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Ingredients 4 scallions 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/4 cup wild rice or wild rice blend (any seasoning packet discarded) 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped Preparation Thinly slice scallions, separating white and green parts. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup pitted oil-cured olives, such as Nicoise (about 36) 1/4 cup water 1 garlic clove 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin One 15 1/2-ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups pear, grape, or cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1 bunch arugula (about 6 ounces), trimmed and washed Preparation Make vinaigrette: Combine olives and the water in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade....

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti 1 slice pancetta (6 ounces), diced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano (2 ounces) Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain pasta; return to pot. While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-low....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar 4 ripe yellow or white peaches, cut in half 4 ripe red plums, cut in half 4 miniature ripe bananas, cut in half lengthwise Preparation Heat grill or broiler to medium-hot. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Add all fruit, and toss. Fold the edges of a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil to form a shallow baking pan, and place on grill....

Ingredients 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan 1 cup hazelnuts All-purpose flour, for pan 3/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar 6 large whole eggs, separated 4 large egg whites 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled, plus 4 ounces roughly chopped 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon rum, optional Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup superfine sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup international instant coffee mix (any flavor) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches. Mix flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; set aside. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy....

Ingredients 1 bag (12-ounce) fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom Pinch of ground cloves Pinch of salt 1/2 cup dried sour cherries 2 Ruby Red grapefruits, pith and peel removed, separated into segments Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, vinegar, cardamom, cloves, and salt. Stir to combine well. Place over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until cranberries just begin to burst and soften, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 container (5.3 oz) Liberté® Greek plain yogurt 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1 oz) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 6 slices (1/2 inch thick) whole-grain bread 3 slices (1 oz each) Cheddar cheese, cut in half...

Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 4 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Blue paste food color Red paste food color Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. With 1 box of cake mix, make batter as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries (3 cups) 1 large Bosc pear, peeled, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/3 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, stir together all ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low....

Ingredients 12 sugar cones 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Salt 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup whole milk 5 large egg whites 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar Pinch of salt 4 sticks unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons, room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Garnish: melted chocolate and cherries Preparation Make the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 12 no-boil lasagna noodles 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken 3 cups baby spinach leaves 1 container (15 oz) whole milk ricotta cheese 1 egg, beaten 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 3/4 cup water 3 tablespoons Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs...

Ingredients 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 parsnip, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 6 cloves garlic, peeled Half-and-half 1 large egg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Place potatoes, turnips, parsnip, and garlic in a medium saucepan; add enough half-and-half to cover. Place over medium high heat and cook until vegetables are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 10 to 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 8 oz fresh asparagus spears 1 medium red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon red and black pepper blend 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 lb salmon fillet, 3/4 to 1 inch thick Preparation Heat closed medium-size contact grill for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 containers (10 ounces each) deluxe salted mixed nuts without peanuts Preparation Heat oven to 275°. Spray jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except nuts in large bowl. Add nuts; stir to coat. Spread nuts in pan....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1 lb cooked fresh crabmeat 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Toasted French bread rounds or crackers, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mustard and garlic salt until blended....

Ingredients 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling Creamy Lemon Filling Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, lemon zest, and salt until combined....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces, wings reserved for another use 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 garlic clove, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 6 slices whole-wheat bread 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Preparation Using a paper towel to grip, remove skin from chicken. In a large bowl, toss chicken with buttermilk, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and teaspoon pepper. Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes (or refrigerate up to overnight)....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked fusilli (corkscrew) pasta (6 oz) 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups) 6 medium green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 package (3 oz) thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 boneless rib eye steaks, 1/2 inch thick (1 1/2 pounds total) Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 3/4 pound tomatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over high. Season both sides of steaks generously with salt and pepper. In 2 batches, cook steaks 1 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare; transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm....