Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 eggs 1 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. Measure 1/2 cup of the cake mix into medium bowl; set aside....
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 2 1/4 cups water Kosher salt, to taste 1 medium onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped Black pepper, to taste Crushed red pepper, to taste 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 large tomato, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup chopped pineapple 8 oz precooked ham, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces...
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) jumbo pasta shells 4 cups chopped romaine 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 medium cucumber, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup) 1 package (3 ounces) Italian salami, chopped 1/3 cup roasted garlic Italian vinaigrette Preparation Cook pasta shells as directed on package; drain and cool. Place remaining ingredients except vinaigrette in medium bowl. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat....
Ingredients 3 lemons, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 bottle (750 milliliters) Champagne, chilled 3/4 cup best-quality vodka, chilled 4 ounces candied lemon peels Preparation With a vegetable peeler, remove zest from each lemon in a long, continuous spiral. Juice lemons, and strain pulp (you should have 3/4 cup juice). Set aside. Heat sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil....
Ingredients Homemade or store-bought pie crust Easy Lemon Curd 1 cup cold water 1/4 cup cornstartch 8 large eggs, whites only 2/3 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fit a homemade or store-bought pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate; line crust with parchment paper and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until crust is lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Carefully lift and remove paper with pie weights and let crust cool....
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder Salt 3 large eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons safflower oil 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Swiss Meringue Buttercream Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line mini muffin tins with baking cups....
Ingredients 1 lb cooked deveined peeled large shrimp (about 35) 1 cup (8 oz) Asian ginger dressing 6 oz fresh snow pea pods (about 35) Toothpicks or appetizer picks Preparation In medium bowl, place shrimp. Pour dressing evenly over shrimp; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour. Meanwhile, remove stem and strings from pea pods. To partially cook pea pods, place in boiling water about 1 minute or until pea pods turn bright green....
Ingredients 4 medium cooking apples, peeled and coarsely chopped (4 cups) 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 3 cups finely shredded peeled potatoes Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, stir together apples, water, ginger and brown sugar. Cover; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender....
Ingredients 4 containers (6 oz each) Greek fat free honey vanilla yogurt 1 cup canned pumpkin pie mix (not plain pumpkin) 1/2 cup evaporated fat-free milk 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 teaspoons caramel fat-free topping (from 12.25-oz jar) Preparation In medium bowl, mix yogurt and pumpkin pie mix; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over evaporated milk; let stand 1 minute to soften. Heat evaporated milk mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved and mixture just begins to boil, about 1 minute; remove from heat....
Ingredients 1 bone-in pork loin roast (3 1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons Maldon sea salt 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh, coarsely chopped marjoram leaves 5 Fuji apples, peeled, cored, and each cut into 8 wedges 2 whole cloves 1/2 cup Calvados 2 teaspoons sugar (optional) Curtis Stone’s Honey-Glazed Carrots, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Using a sharp knife, score fat that covers the top of pork....
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 1/4 cups Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup mild salsa-flavor or jalapeño-flavor process cheese spread 1/4 cup hot water 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease large cookie sheet. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain....
Ingredients 1 box (17.8 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme triple chunk brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on box for cakelike brownies 1/3 cup salted caramel topping 3 ripe medium bananas, cut into 3/4-inch slices (about 2 1/2 cups) Coarse sea salt, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom of 8-inch cast-iron skillet with shortening. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Spread in skillet....
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds baby beets, scrubbed, tops trimmed 2 pounds sea scallops, muscle removed 1/4 pound prosciutto, thinly sliced 4 sprigs fresh mint 2 lemons 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Fill a large saucepan with cold water. Add beets; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook until beets are fork tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly; rub away skins with a paper towel....
Ingredients 2 pounds medium shrimp 8 ounces turkey sausage, casing removed 2 medium onions, minced 2 medium green bell peppers, cored and seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 pound okra, cut widthwise into quarters 2 jalapeno peppers, ribs and seeds removed, minced 1/4 teaspoon gumbo file 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme 3/4 cup Dark Roux 6 cups Shrimp Stock for Gumbo...
Ingredients 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (cut into half-moons, if large) 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup) 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, such as cannellini or navy, drained and rinsed 3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper...
Ingredients 4 cups water 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup) 1 medium potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup) 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/2 cup) 1 bag (16 oz) dried lentils (2 1/4 cups), sorted, rinsed...
Ingredients 7 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 2 cups shoestring potatoes 2 cups oyster crackers 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons onion salt 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1 package (3 oz) sun-dried tomatoes, cut into thin bite-size strips 1 package (2.8 oz) cooked real bacon bits or pieces Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, shoestring potatoes and crackers. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted....
Ingredients 1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved, plus 2 cups sliced strawberries 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 8 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 2 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Vegetable oil, cooking spray 1 cup sifted cake flour, plus more for baking sheet 5 large eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest...
Ingredients 3/4 cup dried sour cherries 1/3 cup sour cherry jam, or preserves 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Make the filling: In a food processor, combine dried sour cherries, jam, and sugar. Process until coarsely pureed....
Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix (or your favorite flavor) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Green food color 4 rolls Betty Crocker™ Fruit by the Foot™ Flavor Mixers chewy fruit flavored snack (from 4.5-oz box) 48 candy eyes 1 tube (0.68 oz) Betty Crocker™ black decorating gel or 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....
