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Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup canned reduced-fat coconut milk (not cream of coconut) 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous 1/3 cup golden raisins Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and gingerroot; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 8 oz fresh beets (2 medium) 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 8 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled 1 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/3 cup sour cream 1 cup finely shredded carrots (4 small) 1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped chocolate frosting 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, place beets....

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest plus 3/4 cup lemon juice (from 3 lemons) 8 large eggs, whites and yolks separated 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup cold heavy cream 1 1/2 cups raspberries (6 ounces) Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Preparation Wrap outside of a 3 1/2-cup souffle mold or four 6-ounce ramekins with parchment, extending 2 to 3 inches above rim (it should fit snugly). Secure with tape; set aside....

Ingredients 6 1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells (1 lb) 4 cups small fresh broccoli florets (about 10 oz) 3 cups thinly sliced carrots (about 6 medium) 1 lb smoked turkey breast (from deli), cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 medium yellow bell peppers, coarsely chopped (2 cups) 1/2 cup chopped red onion 12 oz Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups) 1 cup Italian dressing 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives...

Ingredients 13 large egg whites 3 1/3 cups packed light-brown sugar 10 sticks plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Whisk together egg whites and sugar in a large heatproof bowl. Clip a candy thermometer to side of bowl. Set bowl over a pan of simmering water, and whisk until mixture reaches 160 degrees and sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water 1 1/2 quarts (6 cups) strawberries, hulled 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water Red food color, if desired 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel Preparation In medium bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 halibut or salmon steaks (about 3/4 lb) Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa Preparation In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix marinade ingredients. Add fish steaks, turning several times to coat with marinade. Cover; refrigerate 15 minutes, turning once....

Ingredients 6 eggs, beaten 1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve thin pizza crust or Italian bread shell (12 to 14 inches in diameter) 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 ounces) Preparation Heat oven to 400°. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat....

Ingredients 4 cups whole milk 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons plus one teaspoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 4 tablespoons finely chopped or shaved semisweet chocolate Vegetable oil or cooking spray Large marshmallows Preparation Bring milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and chocolate to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until chocolate has melted (do not let boil). Pour into mugs. Grease a heart-shaped petit four cutter or aspic cutter with vegetable oil or cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 lemons 1 tablespoon minced shallots 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 cup mixed olives, pitted and chopped 1 teaspoon capers, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Slice the top and bottom of both lemons with a paring knife. Set one of the flat sides on your work surface. From top to bottom, following the curve of the fruit, cut away peel and white pith....

Ingredients 6 lemons, scrubbed 2 cups granulated sugar Superfine sugar, for coating All-purpose flour, for dusting Easy Pate Sucree for Tarts Lemon Curd for Lemon-Blueberry Tart 1 cup creme fraiche 2 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 1 cup blueberries, washed and picked over 3 tablespoons apricot jam Preparation Make the candied lemon zest: Using a vegetable peeler, remove zest from lemons in vertical strips. Use a knife to remove any white pith; cut zest into thin strips as thinly as possible....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, (10 to 12 lemons) 4 packets powdered unflavored gelatin 1 cup sugar 8 to 10 mint leaves 3 lemons, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 cup sugar 1 cup mint leaves Preparation For the lemon gelatin: Place 1 cup lemon juice in a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over, and let stand to soften, 5 minutes. Bring sugar and 3 1/2 cups water to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar....

Ingredients 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced medium 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced medium 1 small red onion, diced small 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 to 1 habanero chile (stem and seeds removed), minced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Related Video

Ingredients 1 can (18.5 oz) New England clam chowder 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, stir together all ingredients except cheese. Cook over medium heat until hot, stirring frequently. To serve, ladle chowder into bowls; sprinkle with cheese. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup (about 5 ounces) salted cashews 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 tablespoon molasses 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Line a 4 1/2-by-9-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 1-inch overhang on each long side. Toast oats and cashews in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until aromatic and just starting to turn golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 large Spanish onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup Gaeta or oil-cured black olives, pitted and torn into pieces 6 Yukon gold or yellow Finn potatoes, (about 2 1/4 pounds), peeled 1/4 pound Fontina cheese, cubed Preparation Cut onions into 5/8-inch-thick slices. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and soft, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, coarsely chopped Coarse salt and ground pepper Vegetable of choice, such as butternut squash (see below for quantities and other options) 1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Preparation In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion. Season with salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add vegetable, broth, and enough water (4 to 5 cups) to cover....

Ingredients 4 medium pears, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 chunk (4 oz) blue cheese...

Ingredients 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 lb), skin removed if desired 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 oz Polish sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cans (15 oz each) navy beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked rye berries 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/3 cup water 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon firm butter or margarine, cut into small pieces 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2-inch pieces peeled butternut squash 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In large bowl, place rye berries; add enough water to cover. Let soak in refrigerator at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours; drain....