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Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Egg and butter called for on cookie mix pouch 24 PEEPS® brand marshmallow snowmen 1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting White sanding sugar and snowflake sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Make cookie dough as directed on pouch. Using hands, shape dough into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls; place 2 inches apart on 2 ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown....

Ingredients Vegetable oil, cooking spray 18 ounces chocolate wafers (about 90), finely ground (4 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon coarse salt 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 61 percent), finely chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream 32 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold...

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 pound linguine 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 garlic clove, minced Greens from 2 bunches beets (about 1/2 pound), rinsed, tough stems removed, and coarsely chopped 1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped 2 ounces blue cheese, such as Gorgonzola, crumbled Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta....

Ingredients 4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) peppermint candy, plus more for serving 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 3 large eggs, separated 9 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons peppermint liqueur Chocolate Sauce for Peppermint Semifreddo Preparation Using a rolling pin, finely crush 5 tablespoons candy between the two sheets of parchment paper. Place cream in a medium bowl; whisk in crushed candy, and whip until stiff peaks form. Chill until ready to use....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds red plums, halved, pitted, and coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 (2 1/2 inches) lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Pinch of salt 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and reserved Preparation Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large stockpot, mashing with a potato masher. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is the consistency of very thick honey, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove plum skin if desired....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 cup real maple syrup 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey 1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Mix Bisquick mix, milk and eggs as directed on box for pancakes, adding pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to batter. Make pancakes as directed on box. In 1-quart saucepan, heat Syrup ingredients over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through and starting to simmer....

Ingredients 1 cup medium-grind bulgur Coarse salt and ground pepper 6 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, and diced 1 English cucumber, seeded and diced 1 cup chopped fresh parsley (from 1 to 2 bunches) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons) 3 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In a medium bowl, mix bulgur with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and 2 cups boiling water. Cover bowl, and let sit until bulgur is tender (but still slightly chewy), about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup raspberry jam 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 to 3 teaspoons water Preparation In large bowl, stir together butter, sugars, egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in flour and baking powder. (If dough is soft, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 10 ounces raspberries (2 cups) 3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 3 large egg whites, room temperature Coarse salt Unsweetened whipped cream, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Trace an 8-inch circle onto a piece of parchment paper. Turn over paper and place on a baking sheet. In a food processor, puree half the raspberries, 1 teaspoon sugar, and lemon juice until smooth....

Ingredients 6 ounces red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 3 ounces thin green beans, trimmed 1 large egg 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 ounce Nicoise olives (about 12 olives), pitted and coarsely chopped 1 medium shallot, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/4 cup) 1 can (6 ounces) best-quality water-packed solid white tuna, drained 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups frozen sugar snap peas (from 24-oz bag) 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon sugar 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)...

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 2/3 cup water 1/2 cup southwest ranch sour cream dip 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1/2 cup chopped precooked bacon 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained 4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, each cut into 8 pieces 1 bag (10 oz) ready-to-eat romaine lettuce 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)...

Ingredients One 2 1/2-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, and quartered lengthwise 1 small orange, finely zested and juiced (about 1 1/2 teaspoons zest and 3 teaspoons juice) 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh sage leaves, plus 3 whole leaves for garnish Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a large saucepan filled with a steamer rack placed at least 1 inch above the boiling water, place the squash flesh side down....

Ingredients 4 medium red potatoes (1 lb), cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1/3 cup fat-free ranch dressing 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken breast 2/3 cup thinly sliced celery Torn salad greens, if desired Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat 6 cups lightly salted water to boiling....

Ingredients 1 can (14.75 oz) cream-style corn 1 can (11 oz) vacuum-packed whole kernel corn, drained 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 eggs 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1/3 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety) Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°. Grease rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Mix cream-style corn, whole kernel corn, muffin mix (dry), butter and eggs....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced into half-moons 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, divided 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 pound Tuscan kale, middle stems removed, leaves cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces Preparation Combine oil, onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large saute pan; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and pale-green parts only (7 or 8 medium leeks) 2 cups thinly sliced ramps 4 cups water 2 cups milk 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 pound) 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 bunches watercress (about 8 ounces), washed, tough ends trimmed Preparation In a 5-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 pound (about 8 cups) shrimp shells and heads 1 cup coarsely chopped onions 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery 1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrots 3 cloves garlic, smashed 3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 teaspoons salt Preparation Place shrimp shells and heads in a large colander and rinse under cold running water. Place all ingredients in a heavy 6-quart stockpot. Add 4 quarts water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming surface occasionally....

Ingredients 3 cups coarse salt, or gros sel de mer 6 fresh oysters, top shells discarded 2 tablespoons fine breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Freshly ground pepper 2 slices bacon, cooked and diced Lemon wedges, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread salt in a shallow baking dish. Nestle oysters in their bottom shells in the salt....

Ingredients 1 cup dried pinto beans, sorted, rinsed 3 cups water 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups chopped red bell peppers 2 cups chopped onions (2 large) 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/4 lb ground beef round 1/2 lb lean ground pork 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin...