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Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 8 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into 2-inch pieces 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing Raw sugar or fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling 2 pints blueberries 2 pints strawberries, hulled (small berries left whole, large berries halved lengthwise)...

Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds total), peeled and cut into 1/2-by-2-inch sticks 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Divide potatoes between two rimmed baking sheets; toss with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer, without overlapping. Roast, tossing once, until tender and starting to brown, 25 to 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup whole blanched almonds (5 ounces) 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup almond paste (7 ounces) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons (one stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast nuts on a baking sheet, shaking occasionally, until just darkened, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool. Pulse sugar, almond paste, flour, and salt in a food processor until very fine....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 4 oz thinly sliced Genoa salami, cut into strips 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 4 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into thin wedges 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced 1/2 medium red onion, sliced, rinsed 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 3/4 cup Italian dressing 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)...

Ingredients 3 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Light Thick & Creamy lemon meringue yogurt 2 cups frozen (thawed) fat-free whipped topping 3 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Light Fat Free blackberry yogurt 8 cups cubed (1-inch) angel food cake (10- to 12-oz cake) 4 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) blackberries 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel Preparation In medium bowl, mix lemon meringue yogurt with 1 cup of the whipped topping. In another medium bowl, mix blackberry yogurt with remaining 1 cup whipped topping; set aside....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 butternut squash (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1/2 cup low-sodium canned chicken broth 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon dark-brown sugar Preparation Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add squash; saute, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork, about 16 minutes. Add chicken broth, the water, and brown sugar; cook until liquid has evaporated and squash is nicely caramelized, about 6 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked instant rice 2 cups water 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized strips 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized strips 1/3 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons water Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation Cook rice in 2 cups water as directed on package....

Ingredients 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1/4 pound kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 12 small red potatoes, halved 3 small fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 small leek, cut into 1/4-inch rounds and rinsed well 1/4 cup Pernod or other anise-flavored liqueur 1 1/2 cups bottled unsalted clam juice Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 1/2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed...

Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast 3 tablespoons plus a pinch of sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for plastic wrap, bowl, and baking pan 1 cup milk, room temperature 1 tablespoon salt 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In the detached bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees), and a pinch of sugar....

Ingredients 2 ounces gelatin (plus 1 more ounce if making pineapple jellies) 2 cups water 4 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon citric acid 1 cup superfine or confectioners' sugar Vegetable oil cooking spray Flavoring of your choice, see below Preparation Spray two 8-inch square pans with vegetable-oil spray. Prepare flavoring. In a 6-quart saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 2 cups water; let gelatin soften for about 3 minutes. Add granulated sugar and citric acid....

Ingredients 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced 3 leeks, halved lengthwise, thoroughly cleaned, and thinly sliced 6 parsley stems 8 whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 bay leaves Salt 1/2 cup white wine 4 small red potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced 4 halibut fillets, (about 8 ounces each) Preparation In a large, wide saucepan, combine carrots, celery, half the fennel, leeks, parsley stems, peppercorns, fennel seeds, bay leaves, salt, wine, and 4 cups water, and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) frozen cheese-filled tortellini 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup Caesar dressing 1 can (6 oz) whole pitted ripe olives, drained If desired, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Preparation Cook and drain tortellini according to package directions....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 cup lemon juice (5 large lemons) 3 tablespoons firm butter or margarine, cut up 3 large eggs, slightly beaten Preparation In heavy 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, lemon peel and lemon juice with wire whisk. Stir in butter and eggs. Cook over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon (do not boil)....

Ingredients 1 pound white chocolate 1/4 cup salted pistachios 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup toasted large unsweetened coconut flakes Basic Bark or Bark Bars Preparation Coat a 9-by-12 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet or 6 small loaf pans (2 1/2-by-5-inches) with cooking spray, and line with parchment, leaving an overhang on long sides. Pour melted chocolate into baking sheet or divide among pans (3 tablespoons each), and spread in an even layer....

Ingredients 6 large eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Ground paprika, for sprinkling Preparation Prepare an ice bath. In a medium pot, cover eggs with cold water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 8 minutes. Drain and transfer eggs to ice bath. When cool enough to handle, peel and halve lengthwise. Transfer yolks to a food processor....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 small red onions, quartered, leaving root ends intact Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound small potatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 8 sprigs thyme 4 skinless salmon fillets (4 to 6 ounces each) Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook until onions are golden brown, 4 minutes, turning once. Add potatoes, broth, and 4 sprigs thyme and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups mixed dried beans (1/3 cup each yellow split peas, green split peas, lima beans, pinto beans, kidney beans and great northern beans) 1/4 cup dried minced onion 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 8 cups water Santa’s Soup Mix 2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup) 2 lb smoked ham shanks Preparation To make Santa’s Soup Mix: In 1-pint glass jar, layer dried beans, dried onion, chicken bouillon, cumin and garlic powder....

Ingredients 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup fat-free milk 1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed 1 teaspoon cooking oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 medium bananas 1/4 cup sugar-free, fat-free caramel-flavor ice cream topping 1/4 teaspoon rum extract 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation For crepe batter: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice 4 cups water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (3 to 4 medium cloves) 3 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, undrained 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper Preparation Cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently....

Ingredients Unsalted butter, for pan 3 large eggs, separated 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup fresh corn, (cut from 2 or 3 yellow or white ears) 2 leeks, halved lengthwise, and sliced Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 6-cup baking dish. Lightly beat egg yolks; set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring 2 cups of milk, cayenne, and salt to a boil....