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Ingredients 6 large egg whites, room temperature 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch Preparation Combine egg whites, lemon juice, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer. Whip, first on low speed, then slowly progressing to high speed, until soft peaks form, about 1 1/2 minutes. Slowly sprinkle the sugar a little at a time over the egg-white mixture, and whip until glossy peaks are formed, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon peeled and finely minced fresh ginger 1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish Preparation In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger. Garnish with the scallion and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick ‘n Chunky salsa 1/2 cup sliced green olives 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup honey 1 deli rotisserie chicken (2 to 2 1/2 lb), cut into 6 to 8 pieces, skin removed if desired Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in curry powder. Cook over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin bite-size strips 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, quartered lengthwise 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges 3/4 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta (5 1/2 oz) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup water 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed...

Ingredients 1 package (5.1 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Soft Tortilla Mini Bowls (12 Count) 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 pouch Progresso™ roasted vegetable chili with three beans 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, cooked as directed on package 3 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño chile 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/8 teaspoon salt Lime wedges, if desired...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 8 dried dates, pitted and quartered lengthwise 8 paper-thin slices prosciutto (about 4 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips 1 cup (about 8 sprigs) loosely packed mint leaves 1 Asian pear, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges 4 cups (about 11 ounces) mixed frisee, baby arugula, and other small greens...

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon light corn syrup 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups small broccoli florets (from 1 head broccoli) 1/2 bunch asparagus (6 ounces), cut into 2-inch lengths 1 1/4 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional) Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place broccoli, asparagus, snap peas, and butter (if using) in center of a 24-inch-long piece of parchment. Season with salt and pepper. Fold into a twist or envelope shape....

Ingredients 1 large watermelon 20 cups cut-up fresh or canned fruit* Preparation To carve melon bowl, cut off top 1/4 of melon. Being careful not to cut through to melon, cut thin slice from bottom of melon so it will sit flat. Scoop out watermelon, leaving 1/2- to 1-inch-thick shell. Carve watermelon as shown in steps on right. Wrap melon bowl in plastic wrap to keep moist; refrigerate until ready to fill....

Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 cup Cheerios™ cereal 1 ripe banana, cut into chunks 1 cup ice Banana slices, if desired Preparation In blender, place milk, cereal, banana chunks and ice. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses. Garnish with banana slices. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 12 ancho chiles, wiped clean 4 cups water 2/3 cup cider vinegar 4 ounces piloncillo, grated 1 stick cinnamon, broken into pieces 1 teaspoon salt Picadillo de Pollofilling 2 cups Mexican crema or creme fraiche 1 cup finely diced white onion 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slit an opening in each ancho from stem to tip, being careful not to tear the skin; carefully remove seeds and ribs, and discard....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 2 large egg yolks 3 3/4 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Colored sanding sugars Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, flour, salt, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Fill a cookie press with the dough, and turn out cookies 1 to 2 inches apart onto an unbuttered baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons boiling water 1/3 cup canned crabmeat, finely chopped cooked crabmeat or finely chopped imitation crabmeat 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 egg 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup uncooked converted long-grain rice 1 cup half-and-half 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can condensed tomato soup with roasted garlic and herbs 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine ground beef, onion, salt and pepper; mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 packages (7.5 oz each) Caesar salad kit with lettuce, dressing, Parmesan cheese and croutons 1 tomato, cut into 8 wedges Preparation In shallow dish, stir Bisquick mix and pepper. In another shallow dish, beat egg. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with Bisquick mixture. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced medium 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/2 inch thick 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup cider vinegar 4 black peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 2 small dried red chiles or 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional) Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, if desired 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 package (12 count) frozen corn-on-the-cob 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired for garnish Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 12 (10x10-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1/2 cup apricot preserves 1/2 cup raspberry preserves 1 tablespoon amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 4 cups fresh fruit, such as sliced apple, pear, banana, kiwifruit, figs, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries 1 teaspoon honey Powdered sugar, if desired...

Ingredients 2 large egg whites, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar Pinch of cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 6 black licorice whips, each 28 inches long, cut into 3-inch lengths 150 small black nonpareil candies (about 1 teaspoon) 100 sliced unblanched almonds (about 1/2 cup) Preparation Position 2 racks in the oven, and preheat oven to 175 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. Fill a medium saucepan 1/4 full with water....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on high, scraping down bowl as needed, until light and fluffy, 4 minutes....