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Ingredients 3 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (6 oz) 1 small tomato, cut into fourths 1/2 cup basil pesto 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 cups bite-size pieces spinach leaves 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 can (14 oz) quartered artichokes hearts, drained, rinsed Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain. While pasta is cooking, place tomato, pesto, salt and pepper in food processor or blender....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon grainy mustard 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into 2 equal pieces 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed 2 medium heads red-leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 2 plum tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together mustards, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 bell peppers (any color), seeded and diced large 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and halved 5 scallions, thinly sliced 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts (optional)...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for toast and drizzling 3 to 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, plus one clove for toast Pinch hot red pepper flakes 1 28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped, with juice 3 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 large eggs 4 slices rustic bread Shredded basil, for garnish (optional) Preparation In a straight-sided skillet over mediumheat, cook the oil, garlic, and pepperflakes until garlic is just beginning to turngolden, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped (3 medium cloves) garlic 2 medium red onions, (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices lengthwise 1 pound farfalle (bowtie) pasta 10 canned whole plum tomatoes, seeded, sliced 1/4 inch thick lengthwise, plus 1 cup juice 3 tablespoons nonpareil capers 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, (3 ounces), pitted and cut into quarters Salt and freshly ground black pepper...

Ingredients 1 cup whole-grain corn flour 1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 1/3 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 teaspoon canola oil 3 eggs 1 tablespoon fat-free (skim) milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped tomato 2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons) Fresh parsley sprigs, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, mix flour, corn, cheese and 1/4 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped (1 cup) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds asparagus Preparation Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in tomatoes, lemon juice, honey and salt. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove mixture from skillet; keep warm....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for beating 2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup pure vegetable shortening 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup ice water Preparation Line two baking sheets with the dull side of aluminum foil facing up. Set aside. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse to combine flour and salt. Add butter and shortening, and pulse until the mixture resembles fine meal....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) plain fat-free yogurt 3 to 4 bananas, peeled, cut into chunks 14 ounces strawberries, stems removed, roughly chopped to equal 3 cups 1/4 cup skim milk or soy milk 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup ice Preparation Gradually add all ingredients to the jar of a blender; puree until smooth. Serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cantaloupe (about 3 pounds) 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons water Preparation Using a sharp knife, cut melon in half lengthwise. Remove seeds with a spoon, and discard. Slice off and discard skin and pale-green flesh. Cut melon into large chunks. Place in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, and puree until smooth. Transfer to a nonreactive stainless steel bowl, and set aside....

Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 1 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper Preparation Place carrots in a medium saucepan, and cover with water.Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until carrots aretender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Puree carrots in a blender or with a potato masher, addingcooking liquid as needed, until thinned but still chunky. Stirin salt, and season with pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves Onion Jam Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 3/4 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or low-sodium canned chicken broth, skimmed of fat 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Olive-oil cooking spray Preparation Place each piece of chicken between two 12-inch squares of plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder, pound to a 1/4-inch thickness. Spread 1/4 cup onion jam over each breast, and fold breast in half....

Ingredients 2 (16-oz.) pkg. chicken wing drummettes (about 20 drummettes) 3/4 cup chili sauce 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 2 garlic cloves, minced Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil. Arrange drummettes in single layer in foil-lined pan. In small microwave-safe bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved, stirring once halfway through cooking....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup chopped candied orange peel 1/3 cup chopped candied lemon peel 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal Preparation In large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, grated orange peel and grated lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 lb bulk reduced-fat Italian pork sausage 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz) 6 tablespoons cold butter 1/4 cup boiling water 6 slices (3/4 oz each) mozzarella cheese 2/3 cup pizza sauce 1 package (3 oz) sliced pepperoni 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) Small fresh basil leaves, if desired...

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups (2 sticks plus 6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-by-1-inch baking pan, and line bottom with parchment paper. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup egg whites (from about 4 eggs) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 heaping tablespoon crumbled goat cheese 2 to 3 tablespoons prepared salsa Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites with 1 tablespoon water; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Heat olive oil in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add egg whites to skillet; cook until nearly set, using a flexible heatproof spatula to repeatedly pull in sides of omelet to allow uncooked egg to run underneath, 1 to 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup tahini 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons water 4 cups sliced fruit, such as mango, black grapes, plums, and citrus 1/4 cup toasted, unsweetened coconut flakes Preparation Combine tahini, applesauce,honey, and water in a foodprocessor. Pulse until smooth.Arrange fruit in serving bowls.Drizzle with tahini sauce andtop with toasted coconut. Related Video

Ingredients 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked egg noodles (6 oz) 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs (5 or 6 thighs) 2 slices uncooked bacon, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves Preparation Cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....