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Ingredients 2/3 cup converted long-grain white rice 3 cups packed mixed fresh herbs, such as basil and parsley 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 5 ounces baby or wild arugula (5 cups) 1 rotisserie chicken (skin removed), meat shredded (4 cups) 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges, or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved Preparation Cook rice according to package instructions....

Ingredients 4 ears corn Butter-flavored cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 20 to 24 sprigs fresh basil, rosemary, thyme, dill weed, marjoram or sage Preparation Heat oven to 450°. Husk corn and remove silk. Place each ear on 12-inch square of aluminum foil. Spray cooking spray on all sides of ears. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place 5 or 6 herb sprigs around each ear. Seal foil. Place sealed ears of corn directly on oven rack....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 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, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low....

Ingredients 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ fajita seasoning mix 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 large onion, cut in half and sliced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups cut-up shredded deli rotisserie chicken 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 Count), heated as directed on package...

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 egg 3/4 cup diced fresh strawberries 3/4 cup fresh blueberries* Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each muffin cup; spray inside of paper cups with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir all ingredients except berries just until moistened. Fold in berries. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups....

Ingredients 20 to 24 mussels, scrubbed and debearded 25 to 30 freshly ground black pepper Lemon wedges, for serving Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving Preparation Place the mussels in a medium skillet. Grind half of the pepper over mussels. Cover, and place over high heat. Cook until the mussels open, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. If there is not enough liquid released from the mussels it may be necessary to add a few tablespoons of water to steam the mussels....

Ingredients 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed 1 1/2 cups thinly shredded red cabbage 8 slices center-cut bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1/3 cup light olive oil-and-vinegar dressing 1/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese Preparation In large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, cabbage, bacon, cranberries and pecans. In small bowl, stir dressing, orange juice and lemon juice with wire whisk until well blended....

Ingredients 4 blood oranges, well scrubbed 2 cups sugar, plus more for coating 1 cup cool water Preparation Remove zest from oranges with a vegetable peeler, keeping pieces long Remove white pith using a paring knife. Cut into fine julienne using a very sharp knife. Place julienned zest in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand 30 minutes, and drain. Bring sugar and the cool water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup creme fraiche 4 large eggs Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 12 ounces assorted wild mushrooms or small button mushrooms 1 medium shallot, minced 3 tablespoons dry sherry 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Fresh chervil, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place 1 tablespoon creme fraiche into each of four 6-ounce ramekins or ovenproof serving cups. Crack 1 egg into each ramekin, and season egg with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic sliced peaches (from 10-oz bag) 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original yogurt French vanilla 3/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon honey Preparation In blender or food processor, place all ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup) 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced (3 cups) 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton) 1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice 1 can (15 1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup 2 cups milk Preparation Melt margarine in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 large shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons) 1/4 cup minced fresh dill 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon water Kosher salt, to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients except the oil. Slowly add the oil, whisking vigorously, until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours....

Ingredients 1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk) 3 to 4 tablespoons milk 2 medium bananas 4 small scoops (1/4 cup each) vanilla ice cream 4 small scoops (1/4 cup each) chocolate ice cream 1 cup whipped cream topping (from aerosol can) 1/2 cup chopped salted dry-roasted peanuts 4 maraschino cherries with stems Preparation In small bowl, stir dulce de leche and enough milk with wire whisk to make a smooth, pourable sauce....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 to 2 lb. tilapia fillets 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers (from a jar) 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1 garlic clove, minced Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Using about 1/4 of the butter, lightly grease shallow baking pan. Arrange tilapia fillets in buttered pan. Brush fish with remaining butter; sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika....

Ingredients 1 bunch fresh mint 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Finely chop mint; transfer to a jar. Add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Shake to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use (up to 1 month). Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup pure Concord grape juice 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons) 2/3 cup sugar 6 raisins, halved 12 small honeydew melon balls (from 1/2 melon) Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together juices, sugar, and 1/2 cup water until sugar dissolves. Slightly flatten each raisin half and press one against flat side of each melon ball. Using a skewer, wedge 2 melon balls, raisins facing out, in bottom third of each of six 3-ounce ice-pop molds....

Ingredients 1 bone-in smoked ham (about 10 pounds), fat trimmed to a 1/4-inch thickness 2 cups black or red currant jelly or jam 3 rosemary sprigs 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Pinch of salt Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Wrap ham with parchment-lined foil. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour. Meanwhile, bring jelly and rosemary to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until thick and syrupy, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lime juice. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, until ready to use, up to 1 week. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/12 cups water 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch kosher salt 1/4 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 banana, sliced 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts, chopped 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or to taste Preparation Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.Add oats, cinnamon, and salt.Reduce to a steady simmer and cook,stirring occasionally, until oats aretender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir infrozen blueberries. Top with banana,walnuts, maple syrup, and skim milk,if desired....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup chilled (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 4 to 6 tablespoons ice water Preparation Make sure all your ingredients are thoroughly chilled before you begin. Place the flour, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl, and stir to combine. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture by pressing down quickly, using as few strokes as possible....