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Ingredients 3/4 cup Yoplait® All Natural Fat Free plain yogurt 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill weed 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped 24 cocktail picks or toothpicks 24 pitted kalamata olives 24 small grape tomatoes 12 slices (1/2 inch) English (seedless) cucumber, cut in half crosswise Preparation In small bowl, mix dip ingredients; set aside. On each cocktail pick, thread 1 olive, 1 tomato and 1 half-slice cucumber....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for sprinkling 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup beer, preferably lager or pilsner 2 tablespoons ice water Peanut oil, for frying 2 medium yellow onions, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, separated into rings Preparation Whisk together 1 cup flour, the salt, white pepper, and baking powder in a bowl. Whisk in beer and ice water until combined....

Ingredients 1 chicken cutlet (3 ounces) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 whole-wheat wrap, 10 inches 1 tablespoon olive tapenade 2 canned artichoke hearts, squeezed dry and thinly sliced 1/2 small tomato, thinly sliced 1/4 cup mixed baby greens Preparation Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and broil until opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes; let cool. Spread bottom of wrap with the olive tapenade....

Ingredients 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6-ounces each) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves Roasted Sesame Asparagus Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange salmon in a shallow baking pan. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until no longer pink in the middle and flaky, 10 to 13 minutes. Using a flat spatula, remove fillets, leaving skin on the baking sheet....

Ingredients 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk 2 tablespoons oil 1 large egg, whisked 1/4 cup chopped scallions Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease 6 cups of a standard-size muffin pan with vegetable oil. In a large bowl,combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center; stir in buttermilk, oil, egg, and scallions....

Ingredients 1 clove garlic Sea salt 3 tablespoons boiling water 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon dry mustard 2 large egg yolks 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, such as peanut, light olive, or a combination of each Preparation Coarsely chop garlic, and gather into a pile. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Place flat side of knife blade on top of garlic, with sharp side of blade away from you; press down firmly while pulling knife toward you....

Ingredients 1 pound udon noodles 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1/2 cup unhulled sesame seeds 1/4 cup soy sauce 6 tablespoons mirin (Japanese cooking wine) 2 teaspoons rice-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional) 2 scallions, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced Preparation Bring a stockpot of water to a boil. Stir in noodles, and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes, or according to package instructions. Remove from heat, and drain....

Ingredients 1 lemon 1 pound brussels sprouts, stem ends trimmed, finely sliced 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons poppy seeds 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock Preparation Using a vegetable peeler, peel 3 long strips of lemon zest, avoiding white pith. Thinly slice zest; set aside. Squeeze 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and toss with brussels sprouts in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 3 1/2 lb pork loin back ribs or pork spareribs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup water 1 1/3 cups barbecue sauce Preparation Spray inside of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Cut ribs into 2- or 3-rib portions. Place ribs in cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour water into cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours. Remove ribs from cooker; place in shallow baking pan....

Ingredients 2 pounds small purple potatoes 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to saucepan. Using the back of a large spoon, smash potatoes; stir in olive oil and salt....

Ingredients 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (from 15-oz box) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 Snickers™ candy bars (3.7 oz each), unwrapped 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs Milk chocolate ice cream topping, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 9-inch springform pan, mix cookie crumbs and granulated sugar....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 4 salmon steaks (6 ounces each) Preparation Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and ginger. Place salmon on prepared baking sheet; brush with soy mixture. Broil until browned on top and opaque throughout, 5 to 6 minutes....

Ingredients Extra-virgin olive oil, for baking sheet and brushing 10 ounces baby spinach Coarse salt and ground pepper All-purpose flour, for work surface 1 pound store-bought pizza dough (thawed if frozen), cut into 4 equal pieces 8 meatballs, halved, and 1 1/2 cups sauce reserved from 30-Minute Spaghetti and Meatballs 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet....

Ingredients 2 red bell peppers 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or other ham 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon melted unsalted butter Preparation Place the peppers directly on the burner of a gas stove over high heat or on a grill. Just as each section turns puffy and black, turn the pepper with tongs to prevent overcooking....

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 large yellow onion, diced small (2 1/2 cups) Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced Red-pepper flakes (optional) 3 pounds very ripe tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped 6 ounces day-old crusty bread, thick crusts removed, torn into 1-inch pieces (4 cups) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn if large Preparation In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high....

Ingredients 8 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup 1-inch pieces fresh asparagus 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin slivers 1/2 cup garden vegetable cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Preparation In medium bowl, beat eggs, salt and pepper with fork or wire whisk until well blended; set aside. In 8-inch nonstick omelet pan or skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 lb ground venison 8 oz sliced mushrooms 2 1/4 cups milk 1/2 cup hot water 1 box Hamburger Helper™ stroganoff 2 cups baby spinach Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add venison; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Using slotted spoon, transfer to medium bowl. Add mushrooms to skillet; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Return venison to skillet....

Ingredients 8 cups low-sodium tomato juice 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon red pepper sauce 1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon celery seed Ice cubes or crushed ice Celery ribs with leaves, if desired Additional fresh basil leaves, if desired Preparation In blender or food processor, place 1 cup of the tomato juice and 1 cup basil....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, cut in half, thinly sliced (1 cup) 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed 4 chicken drumsticks, skin removed 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup stout or dark beer 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Sprinkle all sides of chicken with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup pitted black cherries 1 teaspoon agave 8 ounces seltzer Preparation Combine black cherries and agave in a glass; crush gently. Add seltzer and stir. Top with ice. Related Video