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Ingredients 3 cups boiling water 1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ lemon-flavored gelatin 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Thick & Creamy Light Fat Free lemon meringue yogurt 1 box (8-serving size) Jell-O™ orange-flavored gelatin 2 1/2 cups cold water 2 cans (11 oz each) mandarin orange segments, drained 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, undrained 1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ island pineapple-flavored gelatin Preparation In medium bowl, pour 1 cup of the boiling water on lemon gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 1/4 lb ground beef 1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped dry-pack sun-dried tomatoes 1/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella (1 oz) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1 egg, slightly beaten Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with nonstick foil. In large bowl, mix all ingredients just until combined....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pan 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 large eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter. Line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two sides....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pastry cloth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold leaf lard, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water 1 (3-ounce) package vanilla pudding mix 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/4 cups whipped cream 1/3 cup toasted coconut, plus more for garnish 1/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts, plus more for garnish 3 small or 2 large bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds Preparation Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt....

Ingredients 2 1/2 pints best-quality vanilla ice cream Two 7-ounce packages coconut Orange food coloring 1 tablespoon marzipan (1/4 ounce) 40 Sen Sen licorice candies 4 marshmallows 4 chocolate wafers Sifted confectioners' sugar Preparation Line a baking pan that fits in your freezer with parchment paper. Scoop the vanilla ice cream, rounding scoops as much as possible, until you have 4 of each size, and place on the prepared baking pan....

Ingredients 5 pounds fresh spinach (or 2 1/2 pounds baby spinach), trimmed and washed, with some water clinging to leaves 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 shallots, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Preparation Working in batches, steam spinach, covered, in a large pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain. Let cool....

Ingredients 12 ounces (3 1/4 cups) walnuts 4 1/2 pounds (about 10 cups) dried figs 4 ounces (3/4 cup) dates, pitted and roughly chopped 6 ounces (1 cup) candied citrus peel, such as orange, roughly chopped 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces 5 ounces (1 cup) pistachios 6 tablespoons brandy, plus more for sprinkling 2 tablespoons anisette 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt Confectioners' sugar Hard Sauce, for serving (optional)...

Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup grits, stoneground, if possible 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for garnish 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper or Tabasco for garnish (optional) Preparation Bring 4 cups water and the salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally until creamy, 4 to 6 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons tomato sauce 1 matzo 3 tablespoons shredded mozzarella 2 teaspoons finely grated Parmesan 1 fried egg Fresh basil Preparation Spread tomato sauce onto matzo. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake at 400 degrees directly on oven rack until cheese melts, 6 to 7 minutes. Top with egg and basil. Related Video

Ingredients 1 small (or 1/2 large) baguette 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 shallot, thinly sliced into rings 8 ounces chanterelles or other wild mushrooms, trimmed and coarsely chopped 12 rounds (1/4 inch thick) goat cheese, cut from a log (about 6 ounces), room temperature Fresh chives, snipped for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut baguette crosswise into 12 quarter-inch thick slices; place on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped Orange Sable Dough, room temperature Chocolate Espresso Dough, room temperature Preparation Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with plastic. In a large bowl, stir cranberries into orange-sable dough. In another large bowl, stir walnuts into chocolate-espresso dough. Press orange mixture into bottom of pan. Using an offset spatula, smooth top evenly. Spread chocolate mixture over orange mixture and smooth evenly....

Ingredients 1 1/2 quarts orange sherbet 1 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream Preparation Chill a 12-cup mold and the bowl of an electric mixer in freezer for about 30 minutes. Beat orange sherbet in the chilled bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until soft but still holding its shape, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove mold from freezer. Using a small spoon, spread sherbet on bottom and up all sides of mold, creating a well for the ice cream....

Ingredients 12 cups cubed (1 inch) soft French bread (about 13 oz) 8 eggs 3 cups half-and-half 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup orange juice 1 bag (12 oz) frozen unsweetened mixed berries 3 cups fresh strawberries, cut into quarters Preparation Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in dish....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 12 sliced Padron peppers (3 ounces) Coarse salt Soft goat cheese 1 toasted lavash or other flatbread Preparation Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute peppers until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt. Spread goat cheese over lavash or flatbread. Scatter peppers over top, and drizzle with more olive oil. Cut into pieces....

Ingredients 8 beef hot dogs 4 oz cream cheese, softened (about 1/2 cup) 8 hot dog buns, split, toasted 1/2 cup sauerkraut 1/4 cup pickle relish 1/4 cup chopped onion Mayonnaise, if desired Ketchup and mustard, if desired Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place hot dogs on grill over medium heat. Cook uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, turning frequently, until hot. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on cut side of bottom half of each bun....

Ingredients 12 to 15 small shrimp, peeled and deveined Hotdog bun Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves 2 tablespoons ketchup Horseradish Celery, chopped Preparation Bring a small saucepan of waterto a boil; reduce to a simmerand cook shrimp untilopaque throughout. Drain andlet cool. Line a lightly toastedhotdog bun with Bibb or Bostonlettuce leaves; place shrimpon lettuce. Mix together ketchup with horseradishand chopped celery totaste; spoon cocktail sauceover shrimp. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more unmelted for baking dish 1 1/2 cups stone ground cornmeal 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking soda; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk....

Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half 1 cup fat-free chicken broth 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 to 3 teaspoons sugar 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz) 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)...

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 medium head green cabbage (3 pounds), cored, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup cider or rice vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons soy sauce Preparation In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high and cook bacon, stirring, until browned and crisp, 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate....

Ingredients 3 tangelos 3/4 cup pitted, chopped olives 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground pepper Crostini, for serving Preparation Zest 1 tangelo. Peel and segment the fruits with a knife. Chop half the segments. Combine zest, fruit, olives, parsley, and olive oil. Season with pepper. Serve on crostini. Related Video