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Ingredients 8 slices white or wheat sandwich bread 12 slices American cheese 2 slices white Cheddar cheese 1 Fruit by the Foot™ Berry Tie-Dye™ fruit-flavored snack (from a variety pack box) 8 pieces dark-colored Fruit Gushers™ fruit-flavored snack Preparation Use small knife or kitchen scissors to cut minion shape from each bread slice, discarding edges of bread. Place 1 American cheese slice on each piece of bread. Cut 4 of the remaining American cheese slices in half....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked ditalini (short tubes) pasta 4 slices bacon 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2/3 cup milk 2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots, thawed, well drained 1 can (12 oz) solid white tuna in water, drained, flaked 1 can (7 oz) whole kernel corn, drained 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2...

Ingredients 1 cup kalamata or nicoise olives, pitted 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed 3 oil-cured anchovy fillets Zest and juice of half a lemon Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, (optional) 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 baguette, sliced into rounds and toasted Preparation Coarsely chop olives, garlic, capers, anchovies, and lemon zest on parchment-covered cutting board....

Ingredients 3 medium red bell peppers 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons warm water Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 loaf ciabatta (1 pound, about 6 inches wide) 1/2 cup prepared black-olive paste 4 ounces fresh goat cheese 8 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained 6 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced 4 ounces spicy salami, thinly sliced 2 cups loosely packed mixed fresh herbs, such as basil, cilantro, or parsley Preparation Heat grill to (or a grill pan over) high, or preheat broiler....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons crushed pretzels 3 apples, halved and cored Preparation Blend butter and flour with brown sugar. Stir in pretzels. Scatter over apple halves. Bake at 375 degrees until apples are soft and topping is crisp, 35 to 40 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons sugar 3 large Anjou or Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, quartered, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 8 ounces sour cream or creme fraiche 1 teaspoon light-brown crystal sugar, for garnish (optional) Preparation Melt the butter and sugar in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently until sugar begins to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Add the pears and rosemary, raise heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are browned and caramelized all over, 3 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds small beets, scrubbed well 1/2 cup rice-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons firmly packed light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon caraway seeds Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap beets in aluminum foil, and place on a baking sheet. Bake until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand until just warm. Slip skins from beets, and slice beets into wedges....

Ingredients 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo 1/2 cup ketchup 8 garlic cloves, chopped 2 teaspoons dried oregano Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 3 pounds), excess fat trimmed 16 corn tortillas (6-inch), lightly toasted Avocado-Red Onion Relish Corn-and-Tomato Salsa Cilantro-Lime Crema Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, stir together chiles, ketchup, 1 cup water, garlic, oregano, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 diced orange bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed 1 thinly sliced scallion 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Coarse salt Ground pepper 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar (1 ounce) 1/4 cup fresh prepared salsa 1/2 pitted and diced avocado 2 6-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas, warmed according to package instructions Preparation In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 6 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg yolk 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup hazelnuts (filberts), toasted, skins removed and nuts ground (6 tablespoons) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup strawberry or raspberry preserves Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 8 medium (about 3 inch) jalapeño chiles, halved lengthwise, seeded 1/2 cup fat-free cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container) 1/4 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (1 oz) 2 medium green onions, finely chopped (2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon cooked real bacon pieces or bits (from 3-oz jar) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place chile halves, cut sides up, on cookie sheet....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2/3 cup uncooked regular brown rice 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, cut into thin bite-size strips 2 cups frozen sugar snap peas 2 tablespoons water Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water, the salt and thyme to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low....

Ingredients 4 Bosc pears 1 1/2 cups dry red wine 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 dried bay leaf Peel from 1 lemon Preparation Peel 4 Bosc pears, leaving stem intact. In a saucepan just large enough to hold pears on their sides, bring to a boil 4 cups water, 1 1/2 cups dry red wine, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, 1 dried bay leaf, and peel of 1 lemon....

Ingredients 3/4 pound large peeled and deveined frozen shrimp (about 24), thawed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 5 ounces crusty bread, cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups) 1 hard-cooked egg yolk, mashed 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 2 large hearts romaine lettuce, leaves separated...

Ingredients Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound butter beans, shelled 1 pound sugar snap peas 3 tablespoons walnut oil, or more to taste 12 medium leeks, quartered lengthwise and well rinsed 1/2 cup fresh chervil leaves 1/2 ounce pea shoots (optional) 3 cups (1 to 2 ounces) baby sorrel, spinach, or dandelion leaves Preparation Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil, and prepare an ice bath....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded taco-seasoned cheese blend (8 oz) 1 package (14 oz) prebaked original Italian pizza crust (12 inch) 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Sprinkle cheese evenly over pizza crust. Top with remaining ingredients. Place pizza on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is crisp and cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut (2 2/3 cups, loosely packed) 2 pints vanilla ice cream, slightly softened Preparation With an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and salt until smooth. Mix in flour, then coconut, beating until a dough forms. Transfer to a piece of waxed paper; pat into a rectangular log, about 3 inches wide and 6 inches long....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, halved and sliced 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup rolled oats 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, florets separated, stems peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion, and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add nutmeg; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in broth, 1 1/2 cups water, oats, and broccoli....

Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise, peeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread squash in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden and tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven....

Ingredients 1 small head green cabbage, halved, cored, and very thinly sliced (8 cups) 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed, halved, cored, and very thinly sliced (2 cups) 3 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated (1 1/2 cups) 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 2 shallots, peeled and chopped (1/2 cup) 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 cup golden raisins Freshly ground pepper...