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Ingredients 1 package (15.5 oz) creme-filled golden sandwich cookies 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 package (16 oz) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped candied orange peel Preparation Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In food processor, place cookies. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off pulses, until consistency of fine crumbs. In large bowl, mix cookie crumbs, cream cheese and grated orange peel until well blended and mixture forms a dough-like consistency....

Ingredients 1/3 cup whole almonds 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for pans 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, for pans 3 large eggs, separated 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar Pinch of salt Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let almonds cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 large baking potato 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower 3/4 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped 1 can (14 ounces) chopped tomatoes with juice 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons paprika Coarse salt 4 flour tortillas (10-inch) 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded 1/4 cup grated Monterey Jack 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional) 1 lime, plus wedges for garnish...

Ingredients 8 slices Italian bread, 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup basil pesto 1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked deli roast beef 4 slices (1 oz each) mozzarella cheese Pasta sauce, warmed, if desired Preparation Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on unbuttered side of 4 bread slices; place buttered sides down in 12-inch skillet or grill pan. Top with beef, cheese and remaining bread slices, buttered sides up....

Ingredients 1 lb trout or other medium-firm fish fillets, about 3/4 inch thick 1/4 cup buttermilk or fat-free (skim) milk 1 egg white, slightly beaten 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal 1/3 cup Progresso™ plain dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning Butter-flavored cooking spray Lemon wedges, if desired Preparation Move oven rack to position slightly above middle of oven. Heat oven to 500°F. Remove and discard skin from fish. Cut fish into 2x1 1/2-inch pieces....

Ingredients 1 bag (10 ounces) ready-to-eat baby spinach 12 ounces sliced Canadian-style bacon, cut in half 8 ounces Gouda cheese, sliced 2 medium fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced 1/2 cup honey Dijon dressing Preparation Arrange spinach on 4 plates. Top with bacon, cheese and peaches. Drizzle with dressing. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups mini pretzel twists 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg 3/4 cup butterscotch chips 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In resealable food-storage plastic bag, place 1 cup of the pretzels; seal bag, and coarsely crush with rolling pin. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter, egg and crushed pretzels with spoon until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ dark chocolate cake mix 1 cup water 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired, finely ground 4 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped 2 cups whipping cream 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan.) Spray two 9-inch cake pans with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 1 pound semisweet chocolate 3/4 cup assorted roasted and raw nuts, such as cashews, macadamias, pecans, walnuts, and hazelnuts, roughly chopped Preparation Cover a heating pad with a kitchen towel, and set pad to lowest setting. Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper, and set aside. Using a sharp knife, shave chocolate. In a medium glass bowl, heat two-thirds of the chocolate in microwave at 30 percent power for 1 minute....

Ingredients 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice Pinch of coarse salt Preparation In a medium bowl, stir together sugar, lemon and orange juices, and salt. Thin with additional juice if necessary (glaze should be consistency of heavy cream). Related Video

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Grated peel of 1 lemon Grated peel of 1 lime Grated peel of 1 orange 1 cup boiling water 7 1/2 teaspoons Jell-O™ lime-flavored gelatin 7 1/2 teaspoons Jell-O™ orange-flavored gelatin 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon lemon extract...

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ self-rising white cornmeal mix 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups frozen corn (from 25-oz bag), thawed 2 cups plain yogurt 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 3 eggs, slightly beaten Additional chopped fresh chives, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12 (6-oz) ramekins (individual baking dishes) with butter....

Ingredients 1 English cucumber or 3 Kirby cucumbers, halved lenghwise, seeded, thinly sliced 4 large radishes (about 6 ounces), thinly sliced Zest and juice of 1 lemon 6 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, plus more sprigs, torn, for garnish 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 garlic clove, crushed with the flat side of a large knife Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, well drained 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon tahini 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 pita (pocket) breads, each cut into 8 wedges Preparation Reserve 2 tablespoons tomatoes for garnish. In food processor, place remaining tomatoes and all remaining ingredients except pita bread....

Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt 1/4 cup chopped cucumber 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz) 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped...

Ingredients Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar 3 tablespoons chili powder 4 slabs pork spareribs (about 2 1/4 pounds each) 1 1/2 cups Tangy Barbecue Sauce Safflower oil, for brushing Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix together 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, the sugar, and chili powder. Rub seasoning evenly over both sides of ribs. Transfer ribs, bone side down and slightly overlapping, to 2 rimmed baking sheets....

Ingredients 1/4 cup apple jelly 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon ginger 1 (1-lb.) fully cooked center-cut ham steak (1/2 inch thick) Preparation Heat grill. In small saucepan, combine all ingredients except ham steak. Cook over low heat until jelly is melted, stirring occasionally. When ready to grill, oil grill rack. Place ham steak on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb ground pork 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 1 egg 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups "00" flour, plus more as needed 1 1/2 cups semolina flour Kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and serving Preparation On a clean work surface or in a large bowl, combine both flours and 1 teaspoon salt. Make a well in center; add 1 cup warm water and oil. Using a fork and whisking outward from the center of well, gradually incorporate flour mixture into liquid until a ragged dough forms....

Ingredients 3 pounds Indio mandarinquats, half cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, half cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips, seeded 2 lemons, thinly sliced, seeded, slices quartered 2 vanilla beans, split and scraped, pods reserved for another use 1 1/2 quarts cold water Sugar Preparation Bring fruit, peels, and water to a boil in a large saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover, and let cool. Refrigerate for 8 hours (or up to 1 day)....