, cut into eighths (1 1/2 cups) 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)...