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Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 small onion, chopped 2 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced diagonally 10 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 6 ounces snow peas, strings removed and halved crosswise 2 cups cooked basmati rice 2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Preparation In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm 1 teaspoon oil....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked penne pasta (9 oz) 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (5 oz) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons sherry or dry white wine, if desired 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3/4 cup shredded Fontina or Swiss cheese (3 oz) 1 lb cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen...

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups water 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 1 box (7.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ Deluxe loaded au gratin potatoes 1 1/4 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1/2 lb Canadian bacon slices, cut into strips 1 box (9 oz) frozen sugar snap peas, thawed, drained Preparation In 10-inch deep-sided nonstick skillet, heat water and butter to boiling over medium-high heat. Stir in potato slices from mix; return to boiling. Boil 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons hot water 7 saffron threads 1 teaspoon gluten-free curry powder 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 4 chicken breasts (4 oz each) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup uncooked basmati rice, rinsed thoroughly in fine mesh strainer 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas, cooked as directed on bag 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. boneless beef round steak (1/2 inch thick), cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 4 (8-oz.) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 (15.25-oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed 1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 2 tablespoons chili powder Preparation In 4 to 5-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover; cook on Low setting for 8 to 9 hours....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds (optional) 1 pound best-quality bittersweet chocolate 1 cup heavy cream Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place almonds, if using, on a baking sheet, and toast until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Use a serrated knife to finely chop chocolate. Place in a heat-proof bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Pour directly over chopped chocolate, stirring to fully incorporate....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup red candied cherries, coarsely chopped Preparation Grease 8-inch square pan with butter. In 2-quart heavy saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup, sour cream, 2 tablespoons butter and the salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cook, stirring occasionally, to 234°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water; remove from heat....

Ingredients 8 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, and quartered 1 cup apple cider 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a wide, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and cook over medium heat, stirring often with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching, for 25 to 30 minutes, until the apples are broken down. Break apart the large pieces with the back of the spoon....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, halved and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick wedges 1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced lengthwise 1 green bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced lengthwise Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Reserved Chili-Rubbed Skirt Steak, very thinly sliced, or or 1 1/2 pounds cooked skirt steak 4 crusty Italian hero rolls (about 3 ounces each), split in half horizontally, insides torn out to form a hollow...

Ingredients 3/4 pound unsliced bologna, finely chopped (3 cups) 6 ounces American cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups) 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 4 large honey-wheat steak or sandwich buns (4 1/2 inches each), split 16 small wheat turkey buns (3 inches each), split 20 small leaf lettuce leaves 1 pitted ripe olive, cut in half 1 piece red bell pepper Preparation Mix bologna, cheese, relish and mayonnaise....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) long fusilli (corkscrew) pasta or spaghetti 1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup Italian dressing 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 3 medium bell peppers, cut into bite-size pieces 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, if desired Preparation Heat 4 quarts water (salted if desired) to boiling in 6-quart Dutch oven....

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 2 to 3 teaspoons wasabi powder or paste 3 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup sliced green onions Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place salmon, skin side down, on cookie sheet....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups buttermilk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1/2 teaspoon for griddle 1 cup fresh blueberries (optional) Preparation Heat griddle to 375 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add eggs, buttermilk, and 4 tablespoons butter; whisk to combine....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 small yellow onion, diced small 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 small whole-wheat or multigrain flour tortillas, warmed or lightly toasted 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (3 ounces) 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced 1 cup packed shredded romaine lettuce Pickled Jalapenos, for serving...

Ingredients 2 quarts oil for frying 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 packages (1 lb each) chicken drummettes 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup red pepper sauce 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375°F. In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix flour, paprika, red pepper, and salt....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 cups cubed sourdough bread 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 cups small fresh broccoli florets 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from a jar) 1 container (10 oz) refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons dry sherry Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In medium bowl, drizzle melted butter over bread cubes....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) rice stick noodles 4 tablespoons peanut or canola oil 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup fresh bean sprouts Juice of 1 lime 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons fish sauce 1/4 cup sugar Crushed red pepper flakes to taste 1/3...

Ingredients 40 garlic cloves (3 to 4 heads), unpeeled 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry (giblets removed) 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature Coarse salt and ground pepper 6 sprigs fresh thyme Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place garlic in a medium bowl; cover with another same-size bowl, creating a dome. Hold bowls together tightly, and shake vigorously until skins are loosened, about 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 cups water 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon mild-flavor molasses 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons Original Bisquick™ mix 2 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables (from 1-pound bag) 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup water Preparation Cook beef in 10-skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Mix 2 cups water, the soy sauce, molasses, ginger, garlic powder and 3 tablespoons Bisquick; stir into beef mixture....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups cranberries (one 12-ounce bag) 3/4 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Zest and juice of one orange (about 1/2 cup) 2 teaspoons grated ginger, peeled 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar Preparation Combine cranberries, cherries, shallots, vinegar, orange zest and juice, ginger, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan, and cook over medium heat until cranberries pop. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries release their juices, about 15 minutes....