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Ingredients 8 fresh tomatillos 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped 4 to 5 cloves of garlic, crushed 4 pounds pork country style loin ribs, trimmed of fat and cut into cubes Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 cans of diced green chilies 1 tablespoon dried oregano Cilantro, freshly chopped (for garnish) Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (for garnish) Sour cream (for garnish) Preparation Put peeled and rinsed tomatillos into a blender with just enough water to blend into a puree....

Ingredients 5 large carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces 1 large onion, cut into 6 wedges 1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (4 lb), trimmed of fat 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce 1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce 1 box (2 oz) onion soup mix (2 packages) 1/2 cup sour cream 4 teaspoons prepared horseradish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 4 large onions, coarsely chopped (4 cups) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled 1 cup frozen (thawed) green peas 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. While spaghetti is cooking, heat oil and margarine in 10-inch skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract, if desired 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 3 or 4 drops red food color 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips...

Ingredients 1 small butternut squash (1 pound) 2 firm ripe pears 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted 3 cups finely chopped red cabbage 1 small Granny Smith apple, chopped 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1/2 cup raspberry or regular vinaigrette dressing Preparation Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Peel squash. Cut squash crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; remove seeds. Cut pears lengthwise into 8 pieces; cut out cores....

Ingredients 14-oz package drained firm tofu 2 tablespoons tamari 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Press tofu for 20 minutes. Slice into 1/4-inch-thick slabs and transfer to a large bowl. Whisk together tamari and oil and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over tofu and marinate 20 minutes, tossing occasionally. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange tofu on an oiled baking sheet and bake 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 box (16.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ Wild Blueberry Muffin & Quick Bread Mix 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1 cup grated carrots Dash of nutmeg 2 tablespoons blueberry liquid (reserved from can of blueberries) Grated peel of 1 lemon 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream Preparation Heat oven to 350° F. Place paper baking cup in each of 15 regular-size muffin cups, or grease with shortening....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 3/4 cup dark-brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup chopped pitted dates 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Add dates and pecans and beat until combined....

Ingredients Creme Anglaise 2 cups whole milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup farina or Cream of Wheat 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup plump, moist golden raisins or other dried fruits cut into small pieces Scant 1/2 cup sugar Squeeze of fresh lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees with a rack set in the center. Make the cake: Place milk and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; immediately reduce heat and stir in farina....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups couscous 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Coarse salt Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in couscous and orange zest. Cover and let stand, 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork, stir in cilantro, and season with salt. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 cups uncooked instant white rice 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 3/4 ounces) red or pink salmon, drained and flaked 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons capers Assorted crackers or pumpernickel cocktail bread, if desired Preparation Line 2-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 2 medium eggplants, diced large Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled 1/2 pound short, spiral pasta such as cavatappi or fusilli 1 head radicchio, roughly chopped 1/4 cup dried currants 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, halved and pitted 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan (1 ounce) Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a colander, toss eggplant with 2 teaspoons salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Arrange in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel and roll up tightly to extract excess water; transfer to a rimmed baking sheet....

Ingredients 6 oz Greek plain yogurt 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, coarsely grated 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed 1 tablespoon chopped green onion (1 medium) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 lb fresh flounder, halibut or cod fillets, skin removed 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1 cup Progresso™ panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter, melted 12 hot dog buns, split...

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 4 hibiscus-raspberry herbal tea bags 2 tablespoons Hibiscus Tea Simple Syrup 4 oz chilled champagne or sparkling wine Raspberries or lemon twist, if desired Preparation To make Hibiscus Tea Simple Syrup, mix sugar and water in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags; set aside 1 hour to cool....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free brownie mix 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 egg 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons gluten-free fat-free caramel topping 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix Brownie ingredients. Pour into pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. In small microwavable bowl, heat caramel topping uncovered on High 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired 4 slices onion Cooking spray or vegetable oil 4 burger buns, split 4 slices (1 oz each) hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix ground beef, chili powder and ground red pepper. Shape mixture into 4 (4-inch) patties, 1/2 inch thick. Spray both sides of onion slices with cooking spray or brush with oil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from can of chipotle chiles) 1 teaspoon lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 4 halibut steaks (6 oz each) Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix butter, chile, adobo sauce, lime juice and cilantro....

Ingredients 1 salmon fillet (1 lb) 1/2 cup Caesar dressing 1 bag (10 oz) torn romaine lettuce (6 cups) 1/2 cup Caesar-flavored croutons 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives 1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (1 oz) Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place salmon, skin side down, on grill over medium heat. Brush surface of fish with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Cover grill; cook 9 to 11 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork and is opaque....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons light gourmet spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs (from 4 to 6.5-oz. container) 4 thin slices (2 oz.) cooked ham (from deli) 4 cups purchased Tuscany field salad greens (from 8-oz. pkg.) 10 cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/4 cup purchased balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing Preparation Spread 1 tablespoon spreadable cheese on one side of each slice of ham. Roll up ham; cut each roll into quarters....