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Ingredients 2 ripe cavaillon melons 2 tablespoons superfine sugar 3/4 cup sweet muscatel wine, preferably Beaumes-de-Venise Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves 1 cup small strawberries, quartered 1 cup raspberries Mint leaves, for garnish Preparation Using a stainless-steel knife, cut melons in half, creating a sawtooth edge. Scoop out seeds and stringy fibers. Using a melon baller, scoop flesh from melons. Place melon balls in a large bowl, and sprinkle with sugar....

Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons poppy seed 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb) Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups bite-size pieces iceberg lettuce 3 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1/2 cup dried cranberries 6 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients with wire whisk....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons whipping cream 3 eggs 16 eggs, beaten 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz) 1 cup fresh pico de gallo Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8 ramekins with cooking spray. Set aside. Beat Crepe ingredients with whisk until very well combined. Spray crepe pan or large flat skillet with cooking spray before making each crepe. Pour about 1/4 cup crepe batter onto hot skillet; spread batter as thin as possible into a circle....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lemon zest, lightly packed 2/3 cup (4.75 ounces) granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 13 tablespoons (6.5 ounces) cold butter 2-2/3 cups (11.25 ounces) Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour, lightly spooned into the cup and leveled off 1 large egg (about 3 tablespoons) lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla your favorite jam or jelly, or lemon buttercream frosting (see below) Preparation Food Processor Method Process the lemon zest with the sugar and salt until the zest is very fine....

Ingredients 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided Sugar 8 chicken cutlets (1 1/2 pounds total) Salt and pepper 8 slices Canadian bacon (1/2 pound total) 4 ounces sliced Swiss 5 ounces tender baby lettuces, such as spring mix (5 cups) Preparation Heat broiler. In a small bowl, mix together panko and 1 teaspoon oil until coated....

Ingredients 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup toasted wheat germ 1/2 cup flax seed 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 cup unsalted sunflower seeds 1 cup chopped walnuts 5 tablespoons blackstrap molasses 1/3 cup canola oil Preparation Heat oven to 300 degrees.with rack in center. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, wheat germ, flax seed, cinnamon, ginger, sunflower seeds, and walnuts. In a small bowl, combine molasses, oil, and 1/3 cup water, and pour over the oat mixture; stir until well coated....

Ingredients 2 pounds Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 2 poblano chiles 1 red bell pepper 3/4 pound Mexican chorizo, casings removed and crumbled Small corn tortillas, warmed, for serving Preparation Place poblanos and bell pepper directly over the flame of a gas-stove burner on high heat. Roast peppers, turning with tongs, until blackened all over. (Alternatively, broil peppers on a baking sheet, turning, until skin has charred.) Transfer to a large bowl, and cover immediately with plastic wrap....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons loose Assam black tea (preferably organic and fair trade) 8 to 10 green cardamom pods 1/2 stick Ceylon cinnamon, crushed 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns 1 tablespoon dried rose petals 1 (1-inch) piece candied ginger, chopped Preparation Combine all ingredients. Related Video

Ingredients 1 egg, beaten 1 lb bulk sweet Italian pork sausage 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 1/4 cup whole milk 4 large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 27 small cubes Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with sides or shallow baking pan with cooking spray, or line with silicone baking mat....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb) 1/3 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup fat-free egg product or 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) Preparation Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 1/2 cup milk 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken or turkey (1/2 lb) 1 box (9 oz) frozen cut broccoli 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained 1 pouch (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes Water, milk and butter called for on potatoes pouch Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup milk and the soup to boiling, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on box for cakelike brownies 1 1/2 cups ice cream, any flavor 3 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ red, white and blue candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place foil baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 bunch kale (about 1 lb), stems removed, leaves torn Coarse salt Preparation In a large saute pan, heat 1 tablespoonoil over medium heat. Add garlicand cook until translucent, about15 seconds. Turn heat to highand add kale in batches. Seasonwith salt. Press down firmly witha spatula to sear leaves. Transferto a plate. Repeat with remainingoil and leaves. Let cool completely....

Ingredients 1 cup frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag) 1/2 cup frozen corn 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 can (15 oz) black beans with cumin and chili spices, undrained 1 package (9 oz) frozen cooked southwest-seasoned chicken breast strips 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add stir-fry vegetables to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup applesauce 1 tablespoon instant minced onion 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 jar (26 to 28 ounces) tomato pasta sauce (any variety) 3 cups hot cooked spaghetti Preparation Heat oven to 400°. Mix all ingredients except pasta sauce and spaghetti. Press mixture evenly in ungreased rectangular pan, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Cut into 1 1/4-inch squares....

Ingredients 12 corn tortillas (5 or 6 inches in diameter), torn into bite-size pieces 2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) chili beans in sauce, undrained 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 ounces) 3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons) Preparation Heat oven to 400°. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Place half of the tortilla pieces in casserole; top with 1 can of beans....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh bratwurst 1 large bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips 1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained and 1/4 cup juice reserved Preparation Place bratwurst in single layer in square microwavable dish, 8x8x2 inches. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one corner to vent. Microwave on High 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup light coconut milk 1 bag (7.6 oz) Yoplait® Frozen Smoothie strawberry mango pineapple 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In blender, place coconut milk, contents of Yoplait® Frozen Smoothie bag and ginger. Cover; blend on high speed 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stopping blender to scrape down sides as necessary, until smooth. Pour into glasses. Related Video

Ingredients 4 reserved kebabs from Spiced Steak Kebabs 2 medium carrots, chopped 1 medium russet potato, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 large tomato, seeded and diced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 bay leaves 2 cups water Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup chopped parsley Preparation Remove beef and vegetables from kebabs. Halve beef pieces and mushrooms and add beef and vegetables to a large heavy pot, along with carrots, potato, and garlic; toss with flour....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked wild rice 2 1/2 cups water 1 lb uncooked turkey breast slices, about 1/4 inch thick 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 4 large leaf lettuce leaves 1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette dressing Preparation Cook wild rice in water as directed on package....