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Ingredients 1 bag (22 oz) frozen whole green beans 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 small red bell pepper, cut into very thin strips 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or walnut pieces 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Preparation Cook green beans to desired doneness as directed on bag. Drain; cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper and garlic in butter 2 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until bell pepper is crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 cup milk 3/4 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 1 slice bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled, or 1 tablespoon cooked real bacon pieces 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 1 loaf (8 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese, cubed Baguette French bread slices or Melba bagel chips Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, mix milk, artichoke hearts, bacon, flour, mustard, garlic powder and pepper....

Ingredients 6 cups hot strong brewed coffee 4 envelopes (1.25 oz each) Irish creme instant cocoa mix 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 cups half-and-half 1/4 cup Irish creme-flavored syrup, if desired Sweetened whipped cream, if desired Chocolate shavings, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, mix hot coffee, cocoa mix and powdered sugar until blended. Stir in half-and-half and syrup. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot....

Ingredients 4 rib lamb chops, 3/4 inch thick 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary, plus sprigs for garnish Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Season lamb chops with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chops; cook until brown on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook until a meat thermometer reads 130 degrees (for medium-rare) and chops are evenly browned, 3 to 4 minutes more....

Ingredients Coarse salt, for rim of glass Grapefruit slice, for garnish 1/3 cup freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice 2 tablespoons vodka 1 tablespoon Campari liqueur, or grenadine 1 to 1/2 cups ice cubes Preparation Place salt in a saucer. Moisten the rim of a glass with a grapefruit slice. Dip rim in salt. Combine juice and vodka with Campari or grenadine in the jar of a blender; blend. With the motor running, add ice until fully incorporated and slushy....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 red bell pepper (about 7 ounces) 1 small eggplant (about 8 ounces), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 zucchini (about 8 ounces), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices...

Ingredients 1 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half 1 cup seedless green grapes, cut in half 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse or sea) salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. In medium bowl, stir together all ingredients. Spread mixture in single layer on cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until grapes begin to shrivel....

Ingredients 1 three-pound whole red snapper, scaled and cleaned 1/2 cup tamarind nectar 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 two-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced 10 sprigs fresh cilantro 1 lime, thinly sliced Mango and Fresh Pepper Chutney Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees. Rinse fish, and pat dry. Drizzle with tamarind nectar and oil; season inside and out with salt and pepper. Stuff fish with ginger, cilantro, and lime....

Ingredients 1 pound (about 2 medium) zucchini 2 yellow bell peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pint grape tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, smashed Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Remove ribs and seeds from peppers; cut into 3/4-inch squares. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained 1 1/4 cups Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa...

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 3 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 teaspoon oil Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 12-cup fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with pecans, tilting pan to coat sides with some of the nuts....

Ingredients 8 oz. (3 1/2 cups) uncooked bow tie pasta (farfalle) 1 cup mayonnaise 1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen southwestern-flavored cooked chicken breast strips, thawed, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded taco-flavored cheese blend 3 medium green onions, sliced (about 1/4 cup) Preparation Cook pasta as directed on package....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 2 boxes (4-serving size each) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 4 cups milk 2 bags (16 oz each) frozen strawberries in light syrup, thawed 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....

Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey 1 egg white 1 cup coarsely chopped parsley leaves 1 medium-size onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 shallots, minced 8 cups Chicken Stock to Make 1 1/2 Quarts, or low-sodium canned 1 tablespoon thyme 4 ounces pappardelle, cooked al dente...

Ingredients 1 cup baby arugula 1 cup baby spinach 1 tablespoon basil leaves 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced 2 ounces green beans 1/4 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1/2 cup tuna packed in olive oil, drained 2 tablespoons nicoise olives 1 tablespoon Healthy Classic Vinaigrette Preparation Combine all ingredients. Related Video

Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Liberté® Méditerranée blueberry yogurt 1/4 cup vanilla flavored vodka 18 chocolate cordial cups 18 blueberries Toothpicks Mint sprigs Powdered sugar Preparation In small bowl, mix yogurt and vodka until well blended. Spoon yogurt mixture into cordial cups. Place blueberries onto toothpicks; place in cups. Garnish each with mint sprig and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Related Video

Ingredients 5 slices bacon 1 cup Bisquick™ Complete pancake & waffle mix 2/3 cup water 1/2 ripe large avocado 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 to 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 large tomato, sliced, seasoned with salt 5 leaves romaine lettuce, cut into 4-inch-long pieces Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line sheet pan or shallow baking pan with foil; place wire baking or roasting rack in pan. Arrange bacon slices over rack....

Ingredients 1/4 cup whipping cream 3 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons cold butter or margarine, cut into small pieces 2 egg whites 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa Preparation In 1-quart heavy saucepan, heat whipping cream over medium heat just until cream comes to a simmer. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate until melted. Stir in butter pieces, a few at a time, until melted....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked fusilli pasta (6 oz) 1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce 1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 cans (5 oz each) solid white albacore tuna in water, drained 1 box (9 oz) frozen sugar snap peas, thawed, drained 1 jar (4.5 oz) whole mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup dry Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted...

Ingredients 4 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped 4 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup whipping cream 5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur 4 oz (about 1 cup) hazelnuts (filberts) Preparation In 1-quart heavy saucepan, heat both chocolates and whipping cream over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, a few pieces at a time. Stir in liqueur....