Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup molasses 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 3/4 cup water 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups powdered sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons milk...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup cold cooked white rice 1 cup frozen corn 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 2 cups lightly packed spinach leaves Preparation Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side....
Ingredients 4 cups coarse salt 5 cups sugar 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 leeks, cut into 1-inch pieces and cleaned of all sand 3 bay leaves 1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons crushed red-pepper flakes 1 teaspoon cloves 2 teaspoons whole allspice...
Ingredients 4 wonton wrappers 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar 2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled 1 pint heavy cream Pinch of five-spice powder or cinnamon and ground cloves Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees. Brush both sides of wonton wrappers lightlywith melted butter. Spread 2 tablespoons sugar on a plate and pressskins into sugar to coat evenly on both sides. Place on a nonstickor buttered baking sheet....
Ingredients Four 12- to 14-ounce poussins Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon, quartered 12 large sprigs of thyme 12 sprigs of marjoram 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons Cognac Preparation Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Rinse the poussins and season the cavities with salt and pepper. Rub each with 1/4 teaspoon olive oil. Fill each cavity with a lemon wedge, 2 sprigs each of thyme and marjoram, and 1 crushed garlic clove....
Ingredients 1 cup water 3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice 2/3 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt or Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1 teaspoon juice reserved 2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced 1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup) 1 can (5 oz) white tuna in water, drained, flaked 1 tablespoon coconut, toasted* Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling....
Ingredients 3 cups mushrooms (any variety) 1 fennel bulb, stalks and leaves only (reserve the bulb for another use) 5 celery stalks 4 medium to large carrots 2 large onions 1/4 head of green cabbage 1/2 large rutabaga, peeled 5 leeks, cut in half lengthwise and washed 1 small bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley (about 15 sprigs) 1 head of garlic, cut in half crosswise to expose the cloves 12 whole black peppercorns 6 whole white peppercorns 3 bay leaves 6 to 8 sprigs of fresh thyme Preparation Thinly slice the mushrooms, fennel stalks, celery, carrots, onions, and cabbage and place in an 8-quart stockpot....
Ingredients 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 cup honey 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter 2 cups lightly toasted sliced almonds 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 tablespoon finely grated tangerine or orange zest Preparation Prepare the macerated cherries: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, and toss to combine....
Ingredients 2 lb Betty Crocker™ fresh russet potatoes (about 2 large) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick strips. In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Toss potatoes with mixture. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place potatoes on cookie sheet in single layer. Bake 15 minutes; turn potatoes, and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until tender....
Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 medium) 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix oats, raisins, walnuts and salt. In medium bowl, mix bananas, oil and vanilla. Add banana mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until blended. Let stand 15 minutes. Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar 2 cups ketchup 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon molasses 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Preparation In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in mustard powder and red-pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds....
Ingredients 1 package (5 oz) salsa-style rice mix 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz) 1 can (15 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained 2 cups Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained 1/2 cup water Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In casserole, mix rice mix and 1/2 cup of the cheese. In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix chili beans, tomatoes and water....
Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped 8 ounces milk chocolate, chopped 1 1/4 cups crisped rice cereal Preparation Coat a 9-by-12 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet withcooking spray, and line with parchment, leaving anoverhang on ends. Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring. Pour into baking sheet, and spread in an even layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes....
Ingredients 3 cups packed fresh mint leaves 1 1/2 cups packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 1/2 cups pinenuts, toasted 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Place all ingredients in the jar of a blender. Blend until smooth. Related Video
Ingredients 8 medium russet potatoes (about 4 pounds) 1 head peeled garlic cloves (about 15) Coarse salt 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces Preparation Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic cloves; cover with water (about 8 cups) by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes....
Ingredients 8 cups Rice Chex™ cereal (gluten free) 1/2 cup salted soy nuts (roasted soybeans) 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 bag (3 oz) fat-free butter-flavor microwave popcorn, popped 1/3 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 300°F. In large bowl, mix cereal and soy nuts. In small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, garlic powder and Italian seasoning....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed, dried 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 cup Nature Valley™ Protein oats ’n honey granola Vanilla ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Tear off 12-inch length of heavy-duty foil to make packet. Lightly spray 1 side of foil (side that will be inside of packet) with canola oil cooking spray....
Ingredients 8 cups Rice Chex™ or Corn Chex™ cereal 2 bags (12 oz each) white vanilla baking chips (4 cups) 2 tablespoons pink edible glitter Preparation Line cookie sheet with foil or waxed paper. In large bowl, place cereal. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips can be stirred smooth. Pour over cereal in bowl; toss to evenly coat....
Ingredients 4 lemons 1/2 cup dried lavender 1/2 cup raw honey Preparation Using a vegetable peeler, remove zest from two lemons, leaving white pith behind. Squeeze all of the lemons for 2/3 cup juice and set aside. In a large pot bring 5 1/2 cups of water and zest to a boil over high heat. Stir in the lavender. Partially cover the pot, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes....
Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup frozen (thawed) margarita drink mix (from 10-ounce can) 1/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream Whole strawberries Preparation Beat cream cheese, margarita mix, orange juice and lime peel in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Beat whipping cream in chilled small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff....
