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Ingredients 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 quart milk 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Salt Whipped cream, (optional) Preparation Put cocoa powder in saucepan. Stir in milk a bit at a time until cocoa liquefies; add remainder. Add chocolate chips; melt over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and pinch of salt. Ladle into mugs; top with whipped cream, if desired....

Ingredients 1 lb asparagus 8 oz uncooked tagliatelle pasta or fettuccine 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (4 oz) 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper Preparation Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking....

Ingredients 3/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, softened 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 3 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam 2 cinnamon graham cracker squares, crushed (about 3 tablespoons) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 1/2-inch glass deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray. In blender, place milk, vanilla, eggs, granulated sugar and Bisquick mix....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped 2 medium cloves garlic, coarsely chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock, plus more as needed 1/4 pound celery root, peeled and coarsely chopped 3/4 cup heavy cream, plus more as needed 10 ounces frozen peas 4 grilled boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced (optional) Preparation In a medium-size skillet over medium heat, combine tomatoes and garlic....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled) 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce 1 large egg 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish; line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides....

Ingredients 3 cups dried apples, about 7 ounces 3/4 cup dried cherries, about 4 1/2 ounces 1 3/4 cups apple cider 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups rolled oats 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for dish Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (4 cups) 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 cups loosely packed spinach 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel 1 cup heavy whipping cream or buttermilk (if using buttermilk, cut the lemon peel in half)...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ strawberry cake mix 1 box (4-serving size) instant vanilla pudding and pie filling mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 banana, chopped 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir together cake mix, pudding mix, oil and eggs until well combined. Fold in banana. Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 tomato, diced (3/4 cup) 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 6 cups baby spinach 2 cups baby red mustard greens Preparation In a large bowl, combine black-eyed peas with tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, mustard, and oil; gently toss to combine....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped walnuts 1 1/4 cups butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon full-flavor (dark) molasses 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup water 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup white vanilla baking chips Preparation To toast walnuts, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter 3/4 cup heavy cream Pinch salt Preparation In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring syrup to a boil, and continue to boil, without stirring, until it begins to turn golden around the edges. It is important not to stir, as the syrup may crystallize....

Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened Powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix chocolate chips, pecans, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and 1 of the eggs until blended....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics hearty tomato soup 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 8 burger buns Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, celery and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in salt, soup and mustard....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced 1 large head escarole, cut into 1-inch- wide ribbons (10 cups) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup chicken stock (optional) Lemon juice or wedges Preparation Combine olive oil and garlic in a large skillet. Set over medium-low heat and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Remove garlic slices as they turn golden (they won’t all brown at once) with a fork and drain on paper towels, leaving oil in pan....

Ingredients 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup finely chopped shaved turkey (3 ounces) 1/2 cup finely chopped shaved honey ham (3 ounces) 1/3 cup chutney 3 to 4 tablespoons whipping (heavy) cream 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts Sliced green onions or fresh chives, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°. Spray bottom and sides of square pan, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 bars (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 cup cold heavy cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1 Easy Press-In Pie Crust, made in a 9-inch springform pan with vanilla wafers Nonstick cooking spray 2 medium pears, such as Bosc or Bartlett, sliced lengthwise 1/8 inch thick Preparation In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese on high until fluffy, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Dani Fiore’s Royal Icing Pastel-colored gel-paste food coloring Preparation Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 lb mild Italian sausage 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms 1 cup Muir Glen™ organic pizza sauce (from 15-oz can) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Do not unroll dough; cut rolled dough into 12 pieces; place in muffin cups....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 large egg 1/2 cup sour cream 2 oz cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1/4 cup sliced almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine Bisquick mix and sugar. Add milk and egg, stirring until smooth. Stir in sour cream. Spoon mixture into prepared pan....

Ingredients 1/2 pound green split peas, picked over and rinsed Two 8-ounce bottles clam juice 6 cups water 1 medium onion, chopped One 10-ounce box frozen baby peas, thawed 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and halved lengthwise 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest, finely grated 1 teaspoon hot paprika 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped...