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Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 leek (white and light green parts only), halved and thinly sliced, then well washed Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 bunch (1 pound) asparagus, tough ends removed, thinly sliced on the diagonal 4 large eggs 1 1/4 cups half-and-half Ground nutmeg Our Favorite Pie Crust, fitted into a 9-inch pie plate, well chilled 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (4 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position....

Ingredients 3 pounds fresh blackberries 4 1/2 cups sugar Zest of 1 lemon, plus 4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Pinch of coarse salt 1 or 2 dried bay leaves 1 or 2 dried bay leaves Preparation Place a few small plates in the freezer. Stir together berries, sugar, lemon zest and juice, salt, and bay leaves in a large, heavy stockpot. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and mashing lightly with a potato masher....

Ingredients 11 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 3/8 sticks), softened, plus more for bowl, plus 5 tablespoons melted 1 envelope (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons warm water (105 degrees to 110 degrees) 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for surface and pin 2 teaspoons salt 2 pounds sweet onions, such as Rio (1 1/2 pounds cut into 1/4-inch slices, 1/2 pound finely chopped) 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Preparation Butter a 9-inch cake pan using 1 tablespoon softened butter....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar Coarse salt 2 large acorn squashes (about 1 pound each), halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch wedges Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combinebutter, sugar, and 2 teaspoonssalt in a large bowl.Add squashes, and toss tocoat. Spread onto 2 bakingsheets. Roast, turning occasionally,until caramelized,about 45 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 4 shallots, sliced thin 3 medium bulbs celeriac 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Freshly grated nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup freshly grated Gruyere cheese 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 1 1/2-quart gratin dish. Scatter shallots over bottom of dish. Trim celeriac by cutting off bottom and top, then cutting off thick outer layer with a sharp knife....

Ingredients 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups half-and-half or milk 1 package (16 oz) shelf-stable gnocchi 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup shredded Muenster cheese (2 oz) 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 large plum (Roma) tomato, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon olive oil Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into very thin slices 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons paprika 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1/2 cup ready-to-serve chicken broth 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream Hot cooked wide egg noodles, if desired Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons coarse white sparkling sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine cookie mix and five-spice powder until blended. Stir in butter and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in almonds. Roll dough into 36 (1-inch) balls. Dip one side of each ball into coarse sugar....

Ingredients 9 or 10 slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread 1/2 cup basil pesto 2 cups finely shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz) 1 package (12 oz) refrigerated chunk-style imitation crabmeat 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain* 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 8 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 6 large white potatoes, peeled and cut into medium chunks Pinch of salt 1 cup heavy cream or milk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Freshly ground pepper to taste Preparation Put potato chunks in a large saucepan over high heat and cover with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeño chiles 1/2 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese (2 oz) 1/3 cup milk 1 egg Progresso™ Southwest Style white chicken chili with beans, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease or spray bottom of 8-inch cast-iron skillet. Heat skillet in oven about 10 minutes or until hot. (Or an 8-inch square pan can be used; no preheating required in oven....

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel (1 medium) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 containers (8 oz each) mascarpone cheese, room temperature 1 cup whipping cream 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 packages (7.1 oz each) ladyfingers 3 cups mixed fresh berries, rinsed Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat, granulated sugar, water, lemon peel and lemon juice to boiling. Boil until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped pecans, if desired 12 vanilla caramels 1 tablespoon milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Mix sugar, shortening, vanilla and eggs in medium bowl. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 4 slices (1 oz each) American cheese, cut into quarters 8 slices white bread, toasted, crusts trimmed, cut into quarters 16 thin slices plum (Roma) tomatoes (2 small), if desired 16 thin hamburger-style dill pickle slices, if desired Ketchup, if desired Mustard, if desired Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup light corn syrup 3/4 cup heavy cream 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon dried lavender 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel Preparation Heat sugar, water, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, 3 to 4 minutes. Bring to a boil, and cook, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming, until medium amber, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 1 tablespoon cold water 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, pecans and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in 1/4 cup butter and 1 egg until crumbly....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely ground graham cracker crumbs (12 crackers) 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 7 large eggs, 3 whole, 4 separated 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons) 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup...

Ingredients 4 large egg whites 1 cup sugar Pinch of cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pint ice cream Preparation Preheat oven to 175 degrees. Put egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a heatproof mixer bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until egg whites are warm to the touch and sugar is dissolved (test by rubbing the mixture between your fingers), about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 cups hot water 1/2 cup milk 1 box Hamburger Helper™ lasagna 2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ 25% less sodium taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz pkg) 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 cup frozen corn 3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese blend (4 oz) Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch processed baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 cup butter 6 oz Mexican chocolate (from 18.6-oz box), chopped 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, cinnamon and red pepper; set aside....