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Ingredients 3/4 pound hot Italian sausage 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons 1 medium green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips 1 medium red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning 1 twenty-eight-ounce can whole tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped...

Ingredients 1 pound (5 to 6 medium) carrots, peeled and coarsely grated 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 to 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons) Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine carrots, sesame seeds, vinegar, oil, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Salad can be served immediately or refrigerated up to 2 days and served chilled....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed, drained (from 12-oz bag) 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 cup cut-up cooked chicken breast 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs or 1/3 cup fat-free egg product Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 bunches broccoli rabe, trimmed Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat; season generously with salt. Blanch broccoli rabe until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook until lightly golden....

Ingredients One 5- to 6-pound watermelon, halved lengthwise 1/2 cup Campari (optional) Preparation Using a very sharp knife, slice the rind from the bottom of each watermelon half. The halves will now lay flat on a cutting board. Working from top to bottom, trim the rind from the watermelon flesh in 4 cuts, creating 2 large squares. Cut each square in half to make 4 smaller squares. Cut the squares vertically into thirds....

Ingredients 6 slices bacon 4 cups finely chopped peeled apples (3 medium) 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons apple juice 24 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette French bread 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz) Additional fresh thyme sprigs, if desired Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb small red potatoes (about 10), quartered 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions 1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon or 6 slices packaged precooked bacon (from 2.2-oz package), chopped 1/2 cup ranch dressing Preparation In Dutch oven or 5-quart saucepan, place potatoes and salt. Add water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low....

Ingredients 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 3/4 cup whole milk 3 large eggs 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups raspberries (about 9 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In oven, melt butter in a 9-inch pie plate, about 6 minutes. In a blender, combine milk, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla. Add melted butter and blend mixture until smooth, 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow or devil’s food cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Red liquid food color Betty Crocker™ red gel food color Tray or cardboard (20x15 inches), covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 5 thin pretzel sticks 6 graham cracker squares 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut...

Ingredients 40 thin chocolate wafer cookies (from 9-oz package), crushed (about 2 1/2 cups) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 eggs 8 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled Powdered sugar Fresh raspberries Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan with foil to prevent leaking....

Ingredients 2 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped Green, blue and purple food colors 2 boxes (6 oz each) rainbow candy-coated tiny tangy crunchy candies 1 package (0.22 oz) berry-flavored blue unsweetened soft drink mix 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime carbonated beverage, chilled 1 quart lemonade, chilled Preparation Place candy coating in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 45 seconds, stirring once, until melted and smooth. If necessary, microwave an additional 20 seconds....

Ingredients 2 pounds dried pinto or navy beans 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 4 canned plum tomatoes, seeded and crushed 2 dried bay leaves 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 large onion (about 1 pound), peeled, halved 12 whole cloves 12 ounces salt pork Preparation Soak the beans in cold water overnight in a large container....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or less to taste 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chunks 3 ounces chopped pecans (about 1 cup) Caramel Sauce for Caramel Pecan Brownies, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg 4 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, cinnamon, and cloves....

Ingredients 3 medium (1 pound) tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon sugar 2 to 3 fresh Thai, serrano or cayenne chilies, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seed Preparation Mix all ingredients except oil and mustard seed in medium bowl. Heat oil and mustard seed in 6-inch skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder Pinch of salt 2 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 1/4 cups milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 6 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Preparation In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. In a 4-cup measuring cup, combine 1 1/4 cups heavy cream with milk and vanilla....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 can (about 9 oz) salted mixed nuts (1 1/2 cups) 1 cup quartered dried apricots 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/2 cup flaked coconut 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 8 graham crackers 1 1/2 cups natural almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped 1 cup marshmallow creme 1 bag (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with graham crackers, breaking them to fit if necessary. Bake until crackers are lightly toasted and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds and dollop with marshmallow creme....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 large sweet onion (Bermuda, Maui, Spanish or Vidalia), sliced 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced (3 1/2 cups) 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon jerk seasoning (dry) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and sweet potatoes in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 7 ounces blanched hazelnuts (1 1/2 cups), toasted Coarse salt 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 2 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted Preparation Puree nuts and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until mixture is the texture of peanut butter. Add sugar and chocolate; pulse until combined. Bring to room temperature before using. Related Video