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Ingredients 2 pounds (about 65 small) mussels, scrubbed and debearded 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cup dry, light white wine, such as Muscadet or Pinot Grigio 2 shallots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup) Pinch of coarse salt 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Preparation Put mussels, butter, wine, shallots, salt, and thyme in a medium pot. Cover, and cook over high heat, shaking pot occasionally, until mussels open, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 box (9 oz) frozen cut broccoli 1 lb purchased macaroni and cheese (from deli) 1/2 lb fully cooked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 cup crushed round buttery crackers Preparation In 1 1/2-quart microwavable casserole, cook broccoli as directed on package; drain. Stir in macaroni and cheese, and sausage. Microwave on High 6 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring once or twice....

Ingredients 1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 2 eggs 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 lb extra lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush in food processor)....

Ingredients 1 package (9 oz) thin chocolate wafer cookies, crushed (2 cups) 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups), melted 1/4 cup whipping cream 3/4 cup stout beer 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup butter 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons stout beer...

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 3/4 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 1/2 cups) 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3/4 pound sea scallops, cut in half 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce...

Ingredients 1 pouch (20 oz) Progresso™ Smokehouse pork & beef chili with beans 1/2 cup sour cream 1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed Preparation Heat chili as directed on pouch; divide between 2 bowls. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sour cream, Sriracha sauce and lime juice. Drizzle over chili. Top with crushed tortilla chips. Related Video

Ingredients 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs 10 ounces spinach, well washed, tough stems removed 4 teaspoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups skim milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 whole large eggs, separated 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces) 2 large egg whites Pinch cream of tartar Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Position rack in the center of the oven. Coat a 2-quart souffle dish or 6 individual (8-ounce) dishes with cooking spray....

Ingredients Berry Syrup Yellow Genoise Cake 1 pint strawberry ice cream, softened 1 hour in refrigerator 1 pint pistachio ice cream, softened 1 hour in refrigerator 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Line a 9 1/2-by-5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each side. Line plastic with parchment paper, leaving a 3-inch overhang on each long side. Set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups cooked quinoa 2 large tomatoes, quartered, cut into cubes 1/4 medium red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper Dash sugar Grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cool cooked quinoa. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, toss tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, oil and vinegar....

Ingredients 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas 3 ounces shredded (3/4 cup) pepper Jack cheese 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded chicken breasts, from Poached Chicken Breasts and Chicken Broth 1 cup jarred green salsa, plus more for serving (optional) 1/4 cup chopped, plus 2 tablespoons cilantro 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce 3 plum tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet....

Ingredients Pate Brisee to Make One Double-Crust 9-Inch Pie 3 1/2 pounds (about 8) heirloom apples, such as Arkansas Black, Calville Blanc, Carpentin, Jonathan, Knobbed Russet, or Northern Spy 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved for another use 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces...

Ingredients 24 strips (cut 1/4 inch thick) bacon, (1 pound) 2 1/2 bunches lettuce, such as romaine, Bibb, or green oakleaf 1 cup Avocado Dressing for BLT Salad 2 pounds tomatoes, preferably red and yellow 1 pint cherry tomatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange bacon strips on a wire rack set over a baking pan. Place pan in oven until bacon is golden brown and crisp, about 40 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup water 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups plain mashed potato mix (dry) 1 egg 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 24 cubes (about 2 3/4 oz.) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese (from 8 oz. box) 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1 cup plain mashed potato mix (dry) Butter-flavor nonstick cooking spray Preparation In medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water, butter and salt to a boil. Add 1 1/3 cups mashed potato mix, 1 egg and chives; mix well....

Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves (3 to 4 pieces) 2 cups cilantro stems and sprigs plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro Two 14 1/2-ounce cans low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat 3 cups water 1 1/2 tablespoons corn oil 4 plum tomatoes 2 small onions, halved lengthwise (unpeeled) 4 garlic cloves (unpeeled) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 3/4 cup rinsed, drained canned chickpeas...

Ingredients 2 large bunches curly kale (20 ounces each), stems removed, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 teaspoons Sriracha sauce, or more if desired Coarse salt Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Wash and dry kale and divide between 2 rimmed baking sheets (kale will shrink as it cooks). In a small bowl, stir together oil and Sriracha and drizzle over kale; season with salt....

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped mint 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried chile 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon grated lime zest Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and serve on meat or fish of your choice. Related Video

Ingredients 12 ounces fresh or thawed frozen cranberries (3 1/2 cups) 3 cups water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup ruby port 3 strips lemon zest (each about 3 inches long), plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Preparation Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries are tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Remove zest. Working in 2 batches, puree cranberry mixture in a blender until smooth....

Ingredients 1 small butternut squash (about 1 pound), trimmed and peeled 3/4 cup mild oil, preferably sunflower-seed oil 1/4 small onion, diced Coarse salt 1 1/2 pounds (3 cups) Carnaroli or Vialone Nano rice 8 cups hot Vegetable Broth 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Aged balsamic vinegar, for drizzling Preparation Cut squash lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds and fibers. Cut each half into 4 pieces....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 racks baby lamb chops (8 ribs and about 1 1/4 pounds each), frenched Mint sprigs, for garnish 1 1/2 cups red-currant jelly 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon water 1 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves Preparation Prepare the lamb: Stir together mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1 pound green beans 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 1 inch simmering water. Add green beans. Cover and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Toss in a bowl with butter, lemon juice, and tarragon leaves. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Related Video