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Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for dish 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted macadamia nuts (about 4 ounces) 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons maple sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 3 tablespoons heavy cream Preparation Butter an 8-inch square baking dish; line with parchment, allowing a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup cocoa nibs Coarse sanding sugar Preparation Sift together flour, cocoa, salt, espresso powder, and cinnamon into a large bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle; mix on medium until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 4 cups Honey Nut Cheerios™ cereal 1 cup salted peanuts 1 cup raisins 1 cup chocolate chips Preparation In large bowl or resealable food-storage plastic bag, stir all ingredients. Store in airtight container. Related Video

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut in pieces 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water Preparation Place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor, and process for a few seconds to combine. Add the butter, and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. With the machine running, add the ice water in a slow, steady stream, through the feed tube, just until the dough holds together....

Ingredients 1 cup low-fat milk 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter 1 ripe banana, cut into thirds 1 cup ice Preparation Blend milk, espresso powder, peanut butter, banana, and ice. Related Video

Ingredients 2 pounds shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, halved if large 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 sprigs fresh rosemary Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 Pacific cod or halibut fillets (6 to 8 ounces each) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss mushrooms with 2 tablespoons olive oil and rosemary; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and browned, tossing occasionally, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces) 1/2 cup water 1 egg 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, 1 cup of the cheese, the water and egg; set aside. In ovenproof 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain....

Ingredients 1 fresh beef brisket (not corned beef), 2 to 3 lb, trimmed of fat 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, cut in half 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup Mexican beer 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, sliced (3 cups) 16 tacos shells from 2 boxes (4....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or freeze-dried chives 1 1/4 cups sour cream 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted About 1/4 cup poppy seed, sesame seed or coarse salt Preparation Heat oven to 450°. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs....

Ingredients Non-stick cooking spray 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for sifting 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 4 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in center. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray; line pan with two crisscrossed rectangles of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides....

Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup firm butter or margarine 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup milk 1 egg 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) chopped rhubarb 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons hot water...

Ingredients 3/4 ounce gin 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup Champagne Preparation Shake the first three ingredients over ice and strain into a champagne flute. Top with chilled champagne and garnish with one maraschino cherry. Related Video

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 3/4 cups sliced blanched almonds 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 4 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Whipped cream, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut a piece of wax or parchment paper to fit the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan. Coat pan with nonstick spray, place prepared paper round in bottom of pan, and spray paper....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1 bunch medium or thick asparagus, tough ends trimmed, stalks sliced into 1 1/2-inch lengths 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and mushrooms, and saute just until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Butter-flavor cooking spray 1 (6-inch) balanced carb whole wheat tortilla 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon grated orange peel, if desired 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries About 1 cup fat-free whipped cream topping (from aerosol can) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In sandwich-size resealable food-storage plastic bag, combine 2 teaspoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 3 cups) 1 medium red onion, halved lengthwise and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 cups) 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano, plus whole leaves for garnish Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 4 3/4 cups blueberries (about 1 1/2 pounds), picked over and rinsed 3/4 cup sweet white wine, such as Sauternes, Riesling, or Gewurztraminer 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine sugar with 2 cups water; bring to a boil over high heat. Add blueberries, wine, and lemon zest; return to a simmer....

Ingredients 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream Preparation Place chocolate in a medium bowl. In a saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Let cool until thick yet pourable, 2 to 3 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup) 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 4 eggs, separated 1/2 cup sugar 1 package (2 1/2 oz) hazelnuts (filberts), finely chopped, toasted (2/3 cup) 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup whipping cream or hazelnut-flavored nondairy liquid creamer Whole or chopped hazelnuts, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F....

Ingredients 4 slices whole wheat bread 2 cans (5 oz each) chunk light tuna in water, drained 3 tablespoons Mountain High™ whole milk plain yoghurt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced 1 medium vine-on tomato, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) Preparation Move oven rack 4 to 6 inches from broiler. Set oven control to broil....