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Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 bone-in chicken breasts (8 ounces each) 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup cranberries 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water) Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 4 ounces dark chocolate (80 percent), finely chopped 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar Preparation Melt chocolate in a small bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water; stir in oil and remove from heat. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth. Add sugar and mix on low until well combined....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs 10 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 3 tablespoons Cognac or brandy 1/2 cup sour cream 4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface Sifted confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling 4 1/2 cups solid vegetable shortening, for deep frying Preparation Put butter, eggs, yolks, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla, zests, Cognac, and sour cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on medium speed until pale and thick, 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg Vegetable oil, for frying and cutting 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cayenne pepper (optional) Preparation Bring water, butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and the salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, and stir in flour. Return pan to medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until dough forms a smooth ball, about 1 1/2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), chopped 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer 1/4 cup ice-cold water Vegetable oil 1 lb halibut, flounder or cod fillets, skin removed and fish cut into 5x3/4-inch strips...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ angel food cake mix 1 1/3 cups cold water 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 cups powdered sugar 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice Preparation Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, cold water and extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds....

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups mixed nuts, such as pecan halves, cashews, pistachios, coarsely chopped if large 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Preparation Spray a rimmed baking sheet and a wide metal spatula with cooking spray; set aside. In a 2-quart glass measuring cup, combine sugar, corn syrup, and salt, stirring until sugar is moistened....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups whole blanched almonds 1 cup confectioners' sugar 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 3 tablespoons finely grated orange zest (2 to 3 oranges) 1 large egg 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sanding or granulated sugar, for rolling Preparation Place almonds and confectioners’ sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Process until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal; set aside....

Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups corn syrup 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/2 cups chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan. Beat flour, 3/4 cup butter, 1/3 cup sugar and the salt in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly (mixture will be dry)....

Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 4 cups fresh pineapple juice (from a 4 1/2-pound pineapple), substitute 3 cups canned pineapple juice 1 cup kirsch (cherry brandy) 1 1/2 cups sugar 7 tablespoons unflavored gelatin 3 cups white or sparkling wine 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, strained Preparation Coat an 8-cup gelatin mold with cooking spray; set aside. If using fresh pineapple juice, bring it to a boil in a medium saucepan; gently boil 5 minutes, skimming foam from top....

Ingredients Vegetable oil for deep frying 20 medium radishes 1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt Preparation In deep fat fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 325°F. Use mandoline slicer or very sharp knife to cut radishes into very thin slices. Place in 2-quart saucepan, and cover with water. Heat to boiling. Boil over high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until radish slices are translucent and skins are a lighter shade of pink....

Ingredients 3 cups Corn Chex™ Cereal 3 cups Rice Chex™ Cereal 1 container (10.3 oz) mixed nuts (about 2 cups) 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 cup bite-size wheat crackers (from 8-oz box) Preparation Line large rimmed cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large microwavable bowl, add cereals and mixed nuts....

Ingredients 1 cup walnut halves 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon store-bought Cajun spice mix Preparation Toast walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar and cook, tossing nuts, until sugar is melted. Season with Cajun spice; remove from heat and let cool. Related Video

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and whole eggs called for on cake mix box 1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ strawberry-flavored gelatin 2 oz cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons milk 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups cake flour, (not self-rising) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup milk 8 large egg whites Strawberry Meringue Buttercream 24 small fresh strawberries, washed (hulls intact), for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two standard 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners; set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup frozen (thawed) apple juice concentrate 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 2 tablespoons finely shredded apples 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce 2 cups bite-size pieces fresh spinach 1 cup bite-size pieces iceberg lettuce 1 medium zucchini, shredded (1 cup) 2...

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups Cooked Dried Chickpeas, or two 15.5 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 clove garlic, smashed 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons tahini paste 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup olive oil Preparation In bowl of food processor combine chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and salt. Pulse to a thick paste. With motor running, slowly add water, then oil, in a slow stream. Taste and add more salt if needed....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 quart (4 cups) strawberry ice cream 24 Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies, broken into small pieces 2 cups frozen (thawed) whipped topping Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs....

Ingredients 3 cups packed finely grated carrots (1 1/4 pounds) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 4 large eggs, beaten 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart baking dish. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine carrots with 3 tablespoons water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tray cauliflower & cheese sauce (from 17-oz package) 1 tray corn & butter sauce (from 17-oz package) 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 tablespoon from 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Black pepper, if desired Preparation Microwave cauliflower and corn as directed on packages; set corn aside. Pour cauliflower into 1 1/2-quart saucepan; add remaining ingredients except corn. Heat to boiling; reduce heat....