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Ingredients 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup sour cream Dark Chocolate Frosting Chocolate sprinkles, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners. In a medium bowl, sift together cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 3 cups water 3 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup stone-ground grits 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups) Preparation Combine the water, milk, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Whisk in the grits. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 package (6 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, toasted* 2 tablespoons chopped pitted Kalamata or Spanish olives 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained Crackers or cocktail breads Preparation Line three 6-ounce custard cups or molds with plastic wrap....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup ice water 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 5 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation In a small bowl, mix together salt and water. Keep very cold until ready to use. Place flour and butter in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse briefly until mixture forms large crumbs. Add the salt water mixture and continue pulsing until a dough has just formed but is not smooth....

Ingredients 1 small zucchini 8 fresh asparagus spears (about 3/4 lb) 1 medium red bell pepper 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons honey mustard 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut zucchini in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise into 4 spears. Snap or cut off tough ends of asparagus spears. Cut bell pepper into 8 strips....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 lb) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 8 oz thinly sliced cooked ham 8 oz thinly sliced Swiss cheese 4 eggs 2 cups milk 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Preparation In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, arrange half of the bread slices, overlapping as needed....

Ingredients 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted and cooled 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup good-quality honey Preparation Stir together nuts and fruit; transfer to a 6-ounce jar. Top with honey. Related Video

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting 1/2 cup marshmallow creme 1 cup from 1 tub (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Chocolate Frosting 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons corn syrup 3 tablespoons from 1 tub (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Vanilla Frosting Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....

Ingredients 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz) 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup 1-inch slices asparagus 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (1 oz) Preparation Cook pasta directed on package, omitting salt and oil; drain....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons soy sauce 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb) 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon sugar 6 cups chopped Chinese (napa) cabbage or lettuce 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber 1 cup shredded carrots (1 1/2 medium) 1 jar (7 oz) baby corn, drained Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons vegetable oil and the soy sauce; brush on both sides of chicken....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon curry powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups 3/4-inch diced peeled russet potatoes 1 cup chopped yellow or red bell pepper (about 1 large) 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 7 oz each) 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chick peas, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup Cascadian Farm™ organic frozen peas, thawed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves Preparation Heat oven to 425°F....

Ingredients 2 ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed, cleaned 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt 2 zucchini, cut into chunks 1 medium onion, halved, thinly sliced 12 oz fresh peas, hulled 1 1/2 teaspoons Tuscan seasoning 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Cut kernels off ears of corn. In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add corn, zucchini, onion and peas....

Ingredients 1/2 batch Chocolate Cookie Dough 1/2 batch Basic Vanilla Cookie Dough 1 batch vanilla glaze from Vanilla and Citrus Glazes recipe Preparation Knead dough briefly to soften. Fill a cookie press with both kinds of dough, and fit with disk to make shapes. Squeeze cookies directly onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until firm, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool completely before dipping in the vanilla glaze. Let vanilla-glazed cookies set on a wire rack....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 medium carrots, shredded (1 1/2 cups) 2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 2 eggs 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup tomato pasta sauce, warmed Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook carrots, celery, bell pepper and onion in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles (4 oz) 1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak (1/2 inch thick), cut into 4 pieces 2 packages (8 oz each) fresh whole mushrooms, quartered 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed French onion soup 1/4 cup dry red wine (such as Burgundy) or nonalcoholic wine 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons tomato paste with basil, garlic and oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley...

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds medium golden beets, scrubbed 1 1/2 pounds fingerling or new potatoes, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts (optional) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives 1 to 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in top and middle. Place beets on a large piece of foil on a baking sheet. Fold foil around beets and crimp ends to form a packet....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish 1 1/2 pounds medium asparagus Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces small white button or wild mushrooms, such as Hon Shimeji 1 small Vidalia or Spanish onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges 1/2 loaf country-style white bread (10 ounces), crust on, cut into 3/4-by-1 1/2-by-1 1/2-inch pieces 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary...

Ingredients 1 lb uncooked thin sliced chicken breasts 7 tablespoons reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette dressing 1 medium zucchini (8 oz), cut lengthwise in half 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices 4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut in half 6 cups torn arugula 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Carefully brush oil on grill rack. Place chicken, zucchini and onion on grill over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice 1/4 cup fresh mint, thinly sliced Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 halved and thinly sliced large onion and 2 chopped garlic cloves; season with coarse salt and ground pepper....