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Ingredients Ice cubes 2 bottles Mexican beer 1 1/3 cups Limeade for Cocktails Preparation Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes. Stir in beer and limeade. Pour into salt-rimmed glasses. Related Video

Ingredients 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more, room temperature, for ramekins 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for ramekins 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Caramel Sauce for Chocolate Pudding Cakes, for serving Whipped cream, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter four 6-ounce ramekins, then coat lightly with sugar, tapping out excess....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 8 slices white or whole-wheat sandwich bread 6 slices bacon 6 large eggs Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter 6 standard muffin cups. With a rolling pin, flatten bread slices slightly and, with a 4 1/4-inch cookie cutter, cut into 8 rounds. Cut each round in half, then press 2 halves into each muffin cup, overlapping slightly and making sure bread comes up to edge of cup....

Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 2 teaspoons light corn syrup 1 pound semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/2 cup orange and black sprinkles, for decorating 1/2 cup orange and black sanding sugar, for decorating Preparation Bring cream, butter, and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate, and gently swirl pan to cover chocolate with cream. Slowly whisk until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), sifted, plus more for pan 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light-brown sugar 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 5 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup pecans, lightly toasted and roughly chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter and flour a 4 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch loaf pan....

Ingredients 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled 1 teaspoon lime zest, plus 1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 limes) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 hearts romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves Preparation In a blender, combine buttermilk, avocado, lime zest and juice, and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth, 20 seconds....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ vanilla cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons water 3 snack-size containers (4 oz each) vanilla pudding 1 1/2 containers (1 lb each) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting, chilled Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 2/3 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups thinly sliced unpeeled cucumbers (2 medium) 1 small onion, thinly sliced, separated into rings Preparation In medium bowl, mix ingredients until well blended. Cover; refrigerate about 4 hours or until chilled. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste 1 cup pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, shelled 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 2 buttercup or small butternut squash, sliced in half lengthwise 2 medium onions, roughly chopped 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped 3 medium carrots, roughly chopped 1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves...

Ingredients 24 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably Valrhona Manjari, finely chopped 8 ounces milk chocolate, preferably Valrhona 42 percent, finely chopped 2 cups heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized) 1 bunch fresh spearmint leaves 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups cocoa powder (not Dutch processed), preferably Valrhona, for rolling Preparation Line a 13-by-9 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap; set aside. In a heatproof bowl, set over (but not touching) simmering water, melt 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate together until it reaches 120 degrees....

Ingredients 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz) 4 oz hard salami slices, quartered 1 medium cucumber, seeded, cut into chunks (1 1/4 cups) 1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or cider vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup raisins Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 fennel bulb, with fronds 1/2 head green cabbage (about 1 pound) 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, toasted Preparation In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, oil, and raisins. Season dressing with salt and pepper, and set aside. Cut off and reserve 1/4 cup leafy fennel fronds; discard stalks. Using the large holes of a box grater, coarsely grate fennel bulb and cabbage....

Ingredients 4 Yukon gold or russet potatoes (2 pounds), peeled 1 large shallot, peeled 3 tablespoons fresh herbs, roughly chopped, such as parsley, thyme, and rosemary Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 tablespoons canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 175 degrees. Have ready a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Grate potatoes and shallots on large holes of a box grater or with a food processor fitted with the grating blade....

Ingredients 1 lb. bulk Italian pork sausage 2 cups frozen 100% broccoli florets, thawed 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 4 to 5 English muffins, split, cut into large cubes (about 5 cups) 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) finely shredded mild Cheddar cheese 8 eggs 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese Preparation Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 Fiber One™ 90 calorie lemon bar 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon water Zest from 1 lemon 1 cake pop stick Preparation Mix a glaze of water and powdered sugar. Roll that tangy lemon bar into a uniform ball. Dip the ball into the glaze. Sprinkle your pop with lemon zest. Pop it on the stick and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray, for pan 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (about 2 tablespoons) 2/3 cup cold water 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup Coarse salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Confectioners' sugar, for cutting 9 store-bought graham crackers, split in half, or 18 Cinnamon and Sugar Graham Crackers 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted 1 cup salted, roasted peanuts, chopped Preparation Coat a 9-inch square bakingpan with cooking spray; line withparchment....

Ingredients 1 slice (1/4 inch thick) peeled fresh ginger 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted cashews 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon curry powder Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In a food processor, pulse the ginger until finely chopped. Add the 3/4 cup cashews; process until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients Coarse salt 1 pound rigatoni, or other tubular pasta 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon) 1 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from casing and crumbled 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper 1 large head escarole, cut horizontally into thirds and stemmed...

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing waffle iron 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 3 bananas, sliced, for serving 3/4 cup pure maple syrup, for serving Preparation Heat waffle iron and preheat oven to 275 degrees; set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven....

Ingredients Basic Healthy Granola 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds 1/8 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple 1/2 cup chopped dried papaya Preparation Following the instructions for Basic Healthy Granola, add the sunflower seeds to the dry ingredients. For the wet ingredients, use only half of the called-for apple juice (1/8 cup), and add the orange juice and orange zest to wet ingredients. After the first 15 minutes of baking, add the dried pineapple and papaya....