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Ingredients Unsalted butter, for cake pan 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups sugar 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups hot water Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and dust with cocoa powder; tap out any excess; set aside....

Ingredients 3 leeks 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup water Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Halve leeks lengthwise (white and light-green parts only); separate layers and rinse well. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add leeks and water; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cover and cook at a medium simmer until leeks are very tender (adding more water if necessary), 14 to 16 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 1 package (12 oz) bulk reduced-fat pork sausage 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (1 1/2 cups) 3 cups frozen potatoes O’Brien (from 1-lb 12-oz bag), thawed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 6 eggs 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Stir mushrooms, potatoes, salt and pepper into sausage....

Ingredients 3/4 cup dried Black Mission figs (4 ounces) 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 2 teaspoons safflower oil 2 minced garlic cloves 1 dried bay leaf Preparation Soak figs in 2 cups boiling water until soft, about 5 minutes; drain. Pulse with vinegar, tomato paste, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor, scraping down sides often, until pureed, about 3 1/2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 containers (6 ounces each) Yoplait® Original yogurt strawberry 14 wooden sticks with rounded ends 7 large bananas, peeled and cut crosswise in half 2 cups Golden Grahams™ cereal, finely crushed Preparation Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. Place yogurt in shallow bowl. Carefully insert wooden stick into cut end of each banana half. Roll each banana in yogurt, then sprinkle with cereal. Place on cookie sheet. Freeze about 2 hours or until firm....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1 1/4 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon pepper 2 packages (1 lb each) chicken wing drummettes Sour cream, if desired Paprika, if desired Preparation In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, place all ingredients except chicken, sour cream and paprika. Seal bag; shake to blend seasonings. Add chicken; seal bag and shake until chicken is coated with seasonings....

Ingredients 2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut 18x18-inch piece of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray. Place sweet potatoes and bell pepper on center of foil. Mix butter, honey and seasoned salt in small bowl....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups frozen potatoes with onions and peppers (from 28-oz bag), thawed 1/4 cup fat-free egg product 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/4 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1 teaspoon salt-free original seasoning blend 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and side of 8- or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Spread potatoes in bottom of pie plate. In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients except cheese with wire whisk or fork until well blended....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon pepper Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne) 1-pound turkey tenderloin 1 small onion, sliced 1/2 medium green bell pepper, sliced 1/4 cup mango chutney Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium. Spray 9-inch sheet of aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray. Mix allspice, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper and red pepper; rub seasonings on both sides of tenderloin....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups rolled oats 2 cups raisins 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound ground beef or lamb 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 5 cups prepared pasta sauce 8 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan (3 1/4 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and upper third. Divide eggplant between two rimmed baking sheets....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 package (10 to 11 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese, softened 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cups crumbled feta cheese (12 oz) 6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons za’atar seasoning blend 1 1/2 teaspoons za’atar seasoning blend 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pistachio nuts...

Ingredients 4 (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound) lamb shanks Moroccan Haroseth Marinade 2 carrots, chopped 1 large white onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 1/2 bulb fennel, trimmed and chopped 3 cloves garlic 2 slices ginger, smashed 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup white wine 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3 cups Basic Chicken Stock 6 dried apricots 6 dried figs 6 dried Medjool dates...

Ingredients 1/2 cup ricotta 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 lasagna noodles, broken in half crosswise 1 small garlic clove, minced 2 pints grape tomatoes, halved 2 zucchini (about 1 pound total), halved if large and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving Preparation In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, and 2 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 5 tablespoons almond-flavored liqueur, such as Disaronno Originale 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped, or chips 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons for dusting 27 to 30 ladyfingers (from a 14.2-ounce package) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for dusting Preparation In a large bowl, whisk mascarpone until smooth....

Ingredients 1 lb uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen and tails peeled 2 cups water 1 package (3 oz) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix 1 bag (1 lb) fresh stir-fry vegetables 1/4 cup stir-fry sauce Preparation Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in skillet 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and firm. Remove shrimp from skillet; keep warm. Heat water to boiling in same skillet....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless top loin roast, tied Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 medium butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled, halved, and sliced 1/2 inch thick 3 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch lengths 1 small head red cabbage (about 1 pound), cored and cut into 8 wedges 4 sprigs thyme 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Season beef with salt and pepper and place, fat side up, in center of a shallow roasting pan....

Ingredients 1 whole fresh or thawed frozen heritage turkey (about 18 pounds), such as Bourbon Red, neck and giblets reserved 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 12 thyme sprigs 6 sage sprigs 3 dried bay leaves 2 tart apples, such as Northern Spy or Granny Smith, sliced 1/2 inch thick (cores reserved) 1 onion, quartered 2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups water, plus more if needed Preparation Rinse turkey inside and out; pat dry with paper towels....

Ingredients 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 8 eggs 2 cups chopped fresh spinach 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz) 1/4 cup basil pesto 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 medium vine-ripened tomato, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Line bottom and sides of 6-quart slow cooker with foil; spray with cooking spray. Spread frozen hash brown potatoes in single layer in bottom of slow cooker....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 package (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 2 1/2 cups peanut butter 6 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 1/2 to 1 cup powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, 1/2 cup butter and egg until soft dough forms....