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Ingredients 3 ripe Anjou pears, peeled, diced 2 sweet cooking apples, peeled, diced 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 medium) 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup water Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, mix pears, apples, lemon juice and honey until well combined. Stir in water. Cover; heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Uncover; mash pears and apples with potato masher; stir well. Continue cooking, uncovered, about 10 minutes longer or until most of water has evaporated....

Ingredients 2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup rice vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, red onion, sugar, and rice vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Related Video

Ingredients 8 ounces rice vermicelli 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup fish sauce 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes) 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 1 teaspoon sliced fresh red chile, preferably Thai bird chile 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, minced 4 scallions, dark-green parts only, thinly sliced 3 large leaves Boston or Bibb lettuce, very thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, julienned 1/4 cup each fresh mint and basil leaves, torn into small pieces...

Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower, florets separated and thinly sliced (about 4 cups) 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted, skins removed 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Cheese Short Crust, made with manchego cheese 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary All-purpose flour, for work surface 5 ounces manchego cheese, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1 large egg yolk...

Ingredients 8 rectangular graham crackers 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation Break each graham cracker into 4 pieces. Pile pieces in ungreased pie pan. DO NOT USE GLASS. Top with chocolate chips and marshmallows. Broil 6 inches from heat for 30 to 60 seconds or until marshmallows are puffed and golden, watching to prevent burning. Related Video

Ingredients 1 Reynolds® Oven Bag, Large Size 1 tub (10 oz.) cooking crème 2 jars (6.5 oz. each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Smoked paprika (optional) Pita chips, tortilla chips or crackers Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Place Reynolds® Oven Bag in 13x9x2-inch pan....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 3/4 pound boneless New York strip steak, thinly sliced 2 red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Cooked rice, for serving Thinly sliced scallions greens (optional), for serving Preparation In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sherry, sugar, vinegar, red-pepper flakes, and cornstarch....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix, prepared as directed 1/2 cup toffee bits 1/2 cup powdered sugar 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 20 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), melted 10 Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies 10 round chewy caramels in milk chocolate, unwrapped 10 snowflake candies 20 candy eyes 10 pieces candy corn, tips only 30 miniature candy-coated chocolate candies 10 thin pretzel sticks, broken in half...

Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced 1 cup Mountain High™ lowfat vanilla yoghurt 1 cup ice Preparation In blender, add all ingredients. Cover and blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth. Divide between 2 glasses. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 cup cocoa powder 2/3 cup sour cream 2 2/3 cups cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla 1/2 cup Caramel with Salt Whipped Caramel Ganache Icing...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons coarse salt 1 lime, juiced 8 ounces tequila 3 cups tonic water Lime wedges, for serving Preparation Spread coarse salt onto a flat plate. Put lime juice into a shallow bowl. Dip rims of 8 glasses into lime juice, then into salt to coat. Fill glasses with ice. Divide tequila and tonic water evenly among glasses. Squeeze 1 to 2 lime wedges into each drink. Gently stir to combine....

Ingredients 1/2 pound plum tomatoes 1/2 pound medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 bunch broccoli rabe, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 6 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 4 garlic cloves, smashed 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes...

Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed, pierced with fork 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage 1 shallot, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons vegetable broth or stock Salt and pepper Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; set aside. Place sweet potatoes on oven rack. Bake 1 hour or until soft. Cool potatoes 20 to 30 minute before handling. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour, not self-rising 1 1/2 cups sugar, preferably superfine, sifted Pinch of salt 1/2 pint (6 ounces) fresh raspberries 1 3/4 cups egg whites, about 12 large eggs 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Buttermilk Sorbet for Angel Food Swirl Cake Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lower third. Cut parchment to fit bottom of round or heart-shaped 10-inch tube pan with legs or removable bottom....

Ingredients 4 ounces pancetta, thinly sliced and finely chopped Steam garlic cloves (from Steamed Artichokes with Lemon-Garlic Aioli) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce) 1/2 cup fresh plain breadcrumbs 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 8 artichoke hearts (from Steamed Artichokes with Lemon-Garlic Aioli) 1 leg of lamb, bone removed (7 to 8 pounds), butterflied Extra-virgin olive oil, for rubbing...

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 oz sliced pepperoni 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz) 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups water 1 package (7 oz) uncooked elbow macaroni 1 jar (1 lb 8 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety) Chopped fresh basil, if desired Preparation Place chicken breasts flat on cutting surface. With knife parallel to cutting surface, cut a lengthwise slit in each chicken breast, forming a pocket, keeping other 3 sides intact....

Ingredients 1 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup mango chutney 1 teaspoon curry powder, (preferably Madras) 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Pinch of ground pepper Preparation In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, chutney, curry powder, and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Related Video

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 1/2 cup lightly salted whole almonds 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped dried apples 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt-covered raisins Preparation In medium microwavable bowl, mix cereal and almonds. In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and cinnamon uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring halfway through microwave time, until mixture is boiling; stir....

Ingredients 4 slices day-old crusty white bread with crusts removed, torn into 2-inch pieces (3 cups) 2 anchovy fillets, drained 1 box (9 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and drained 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Chopped fresh chives, for serving Preparation In a medium bowl, pour 1 cup water over bread. Immediately squeeze as much water as possible from bread and transfer to a food processor along with anchovies, artichokes, and sugar....

Ingredients 1 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ assorted pastel candy sprinkles 63 Cadbury™ mini eggs (from 10-oz bag, about 1 cup ) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix brownie mix, melted butter, egg and water until well blended. Stir in candy sprinkles. Let stand 15 minutes. Shape dough into 21 (1 1/2-inch) balls....