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Ingredients 3/4 cup black rice 1 1/2 cups water 1 bunch spinach, large stems removed and rinsed 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger 3 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated 1 pound extra-firm tofu, cut into six 1/2-inch-thick rectangles 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce Lime wedges, for serving Preparation Bring rice and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 1 cup gluten-free old-fashioned oats 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup dried cherries 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 cups) 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Crush cereal. In large bowl, mix crushed cereal, oats, coconut flakes, flaxseed, salt, pecans and dried cherries....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken) 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium) 1/2 cup creamy Italian garlic dressing (from 12-oz jar) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves 24 crostini toasts Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves, if desired Preparation In large bowl, mix chicken, celery and onions. In blender, place dressing, chopped parsley and the tarragon....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into strips 1 cup sliced leeks 3 cups diced cooked ham 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 loaf (9 oz) ciabatta or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups) 7 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)...

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling Mix in grated zest of 2 oranges and 1/2 cup dried cranberries Mix in grated zest of 2 lemons; coat with 1/4 cup poppy seeds Mix in grated zest of 2 limes; coat with 1/4 cup cornmeal Mix in 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots; coat with 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios Mix in 1/2 cup mini chocolate or peanut-butter chips Mix in 1/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger; coat with 1/4 cup sesame seeds Preparation With an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam 3 pints vanilla ice cream, softened Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup) 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup dried lentils, sorted, rinsed 1/2 lb. cooked smoked sausage, quartered lengthwise, sliced 1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup water 2 (14-oz.) cans chicken broth Preparation Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot....

Ingredients 2 medium acorn squash (about 2 1/2 lb) 1/2 lb bulk turkey sausage 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1 can (4 oz) mushroom pieces and stems, drained 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation Heat oven to 400° F. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place squash, cut side down, on large baking dish....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb medium red potatoes, cut in half 3 slices bacon 3/4 cup red or yellow grape tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives 1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until tender; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original yogurt lemon burst 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on low speed until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 4 oz semisweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled 2 oz cream cheese (from 3-oz package), softened 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy Preparation In medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa and salt. In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and 1 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 teaspoons red food color 1 egg 5 oz cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir Cookie Cup ingredients until soft dough forms. Shape into 36 (1 1/4-inch) balls (about 1 tablespoon each); place in ungreased mini muffin cups....

Ingredients 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen southwestern-flavored cooked chicken breast strips 4 cups lightly packed torn romaine lettuce 1/3 cup purchased creamy Caesar salad dressing 2 oz. (1/2 cup) crumbled basil and tomato feta cheese 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips Preparation Heat chicken as directed on package using microwave. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except tortilla chips; toss gently. Top with tortilla chips. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro 1 small onion, cut into quarters 2 cloves garlic, cut in half 1 jalapeño chile, cut in half, seeded 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 teaspoons oil 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 beef sirloin steaks, 1 inch thick (about 1 1/2 lb) Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In food processor, place cilantro, onion, garlic, chile, lime juice, oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt....

Ingredients 4 whole-grain pita breads (6 inch) 1 container (4 oz) reduced-fat garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese 1 tablespoon fat-free (skim) milk 1 cup lightly packed spinach leaves, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2/3 cup chopped tomato 1/2 cup frozen cooked salad shrimp (from 4-oz bag), thawed, well drained 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) 2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 4 stalks bok choy 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips 1 cup water 1 (3 or 3.5-oz.) pkg. any flavor ramen noodle soup mix 1 cup fresh bean sprouts 1 (14-oz.) can baby corn nuggets, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup purchased teriyaki baste and glaze Preparation Separate bok choy leaves from stems. Cut leaves into 2-inch pieces; cut stems into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside....

Ingredients 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 fresh hot chile, serrano, or jalapeno pepper, cut crosswise into thin rounds 8 ounces squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil 3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1 1/4 cups milk 1 egg 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon butter Preparation Heat 10- to 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Grease if necessary. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine Pancake ingredients, and stir well until most of the lumps are gone. Drop pancake batter onto skillet in 1/4-cup blobs, leaving space for spreading between each....

Ingredients 1 whole bone-in turkey breast (5 to 8 lb) 1/4 cup apricot preserves 2 teaspoons lemon juice 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 4 cloves garlic, sliced Preparation Heat grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer. If ribs and backbone of turkey breast are attached, cut off with sharp knife or scissors so breast will be stable on grill. Loosen skin from turkey breast. In small bowl, mix preserves and lemon juice until blended....

Ingredients 4 fat-free flour tortillas (6 to 8 inch) 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (5 oz) 1 medium onion, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into thin slices 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 4 cups fresh spinach leaves 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat tortillas as directed on package. Meanwhile, spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and onion in skillet about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender....