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Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup finely ground blanched almonds 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/4 to 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 1/4 cups part-skim ricotta 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon plus 2 more tablespoons honey 2 cups blueberries Preparation In a food processor, pulse together all-purpose flour, finely ground blanched almonds, toasted wheat germ, light brown sugar, kosher salt, and baking powder....

Ingredients 24 ounces calves liver, sliced on an angle and halved 3 cups milk 4 ounces cut into 1-by-1/4-inch pieces slab bacon 1 quartered and thinly sliced medium onion 2 tablespoons capers 2 teaspoons sage Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons white wine 1/2 cup veal stock or Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth skimmed of fat 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 cups all- purpose flour, for dredging...

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 36 round chewy caramels in milk chocolate, from 5 (1.91-oz) rolls, unwrapped 108 mini marshmallows (1 cup) 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Make cookie dough as directed on package, using butter and egg. Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls....

Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/2 cups Chestnut Puree 2 1/4 cups whole milk Preparation Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water, and set aside. Whisk together 1/4 cup sugar, the egg yolks, and salt in a bowl. Whisk in cornstarch, 1 tablespoon at a time. Whisk in chestnut puree. Bring milk and remaining 1/4 cup sugar to a simmer in a saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 ounces) 2 large shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 1 1/4 cups fat-free half-and-half or refrigerated fat-free nondairy creamer 1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 2 tablespoons dry white wine or ready-to-serve chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 4 slices white or whole wheat bread, toasted and cut into fourths, or 2 English muffins, split, toasted and cut into fourths...

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups heavy cream, chilled 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon mint extract 1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers 1 cup miniature chocolate chips Preparation Make the mint cream: With an electric mixer, beat heavy cream, sugar, and mint extract until stiff peaks form. Line a serving platter with two sheets of wax paper side by side. Assemble the cake: Spread each wafer with about 1/2 tablespoon mint cream, forming stacks....

Ingredients 3 cups Cookie Crisp® cereal 2 cups vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup chocolate-flavor syrup 1/4 cup caramel topping Preparation In each of 2 serving bowls, place 1 1/2 cups cereal. Shape 1 cup of the ice cream into a ball; roll in cereal in 1 bowl until completely covered (some cereal will remain in bottom of bowl). Repeat with remaining 1 cup ice cream and bowl of cereal. Drizzle each ice cream ball with 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup and 2 tablespoons caramel topping....

Ingredients 1 box (18 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Supreme Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs as called for on brownie mix box 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup dulce de leche (from 13.4 oz can) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350° F (325° F for dark or nonstick pan)....

Ingredients 2 cups coarsely cut dried mangoes 1 cup dried pineapple chunks, each cut in half 1 cup dried red tart cherries 1 cup dried banana chips 1 cup chocolate-covered raisins 1 cup yogurt-covered pretzels 1/2 cup salted shelled pistachios 1 (3.25-oz.) jar macadamia nuts Preparation In large container, combine all ingredients; mix well. Spoon mix into decorative food storage containers. Related Video

Ingredients 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 2/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 cup unsulphured molasses 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten 1 recipe Butter Glaze for Gingerbread Cupcakes 1 recipe Chocolate Glaze for Gingerbread Cupcakes 1 recipe Meringue Buttercream for Gingerbread Cupcakes Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, crushed Zest and juice of 2 limes 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Make the marinade: In a small bowl, combine garlic, zest, juice, chili powder, and red-pepper flakes. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag, and add the marinade. Seal the bag, and toss to coat the chicken....

Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch rings 2 red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise 8 portobello mushroom caps, gills scraped out with a spoon 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 ounces grated fontina cheese (1 cup) 4 slices rustic bread, halved diagonally...

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 egg yolks Zest of 1 lemon 1/4 cup ice water 8 ounces dried apple slices 8 ounces dried apricot halves 8 ounces dried pitted prunes 8 ounces golden raisins 8 ounces muscat raisins 8 ounces Calimyrna figs 8 ounces Medjool dates 8 ounces Turkish figs 2 cups cognac 2 cups warm water 1 cup apricot jam, heated and strained, with 1/2 cup cognac Preparation Soak dried fruits in separate bowls filled to cover with the 2 cups cognac and warm water, overnight....

Ingredients 3 ounces baked whole-grain wheat crackers, such as Triscuits (about 12) 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes (no salt added), with juice 1/2 medium onion (3 ounces), coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped (2 teaspoons) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 large egg whites 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)...

Ingredients Dark-Chocolate Hot Cocoa Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa White-Chocolate Hot Cocoa with Coconut and Rum Preparation Follow directions for hot cocoa. Let cool slightly. Divide mixture evenly among fourteen 2 1/2-ounce ice-pop molds, seal with tops, insert sticks, and freeze until set, at least 6 hours (preferably overnight). Remove from molds. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 3/4 cups chopped onions 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb ground beef round 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1 3/4 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes with jalapeños, undrained 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz) Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired...

Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix 3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup dark rum 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips 6 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon dark rum 4 oz white baking chocolate bars or squares, chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 (6-cup) miniature fluted tube cake pans with shortening; lightly flour....

Ingredients 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1/2 box (9-oz size) frozen spinach, cooked, well drained (about 1/2 cup) 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 1/3 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats 2 oz crumbled feta cheese 1 egg plus 1 egg white 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped (1/2 cup)...

Ingredients 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 package (10 to 11 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese, softened 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cups finely shredded paneer cheese (12 oz) 1 tablespoon fresh grated lime peel 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3/4 cup finely chopped roasted salted cashews...

Ingredients 4 to 5 teaspoons instant espresso powder 1 recipe cooled Vanilla or Chocolate Pudding 1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips Preparation Dissolve 4 to 5 teaspoons instant espresso powder in 2 tablespoons boiling water; set aside until cool. Mix dissolved espresso into 1 recipe cooled Chocolate Pudding. Garnish with 1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips. Related Video