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Ingredients 1 cup nonfat buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon bourbon 1 cup pecan halves Preparation Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper; set aside. In a 4-quart saucepan, combine buttermilk, baking soda, and sugar. Over medium-high heat, bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. To prevent crystals from forming, brush sides of pan with cold water. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer registers 240 degrees (soft-ball stage), about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 3 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 teaspoons bread machine or quick active dry yeast 1/3 cup basil pesto 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour 1/3 cup pine nuts Preparation Measure carefully, placing all bread ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Basic/White cycle. Use Medium or Light crust color....

Ingredients 1 can (7 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained 1 medium plum (Roma) tomato, chopped (1/3 cup) 2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 halibut or salmon steaks (about 6 oz each) 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill....

Ingredients 5 pillar candles of various heights and diameters 1 platter, about 12 inches in diameter 1 pound coffee beans 1 pound whole hazelnuts (in the shell) 1 yard decorative ribbon, if desired Preparation Arrange candles on platter. Arrange coffee beans and hazelnuts around candles. Decorate with ribbon. Related Video

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta (8 oz) 1 1/4 cups half-and-half 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 package (14 oz) uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded), cut into bite-size pieces 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves (about 3 1/2 cups) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons ground paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 chicken breast halves, with bone in and skin on 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch rounds 8 sprigs fresh thyme or marjoram Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, and paprika, plus salt and pepper to taste. Rub chicken all over with the chili mix....

Ingredients 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking powder (omit if making thumbprints, ball cookies, or spritz cookies) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 bottle (12 oz) stout or dark beer 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons reserved beer 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup beer nuts, chopped...

Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved 5 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Salt Preparation Heat milk, cream, and vanilla seeds and pod in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around edges. Remove from heat, cover, and let cream mixture steep at room temperature for 1 hour. Prepare an ice-water bath....

Ingredients 4 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal 1 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 3/4 cup chopped pecans or sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with heavy-duty foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. Spread cereal evenly in pan. In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter and brown sugar. Using whisk, mix butter and brown sugar together as butter melts....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups torn lettuce 1 oz sliced cooked ham, cut into thin strips 1 hard-cooked egg, shell removed, halved lengthwise 2 slices ripe olive 1 cherry tomato 1 strip red bell pepper 3 ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut into strips Favorite salad dressing Preparation Place lettuce on serving plate. Arrange “face” on top of salad using ham strips for hair, egg halves and olive slices for eyes, tomato for nose, bell pepper strip for mouth and carrots for bow tie....

Ingredients 1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic paste 1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger 1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/3 cup water Shredded bok choy and shredded carrots dressed with soy sauce, rice vinegar and toasted sesame oil to serve Preparation Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water....

Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Preparation Warm milk and cream in a medium saucepan over a medium-low heat. Add chocolate. Whisk until melted and combined. Add sugar, and whisk until dissolved. Continue to warm mixture until thick, about 5 minutes. Whisk in nutmeg. Related Video

Ingredients 2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup milk 3 eggs 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened 1 cup roasted cherries* Powdered sugar, if desired 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons unsweetened baking cocoa 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pan)....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 medium fennel bulbs (1 1/4 pounds), thinly sliced 4 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed Fennel fronds, if desired Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, and oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add fennel bulbs, radishes, and capers to bowl....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk Zest of 2 lemons, finely grated 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups sugar 5 large eggs Lemon Glaze for Glazed Lemon Pound Cake Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position....

Ingredients 4 cups Chocolate Chex™ cereal 1/2 cup salted peanuts 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup M&M’s® chocolate candies Preparation Butter bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan, or spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal and peanuts. In 1-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup and sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly, just to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter until smooth....

Ingredients 1 lb lean ham steaks, trimmed of fat 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large white or sweet onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 bunch green onions, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 large carrots, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 tablespoon ham-flavored soup base (from a jar) 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) navy beans, drained, rinsed 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained 1...

Ingredients 3/4 pound skinless salmon fillet Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 Vidalia onion, very thinly sliced 1/2 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon nonpareil or very small capers, rinsed and drained Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place salmon on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Bake just until opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a fork, gently flake fish into bite-size pieces; let cool to room temperature....

Ingredients 6 medium leeks 20 thick asparagus spears (about 1 pound) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste Balsamic vinegar (optional) Preparation Trim each leek at the root end, making sure the stalk stays intact, then cut off the top where the green part begins. Cut leeks in half lengthwise. Immerse in a bowl of cold water to loosen any sand or grit. Rinse under cold running water, and pat dry....