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Ingredients One 16-ounce package whole-wheat penne, or other pasta 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, cut into slivers 1 small butternut squash (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/4 cup dry sherry 3 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat 3 ounces beet greens, from 1 bunch beets (or red or green Swiss chard), tough stems removed, cut into 1/2-inch strips...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups chopped onions (2 large) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), drained, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 bag (12 oz) frozen soy-protein burger crumbles 2 cups water 2 cans (14.5 oz each) chili-style diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed...

Ingredients Vegetable oil, cooking spray 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup sliced blanched almonds 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside. Bring sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Swirl pan to dissolve sugar. Wash down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming. Boil until sugar turns light amber, about 7 minutes....

Ingredients 4 to 5 slices white sandwich bread (about 4 ounces total), torn into large pieces 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 2 1/2 pounds Gala apples (about 6), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/3 cup packed light- or dark-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving (optional) 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice 1 cup water 1 boneless pork loin chop (4 oz), cut into thin bite-size strips 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ Light homestyle vegetable and rice soup 1 tablespoon stir-fry sauce 1 cup fresh snow pea pods 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, if desired Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, cook rice in water as directed on package, omitting butter....

Ingredients 6 cups cold water 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon allspice berries 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 3/4 pounds pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 16 medium jalapenos, or other hot peppers, cut in half lengthwise Spicy Molasses Glaze 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks Preparation Combine the water, sugar, salt, bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice, and garlic in a nonreactive bowl....

Ingredients 2 packages (12 oz each) refrigerated chopped butternut squash (5 cups) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs, separated 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Place squash in single layer in pan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1 1/4 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 crisp apples, such as Mutsu, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (1 lemon) 2 tablespoon lemon juice (1 lemon) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 6 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons Calvados or brandy...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 large yellow onion, diced medium 2 large carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 pound ground beef or lamb 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1 cup dark (porter) beer 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup frozen peas 1 large russet potato (3/4 pound), very thinly sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 10 tablespoons olive oil 1 small red onion, finely diced 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced 4 stalks celery, finely diced 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, drained and picked to remove shells 3/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Roasted Red-Pepper Dip for Crab Cakes...

Ingredients 1 container (8 oz) chive and onion cream cheese spread 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 2 bags (12 oz each) frozen roasted red potatoes, green beans & rosemary butter sauce 2 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave cream cheese spread and milk uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring halfway through, until mixture can be stirred to smooth consistency....

Ingredients 1 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon Indian Spice Mix 1 garlic clove 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground turmeric 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground cayenne pepper Pinch smoked sea salt or coarse sea salt Preparation In a high-speed blender, combine all the ingredients. Process until the outside of the blender container is warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a glass jar or bowl, cover, and let stand overnight. The next day the solids will have settled to the bottom of the container....

Ingredients 3 to 4 large daikon radishes (about 3 pounds) 1/2 pound lump crabmeat (1 cup) 1/2 cucumber, peeled and seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon mustard 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon chervil leaves, plus more for garnish Preparation Cut the daikon radishes into 1 1/4-inch cubes (make sure the bottom is cut evenly so the cube will sit flat)....

Ingredients 3 pounds boneless pork loin, tied at 2-inch intervals 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 large orange) 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pat pork dry with paper towels, rub all over with oil, and season with cumin, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper....

Ingredients 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (2/3 cup) 1 container (8 ounces) sharp Cheddar cold-pack cheese food 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Paprika 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 drops yellow food color, if desired 1 stick cinnamon Lemon leaf Vegetable oil Brown paper Crackers, if desired Preparation Mix blue cheese, cheese spread, cream cheese and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl with fork until blended....

Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 quart goat milk 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon corn syrup 1 1/2-inch cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon rum, brandy, or sweet sherry Preparation In a small bowl stir together baking soda with 1 tablespoon water until dissolved; set aside. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan add milk, sugar, corn syrup, and cinnamon. Place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until simmering. Remove pan from heat and stir in baking soda mixture....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Italian dressing 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed 12 cups loosely packed torn romaine lettuce 1 deli rotisserie chicken, meat removed from bone, thinly sliced 1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved 1 large cucumber, halved, seeded and sliced 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives 6 thin slices red onion, separated into rings, rinsed under cold water, patted dry 1 package (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)...

Ingredients 3 pounds assorted chiles and sweet peppers, such as cherry, Italian Roaster, Yellow Sunrise, bell, poblano, and Santa Fe Grande Extra-virgin olive oil, for tossing Coarse salt Preparation Heat a charcoal grill to medium-high. Toss chiles and peppers with oil; season with salt. Grill, turning often, until tender and charred in spots, 15 to 18 minutes. Rub between paper towels to peel skins. Related Video

Ingredients Cooked rice Skim milk (enough to cover rice by about half an inch) Honey to taste Cinnamon Preparation Heat cooked rice and skim milk together. Stir in honey to taste, and sprinkle with cinnamon (if desired, take some of the hot milk and whisk briskly to “foam,” then pour over top). Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups self-rising cornmeal 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ self-rising flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs, slightly beaten Vegetable oil for deep frying Preparation In medium bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, garlic powder and onion. Add buttermilk and eggs; stir well. In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375°F. Carefully drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil....