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Ingredients 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cheese pumpkins (3 pounds each), halved and seeded Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 8 cups low-sodium canned chicken stock 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups fresh cranberries 1/4 cup sugar Zest of 1/2 lemon 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 10 fresh chestnuts, scored on one end 5 tablespoons unsalted butter...

Ingredients 1 bag (24 oz) purple potatoes (about 24 potatoes) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup sour cream 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 to 3 tablespoons milk Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Rub potatoes with olive oil; place on microwavable plate. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool slightly. Cut thin slice off both ends of potatoes....

Ingredients 4 bone-in chicken breast halves (10 to 12 ounces each) 1 pound carrots, peeled, halved, and cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch chunks 6 garlic cloves, quartered 1 medium red onion, halved, cut into 1/2-inch wedges coarse salt and ground pepper Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 cup pitted prunes, quartered lengthwise Best Couscous, for serving, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated linguine 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled (tail shells removed), deveined 1 container (7 oz) refrigerated basil pesto 2 cups frozen sweet peas (from 12-oz bag), thawed 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) Preparation Cook linguine as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water. Rinse linguine with hot water; cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the pesto over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink....

Ingredients 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Cook rice according to package instructions. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add garlic and shrimp, and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups quick-cooking polenta (not prepared) Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 large portobello mushrooms, stems trimmed to 1/2 inch 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound snap peas, trimmed Grated Parmesan, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a medium pot, bring 10 cups water to a boil over high. Slowly add polenta, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 box (4-serving size) white chocolate or vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 3 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original yogurt French vanilla 1/4 cup milk 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 medium firm bananas, chopped 3 tablespoons caramel topping Preparation Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray or line with nonstick foil....

Ingredients 2 cups plain yogurt 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 1/2 cup salted pistachios 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 ice cubes 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios Preparation Blend yogurt, water, ginger, salted pistachios, pepper, and ice cubes until smooth. Divide among glasses. Garnish with finely chopped pistachios. Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 cup whole blanched almonds (about 1 1/4 ounces) 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg yolk 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until light golden and fragrant, seven to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh blueberries, raspberries or strawberries or a combination 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup milk Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Rinse berries; pat dry. If using strawberries, stem and cut into 1/2-inch slices. In large bowl, toss berries with lemon peel and lemon juice....

Ingredients 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup warm water 3/4 cup buttermilk 3 tablespoons safflower oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups sugar 10 large egg whites 4 cups (8 sticks or 2 pounds) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro stems, plus 3/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves Zest and juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges 1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast, split and pounded to 1/2 inch thick 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 1/4 cups medium-grind bulgur 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth...

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 cup coarsely chopped onion (2 medium) 1 package (1.25 oz) chili seasoning mix 1 can (15.5 oz) red beans, drained 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 12 bags (1 1/4 oz each) corn chips 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (6 oz) 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce 3/4 cup sour cream, if desired Preparation In nonstick 4-quart Dutch oven, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (reserve fronds for garnish) 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 strips orange zest, 1/2-inch-wide Coarse salt 4 skinless, boneless cod fillets, (6 ounces each) Preparation In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted, plus more for casserole 1 recipe Cornbread, day old, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 loaf Pumpkin Challah, day old, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper 2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or low-sodium canned chicken broth, skimmed of fat...

Ingredients 2 ounces thickly sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves, plus more whole leaves for garnish 4 cups milk 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick-cooking polenta 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, or more to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or more to taste 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (optional) Preparation Place a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the bacon, and cook until crisp and golden, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (9 oz) 1 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix 1 cup water 1 cup butter, softened 4 eggs 1 box (4-serving size) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 oz cream cheese, softened 1 to 2 tablespoons milk 6 hard peppermint candies, finely crushed...

Ingredients 1/3 cup pine nuts 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed 1 pound Swiss chard, tough stems removed, leaves cut into thin strips 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper 1 pound gemelli, or other short pasta 3/4 cup raisins, plumped in boiling water and drained 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Preparation In a large skillet, toast pine nuts over medium-high heat, shaking the pan to toast evenly, 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 boxes (15 oz) Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/3 cups water 4 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla 6 eggs 2 cups whipping cream 1 container (8 oz) gluten-free mascarpone cheese 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur 1 tablespoon cold brewed coffee 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup coffee-flavored liqueur 1/8 teaspoon unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 1/2 lb boneless beef top sirloin, cut into 2 pieces 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh spinach leaves 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz) 1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Rub both sides of each piece of beef with garlic; sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning. Cover and grill beef over medium heat 9 to 11 minutes, turning once, until beef is of desired doneness....