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Ingredients 1 3/4 pounds green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large shallots, thinly sliced (1/2 cup) 3/4 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock 2 teaspoons cornstarch 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 1/8 inch thick 1/3 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch beans until tender, about 6 minutes....

Ingredients 8 soft hoagie buns (6 to 7 inch), split 3/4 cup creamy Dijon mustard-mayonnaise spread 8 slices (1 3/4 oz each) provolone or mozzarella cheese, each cut into 4 pieces 1/2 lb thinly sliced salami or summer sausage 1 lb thinly sliced cooked turkey or chicken 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 8 (12x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Spread cut sides of buns with mustard-mayonnaise spread....

Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in sugar and lemon peel. Gradually stir in flour. Cover; refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Heat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls....

Ingredients 1/2 lb ground turkey 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs 1 egg 1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package) 1 clove finely chopped garlic 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cup finely diced seeded jalapeño chile (or green bell pepper) 1 clove finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth 1 cup canned Muir Glen™ Organic Diced Tomatoes Fire Roasted...

Ingredients 9 lemons, preferably Meyer 3 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces 1/2 cup heavy cream Pinch of salt Preparation Using a paring knife, trim the tip end from a lemon so the fruit sits level. Cut stem end 1/4 of the way down lemon (or cut in a decorative pattern). Repeat process with 7 more lemons. Hold a cut and trimmed lemon over a sieve set over a liquid-measuring cup....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped 10 oz Mozzarella cheese, cubed (2 cups) Preparation In large bowl, mix vinegar, oil, basil and parsley with whisk. Stir in tomatoes and cheese; toss gently. Related Video

Ingredients 6 large eggs 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of ground nutmeg Pinch of salt Grated zest of 1 orange 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 6 croissants, preferably day-old 1/2 cup orange marmalade, plus more for serving if desired 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving if desired...

Ingredients 2 cups pear nectar, chilled 1/4 cup honey 1 cup brandy, if desired 2 bottles (25.4 oz each) sparkling apple cider (6 1/2 cups), chilled 1 bottle (1 liter) club soda (4 1/4 cups), chilled Apple slices, if desired Preparation In large punch bowl, stir together pear nectar, honey and brandy. Stir in sparkling apple cider and club soda. Garnish with apple slices. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 lb. thinly sliced pastrami (from deli) 1/3 cup chive and onion cream cheese spread (from 8-oz. container) 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), drained, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips Fresh rosemary, if desired Preparation Spread each pastrami slice with cream cheese spread. Top each with roasted pepper piece at one edge. Starting at roasted pepper edge, roll up each tightly. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm....

Ingredients 8 eggs 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 ounces) 1 medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives Preparation Beat eggs, cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until well blended; set aside. Melt butter in ovenproof 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes (yellow or red) Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Sicilian Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Spread tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tomatoes are wrinkled and just starting to burst, about 10 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 1 fresh or thawed frozen whole turkey (10 to 12 pounds) 1 stalk celery, cut into large pieces 2 dried bay leaves 2 medium carrots, cut into large pieces 2 medium onions, quartered 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, such as Bell’s Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove neck and giblets from turkey cavity; set aside. Rinse turkey inside and out under cold running water; pat dry with paper towels....

Ingredients 1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium) 3 egg whites 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups....

Ingredients 6 large ripe peaches, peeled and pitted, thickly sliced (about 6 cups) 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish....

Ingredients 1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1/2 lb bulk mild Italian pork sausage 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium stalk celery, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley...

Ingredients 1 pkg (8 oz) rotini pasta 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb) 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3/4 cup sliced zucchini or yellow summer squash 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes 1 jar (4 1/2 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on pkg....

Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 1/3 cup jalapeno jelly Preparation In a food processor, pulse to combine flour, salt, and spices. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cheddar; process until dough starts to hold together....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup finely crumbled blue cheese (1 oz) 1/4 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons Frank’s™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce 1/3 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs Blue cheese dressing, if desired Celery sticks, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan with cooking spray. Flatten each chicken breast to about 1/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 10 large egg whites 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 pounds (8 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons, room temperature 24 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled Preparation Combine egg whites and sugar in the heatproof bowl of a standing mixer; set over a saucepan of simmering water, whisking (by hand) until sugar dissolves and mixture registers 160 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 5 minutes. Transfer bowl to mixer, and whisk on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and mixture is cool, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch chunks 2 tablespoons unsalted butter All-purpose flour, for dusting Easy Chocolate Crust 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups pecan halves 2 tablespoons fresh or dried lavender, for garnish (optional) 1 cup whipped cream, or creme fraiche Preparation Combine sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer 2 minutes, stirring occasionally....