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Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 medium pears, peeled, sliced (about 1 2/3 cups) 1/2 cup raspberries 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/3 cups milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg Preparation In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat all topping ingredients except pears and raspberries over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and boils....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 6 cups pineapple juice, chilled 1 cup lime juice 2 liters sparkling water, chilled Lime slice, if desired Preparation Mix sugar and juices in large plastic or glass pitcher. Pour half of mixture into another pitcher. Just before serving, stir sparkling water into juice mixture. Serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, halved 4 garlic cloves, skin on 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves Lime wedges, for serving Preparation Place potatoes and garlic on a large double layer of foil, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Fold foil around potatoes and crimp edges to form a packet. Grill directly over heat source, rotating packet often, until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo (seeded for less heat if desired) Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 cups Easy Pork Shoulder 8 corn tortillas, warmed Lime wedges, chopped avocado, chopped raw white onion, fresh cilantro, and salsas, for serving Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic, onion, and chiles; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup walnuts 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 2 ripe but firm pears, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice 6 tablespoons cider vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 4 whole cloves 1/4 cup golden raisins Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread walnuts in a single layer on a small rimmed baking sheet, and toast until fragrant and browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool, and roughly chop....

Ingredients 1 box (17.8 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme triple chunk brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies 1 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting 9 Reese’s peanut butter cups miniatures, unwrapped, coarsely chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan....

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 5 egg yolks 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups whipping (heavy) cream 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rum or 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 1/4 teaspoon rum extract 2 to 3 teaspoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter with spoon....

Ingredients 1 bag (28 oz) frozen potatoes with onions and peppers 1 bag (7 oz ) frozen cooked salad shrimp 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 can (18.5 oz ) Progresso™ Traditional New England clam chowder 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Layer potatoes, shrimp and cheese in baking dish....

Ingredients 8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch; from 8.2-oz package) 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety) 1/2 cup sour cream 1 to 2 tablespoons milk 2 1/2 cups shredded lettuce 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)...

Ingredients 5 tablespoons coarse sea salt 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Place all ingredients in a spice grinder. Grind until a powder is formed. Related Video

Ingredients 1 package (6 oz) white chocolate baking bars, chopped 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ vanilla cake mix 3 eggs, separated 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup milk chocolate chips (6 oz) 1 package (6 oz) white chocolate baking bars, chopped 1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup fresh raspberries Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 3 cups wild rice Salt 4 blood oranges, or navel oranges 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 scallions, cut into 1/8-inch rounds 1 cup dried cranberries 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped (1/2 cup) Preparation Cook wild rice in a large pot of salted boiling water until just tender, about 40 minutes. Drain in a colander....

Ingredients 1/2 cup baby spinach or whole parsley leaves 2 small beets, sliced Sliced celery 1/2 cup cooked lentils 2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled 1 tablespoon toasted walnuts, chopped 1 tablespoon Healthy Classic Vinaigrette Preparation Combine all ingredients. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 bunches broccoli (about 3 1/4 pounds), stems and florets chopped separately into 1/2-inch pieces 7 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup skim milk 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated or crumbled (about 1/2 cup) 8 thin slices crusty baguette Preparation Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot but not smoking....

Ingredients 5 medium leeks (about 1 1/2 pounds), white and light-green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium all-purpose potatoes (about 12 ounces), peeled and cut into matchsticks (1 inch long by 1/4 inch wide) 1 celery root (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into matchsticks (1 inch long by 1/4 inch wide) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste...

Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 3 cups cake flour, (not self-rising) 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup 1 percent milk 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 7 ounces fat-free sweetened condensed milk 6 ounces fat-free evaporated milk 12 ounces light whipped topping Fresh fruit such as kiwi, tangerine, and pineapple, for serving (optional)...

Ingredients 1 zucchini 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon thinly sliced lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper 1 pound chicken cutlets Handful of chopped toasted almonds Handful of fresh parsley 1 loaf Italian bread Romaine lettuce Preparation Slice 1 zucchini into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Combine with 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon thinly sliced lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons each fresh lemon juice and olive oil....

Ingredients 8 cups popped microwave popcorn (from 3-oz bag) 5 cups Cheerios™ cereal 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup honey 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large bowl, mix popcorn, cereal, peanuts and raisins; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup, honey, butter and cinnamon to boiling....

Ingredients 4 very sweet and juicy clementines Freshly cracked black peppercorns, for sprinkling Preparation Place the clementines on a small plate and pass, along with a small dish of cracked black peppercorns. Serve with cafe au lait. Related Video

Ingredients 6 cups macadamia nuts 1 one-pound box graham crackers 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups packed sweetened shredded coconut Caramel for Cookies Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread macadamia nuts on a baking sheet, and bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Set baking sheet on a wire rack to cool. Line an 11-by-18-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Using a food processor or rolling pin, finely crush graham crackers....