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Ingredients 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shortening 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar 5 egg whites 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/4 cups milk 1 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate) 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting 6 tablespoons pomegranate seeds Fresh mint sprigs, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups, grease and flour muffin cups, or spray with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup cherry-flavored sweetened dried cranberries 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons whipping cream 3/4 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat flour, oats and powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until mixed....

Ingredients 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 pound mascarpone cheese, room temperature 5 large whole eggs, plus 1 large egg yolk 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon Stewed Rhubarb, chilled...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 can (20 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1 cup juice reserved 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 papaya or mango, peeled, seeded and cut into pieces...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons coriander seed 2 teaspoons cumin seed 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Preparation Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add coriander and cumin. Toast seeds, tossing constantly, until fragrant. Transfer to spice grinder. Add cayenne, turmeric, and cinnamon. Pulse to combine. Use immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 2 2/3 cups water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon salt, if desired 2/3 cup milk 2 cups Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes 1 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety) 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips Guacamole, if desired Sour cream, if desired Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation Set oven control to broil. In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and salt to boiling....

Ingredients 3- to 3 1/2-pound cut-up broiler-fryer chicken, skin removed if desired 3/4 cup zesty Italian dressing 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 medium orange bell pepper, cut into 8 pieces 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 8 pieces 1 medium sweet onion (such as Bermuda, Maui, Spanish or Walla Walla), cut into 16 thin wedges 4 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, thinly sliced or coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or parsley...

Ingredients One 3-pound salmon fillet, skinless, small bones removed 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped dill, tarragon, or chives (optional) 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup heavy cream 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Prepare fillet; starting at thick edge, slice fillet so that it opens like a book (be careful not to cut all the way through the opposite side)....

Ingredients 1 bag (1 lb) dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 smoked ham hock or 1 cup chopped smoked ham 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) 1 can (10 to 14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained 1 dried bay leaf Salt to taste 6 cups hot cooked white rice...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 teaspoons orange juice 1/4 cup flaked coconut Citrus peel cutouts, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup sugar, the milk, vanilla and salt with spoon....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups warm water 2 envelopes active dry yeast (each 1 scant tablespoon) 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, melted 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 3 large eggs Finely grated zest of 2 oranges, plus juice of 1 orange (about 1/3 cup) 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface Vegetable oil, for bowl 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Cooking spray, for tins Preparation Place the water in the bowl of an electric mixer; sprinkle with yeast....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon water Salt and pepper Preparation In a small bowl, stir together parsley, olive oil, Parmesan, and water; season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) rotini pasta 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup Italian dressing 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 ounces) 5 roma (plum) tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 large cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium red onion, chopped...

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 bottle (1 oz) red food color 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting 12 large orange fruit gumdrops 6 rolls chewy fruit snack, any flavor (from 4.5-oz box) 12 small green gumdrops, cut in half...

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked instant rice 1 loaf (8 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese (2 cups) 2 cups packaged shredded carrots 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/3 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease square pan, 8x8x2 inches. Make rice as directed on package. Mix rice, cheese, carrots, onions, eggs and milk in pan....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, quartered 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss potatoes, oil, and rosemary on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread out potatoes in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring once halfway through cooking, until potatoes are golden brown and crisp outside and tender inside, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons Caramel Sauce, plus more for glass 4 scoops premium vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons toasted pecans, plus more finely chopped for garnish Pinch of sea salt, preferably Maldon, plus more for garnish Preparation Drizzle inside of two glasses with caramel sauce; set aside. Place ice cream, milk, pecans, caramel, and sea salt in the jar of a blender; blend until smooth. Pour into prepared glasses; garnish with pecans and sea salt....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup coarsely chopped natural almonds 1 pound frozen snap beans, such as Romano, thawed and halved (if desired) Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add bacon and almonds and cook until bacon is crisp and almonds are toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon and almonds to a small bowl and drain all but 2 teaspoons fat from skillet....

Ingredients 1 spatchcocked chicken Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 unpeeled garlic cloves, smashed 1 pint cherry tomatoes, pierced with a pairing knife 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn Preparation Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Season chicken with coarse salt and ground pepper and place, breast side up, in a pan along with garlic cloves. With the tip of a paring knife, pierce the cherry tomatoes....

Ingredients 2 cups strawberries, cut in half 2 cups raspberries 1 cup blueberries 4 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup pomegranate juice 1 package (1 3/4 oz) powdered fruit pectin Preparation In large bowl, mash berries with potato masher (or process in food processor until slightly chunky, not pureed) to make 2 1/2 cups crushed berries. Add sugar; mix well. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. In 1-quart saucepan, mix juice and pectin until pectin is dissolved....