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Ingredients 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 acorn squash, seeded, each cut into 8 wedges 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 3-inch strips 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick; about 2 1/2 pounds total) 2 bunches scallions, trimmed and cut into thirds Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds....

Ingredients 8 thin slices whole-grain bread 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces fresh goat cheese 1 medium red beet, scrubbed, peeled, and shredded (1 cup) 2 large carrots, shredded (1 cup) 1 pear, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced 2 cups arugula 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper Preparation Brush 1 side of each bread slice with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Spread 1/2 ounce goat cheese on other side of each slice....

Ingredients 1 pink or red grapefruit 1 bottle (750 ml) vodka 2 sprigs fresh tarragon Preparation Cut grapefruit in half; cut each half into 1/2-inch slices. Place grapefruit in 1-quart or larger glass jar with tight-fitting lid. Pour vodka over grapefruit, completely covering with vodka. Cover with lid. Let stand 4 days in cool, dark location. Add tarragon sprigs; cover and shake well. Push tarragon into jar using spoon or fork so it is completely covered with vodka....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Gruyère cheese 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (2 medium) Food Should Taste Good™ pumpkin chips, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased medium ovenproof bowl or cast-iron skillet, mix all ingredients except green onions and chips. Bake 15 minutes. Top with green onions, and serve warm with chips....

Ingredients 5 cups torn lettuce 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets 2 cups julienne-cut carrots 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/3 cup milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation In 3-quart glass bowl with straight sides, layer lettuce, broccoli, carrots, beans and onion slices. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients except parsley until well blended....

Ingredients 1 cup couscous Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup torn mint leaves 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Preparation In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous; season with salt and pepper. Cover and, off heat, let steam in the pan, 5 minutes. Add scallions, mint, oil, and lime juice; fluff couscous with a fork....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 1/2 cup raisins 3 cups vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup M&M’s® chocolate candies 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter Preparation In medium bowl, stir together ice cream, chocolate candies, chocolate chips and peanut butter. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheets)....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 1/2 lb) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan with foil. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken, breast side down, on cutting board....

Ingredients 1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ scalloped potatoes 2 1/2 cups hot water 1 cup chopped cauliflower 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham 1 cup half-and-half Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Stir Sauce Mix, hot water, cauliflower, mustard, pepper, broth and Potatoes in 3-quart saucepan. Heat just to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 25 minutes, stirring frequently, until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 medium cloves garlic, peeled 1 28-ounce can whole peeled Italian plum tomatoes 1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook slowly until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and their juice (do this carefully to keep oil from spattering), red-pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste; raise heat and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 1/2 bags (12-oz size each) white vanilla baking chips (3 cups) 2 cups miniature marshmallows or 16 large marshmallows, cut in half 1 cup (from 14-oz can) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup pecan halves, toasted if desired Preparation Butter bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan, or line with foil. In 2-quart saucepan, heat baking chips, marshmallows and milk over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chips and marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 cans oil-packed tuna (6 ounces each), drained 1/4 English cucumber, thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced One 8-inch round loaf country-style bread 3 tablespoons jarred olive tapenade 1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 large eggs, hard-cooked and sliced Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika Freshly ground pepper Preparation Fill a medium saucepan with water, and bring to a boil; add salt and rice. Cook until rice is just tender, 15 to 20 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme and dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper Preparation Combine toasted sesame seeds, grated lemon zest, dried thyme and dried oregano, coarse salt, and ground pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 cup sliced almonds Canola oil, for baking pan 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup water Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place almonds on a baking sheet in a single layer, and toast in oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Lightly oil a baking pan; transfer toasted nuts to coated pan, and set aside. Place sugar in a medium saucepan with 1/4 cup water; stir, and then place over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 3 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising) 1/4 cup best-quality cocoa powder, plus more for tins 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon ground espresso (not instant) 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for tins 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more if needed 1/4 cup brewed espresso or coffee, plus more if needed 1/2 teaspoon ground espresso (not instant) Preparation Make the madeleines: Beat eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla with a mixer on medium speed until frothy, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for surface 2 medium acorn squash, (about 1 1/2 pounds each) 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Generously butter a rimmed baking sheet. Halve squash crosswise. Scoop out seeds; discard. Slice a small piece off bottom of each squash half just enough to level. Set squash halves, scooped sides down, on prepared sheet. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup barley 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots 1/4 cup chopped blanched toasted hazelnuts 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate 1/4 cup honey Preparation Bring water and salt to a boil. Whisk in grains. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving and top with buttermilk, apricots, hazelnuts, chocolate, and honey....

Ingredients 2 cups nonfat buttermilk 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered unflavored gelatin 2/3 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup sugar 1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered Preparation In the top of a double boiler (not over heat), sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup buttermilk; let stand to soften, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, bring cream and scant 1/2 cup sugar to a boil. Add to gelatin mixture. Place over simmering water; whisk until gelatin dissolves, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup lard 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 1/2 tablespoons almond extract 3 3/4 cups flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 36 whole blanched almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter, lard, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and almond extract and continue beating until smooth. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together, and stir into butter mixture....